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By Jon Scieszka. 2019
This laugh-out-loud, visually groundbreaking read launches a major new series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka. Featuring full-color illustrations throughout,…
a spectacular gatefold, plus how-to-draw pages in the back, it's an outer space adventure that demonstrates a giant leap for bookmaking and a giant leap for any kid looking for their next go-to series. AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are animals that have been hybridized to find other planets for humans to live on once we've ruined Earth. So off they rocket to the Plant Planet! Will that planet support human life? Or do Plant Planet's inhabitants have a more sinister plan? AstroNuts Mission One is a can't-put-it-down page-turner for reluctant readers and fans ready to blast past Wimpy Kid.By Esmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell Kaufman. 2024
Take a ride down Lilypod Lane with Weasel and Pam Pam as they try to solve a mystery in their…
neighborhood in this hilariously fetching picture book: could their peculiar neighbor actually be a dog in disguise?On Lilypod Lane, everyone knows everything about everybody . . . or so they believe! When curious paperboy Weasel encounters his mysterious neighbor Roy on his route, he becomes convinced that Roy is actually a dog! But when his friend Pam Pam disagrees, Weasel must put on his detective cap and do his best sleuthing to reveal Roy's extraordinary secret, and prove that not everything is as it seems, once and for all!An endearingly offbeat picture book that celebrates neighbors and neighborhoods, Roy Is Not a Dog delivers laughs and lessons about accepting others for who they are as well as the risks and rewards of showing your true self.A message in a bottle launches a quest for the recovery of shipwrecked crew in this Jules Verne classic—now with…
an arresting new look!When Lord and Lady Glenarvan catch a shark during a sailing trip, they are surprised to find a message in a bottle within its belly, sent by Captain Grant of the shipwrecked Britannia. Unfortunately, the water-damaged note is mostly unreadable, giving any would-be rescuers only a latitude and no longitude to work with. Eager to help the castaways, the couple urges the British government to launch a rescue expedition but are refused. So they take it upon themselves to search for Grant with the help of Mary and Robert—Captain Grant&’s children—and the crew of the Duncan. Thus, the group sets off, determined to find the shipwrecked crew, even if it means sailing across the entire thirty-seventh latitude—and facing whatever dangers lie in their path.By Ben Miller. 2020
From actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller comes an illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure following a brother and sister who…
stumble into a magical new world—perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories!Lana loves stories, especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he&’s too grown-up to play with Lana anymore, she&’s too lonely to find the wonder in storytelling…until something magical happens. Lana discovers a portal to a fairy tale world hidden in the strange new supermarket in town! But these aren&’t the happy-ever-after fairy tales that Lana knows—they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana&’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can&’t do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her before it&’s too late?By Jules Verne. 2024
A stolen hot air balloon lands an unlikely crew on a mysterious island far from everything they know in this…
action-packed Jules Verne classic—now with an arresting new look!Five prisoners of war steal a hot air balloon and escape capture in Virginia during the American Civil War. They fly for several thousand miles before a storm forces them to crash land on an unknown island in the Pacific. There, the marooned men must work together to pool all their knowledge and skill if they wish to survive. But the island has its secrets, and the castaways discover it&’s not as deserted as they thought. A mysterious figure has been watching them. Does it bring salvation or even more danger?By Ellan Rankin. 2023
A remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten. Inspired by a true…
story, this uplifting picture book is a perfect read for animal lovers of all ages.While carefree monkeys dangle in trees, powerful lions quietly sunbathe, and majestic giraffes walk back and forth, a terrible war looms on the horizon and changes everything. People stop coming to the zoo and most of the animals huddle together with their mates in their different enclosures-- except for one baby elephant that was all alone. As bombs shake the ground and flashes of orange light burn across the sky, the solitary elephant grows more and more afraid and confused. Her keeper understood and spends as much time with her elephant as she can. And when it becomes impossible to stay in the enclosure, the keeper makes the daring choice to bring the elephant home.But it&’s hard to hide an elephant, even a baby one, and it gets even harder as the elephant grows. After a time, the elephant is ordered back to the zoo. Still, the kind-hearted keeper could not abandon her friend, so she sets up house right alongside the elephant for the remainder of the war.Many years later, when the keeper no longer works at the zoo, she returns to visit her friend. Her friend, much older now as well, remembers the keeper and her brave kindness.Inspired by a remarkable true story at the Belfast Zoo during WW11 perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan and the award-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers.By Cameron Chittock, Amanda Castillo. 2024
