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Series: Superpower Field Guide Beavers Hardcover Rachel Poliquin 9780544949874 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 04, 2018

Beavers, the first book in the new middle-grade nonfiction Superhero Field Guide series by Rachel Poliquin and award-winning illustrator Nicholas John Frith, is a delightfully informative, laugh-out-loud full-color look at the most unsuspecting of animal heroes, perfect for readers who like their facts served with a large dose of humor. Meet Elmer, an ordinary beaver. He may not be as mighty as a lion or as dangerous as a shark. He may be squat and brown. Butnever underestimate a beaver. I can almost hear you saying, “But aren’t beavers ju... + Read More
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Series: Girls Think of Everything Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women Hardcover Catherine Thimmesh 9781328772534 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Oct 09, 2018

Award winning author-illustrator duo, Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of WOMEN WHO DARED and WOMEN IN SCIENCE. In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities? Retaining reader-tested f... + Read More
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Series: Scientists in the Field Backyard Bears Conservation, Habitat Changes, and the Rise of Urban Wildlife Hardcover Amy Cherrix 9781328858689 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Oct 23, 2018

North Carolina's black bears were once a threatened species, but now their numbers are rising in and around Asheville. But what happens when conservation efforts for a species are so successful that there’s a boom in the population? Can humans and bears live compatibly? What are the long-term effects for the bears? Author Amy Cherrix follows the scientists who, in cooperation with local citizen scientists, are trying to answer to these questions and more. Part field science, part conservation science,Backyard Bears looks at black bears—and othe... + Read More
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Series: Path to the Stars My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist Hardcover Sylvia Acevedo 9781328809568 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.A meningitis outbreak in their underprivileged neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo’s family forever altered. As she struggled in the aftermath of loss, young Sylvia’s life transformed when she joined the Brownies. The Girl Scouts taught her how to take control of her world and nourished her love of numbers and science. With new confidence, Sylvia naviga... + Read More
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Series: Camino a las estrellas (Path to the Stars Spanish edition) Mi recorrido de Girl Scout a ingeniera astronautica Hardcover Sylvia Acevedo 9781328534811 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.A meningitis outbreak in their underprivileged neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo’s family forever altered. As she struggled in the aftermath of loss, young Sylvia’s life transformed when she joined the Brownies. The Girl Scouts taught her how to take control of her world and nourished her love of numbers and science. With new confidence, Sylvia naviga... + Read More
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Series: Camino a las estrellas (Path to the Stars Spanish edition) mi recorrido de Girl Scout a ingeniera astronautica Paperback Sylvia Acevedo 9781328809575 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Una familia cariñosa, un vecindario repleto de niños y una mamá que cantaba todo el día… Sylvia Acevedo amaba todo lo que tenía en la vida. Un día se enfermó su hermanita, y todo cambió.Mientras su familia luchaba por salir adelante después de esa devastadora enfermedad, la vida de la pequeña Sylvia se transformó cuando ingresó a las Brownies. En Girl Scouts le enseñaron a crear sus propias oportunidades. La ayudaron a planificar su futuro y alimentaron su amor por los números y la ciencia.Con renovada seguridad, Sylvia navegó a través de las d... + Read More
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Series: High Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction Hardcover David Sheff 9780544644342 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Jan 08, 2019

Just Say Know! With drug education for children more important than ever, this nonfiction book draws on the experiences of the NY Times bestselling father/son team of David and Nic Sheff to provide all the information teens and tweens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. From David Sheff, author ofBeautiful Boy (2008), and Nic Sheff, author ofTweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (2008), comes the ultimate resource for learning about the realities of drugs and alcohol for middle grade readers. This book tells it as it is, with... + Read More
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Series: The Unwanted Stories of the Syrian Refugees Hardcover Don Brown 9781328810151 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 18, 2018

Sibert Honor Medalist â?? New York Public Library Best Of 2018 â?? The Horn Book’s Fanfare 2018 list â?? Kirkus Best Books of 2018 â?? YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction WinnerIn the tradition of two-time Sibert honor winner Don Brown’s critically acclaimed, full-color nonfiction graphic novelsThe Great American Dust Bowl andDrowned City,The Unwanted is an important, timely, and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone. Starting in 2011, refugees flood ... + Read More
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Series: Mary Shelley The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator Hardcover Catherine Reef 9781328740052 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 18, 2018

On the 200th anniversary of the publication ofFrankenstein, comes a riveting biography of its author, Mary Shelley, whose life reads like a dark gothic novel, filled with scandal, death, drama, and one of the strangest love stories in literary history. The story ofFrankenstein’s creator is a strange, romantic, and tragic one, as deeply compelling as the novel itself. Mary ran away to Lake Geneva with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley when she was just sixteen. It was there, during a cold and wet summer, that she first imagined her story about a mad... + Read More
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Series: Johnny Tremain 75th Anniversary Edition Hardcover Esther Hoskins Forbes 9781328489166 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 11, 2018

