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10,100 | 2 | In a style similar to the work of Jerry Spinelli and Sharon Creech, this story provides a subtle lesson. The characters are believable and well developed. . . . There is enough action to keep children's attention . . . reluctant readers will also find it satisfying. School Library JournalAmusing, touching first-person ... | [
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10,101 | 2 | Grade 57A novel told in doodles. Twelve-year-old Dodo moves from Southern California to San Francisco with her family, renaming herself "Doodlebug" as she begins her journal on the long drive there. Her parents decided to change locales when she was kicked out of school for an unfortunate incident involving her ADD med... | [
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10,102 | 2 | Heartwarming. Children's LiteratureSibley Miller, author of the Wind Dancers series, is the pseudonym for an author of novels for teens.Tara Larsen Chang is the illustrator of The Fairy Chronicles. Jo Gershman is the illustrator of The Nutcracker Ballet and The Night Before Christmas.; Title: Horses Her Way: A Brisa St... | [
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10,103 | 2 | "Blacks talent brings the faerie realm to life with brilliant detail. As Dana becomes further entangled in the web of Faerie politics, her latest adventure remains fast paced and full of suspense." - RT Book ReviewsJENNA BLACK graduated from Duke University with degrees in anthropology and French. A full-time writer of... | [
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10,104 | 7 | Black follows her well-plotted Glimmerglass (2010) with another riveting episode of Danas new life as a Faeriewalker in Avalon. Relegated to a safe house to keep her hidden from her fathers and her own enemies, Danas days at first are filled with boredom, outside of fighting lessons and visits through the citys tunnel ... | [
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10,105 | 0 | James Marshall is just plain funny and [this book] is funnier than many or even most Mother Gooses. The New York Times Book ReviewIn glittering hues, the cartoon characters illustrating the many verses in this volume provoke sidesplitting laughs. Publishers WeeklyAlthough numerous editions of Mother Goose have appeared... | [
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10,106 | 2 | Keller serves up sound, friendly advice for maintaining a peaceable kingdom. Publishers WeeklyEach page bursts with colorful illustrations and is scattered with words of different sizes and fonts. This simple story is certain to appeal to children. School Library JournalWhile kids may well have encountered the Golden R... | [
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10,107 | 2 | From the wryly humorous opening, in which the infant Tucker Mouse chooses his name, to the satisfying warmth of Tucker and Harry's defense of their drainpipe home in Times Square, the characters . . . are as vibrant and joyful as ever. . . . Wonderfully expressive black-and-white illustrations. Publishers Weekly on Har... | [
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10,108 | 2 | * Readers should remain rapt by Compestine's storytelling throughout this gripping account of life during China's Cultural Revolution. Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewLaced in all the right places with humor, fury, fear, resolve and eventual relief, her childlike voice is carefully maintained over the sweep of four ye... | [
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10,109 | 7 | This new series begins smartly with 16-year-old Dana, tired of coping with her alcoholic single mother, running away to find her father in Avalon, which, in this arch and insightful version, is situated between twenty-first-century London and the world of faerie. Black handles the mash-up of genres and cultures deftly,... | [
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10,110 | 16 | The simple text and appealing cut-paper collage illustrations provide a complete iconography for a warm-and-fuzzy celebration for this winning character and his animal friends. School Library JournalSmythe creates vivid, detailed scenes . . . that capture both the joyful, energetic bustle and the deep coziness of the s... | [
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10,111 | 2 | With McCauley's expressive spot illustrations accompanying Hicks's breezily simple text, this series will be a great stepping-stone for reluctant or new readers, easily introducing topical issues with its blend of humor and sports. A real score! Kirkus ReviewsIn this promising start for the Gym Shorts series, Hicks fin... | [
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10,112 | 2 | What would happen if there were 13 signs in the zodiac? Jalen finds out when she breaks the lock on an old book and suddenly becomes the thirteenth sign, Ophiuchusthe snake. With the aid of her best friend and her older brother, Jalen must outwit morphing creatures called Keepers who throw obstacles in her way as she r... | [
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10,113 | 2 | Stunningly vivid and gorgeous pictures . . . The briskly minimal text is clear, informative, and astute. Entertainment WeeklyA spectacular book. The Horn BookVisually dazzling. The New York Times Book ReviewDramatic illustrations deftly blend light and shadow as they depict the rigorous--and threatened--existence of em... | [
