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The Borrowers Aloft (Borrowers #3)
By Mary Norton, Beth Krush, Joe Krush. 1961
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is…
as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.The Book of Boy
By Catherine Gilbert Murdock. 2018
A young outcast is swept up into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this literary page-turner by acclaimed…
bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock. This epic and engrossing quest story is for fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale and Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and for readers of all ages. Features a map and black-and-white art by Ian Schoenherr throughout. Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town—until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy’s climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an action-packed and suspensful expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter.Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics and accumulating dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end—for what if St. Peter can make Boy’s hump go away? A surprising and unforgettable tale for readers of all ages. A Newbery Honors BookQuerzol the Swamp Monster: Series 23 Book 1 (Beast Quest)
By Adam Blade. 2019
Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7…
and up!The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king's brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out!Krotax the Tusked Destroyer: Series 23 Book 2 (Beast Quest)
By Adam Blade. 2019
Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7…
and up!Exiled from Avantia, Tom and Elenna are on a quest to discover the truth about King Hugo's brother, Prince Angelo. In a frozen wasteland, our heroes face a battle with Krotax - an armoured mammoth! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out!A Buss from Lafayette
By Dorothea Jensen. 2016
Fourteen-year-old Clara Hargraves lives on a farm in Hopkinton, a small New Hampshire town, during the early 19th century. She…
has a couple of big problems. First of all, she has a stepmother, Priscilla, who used to be her spinster schoolteacher aunt. Clara resents that her late mother's older sister has not only married her father but is about to have a baby. To make matters worse, "Prissy Priscilla" keeps trying to make the rambunctious, clever, and witty Clara act like a proper young lady. Secondly, Clara has red hair, making her a target for teasing by a handsome older boy, Dickon Weeks, and by her pretty seventeen-year-old Dread Cousin Hetty. Clara, however, has a secret plan she hopes will change this. During the last week of June, 1825, Clara's town is abuzz because the famous General Lafayette is about to visit their state during his farewell tour of America. In those eventful seven days, Clara learns a lot about her family, Hetty, Dickon, herself, and about Lafayette. She comes to understand the huge and vital role the young French aristocrat played in America's Revolutionary War and to see that her problems might not be quite so terrible after all.Squiggly Gets Glasses
By Dawn Clark. 2014
Squiggly just wants to fit in, but it's hard when he looks so different from the other squirrels at school.…
And the class bully, Archie, doesn't make it any easier. But, with the help of his good friends and some great adults, Squiggly learns that being different doesn't have to be hard---it can be fun! Squiggly realizes just how special he is, how great making new friends can be, and that he doesn't have to look like anyone else, he just has to look like Squiggly!Mr. Blue
By Priscilla Whitaker. 2013
Featuring stunning photography, Mr. Blue invites children into the vibrant world of a Great Blue Heron. The story of Mr.…
Blue delights, engages, and educates children about his playful personality and natural habitat. Fishing in a pond, balancing on one leg, and playing hide-and-seek are just some of the activities Mr. Blue can do while spending the day at his pond. Join him on the banks of his pond as you explore the watery world of this amazing bird.The Enchanting World of Garden Irene McGeeny
By Concetta Kennedy. 2012
Garden Irene McGeeny has a secret. One that she's not supposed to tell anybody. It is that her family lives…
in an underground castle! She tries to keep her secret, but she mistakenly blurts it out during class--the rest of the students don't believe her. Peter, who becomes an unlikely friend, tries to prove her wrong, which leads Garden to do the unthinkable: take him to her home! Realizing the trouble Garden would be in if her parents find out or if the rest of the kids at school know the truth, Garden and Peter try to keep the secret a secret. Will the rest of the kids find out? Will the truth of Garden's home become known by all?The Adventures of Caterwaul the Cat: Feline Pie
By Damon Plumides, Arthur Mark Boerie. 2010
Caterwaul the cat jumps from the frying pan into the fire when he escapes the clutches of the Witch of…
Red Moon Forest and moves in with the aging Queen Druciah, thinking he has finally found a home. Things seem pretty good until he discovers that there is one small catch: Caterwaul must find the queen a pure white female cat and use his magic to help her learn the long-forgotten recipe for Feline Pie. Because he yearns for a home of his own, Caterwaul takes on the challenge that throws him into messes with militant frogs, feline mobsters, wicked hunters, corrupt police constables, and giant snapping turtles. Does Caterwaul succeed. . .and does he turn over a pure white female cat to Druciah for her wicked plans?Bearful Bear and His New Moves