Alidade and her friends face their ultimate challenge in the final installment of the graphic fantasy trilogy that's perfect for…
fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and 5 Worlds.With our heroes divided, they must find a way to stop the Night Coats and to reunite before it's all too late. With their freedom and the magic of the Memris on the line, each Mapmaker will have to decide — what is the future they want for their world? And what are they willing to pay to make it happen? This epic conclusion comes to an end as Alidade, Lewis, Blue, and their new friends and Mapmakers, finally take on the Night Coats who ruin any chance of hope for their homes and family. With dark magic and plenty of action, will Alidade be able to free everyone of the Night Coats?The Mapmakers series: #1: Mapmakers and the Lost Magic, #2: Mapmakers and the Enchanted Mountain, #3: Mapmakers and the Flickering FortressJourney to a prehistoric world at the center of the Earth in this science fiction classic by Jules Verne—now with…
an arresting new look!When Axel&’s uncle, Professor Liedenbrock, finds a coded journal describing a path into the center of the Earth, Axel hopes he&’ll never be able to decipher it—because once the professor sets his mind to something, he&’ll insist on carrying it out no matter the danger or difficulty. But when Axel himself ends up cracking the journal&’s code, curiosity gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he and his uncle head to Iceland to find this secret route to unexplored territory. After being joined by a local guide, Hans, the group descends into a volcano, where Axel is convinced they&’ll find nothing noteworthy and face nearly certain death. Instead, what awaits is more incredible than any of the travelers could have anticipated.By Stuart Gibbs. 2024
In the fourth installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series—which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris…
Grabenstein called &“a real page-burner&”—Charlie searches for Isaac Newton's secret treasure across Europe and Australia.Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is fearless. Charlie Thorne may have finally met her match. Charlie Thorne is used to being on the run. Ever since she was recruited by the CIA to track down Einstein&’s most dangerous equation, Charlie—and former CIA agents Dante Garcia and Milana Moon—have traveled around the world to prevent history&’s greatest discoveries from falling into the wrong hands. But after beating others to the secrets hidden by Einstein, Darwin, and Cleopatra, they find they are not the only ones searching for an immensely powerful discovery of Isaac Newton&’s. From a chase over the rooftops of Cambridge University to scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge to skirting a volcanic eruption, Charlie will need to think one step ahead of her opponents to follow Newton&’s trail of devious clues and keep herself out of the hands of the many enemies who are hot on her tail.By David Macinnis Gill. 2024
The Zombie Chasers meets The Goonies in David Macinnis Gill’s middle grade debut about a group of tweens who ride…
out the zombie apocalypse on a cobbled-together train. Fans of Ty Drago’s The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses and Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth will lose themselves in this page-turning, spine-chilling, and sometimes goofy survival story.Wyatt has been riding out the zombie apocalypse on his crew’s cobbled-together train for what feels like forever. It’s a hopeless journey, the train running a loop that covers thousands of miles across the western U.S. But when a mysterious girl arrives with stories of a so-called Nirvana and a potential cure for the zombie parasite, Wyatt must decide between searching for the cure and protecting those entrusted in his care.David Macinnis Gill’s Zombie Train is a compelling survival story full of action, suspense, and plenty of zombies. Filled with both harrowing and humorous moments, Zombie Train follows an eccentric cast of characters as they contend with a changing world and shifting loyalties and friendships, and as they fight to remain in control—of their lives and of the future.By Chanel Miller. 2024
New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community…
starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents&’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. What she doesn&’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable. With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you&’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place.By Sheri Jean Schmitt. 2024
Read about Peanut the Dog as she tells her stories about everyday life. She tells about her emotions as she…