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10,114 | 6 | ISELA PHELPS is the author of the bestseller Loom Knitting Primer and Loom Knitting Pattern Book. She is an active member of the online knitting community, where she promotes loom knitting as an alternative to needle knitting. She also serves as an editor and publisher of Loom Knitters Circle, an online magazine for lo... | [
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10,115 | 12 | I love the idea of a pizza joint being a front for fighting monsters! I love the names of the pizzas, and I love the banter between the three friends and the co-workers. THE SLICE includes lots of action, danger, and suspense. It's a winner! (Teensreadtoo.com)Readers new to the series can jump right in to this follow-u... | [
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10,116 | 2 | Bad Kitty ... proves once again she's a force to be reckoned with. Kirkus ReviewsAnyone who loves (or hates) cats will get a good chuckle from this book: children and adults alike. Children's LiteratureBruel's zany illustrations incorporate numerous perspectives that heighten the humor. School Library JournalA tubful o... | [
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10,117 | 18 | This biography brims with upbeat energy as the spirited woman sets out to change the system--an energy amplified by Rebecca Gibbon's bright folk art-styled pictures. The Washington PostA short, incisive biography . . . the cameos of action, matched by full-page pictures, make the history accessible. A must for library ... | [
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10,118 | 2 | An imaginative and adventurous sixth grader makes a connection with the ghost of the victim of an unsolved murder and puts her own life in jeopardy to find the killer...Fans of ghost stories...will find this excellent book difficult to put down. Starred, School Library Journal[A] beautifully crafted thriller. . . . A d... | [
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10,119 | 2 | With its universal themes of wanting to fit in, self-acceptance, and self-esteem, this read-aloud offering is sure to strike a chord with many young readers/listeners, and on a variety of subjects, not just race. School Library JournalTaye Diggs can act and sing, and now he proves he can write. With Chocolate Me!, the ... | [
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10,120 | 2 | A well-written story. Occasional emotional abysses provide a touch of melodrama.... To many girls the setting will be fascinating -- and the boarding school background is usually a popular one (only too hard to find today). Kirkus ReviewsMadeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the Newbery Medal-winning author of more than 60... | [
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10,122 | 1 | Product Description Once upon a time there was a princess named Zelda. One day, when she is out in her finest dress playing with her favorite golden ball, she tosses her ball up in the air, and it lands—SPLAT!—in the mud. Princesses don’t go in the mud. How will she ever get back her favorite ball? Al... | [
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10,123 | 2 | The simple linocut illustrations are stunning; with white figures on a blue background, they create an idealized wintry world. Bloomberg.comThe simple lines and crisp images, especially of spiky Jack Frost, pop and are a delight for the eyes. . . . This is a beautiful piece of bookmaking. School Library JournalA sparkl... | [
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10,124 | 2 | Frost invents an ingenious poetic form for her story that is both stable and fluid; like the diamond willow branches that she is imitating, the diamond shapes of her poems vary. . . . Frost has spun metaphoric gold out of an evocative natural landscape, and she knows just how to craft it into an elegant and moving stor... | [
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10,125 | 2 | The gouache paintings are beautifully executed, evoking a sublime winter wonderland. This is a lovely, satisfying story to share at bedtime. School Library JournalSo evocative is Dunrea's finely detailed art that viewers will practically be able to feel the winter air on their own faces, and experience the deep quiet. ... | [
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10,126 | 2 | Sibley Miller, author of the Wind Dancers series, is the pseudonym for an author of novels for teens.Tara Larsen Chang is the illustrator of The Fairy Chronicles. Jo Gershman is the illustrator of The Nutcracker Ballet and The Night Before Christmas.; Title: Horsey Trails: A Sumatra Story (Wind Dancers) | [
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10,128 | 0 | Readers . . . who enjoy literary fantasy are likely to savor Marie Rutkoskis debut novel, which was inspired by the grisly legend associated with the famous astronomical clock in Pragues Old Town Square. The Wall Street JournalLike Phillip Pullman's young Lyra,[Petra] matures in worlds more complex than she had imagine... | [
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10,129 | 2 | A strong start to what will undoubtedly remain an enjoyable series. Kirkus ReviewsA fast-paced, entertaining mystery. BooklistA well-paced beginning to a new series. School Library JournalTracy Barrett is the author of the Sherlock Files books, as well as several other acclaimed books for young people, including King o... | [
