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The Spectacular Spencer Gray
By Deb Fitzpatrick. 2017
Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get in to some pretty extraordinary situations. Playing soccer…
at school with his mates he accidentally uncovers a sinister animal smuggling operation and rescues a super-endangered potoroo. But when the smugglers discover him trying to release the potoroo, he risks becoming super-endangered himself. Trussed up and left in the bush, he needs to use all his inner strength and ingenuity to break free and get help. With good friends and a great family to back him up, Spencer manages to triumph in the end. A page-turning adventure story for middle readers.And The Ocean Was Our Sky
By Patrick Ness, Rovina Cai. 2018
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a richly illustrated and lyrical tale, one…
that asks harrowing questions about power, loyalty, obsession, and the monsters we make of others. With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself... As their relentless Captain leads the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of both whales and men. With the lush, atmospheric art of Rovina Cai woven in throughout, this remarkable work by Patrick Ness turns the familiar tale of Moby Dick upside down and tells a story all its own with epic triumph and devastating fate.Eagle, Crow and Emu: Bird Stories
By Gladys Milroy. 1927
Three fantastic stories by Indigenous mother-and-daughter team Gladys and Jill Milroy, collected together for the first time. Told in the…
tradition of teaching stories, these avian tales take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfilment with endearing animal characters and exciting plot lines.The Great Cold
By Sally Morgan, Gladys Milroy, Tracey Gibbs. 2009
As the great cold moves in and creeps into their hideaways, the animals are forced to prepare for winter. The…
blind goanna lizard and the flightless magpie—the weakest among the animals—are helpless on their own, but when they work together, the power of their friendship and cooperation make them strong enough to survive the elements. Told in the traditional style of indigenous Australians, this original story enlightens young readers with a message of reconciliation and promotes care for the environment.Lilli and Shadow in Trouble
By Laura Dudgeon, Sabrina Dudgeon. 2013
This is the second book to follow the adventures of Lilli—a young girl who has moved from the Australian bush…
to the city—and her magical animal friend, Shadow. While on holiday visiting family in the bush, Lilli discovers that Shadow is fading. Someone, or something, has taken over Shadow’s home in the old mango tree and Shadow is scared. With Lilli’s help, and with some assistance from Nan, they find the best solution for everyone, including the mango tree creature. Inspired by the art of Aboriginal storytelling, this charming read is sure to entertain junior readers.Pony to the Rescue (Pony Pals #5)
By Jeanne Betancourt. 1995
Corey's Christmas Wish (Pony Tails #15)
By Bonnie Bryant. 1997
Corey wants only one thing for Christmas: for her parents to get back together. However, Doc Tock, Corey's mom, has…
been spending a lot of time with their neighbor, Kyle Lee. Now Corey is afraid that Mr. Lee may be ready to propose.Always There (Heartland #20)
By Lauren Brooke. 2005
Even at graduation, Amy cannot concentrate on her accomplishments. She is distracted by her concern for a sick horse back…
at Heartland. College is weeks away, but she dreads having to leave her home and her work at the stable - the work she took over after her mother's death. It doesn't help that Lou, Joni, and Ty - her boyfriend - are already making decisions without her, anticipating life after she is away at school. When a new horse arrives for treatment, everyone seems wary of telling Amy his story. As she starts to treat him, his fear seems a mystery.Pony Crazy (Pony Tails #1)
By Bonnie Bryant. 1995
Meet the Pony Tails... They're May, Jasmine, and Corey -- three totally different girls with one thing in common --…
they love ponies! Best friends May Grover and Jasmine James each have their own pony. So does their neighbor, Joey Dutton. And when May, Jasmine, and Joey aren't riding their ponies in their backyards, they're riding them at Pony Club meetings at Pine Hollow Stables. Then Joey's family moves away, and a new neighbor moves in. At night, lights flicker on and off inside the house, and strange noises come from the stable. What's going on at Joey's old house? Can two pony-crazy girls find out?There's a Pest in the Garden!
