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Gooney the Fabulous
By Lois Lowry. 2007
Mrs. Pidgeon has been reading Aesop's fables to her second grade class. What's a fable? Well, it's a story that…
has animals as characters, and it teaches you something important, and . . . Once again it is Gooney Bird Greene who knows how to turn lessons into fun. She has an idea. A fabulous idea! What if each child creates his or her own fable, and tells it to the class? One by one Mrs. Pidgeon's students create costumes and stories and morals and excitement. Everyone except Nicholas. What on earth is making Nicholas so unhappy? Leave it to Gooney Bird, of course, to help him solve his problem . . . in a truly fabulous way.La puerta mágica (La diversión de Martina #Volumen 3)
By Martina D'Antiochia. 2018
¡No te pierdas esta nueva aventura de #LaDiversionDeMartina! Vale, esta vez NO HE SIDO YO. Yo estaba preparando un vídeo…
tranquilamente en mi cuarto cuando lo he encontrado: hay un agujero en la pared de mi cuarto y os prometo que NO es culpa mía. Claro que, ya que lo he encontrado, mejor investigo lo que hay detrás antes de que mis padres se enteren, ¿no? Porque, ¿y si hay un TESORO escondido? ¡Decidido! Voy a investigar este misterio porque yo NUNCA digo que no a una AVENTURA. ¿Te apuntas? Martina tiene 13 años, una imaginación desbordante y ¡un canal de Youtube de mucho éxito! «La diversión de Martina» es una serie de libros de ficción inspirada en ella y su mundo que encantará a sus seguidores.The Princess Who Never (Well, Hardly Ever) Laughed
By Margaret Mincks. 2016
A king becomes upset because his daughter never laughs and because she turns away all the men who want to…
marry her. When will someone come along who truly delights her?How Do You Pee in Space? #13
By Nancy Krulik, Aaron Blecha. 2014
A real-life astronaut is coming to Edith B. Sugarman Elementary School, and one lucky kid gets to interview him! Not…
only that, a trip to a space adventurer program is also up for grabs. To win the contest, students must complete a physical fitness challenge and come up with three interesting questions to ask the astronaut. As always, George intends to beat his rival, Louie. But when the competition heats up, George is too distracted to notice how much the prize means to his best friend, Alex. For George, winning may not be everything this time around.The Dork Diaries Set
By Rachel Renee Russell. 2009
Don't miss this dorkalicious boxed set of the first six Dork Diaries books that comes with a special collectible poster!Dork…
Diaries are funnier in numbers, which is why this complete collection of Nikki Maxwell's entertaining adventures is a must-have for Dorks everywhere. This boxed set includes all five standalone Dork Diary titles--Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl, Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star, Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess, and Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-it-All--as well as the interactive How to Dork Your Diary. And the added bonus of a special collectible poster means fans can proudly proclaim their love of all things Dorky!The World of Beverly Cleary Collection: Henry Huggins, Ramona the Pest, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Socks
By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers. 2016
Newbery Medal-winning Beverly Cleary's books have delighted children for generations, and beloved characters such as Ramona, Henry Huggins, and Ralph…
S. Mouse continue to appeal to young readers today. For a taste of Beverly Cleary's extensive work, this ebook collection features several of her most cherished titles!Henry Huggins: In Beverly Cleary's first novel, boys and girls alike will instantly be charmed by an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief.Ramona the Pest: Ramona Quimby is excited to finally start kindergarten. Then she gets into trouble for pulling her classmate's boingy curls during recess. Even worse, her crush rejects her in front of everyone. Beezus says Ramona needs to quit being a pest, but how can she stop if she was never trying to be one in the first place?The Mouse and the Motorcycle: In this imaginative adventure, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check into the Mountain View Inn.Socks: Ever since the day Mr. and Mrs. Bricker saved Socks the cat from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, he has been the center of their world. But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Socks feels left out! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?Slugs & Bugs! Two-Books-in-One from David T. Greenberg
By Lynn Munsinger, David T. Greenberg, Victoria Chess. 1983
David Greenberg's delightfully disgusting Slugs and Bugs! in one digital bind up! There's nothing quite like the thought of a…
bunch of slugs and bugs to get your skin crawling -- unless it's David Greenberg's irresistibly creepy ideas of what to do with them. These companion volumes take an irreverent look at the world's most misunderstood creatures. Whether for a gourmet recipe or a bit of sibling mischief, the uses dreamed up in Greenberg's subversive verses will delight bug lovers and bug haters alike.How Tia Lola Learned to Teach
By Julia Alvarez. 2010
Tía Lola has been invited to teach Spanish at her niece and nephew's elementary school. But Miguel wants nothing to…
do with the arrangement. He hasn't had an easy time adjusting to his new school in Vermont and doesn't like living so far away from Papi, who has a new girlfriend and an announcement to make. On the other hand, Miguel's little sister, Juanita, can't wait to introduce her colorfully dressed aunt with her migrating beauty mark to all her friends at school--that is, if she can stop getting distracted long enough to remember to do so. Before long, Tía Lola is organizing a Spanish treasure hunt and a Carnaval fiesta at school. Will Miguel be willing to join the fun? Will Juanita get her head out of the clouds and lead her classmates to victory in the treasure hunt?Told with abundant humor and heart, Julia Alvarez's new Tía Lola story is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay.From the Hardcover edition.Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
By Rachel Renée Russell. 2012
In the fourth book of the New York Times bestselling series that's as popular as it is dorky, Nikki Maxwell…
is determined to help out her crush!Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy--of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever. So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and save the day. No way will Nikki let that happen: She'll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time!Planet Tad
By Tim Carvell, Doug Holgate. 2012
Tad has an agenda: Survive seventh grade. He also wants to: grow a mustache, get girls to notice him, and…