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10,130 | 7 | A must-have for Halloween. Booklist, Starred ReviewOld-fashioned charm that isn't at all dated. The Horn Book, Starred ReviewIts underlying message is spot on. New York Times Book ReviewAn utterly delightful book. The Washington PostKazuno Kohara grew up in Japan and moved to the U.K. as a student. She is the author an... | [
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10,131 | 2 | Sibley Miller, author of the Wind Dancers series, is the pseudonym for an author of novels for teens.Tara Larsen Chang is the illustrator of The Fairy Chronicles. Jo Gershman is the illustrator of The Nutcracker Ballet and The Night Before Christmas.; Title: A Horse's Best Friend: A Kona Story (Wind Dancers) | [
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10,132 | 12 | ...informative and surprising...this unflinching survey of global eating habits urges [readers] to challenge their cultural assumptions and palates. Publishers WeeklyOnly someone as smart, fun and adventurous as Andrew Zimmern could have dreamed up and researched such an entertaining, engaging book that covers everythi... | [] | Validation |
10,133 | 2 | Fans will find plenty of adventure, fun, and all the rodents they could wish for. School Library JournalMore clever, rodent-filled fantasy featuring the irascible, irresistible Raston Rat and the extraordinary Emmy--and Bean's flip-book wizardry. Kirkus ReviewsFans of the first book will be pleased. BooklistLynne Jonel... | [
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10,134 | 13 | Inventive ... Broach ... packs this fast-moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers ... Broach and Kelly show readers something new. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)Delightful intricacies of beetle life ... blend seamlessly with the suspe... | [
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10,135 | 2 | Sibley Miller, author of the Wind Dancers series, is the pseudonym for an author of novels for teens.Tara Larsen Chang is the illustrator of The Fairy Chronicles. Jo Gershman is the illustrator of The Nutcracker Ballet and The Night Before Christmas.; Title: Magic Horses - or Not?: A Sirocco Story (Wind Dancers) | [
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10,136 | 0 | Engle writes her new book in clear, short lines of stirring free verse. Caught by the compelling narrative voices, many readers will want to find out more. Booklist, Starred ReviewA powerful narrative in free verse . . . haunting. The Horn BookHauntingly beautiful, revealing pieces of Cuba's troubled past through the p... | [
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10,137 | 0 | Gr 1-4-Molly, a pony, was found in an abandoned barn two weeks after Hurricane Katrina. Once rescued, she was groomed and given a home with other ponies at a stable. One day a dog bit her and the wound did not heal. Her leg was amputated and she was fitted with a prosthetic leg. When Molly was able to walk again, she b... | [
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10,138 | 7 | There is, in short, everything in the Moon books: giant comets and secret caves and tree houses and stilts and magic-carpet clouds and amusement parks run by despotic practical-joking kings and time machines and ski instructors. Harper'sWe need Moominland for its gentle pace, its sense of beauty and awe, and its spirit... | [
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10,139 | 1 | I cannot imagine childhood without Steig: Sylvester, Pearl, Caleb, and now Doctor De Soto. The Dallas Morning NewsThis is one of those picture books that are so good I'd just like to quote the whole thing. Philadelphia InquirerSimple but sly, a mischievously imaginative rendition of the classic theme. Kirkus Reviews, S... | [
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10,140 | 2 | This book is a good addition to the series and is also a natural for fans of Clementine or Judy Moody, as well as readers ready to step beyond Junie B. Jones. School Library JournalHere, as in the other chapter books in the Piper Reed series, Holt balances serious moments with wit and creates a convincingly childlike s... | [
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10,141 | 2 | For readers who are confronting loss or shifts in friendship. KirkusEvocative. BooklistRachel Vail is the author of numerous novels and picture books, including Justin Case and Piggy Bunny. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.Yumi Heo was born and raised in Korea, where she studied graphic design. ... | [
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10,142 | 1 | Grade 13Staake chronicles President Obama's 2008 victory speech and the ensuing media blitz surrounding the new puppy promised that night to his daughters. The pop-culture tale includes the well-known details of how Senator Ted Kennedy suggested a Texas-born Portuguese water dog, a sibling of one of his own dogs, when ... | [
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10,143 | 12 | A model of how to do it right. New York Times Book ReviewA must-have resource for school libraries. Kirkus ReviewsGoldstone adds another winner to the growing canon of titles that make learning math concepts both fun and interesting. School Library JournalWith jaw-dropping color photos . . . this book lends itself equa... | [