By Anna Lee Everhart. 2011
While Bearful Bear goes about another day in the forest, he wonders whether he can learn to move like all…
of the animals around him. Every creature he encounters shares how they move, and then Bearful has the opportunity to practice his new skill. Children will learn how to fly, gallop, hop, and more with this rhythmic, rhyming tale about an inquisitive bear whose animal friends teach him to move in many new ways. These catchy how-to's not only encourage movement by the reader, but also encourage language development and outright fun!The Adventures of Little Dog Koko (Little Dog Koko Ser. #1)
By J. R. Hardin. 2011
For the first three years of his life, Koko, a small breed of dog called a Shih Tzu, lived with…
a little old lady he called Mama. One day Mama became very sick and was taken to the hospital. She left a large sum of money to her great nephew, Stewart, to take care of Koko if something should happen to her. But when she passed away, Stewart abandoned Koko in a park. This is the story of how Koko was suddenly forced to tackle life on his own -- with no food, water, or shelter. He met lots of dangers along the way, like mean dogs, vicious coyotes, scary dogcatchers, and even life-threatening injuries. Sometimes Koko made friends, but, as time went by, it began to look like nobody would ever give him a good home...Fosta: Marathon Master (True Horse Stories)
By David Parkins, Judy Andrekson. 2008
If nature had taken its course, Fosta would never have lived. But thanks to quick and loving intervention, the plucky…
little foal did survive. In the first few moments of his life, he was stolen from his dame by an expectant mare. When she had no milk to give him, he had to be fostered by a third "mother" since his own refused to take him back. From the very beginning, his chances of amounting to anything were horribly slim. Added to that, it didn't look as if he would ever be big enough for racing. Yet Fosta has become one of the best-known horses ever to run Australia's grueling "ultimate endurance test," the Shahzada. For five days, the toughest and fastest horses compete internationally to cover four hundred kilometers of rugged terrain. The motto of the event is "To Finish is to Win," and Fosta has finished an incredible ten out of eleven starts, making him one of the most consistent and enduring horses of all time. Here is his story, told so that readers will feel they are atop Fosta as he attempts to earn his last completion buckle.From the Trade Paperback edition.Hamster Princess: Of Mice and Magic (Hamster Princess #2)
By Ursula Vernon. 2016
Princess Harriet is nobody's hamster damsel in distress! Book two of this series for Babymouse and Princess in Black fans…
is filled with even more action and twisted fairy tale fun Princess Harriet has absolutely no interest in brushing her hair, singing duets with woodland animals, or any other typical princess activities. So when a fairy tells a very bored Harriet about twelve mice princesses who are cursed to dance all night long, she happily accepts the quest and sets off with a poncho of invisibility and her trusty battle quail. But when she arrives at the Mouse Kingdom, she discovers there's more to the curse than meets the eye, and trying to help is dangerous business . . . even for a tough princess like Harriet. From the creator of Dragonbreath, comes a laugh-out-loud funny new comic-hybrid series, bursting with girl power and furry fairy tale retellings.El Diario de Julia Jones - Libro 1: ¡El Peor Día de mi Vida!
By Katrina Kahler, Claudia Diaz. 2015
Julia espera con impaciencia el evento más emocionante del año. Cuando empieza la cuenta atrás, su mundo se llena con…
nuevas amistades y sorpresas, especialmente cuando una chica muy guapa se une a su clase inesperadamente y se hacen grandes amigas. Además, el chico más guapo del colegio de repente forma parte de su grupo y Julia espera con anticipación la especial ocasión que están planeando todos. Pero sin aviso, los eventos que se empiezan a desarrollar no son para nada lo que Julia había anticipado. ¿Hay una abusona por ahí y acoso rondándola? ¿Qué le espera a Julia? ¿Cuál es la consecuencia final del peor día de su vida? Seguro que te encantará el primer libro de la serie de Julia Jones. Tiene un ritmo frenético y suspense que te cautivará desde el principio hasta el final. Un fantástico libro para niñas con edades entre 9 y 12 años.Maddy (Girls Like You Ser. #4)
By Kate Petty. 1999
Hannah (Girls Like You Ser. #1)
By Kate Petty. 1999
Charlotte (Girls Like You Ser. #2)
By Kate Petty. 1999
Sophie (Girls Like You Ser. #3)
By Kate Petty. 1999
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Sophie goes to France where no one but…
the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn't fancy him.Alex (Girls Like You Ser. #6)
By Kate Petty. 2000
The Beggar of Volubilis: Book 14 (The Roman Mysteries #14)
By Caroline Lawrence. 2007
Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as…
'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.