do a kickflip on his skateboard. . . . But those are not the main reasons he started a blog. Tad just has a lot of important thoughts he wants to share with the world, like: Here is the first thing I have learned about having a dog in your house: Don't feed them nachos. Not ever.Septimus Heap 3-Book Collection
By Angie Sage. 2005
Fantasy adventure at its best! This collection contains the first three books in the New York Times bestselling Septimus Heap…
series: Magyk, Flyte, and Physik. Packed with action, humor, and magic, this series is perfect for fans of Fablehaven or Harry Potter.The series follows the enchanting and humorous adventures of Septimus Heap, who, as a seventh son of a seventh son, has magical powers. After he becomes the apprentice of the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, he starts his studies for seven years and a day to become an Ordinary Wizard (or maybe an ExtraOrdinary?). His adventures take place in a fictional world full of secrets and mysteries, a world where rats are messengers and can speak, a world where spells are common and where the dark forces are trying to penetrate.How Tia Lola Saved the Summer
By Julia Alvarez. 2011
Miguel Guzman isn't exactly looking forward to the summer now that his mother has agreed to let the Sword family--a…
father, his three daughters, and their dog--live with them while they decide whether or not to move to Vermont. Little does Miguel know his aunt has something up her sleeve that just may make this the best summer ever. With her usual flair for creativity and fun, Tía Lola decides to start a summer camp for Miguel, his little sister, and the three Sword girls, complete with magical swords, nighttime treasure hunts, campfires, barbecues, and an end-of-summer surprise!The warm and funny third book in the Tía Lola Stories is sure to delight young readers and leave them looking forward to their own summer fun!From the Hardcover edition.How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
By Julia Alvarez. 2001
A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez.Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel…
has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia Alvarez's first middle-grade book sparkles with magic as it illuminates a child's experiences living in two cultures.From the Trade Paperback edition.The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken
By Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell. 2014
The Chicken Squad is back for their second (mis)adventure, and this time they're solving the mystery of a kidnapped...HOUSE? A…
hilarious chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens.Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy are the four members of The Chicken Squad, and business is booming. A weird blue bird has just flown into Chicken Squad headquarters squawking on about a house-napper (yes, house-napper), and it is once again up to the squad to uncover who is up to no good. But there is something NUTS about this story that the squad can't quite put their feather on...and oh, brother, is it key to solving the case!Gasp of the Ghoulish Guinea Pig #7
By Simon Cooper, Sam Hay. 2014
Joe's latest visitor needs help fast--to save his litter mates from the ghoulish grave! Flash, a guinea pig, needs Joe…
to guard his family from an escaped snake! Will the Protector of Undead Pets prevail, or will Flash have company for his final crossing?Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #9: Amelia Bedelia on the Job
By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril. 2016
In the ninth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different…
jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father's line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball?The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!The Mystery of Mr. Nice
By Bruce Hale. 2000
Most folks know him as the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, but it's not all knuckles and know-how…
with Chet Gecko. He's also got his artistic side. If it wasn't for his art, he might never have been sent to Principal Zero's office, where he stumbled onto the mystery of Mr. Nice. Because whatever you can say about Principal Zero, one thing is certain: He is not nice. Until now. Chet knows something is wrong with this picture, and he's just the gecko to solve this mystery. After all, who do you think put the art in smart aleck?Goofballs #3: Superhero Silliness
By Tony Abbott, Colleen Madden. 2012
Jeff, Mara, Brian, and Kelly are Goofballs and proud of it. Goofball private eyes. Together, they solve mysteries. How do…
they discover the truth? They use funny disguises (dressing up in aluminum foil), nutty inventions (dropped notes the bad guys must stop to read), and their secret weapon: Sparky the Goofdog!When super-rich kid Randall Crandall asks the Goofballs to help him protect his world-famous collection from a notorious thief, they can't wait to get started. Randall's hosting a superhero party, and the detectives will have to blend in to sniff out the criminal. Crazy costumes and off-the-wall schemes mean this is going to be the Goofballs' goofiest mystery yet.Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
By Patrick Carman, Brian Sheesley. 2016
Welcome to Fizzopolis! Home to the world's greatest soda pop, Fuzzwonker Fizz, and the Fizzies--fuzzy, fizzy creatures that live only…
in Fizzopolis. Join Harold and Floyd in this wacky new illustrated series from bestselling author Patrick Carman and Emmy Award-winning illustrator Brian Sheesley.Harold Fuzzwonker is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary fizzy friend, Floyd. But Floyd's a secret--like a top super-secret. Harold must protect him, as well as the family recipe for Fuzzwonker Fizz, from the evil Snood Candy Factory. But it's hard to guard a secret when he's your best good buddy and he always escapes from your backpack!Harold chronicles his epic adventures--with a little artistic help from Floyd--that are sure to have Fuzzwonker Fizz squirting out your nose!Castle Hangnail
By Ursula Vernon. 2015
From the creator of Dragonbreath comes a tale of witches, minions, and one fantastic castle, just right for fans of…
Roald Dahl and Tom Angleberger.When Molly shows up on Castle Hangnail's doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castle's minions are understandably dubious. After all, she is twelve years old, barely five feet tall, and quite polite. (The minions are used to tall, demanding evil sorceresses with razor-sharp cheekbones.) But the castle desperately needs a master or else the Board of Magic will decommission it, leaving all the minions without the home they love. So when Molly assures them she is quite wicked indeed (So wicked! REALLY wicked!) and begins completing the tasks required by the Board of Magic for approval, everyone feels hopeful. Unfortunately, it turns out that Molly has quite a few secrets, including the biggest one of all: that she isn't who she says she is.This quirky, richly illustrated novel is filled with humor, magic, and an unforgettable all-star cast of castle characters.