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10,144 | 0 | A murder of crows swoops through city streets and over the heads of pedestrians as the birds scavenge for food. They find it in a dogs bowl and on the street, and they even manage to finagle a big piece of the pigeons bagel. They also have fun playing a game of midair catch with a straw and posing picturesquely in a ce... | [
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10,145 | 0 | Simple language, appealing repetition, a predictable narrative pattern, and a direct interplay between the text and the vibrant artwork draw emergent readers into the story. School Library JournalCarl has been a favorite character for many years. This new series offers an opportunity to meet Carl and enjoy the wonderfu... | [
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10,146 | 2 | EMBRACING DIFFERENCES; EMOTIONSInspired by the real Garden of Forgiveness that was built in Beirut after the Lebanese Civil War that ended in 1990, this parable tells of two neighboring villages that have long been in conflict with each other. The striking collage artwork in muted tones shows silhouetted figures hurlin... | [
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10,147 | 7 | There is, in short, everything in the Moon books: giant comets and secret caves and tree houses and stilts and magic-carpet clouds and amusement parks run by despotic practical-joking kings and time machines and ski instructors. Harper'sWe need Moominland for its gentle pace, its sense of beauty and awe, and its spirit... | [
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10,148 | 2 | Complex and rewarding, this is a stellar addition to a consummate writer's body of work. Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewThis is a cathartic story of redemption. Brent, filled with self-doubt, guilt, and a host of worries, is a character today's adolescents will recognize and agonize with. Fleischman's writing is fill... | [
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10,149 | 13 | Keller is once again guilty of transporting laughter across state lines. . . . Who knew that the 50 states were such a bunch of hams! . . . It's e pluribus boffo! Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewThis exuberant geographical jamboree will definitely leave readers in a state. Kirkus ReviewsThis amusing geography-inspired... | [
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10,150 | 13 | This well-told tale will appeal to the many young readers and their friends whose family members are in bands, and it serves as a wonderful introduction to the beloved characters in George Selden's The Cricket in Times Square. School Library JournalGEORGE SELDEN (1929-1989) wrote not only the adventures of Chester, Har... | [
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10,151 | 0 | The frenetic black-and-white illustrations are just plain hysterical. . . . Fun for all, especially fans. Kirkus ReviewsIt's Bad Kitty's unapologetic, curmudgeon nature that delivers the laugh-out-loud funny. Publishers WeeklyBruel's fast-paced humor is just right for the beginning chapter book set, and the interplay o... | [
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10,152 | 2 | This book packs more emotional power than 90% of the so-called grown-up novels taking up precious space on bookshelves around the country. Kimberly Willis Holt's When Zachary Beaver Came to Town will resonate with readers. USA TodayHolt may not take her readers on wild flights of fantasy, but her quiet novel offers a s... | [
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10,153 | 7 | There is, in short, everything in the Moon books: giant comets and secret caves and tree houses and stilts and magic-carpet clouds and amusement parks run by despotic practical-joking kings and time machines and ski instructors. Harper'sWe need Moominland for its gentle pace, its sense of beauty and awe, and its spirit... | [
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10,154 | 0 | Frost has taken the poem-story to a new level with well-crafted sestinas and sonnets, leading readers into the souls and psyches of her teen protagonists . . . engaging. School Library Journal, Starred ReviewSpare, eloquent, and elegantly concise. VOYAThis moving first novel tells the story in a series of dramatic mono... | [
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10,155 | 2 | The Green Book is a clever and beautifully shaped little combination of future fiction and metafiction. . .It is the record of the exodus of a group of Britons from a dying Earth to a new planet. . .The nave courage of the children. . .saves the colony. Starred, School Library JournalAn enthralling story, flawlessly to... | [
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10,156 | 2 | Further proof that Bad Kitty can be goodespecially in the eyes of her many fans. Kirkus ReviewsNick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series including the 2012 and 2013 CBC Childrens Choice Book Award winners Bad Kitty Meets the Baby and Bad Kitty for President. Nick has also ... | [
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10,157 | 2 | Product Description Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlifea place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When shes summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn... | [