goes through different situations. Peanut also talks about how she takes care of herself. Everything is told from a dog&’s point of view. You will also meet some of Peanut&’s friends. As she tells her stories, she loves to give an educational lesson. Peanut gives this book a &‘ten paw&’ rating.By Evelyn Dean-Athimoolam. 2024
The wonderful adventure of Benjamin Bear is a delightful, educational tale told through artistic, rhyming verse. Benjamin is an inquisitive…
little brown Kodiak bear, fascinated by travel and exciting exploits. Along with his fastidious, bookish red friend, he sets out on a fun and entertaining journey that stimulates the imagination. This charming tale is intended to keep the young reader (and even the older reader) captivated and engaged as they join Benjamin on his adventure.By Jane Begley. 2024
Susy is no ordinary dino - she loves exploring and wonders how the world came to be. With few friends…
among the other dinosaurs, she often feels alone. But when a scary snake attack forces Susy up a tree, she makes an incredible discovery: she can climb with the best of them! As the first tree-climbing dinosaur, Susy can now see the world from thrilling new heights. Join this trailblazing reptile’s treetop quest for adventure, confidence and new friends who appreciate her one-of-a-kind talents. Susy shows it’s awesome to embrace what makes you unique!By Ana. 2024
To ensure the presence, long and productive lives of beeswe must be kind to themby providing a friendly habitat.Building hives…
and having natural settings,like logs, and old trees,will keep them safe and warm.Growing a variety of flowering plantsthat bloom throughout all seasonswill enable them to collect nectar and pollen.Honeybees are not the only one pollinators.That delicate job is also done by butterflies,bumblebees, hornets, flies, ants,mosquitos, lady bugs, and others,but honeybees are the only one who share with humanstheir product of labour – honey.By R. E. Bowden. 2024
This story is set in Animal World – a topsy-turvy world where all the characters are animals. It is an…
exciting tale of adventure set in the northern city of Dogchester, where the city police force is led by Detective Chief Superintendent Nellie Trump, a lady elephant. DCS Trump is in charge of a tough, grizzled Detective Inspector, a cat named Tom Grouse, who is pictured on the front cover of this book. DI Tom joins with a friend, Dame Alice Gobble de-Gook, a turkey, in an exciting adventure - a quest to find the priceless fabulous gold statuette of Felix the Great, stolen by a gang of criminal monkeys, led by a huge, fat orang-utan who calls himself ‘King’ Brian, a ruthless leader who lives in a secret hideaway – a great palace – hidden in the Wild, Wet and Windy Woods . . .By Samantha Fletcher-Goodwin. 2024
Hidden under a cosy blanket of thick green trees, You can hear laughter so honest it will make you freeze.…
The sound comes from a magical place called Kids Village. It’s so special, you can’t capture it in an image. A place this wonderful must be protected, So a new lion cub has recently been selected. Today is his first day, but it’s not going as planned. Without his mane, will others understand?By Anna Duff. 2024
Ronny Squirrel and Cocoa Hare are out and about in Glenric-Haven when an encounter with an unexpected creature brings them…
a day of questions, surprises, and adventure. For best friends, Ronny and Cocoa, dragons are merely a myth. Creatures who disappeared many moons ago. That all changes when they find a young dragon lost and alone. Can Ronny Squirrel and Cocoa Hare successfully discover the truth, solve the myth, and reunite a baby dragon with his family?By Kellie Nicholson. 2024
At a bustling country fair, young Scoot and his mom are immersed in a whirlwind of vibrant colors, delightful games,…
and an array of fascinating animals.Amid the tantalizing scents of fair treats blending with rustic barnyard aromas, they encounter a carnival man boasting bowls filled with shimmering goldfish.All it takes to win a finned friend is a coin tossed into a dish! But will Mom allow Scoot the chance?Whether Scoot goes home with a new pet or just a cherished memory, it&’s bound to be an unforgettable day at the fair!By Zoe Price. 2024
For imaginative tween Holly, the local library is a gateway to fantastical new worlds brimming with mythical creatures. When she’s…
not drawing what she envisions these beings to look like, Holly devours book after book, letting each spark her creativity. Though fully absorbed in conjuring, she little suspects her favourite hideaway harbours an astonishing secret. On what seems another ordinary Wednesday library visit, Holly steps between the stacks to stumble upon something extraordinary even by her standards – proof that magic is real! But she soon discovers that with revelation comes great responsibility. As Holly unravels a mystery linking the library’s past to fantastic realms, she ponders: if mythical beings actually existed, what would their lives look like? How would they adapt? With new friends, can Holly ensure history doesn’t repeat in tragedy? Will her visions and voice preserve wonder amidst an unbelieving world? The first in a series, Holly and the Library interweaves fantasy and reality through the journey of an artistic introvert. When imagination becomes truth, Holly learns she possesses power to impact destiny by building bridges between two realms.