This striking 75th Anniversary edition of this Newbery Medal-winning historical fiction classic is updated with new jacket art and an illustrated foreword from author-illustrator Nathan Hale. Johnny Tremain is one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. To read this riveting novel is to live through the defining events leading up to the American Revolutionary War. Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future, injures his hand in an accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new jo... + Read More
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Series: Little Prince 75th Anniversary Edition Includes the History and Making of the Classic Story Hardcover Antoine de Saint-Exupery 9781328479754 $35.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Oct 23, 2018

A 75th Anniversary edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's world-famous classic featuring a new cover and the history and making of this beloved story. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike asThe Little Prince.This special edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's world-famous classic marks its seventy-fifth anniversary in print. Featuring a beautiful new cover and a special look at its history and making—including a biography of Saint-Exupéry, sketches, photos, and reviews from the first edition—th... + Read More
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Series: Carmen Sandiego Who in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Hardcover Rebecca Tinker 9781328495297 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jan 22, 2019

Based on the Netflix original series with a foreword by Gina Rodriguez. For decades, people have asked the question: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? But justwho is this infamous and elusive globe-trotting criminal? A skilled thief on a mysterious mission, Carmen Sandiego is endlessly pursued by ACME and Interpol. But the woman in the red fedora is always one step ahead! In this novelization, based on the Netflix animated series, Carmen shares her own backstory for the first time ever. Now, it's time to find out.... Who in the world is Ca... + Read More
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Series: Carmen Sandiego Quien es Carmen Sandiego? Hardcover Rebecca Tinker 9781328526816 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jan 22, 2019

Basada en la serie animada de Netflix, esta emocionante aventura incluye un un introducción de Gina Rodriguez. Durante décadas, muchos se han preguntado: “¿Dónde está Carmen Sandiego?”. Pero ¿quién es en realidad esta tristemente famosa y escurridiza delincuente trotamundos? A Carmen Sandiego, una ladrona hábil en una misión misteriosa, la persiguen de manera permanente ACME e Interpol. ¡Y la dama de rojo siempre está un paso adelante! En esta emocionante aventura, basada en la serie animada de Netflix, Carmen cuenta por primera vez su propia h... + Read More
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Series: Carmen Sandiego Who in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Floor display (filled) Rebecca Tinker 9781328559043 $227.88 JUVENILE FICTION Jan 29, 2019

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Series: Oregon Trail The Race to Chimney Rock Hardcover Jesse Wiley 9781328550002 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Go west, young pioneer—your journey begins here! In this first leg of your trek on the Oregon Trail, you need to find your way to Chimney Rock—but not without unpredictable challenges ahead. This is the first installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In book one of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and your first goal is to get your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen to Chimney Rock on time. But hurry—you'll need to make it through the rugged mou... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Race to Chimney Rock Paperback Jesse Wiley 9781328549969 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Go west, young pioneer—your journey begins here! In this first leg of your trek on the Oregon Trail, you need to find your way to Chimney Rock—but not without unpredictable challenges ahead. This is the first installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In book one of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and your first goal is to get your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen to Chimney Rock on time. But hurry—you'll need to make it through the rugged mou... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail Danger at the Haunted Gate Hardcover Jesse Wiley 9781328550019 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Continue west, young pioneer—the second leg of your journey starts here—and it won't be any easier. Natural disasters, disease, and dishonest people are challenges you'll face in the wild frontier. Now, trek on the Oregon Trail to Devil's Gate! This is the second installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In book two of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've been traveling for the past six weeks on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wa... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail Danger at the Haunted Gate Paperback Jesse Wiley 9781328549976 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Continue west, young pioneer—the second leg of your journey starts here—and it won't be any easier. Natural disasters, disease, and dishonest people are challenges you'll face in the wild frontier. Now, trek on the Oregon Trail to Devil's Gate! This is the second installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In book two of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've been traveling for the past six weeks on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wa... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Search for Snake River Hardcover Jesse Wiley 9781328550026 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Explore the frontier, young pioneer--the third leg of your journey starts here. You're halfway to Oregon City, but as you know, the Oregon Trail is full of risks and surprises! This is the third installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory--if you make the right choices. In book three of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've traveled for more than two months on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen. You've crossed prairies, rivers, and ... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Search for Snake River Paperback Jesse Wiley 9781328549983 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Explore the frontier, young pioneer--the third leg of your journey starts here. You're halfway to Oregon City, but as you know, the Oregon Trail is full of risks and surprises! This is the third installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory--if you make the right choices. In book three of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've traveled for more than two months on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen. You've crossed prairies, rivers, and ... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Road to Oregon City Hardcover Jesse Wiley 9781328550033 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