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10,158 | 2 | DeFelice has created a suspenseful tale that will leave readers rapidly turning pages. . . . Mystery fans will not be disappointed. School Library JournalThrilling . . . The gripping story of animal abuse will hook fans of the series and newcomers alike. DeFelice maintains the supernatural suspense at just the right cl... | [
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10,159 | 2 | Colorful illustrations that create an inviting sense of adventure. School Library JournalGEORGE SELDEN (1929-1989) wrote not only the adventures of Chester, Harry, Tucker, and their friends but also The Genie of Sutton Place, which was one of School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year.GARTH WILLIAMS (1912-1996) il... | [
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10,160 | 2 | Riley, who appeared in ghost form to her older sister, Ever, in Nol's bestselling Evermore, takes center stage in this middle-grade spinoff, first in a planned series. . . . her wit, attitude, and maturation should have readers gladly following her into the second installment. Publishers WeeklyI must admit there is not... | [
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10,161 | 7 | Gr 58The long-awaited follow-up to The Girl Who Could Fly (Feiwel & Friends, 2008) finds Piper ("the girl who could fly") and Conrad ("the boy who knew everything") living in relative calm on Piper's family farm. Some time has passed since they and their fellow exceptional children escaped Dr. Hellion's prison of a... | [
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10,162 | 2 | Told with simplicity and charm, this story is appropriate for sharing aloud or for newly confident readers. School Library JournalIn three brief stories the reader quickly becomes attached to Dog and Bear, and feels their connection . . . . As in all successful friendship stories, the balance keeps shifting between the... | [
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10,163 | 7 | Gr 7 Up-In this first installment in a trilogy, steampunk meets up with dystopia in a domed underground world created to protect a frightened population and their royal family from the devastations of what we know today to have been Halley's Comet. Members of this society believe that the falling meteor set fire to the... | [
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10,164 | 7 | Gr 7 UpIn the wake of an underground explosion that freed former cadet Pace, shiner Wren, and some of the villagers from the dome in Ashes of Twilight (St. Martin's Griffin, 2012), the group must work together to survive. The world outside the dome, while beautiful, is not the safe haven for which they have hoped. Many... | [
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10,165 | 13 | Surviving through the kindness of strangers, especially a guitar-maker and his friends who refrain from alerting child services, Travis discovers that music is the key to healing his mother and his family. School Library JournalThis effort quickly hits its stride, mostly due to well-drawn, believable characters and the... | [
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10,166 | 2 | Gr 69A compelling look at the aftermath of bullying, from the bully's perspective. Sam Proctor thought it was funny the first time he posted a hateful comment on Morgan Mallen's social media page. It was just a game, after all, and superpopular Athena Luiken said it was his turn to play. Even after Sam befriends Morgan... | [
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10,167 | 2 | Gr 3-6-In this sequel to Ten Rules for Living with My Sister (Feiwel & Friends, 2011), it's Pearl's first day of fifth grade, and she and her new best friend, JBIII, are determined to claim as much maturity as possible, even if that means only walking 10 feet ahead of Pearl's dad on the way to school. The story rea... | [
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10,168 | 2 | Gr 46Rose is different from the other children in her class in many ways. She struggles to control the obsessions and outbursts that are symptomatic of her high-functioning autism. She is fascinated by homophones, or homonyms, as most people know them, and prime numbers. Rose uses patterns and habits to gain some contr... | [
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10,169 | 0 | Annie Wedekind grew up riding horses in Louisville, Kentucky. Since then, she's been in the saddle in every place she's lived, from Rhode Island to New Orleans, South Africa to New York. Her first novel, A Horse of Her Own, was praised by Kirkus as "possibly the most honest horse book since National Velvet . . . A cham... | [
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10,170 | 0 | Ten comic stories about the machinations of the Devil to increase the population of his realm . . . The stories are delightful in their narrative fluency, full of surprises, and frequently spiced with dashes of Saki-like mischief. A suitably wicked but hilarious drawing accompanies each tale. The Horn Book, Starred Rev... | [
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10,171 | 2 | Debra Moffitt is the kids' editor of KidsHealth.org, the most visited children's health website in the world. Before joining KidsHealth in 2002, she was a newspaper reporter and an online journalist. Her nonfiction writing has appeared in the Washington Post and the Miami Herald.OneBy eighth grade, your bike can take y... | [