By Jan Thomas. 2017
There’s a pest in the garden and he’s eating all the vegetables! But Duck has a plan to save the…
day (well, sort of). Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!Peanut
By Linas Alsenas. 2007
POOR MILDRED IS VERY LONELY--UNTIL SHE GETS A NEW PET. She names him Peanut, and decides he's a dog. There's…
a problem, though: Peanut isn't like all the other dogs. He doesn't roll over. He never fetches. And his nose is much, much bigger than that of a poodle, terrier, or pug. Perhaps there's more to Peanut than meets Mildred's eye. ...What's New Scooby-Doo?: Mean Green Mystery Machine
By James Gelsey. 2004
THE TRAIL LEADS BACK TO YOU, SCOOBY-DOO! Zoinks! The Mystery Machine is acting very strange. It's chasing Scooby and the…
gang all around Coolsville. Like, why is the Mystery Machine being so mean? The kids must crack the case before their van drives them up a wall!Biscuit Goes To School (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories. 2002
Fox Hunt (Saddle Club #22)
By Bonnie Bryant. 1992
The Saddle Club is in for some real excitement when Stevie's boyfriend, Phil, invites them, along with a few other…
kids from their Pony Club, to participate in a genuine fox hunt. Stevie, Lisa, and Carole can't wait for the event to begin -- especially when they find out that no harm will come to the fox! But first, to give everyone a chance to learn the ropes, there's a mock hunt at Pine Hollow Stables. As the most devious of the bunch, Stevie is chosen to play the fox. Yet on the day of the hunt, she'll discover she isn't the only one who's devious... when her prank-playing brothers get involved in the chase!Trouble in Pembrook (Dog Watch #1)
By Mary Casanova. 2006
Pembrook dogs are on the case! A ripped down sign, a broken fire hydrant, and now Tundra, the alpha dog…
of Pembrook, is missing! There's trouble brewing in this quiet Minnesota town, and none of the humans seem to notice. But the dogs do! They can smell it in the air. So the dogs of Pembrook -- Kito, Chester, and the rest of the gang -- form Dog Watch, a canine version of Neighborhood Watch. Together, they set out to uncover the person (or animal) behind the vandalism in town and to find Tundra. Hopefully they're not too late!Girl Overboard
By Aimee Ferris. 2007
Curious George's Opposites
By H. A. Rey. 1998
Scooby-Doo! and the Cactus Creature (Scooby-Doo Mysteries #32)
By James Gelsey. 2005
HEY SCOOBY-DOO! LOOKS LIKE THERE'S A MYSTERY TO SOLVE! SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES. Get ready to rock and roll when the kids…
from Mystery, Inc. head to the desert to watch a music video being filmed! But trouble's in store when--ruh-roh--a spooky cactus creature shows up to sabotage the set, and it's up to Shaggy, Scooby, and the rest of the gang to catch the creature before it's a wrap.Curious George's Are You Curious?
By H. A. Rey, Margret Rey. 1998
Do you ever feel like George? Are you curious? Are you mischievous? Curious kids can read along with their parents…
to see if they behave like the monkey best known for getting in and out of mischief.Bear and Chicken
By Jannie Ho. 2017
Humor, a surprise ending, and an unlikely friendship make Bear and Chicken fall into the ranks with Mo Willems and…
Dev Petty, and the soup recipe at the end will inspire young chefs to get into the kitchen and cook! When Bear finds a chicken frozen in the winter snow, he brings it home to try to defrost it. As Chicken thaws-um, awakens-he fears that Bear is actually prepping to eat him. Oh no! All signs are pointing to a fateful end for Chicken-being wrapped like a burrito, chopped basil and veggies sitting on the counter, the huge pot on the stove that's just the right size for a chicken to fit inside.It's almost time for lunch, so Chicken makes a run for it! But in the end, Chicken learns that perhaps he too quickly jumped to conclusions. This funny and clever friendship tale teaches kids that things are not always as they seem, while learning a thing or two about making soup with a friend!