The end of the Oregon Trail is near, young pioneer—the fourth and final leg of your journey starts here. But, do you have the grit to make it to Oregon City? The wild frontier is full of risks and unpredictable surprises! This is the final installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In the fourth and final book of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've traveled for more than three months on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wagon, and... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Road to Oregon City Paperback Jesse Wiley 9781328549990 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

The end of the Oregon Trail is near, young pioneer—the fourth and final leg of your journey starts here. But, do you have the grit to make it to Oregon City? The wild frontier is full of risks and unpredictable surprises! This is the final installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In the fourth and final book of this exciting choose-your-own-trail series, it's 1850 and you've traveled for more than three months on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wagon, and... + Read More
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Series: Oregon Trail The Oregon Trail (paperback boxed set plus poster map) Multiple copy pack Jesse Wiley 9781328585530 $35.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 16, 2018

In this boxed set, choose your own trail and complete the journey to Oregon City with all four paperbacks in this exciting series! It's 1850 and your first goal is to get your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen to Chimney Rock on time. But hurry--you'll need to make it through the rugged mountains before winter snow hits. Plus, there are wild animals, natural disasters, unpredictable weather, fast-flowing rivers, strangers, and sickness that will be sure to stand between you and your destination! Which path will get you safely... + Read More
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Series: Big Idea Gang The Worst Mascot Ever Hardcover James Preller 9781328857187 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 29, 2019

Four friends put their heads together to convince their school to get a new mascot in The Big Idea Gang—an exciting new chapter book series about making a case . . . and making a difference! Quick-thinking third-graders Lizzy, her twin, Connor, and their friends Kym and Deon have a big idea: their school desperately needs a new mascot, and they've got the perfect one in mind. Now they have to figure out a way to convince their principal and rally the rest of the school behind them. Luckily, their teacher, Miss Zips (short for Zipsokowski—but wh... + Read More
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Series: Big Idea Gang The Worst Mascot Ever Paperback James Preller 9781328915115 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 29, 2019

Four friends put their heads together to convince their school to get a new mascot in The Big Idea Gang—an exciting new chapter book series about making a case . . . and making a difference! Quick-thinking third-graders Lizzy, her twin, Connor, and their friends Kym and Deon have a big idea: their school desperately needs a new mascot, and they've got the perfect one in mind. Now they have to figure out a way to convince their principal and rally the rest of the school behind them. Luckily, their teacher, Miss Zips (short for Zipsokowski—but wh... + Read More
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Series: Big Idea Gang Everybody Needs a Buddy Hardcover James Preller 9781328857194 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 29, 2019

The Big Idea Gang is buddying up on a new idea for a more welcoming playground in this chapter book series about making a case—and making a difference. When third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor formed the Big Idea Gang, their mission was simply to oust the old mascot in favor of something cooler. But sales from the new mascot paraphernalia have led to extra cash for the PTA, and you can bet this gang has big ideas about how to spend it. A playground pirate ship! An author visit! New basketball hoops! There are lots of ways they can think ... + Read More
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Series: Big Idea Gang Everybody Needs a Buddy Paperback James Preller 9781328973405 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jan 29, 2019

The Big Idea Gang is buddying up on a new idea for a more welcoming playground in this chapter book series about making a case—and making a difference. When third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor formed the Big Idea Gang, their mission was simply to oust the old mascot in favor of something cooler. But sales from the new mascot paraphernalia have led to extra cash for the PTA, and you can bet this gang has big ideas about how to spend it. A playground pirate ship! An author visit! New basketball hoops! There are lots of ways they can think ... + Read More
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Series: Carver Chronicles Pizza Party The Carver Chronicles, Book Six Hardcover Karen English 9781328494627 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Dec 18, 2018

A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal. Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster strikes—their beloved teacher is out sick, and the strictest, meanest substitute has taken her place! Will their dreams of pizza be dashed when the sub suspects that some of them have been cheating? This gently humorous installment in a chapter-book series... + Read More
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Series: Survivor Diaries Dust Storm! Hardcover Terry Lynn Johnson 9780544970984 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 06, 2018

In this thrilling addition to the high-stakes Survivor Diaries series perfect for fans of the I Survived series andHatchet, a geocaching field trip goes awry when two tweens wander off into the desert of New Mexico.Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. Stranded after a dust storm hits in a desert in New Mexico, sixth-graders Jen and Martin must call upon real-life skills to come to the rescue. When disaster strikes, they will have to use all their knowledge and grit to survive. With nearly twenty years of hands-on experience and training in rem... + Read More
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Series: Survivor Diaries Dust Storm! Paperback Terry Lynn Johnson 9781328529299 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 06, 2018