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10,172 | 2 | A Look Inside The Crown on Your Head ...this is soothing, visually attractive, and makes for a comforting bedtime read-aloud. BooklistTillman adds another dreamy volume to her collection of self-esteem-building titles. School Library JournalParents and grandparents will love to read this aloud to their little ones... K... | [
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10,173 | 20 | [The] children and babies, realistically painted with clarity and elegance in both modern and old-fashioned settings, have a still, meditative quality appropriate to the subject matter. They are praying, thinking, dreaming, reading, contemplating nature--all activities with which children can identify. School Library J... | [
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10,174 | 2 | The illustrations realistically show a trio of playful puppies and of course everyone's favorite dog, Carl. Children's LiteratureAlexandra Day is the author and illustrator of Good Dog, Carl and the rest of the beloved Carl books, including Carl Goes Shopping, Carl's Christmas, Carl's Birthday and Carl's Snowy Afternoo... | [
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10,175 | 0 | SUE HILL is the author of the Baby Raccoon I Can Read books and many other beginning readers.BILL FARNSWORTH is the illustrator of many books, including the Kaya series from American Girls.; Title: Black Beauty Stolen! (My Readers) | [
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10,176 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1-Six pairs of animal twins play nosily in their respective habitats in this book that follows the pattern of "Over in the Meadow." Calves in the barnyard moo, bunnies in the garden hop, monkeys in the jungle swing, fish in the pond swim, bats in the cave flap, and owlets in the night sky "who." Geist's rhymes ... | [
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10,177 | 2 | *Starred Review* Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration in 2010, this bittersweet Australian import about a boy and his dog brings diffuse tenderness and a touch of magic realism to a tale of love and loss. Harry meets Hopper the hound on the title page, and for a few spreads, the two are inseparable. Then... | [
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10,178 | 2 | Jemma and her friends deal with typical tween concerns, and the protagonist's realization that Forrest isn't necessarily crush-worthy is well-handled.Debra Moffitt is the kids' editor of KidsHealth.org, the most visited children's health website in the world. Before joining KidsHealth in 2002, she was a newspaper repor... | [
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10,179 | 2 | Gr 5-8Jemma and three other eighth-grade girls are invited to join the elite Pink Locker Society by way of a pink door in the back of their lockers. The PLS is a secret organization designed so that members can post quality advice on its website to girls at their school who have pressing questions about periods, bras, ... | [
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10,180 | 2 | Cordell (Trouble Gum, 2009) takes the old picture-book staple of an only child upset by the arrival of a new sibling and turns it up to 11. Well, 12 to be exact, as sheep-boy Davy is in short order crowded out of his parents affections by Petey, Mike, Stu, Mickey, Carl, Pip, Ralph, Tate, Lenny, Gil, Ned, and Bob. Losin... | [
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10,181 | 2 | Liam is a piglet with the kind of problem that is called heartbreaking: he wants to be the Easter Bunny, but instead of floppy ears and a spring in his step, he has triangular lobes and trotters. His family is generally unsympathetic to the cause; his big sister tells him to deal with it. Luckily, Grandma knows that wi... | [
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10,182 | 7 | Fans of the classic [The Secret Garden] will delight in the similarities and differences. School Library JournalMs. Potter revives the story [of The Secret Garden] with such grace and sensitivity. The Wall Street JournalPotter excels in creating quirky yet sympathetic characters with richly allusive connections to clas... | [
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10,183 | 0 | SUE HILL is the author of the Baby Raccoon I Can Read books and many other beginning readers.BILL FARNSWORTH is the illustrator of many books, including the Kaya series from American Girls.; Title: Black Beauty and the Thunderstorm (My Readers) | [
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10,184 | 2 | With humor and authenticity, this beguiling tale of summer friendship mines the small, jewellike adventures of a rural childhood. STARRED, Publishers WeeklyElvis and Popeye's journey reminds readers to look for and enjoy the small treasures in their lives. Save a spot on your shelves for this small adventure with a gra... | [
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10,185 | 16 | From the title on, toddlers will have as much fun with the sounds of the words as the physical facts in this picture book, which starts with the tiny detail of the belly button: Looking closer, if you squint, you can see a little lint. As in The Tushy Book (2009), the uncluttered pictures in bright gouache and watercol... | [
