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"An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her. Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and...
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When a Bandit King comes to take the magic that Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned rather than his twin summons the strength to protect his family and community, while in the woods, the bandit's daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her to Ned.
3) Goose
Author
Series
Goose (Laura Wall) volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Sophie meets Goose at the park and the two become fast friends"--
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Series
School for Good and Evil volume 3
Language
English
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While the two former best friends are separated, villians from the past attempt to create a new realm with Sophie as their queen, leaving only Agatha and Tedros to fight against the forces of evil.
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
"Mr. Fox is going to the moon. Away he goes in his hot air balloon. But wait. Can Elephant come too? Sure! Let's bring along some pizza. What about Giraffe? And Squirrel? Everyone is welcome in Mr. Fox's balloon, but look out--a surprise is in store for everyone, too"--
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Series
Comeback kids volume 2
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Brainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
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Series
Upside-down magic volume 6
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"Marigold Ramos can magically make things small--sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again. Maybe a new tutor can help Marigold manage her magic. And maybe her magic will come in handy as she and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic class band together to protest a new rule by their principal, a super unfair rule that bans them from bringing their amazing new toy dragons to school"--Publisher's description....
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Series
Great Shelby Holmes volume 1
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Shelby Holmes, the best detective in her Harlem neighborhood, and her new easy-going friend from downstairs, eleven-year-old John Watson, become partners in a dog-napping case.
10) The pirate tree
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Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find--friendship?"--Dust jacket flap.
11) Smick!
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Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
Can friendship bloom between a dog and a chick?
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
While Pig's trying to finish a thank-you note to his grandmother, his best friend Rabbit repeatedly interrupts to borrow supplies for a series of his own notes, thanking all of the special people in their lives.
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"The leaves are off the trees, and frost is on the ground. It's time for bugs to hunker down and hide out for the winter. But Ant isn't ready to hunker down. Ant isn't ready to be 'all by herself' for months on end. The thought of a long chilly season without her best friend, Honey Bee, is enough to make Ant shiver with dread. Can Ant brave the cold for one last surprise visit before the snow flies?"--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1920s Alaska, when five-year-old Bo and her two adoptive fathers move to Iditarod Creek to work at a new gold mine, Bo feels homesick until she realizes there's friendship to be found everywhere--and Iditarod Creek may hold some surprises for her already unconventional family.
15) Touchdown Kid
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Cory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he's constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable opportunity. Cory knows that football could be his ticket...
16) The candy caper
Author
Series
Trouble at table 5 volume 1
Publisher
HarperChapters, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton's desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar! Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer--even if it means detention for all of them!"--
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Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Rabbit is excited. He is going to surprise his good friend Robot at home. DING DONG! When Robot opens the door, he is surprised. He wasn't expecting Rabbit. In fact, he is already engrossed in a game of checkers with another friend, Ribbit. Now Rabbit is the one who is surprised, and a bit jealous. While Robot thinks everything Ribbit says is humorous, all Rabbit hears is "ribbit." And Ribbit eats flies with her popcorn. Gross! When Rabbit and Ribbit...
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A beautiful adaptation of the classic novel. Renowned graphic novel artist, Edith, has created an enchanting version of the classic Tom's Midnight Garden. This is a new and special way to read and share one of the best-loved and most enduring children's stories of all time. A story with a special place in the hearts of grandparents, parents, and children everywhere, this wonderful graphic novel adaptation is faithful, accessible, and stunningly illustrated....
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Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn't speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other's language, exploring the world around them."--Publisher marketing.
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Series
Los Compas volume 2
Publisher
Editorial Planeta Mexicana
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
"Gracias al diamantito legendario, Mike, Timba y Trolli pueden continuar por fin con sus merecidas vacaciones ... ¿O no? Justo cuando están celebrándolo, aparece el sargento Pimiento, al mando de la policía de Tropicubo, y los detiene por vandalismo. ¡Pero si ellos no han hecho nada! Por más que protestan, parece que la nueva aventura de los Compas tendrá lugar en un sitio que ninguno de ellos imaginaba ..." --
"Thanks to the legendary diamond,...
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