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10,186 | 2 | "Light, enjoyable reading for those downtimes between sports seasons." Booklist on Eyes on the Goal"Coy has created a story of just the right length to keep his fans engaged. It is not necessary to have read Top of the Order to appreciate this one. Hints of fall football in middle school indicate that a third book is t... | [
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10,187 | 2 | Stine takes the normal anxieties of childhood--in this case, the first day at a new school--and blends exaggerated humor with a few equally exaggerated moments of horror in a fast and goofy romp. Lots of fun for Stine fans. BooklistAs usual, Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love, and his mastery of s... | [
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10,188 | 1 | This picturebook provides a fitting showcase for Perrault's artful tale of deceit and recourcefulness. Befitting a fairy tale, the artwork inside is suffused with a golden light that proclaims the story to be from a sunnier, more dreamlike world. Booklist, Starred ReviewLarge and strikingly original illustrations embel... | [
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10,189 | 11 | For Madlenka, who has just discovered that she has a loose tooth, the block is a world unto itself, a familiar, self-contained place and also a realm of infinite newness and variety, always reassuringly the same and yet constantly changing its shape, color and texture. Her adventure is perfectly ordinary and completely... | [
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10,190 | 11 | Gr 7 UpThis 2008 Pura Belpr Medal-winning biography presents the true story of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano was denied an education but showed an exceptional talent for poetry. Qualls's breathtaking illust... | [
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10,191 | 2 | First-time novelist Leal creates complex characters from various walks of life The cards are stacked against Harper and her family, but it is inspiring to watch her find success with a pen, paper and a little hope. Publishers WeeklyMemorable characterizations fill the book with realistic individuals whom readers will r... | [
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10,192 | 13 | Miss Lina's Ballerinas and the Prince is an amusing tale of a classroom of little ballerinas who must welcome a new student, a boy. Quelle horreur! TheChildren'sBookReview.comDavenier's pencil and watercolor illustrations display continuous movement and a predominance of pink; each page will make readers smile as they ... | [
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10,193 | 0 | Both fable and mystery, Way Down Deep is simply irresistible, as plucky orphan Ruby June searches for the secret of her past, deeply entwined with an entire community worthy of Dickens. Funny, sweet, and filled with the heart's own truths, this is the best book yet from the queen of Appalachian storytelling. Lee Smith,... | [
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10,194 | 2 | Barrett plunges right into the action from the first sentence, giving fans of classic mysteries exactly what they want: thrills, chills, a plethora of suspects and plenty of red herrings A fun series continues unabated. Kirkus ReviewsSolid detective work, and a zippy pace make this a nice choice. BooklistBarrett throws... | [
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10,195 | 0 | Sixteen years ago, My Louisiana Sky met its first group of readers. Back then I volunteered at my daughter's school library. Those first readers were fourth-graders who gave me twenty minutes of their weekly book-searching time. The story was in manuscript form and hadn't been sent out to potential publishers or agents... | [
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10,196 | 1 | Jessie Haas has owned horses since she was six years old. The author of more than 30 books, her work focuses mostly on horses. She lives with her family in Vermont.; Title: Chico's Challenge: The Story of an American Quarter Horse (The Breyer Horse Collection) | [
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10,197 | 2 | This exciting tale, with just a touch of fantasy and humor, is a winner. Jonell displays pitch-perfect skills in an expertly crafted story that never flags and that includes plenty of heart-stopping situations to keep readers fully engaged. School Library Journal, Starred ReviewPlenty of quirky imagination, off-kilter ... | [
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10,198 | 0 | It is rare to have a story told with sympathy from the viewpoint of a bully. This debut novel, set in upstate New York in the summer of 1969, does just that with wit and a light touch that never denies the story's sorrows. Starred, BooklistMarino paints a detailed portrait of the seeming gulf that surrounds a person af... | [
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10,199 | 2 | * Beautiful. Booklist, starred reviewA lovely melding of accesible beauty, hard truth, and aesthetic inspiration for young readers and budding writers. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books[An] affecting portrait of one family's rebirth. The Horn BookHope Anita Smith is the author of The Way a Door Closes, th... | [
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