In this thrilling addition to the high-stakes Survivor Diaries series perfect for fans of the I Survived series andHatchet, a geocaching field trip goes awry when two tweens wander off into the desert of New Mexico.Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. Stranded after a dust storm hits in a desert in New Mexico, sixth-graders Jen and Martin must call upon real-life skills to come to the rescue. When disaster strikes, they will have to use all their knowledge and grit to survive. With nearly twenty years of hands-on experience and training in rem... + Read More
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Series: Junior Ninja Champion Junior Ninja Champion: The Fastest Finish Hardcover Catherine Hapka 9781328859013 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jan 15, 2019

The second book in this action-packed adventure series follows a team of young ninjas to the final round of the first-ever Junior Ninja competition—perfect for young ninjas and ninja fans everywhere! When tweens Izzy, Ty, Kevin, JJ, and Mackenzie heard there was going to be a kids' version of the reality-TV obstacle competition National Ninja Champion, they all found themselves drawn to Fit Kidz Gym. They quickly formed a team—training together and helping one another overcome all kinds of obstacles as they tried out for a spot on Junior Ninja ... + Read More
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Series: Vanderbeekers The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden Hardcover Karina Yan Glaser 9781328770028 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 25, 2018

A New York Times bestseller! Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer. While Isa is off at sleepaway orchestra camp, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney are stuck at home in the brownstone with nothing to do but get on one another’s nerves. But wh... + Read More
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Series: Greenglass House Bluecrowne A Greenglass House Story Hardcover Kate Milford 9781328466884 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Oct 02, 2018

Return to the world of the bestsellingGreenglass House, where smugglers, magic, and pyrotechnics mix, in a new adventure from a New York Times best-selling, National Book Award–nominated, and Edgar Award–winning author.Lucy Bluecrowne is beginning a new life ashore with her stepmother and half brother, though she’s certain the only place she’ll ever belong is with her father on a ship of war as part of the crew. She doesn’t care that living in a house is safer and the proper place for a twelve-year-old girl; it’sboring. But then two nefarious s... + Read More
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Series: The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away Hardcover Ronald L. Smith 9781328841605 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Feb 19, 2019

In this delightfully creepy novel from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Ronald L. Smith, twelve-year-old Simon thinks he was abducted by aliens. But is it real, or just his over-active imagination? Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Louis Sachar.Twelve-year-old Simon is obsessed with aliens. The ones who take people and do experiments. When he's too worried about them to sleep, he listens to the owls hoot outside. Owls that have the same eyes as aliens—dark and foreboding. Then something strange happens on a campin... + Read More
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Series: The Girl in the Locked Room A Ghost Story Hardcover Mary Downing Hahn 9781328850928 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn unrolls the suspenseful, spine-chilling yarn of a girl imprisoned for more than a century, the terrifying events that put her there, and a friendship that crosses the boundary between past and present. A family moves into an old, abandoned house. Jules's parents love the house, but Jules is frightened and feels a sense of foreboding. When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window, though, she can't stop wondering about the eerie presence on the top floor—in a room with a locked door. Could it be someone who... + Read More
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Series: Click Graphic Novel Click Hardcover Kayla Miller 9781328707352 $35.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jan 08, 2019

From The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans ofSmile andReal Friends.Olive wants to get in on the act . . .. . . Any act! Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade—until one day she doesn’t. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups . . . without her. With the performance drawing closer by the min... + Read More
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Series: Click Graphic Novel Click Paperback Kayla Miller 9781328911124 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 08, 2019

From The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans ofSmile andReal Friends.Olive wants to get in on the act . . .. . . Any act! Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade—until one day she doesn’t. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups . . . without her. With the performance drawing closer by the min... + Read More
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Series: Best Babysitters Ever Best Babysitters Ever Hardcover Caroline Cala 9781328850898 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Feb 05, 2019

A funny new middle grade series about three 12-year-old best friends who start a babysitting club in their small California town. Perfect for fans of series like Whatever After and the Dork Diaries. Once upon a time, a girl named Kristy Thomas had a great idea: to form The Baby-Sitters Club with her best friends. And now twelve-year-old Malia Twiggs has had a great idea too. Technically, she had Kristy’s idea.(Andtechnically, little kids seem gross and annoying, but a paycheck is a paycheck). After a little convincing, Malia and her friends Dot... + Read More
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Series: Pay Attention, Carter Jones Hardcover Gary D. Schmidt 9780544790858 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Feb 05, 2019

Bestselling author Gary D. Schmidt tells a coming-of-age story with the light touch ofThe Wednesday Wars,the heart ofOkay for Now,and the unique presence of a wise and witty butler. Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep—one who stays to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken. In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum. An... + Read More
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Series: West Hardcover Edith Pattou 9781328773937 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 23, 2018

In the sequel to the beloved high fantasyEast, Rose sets off on a perilous journey to find her true love when he goes missing in a thrilling tale of danger, magic, adventure, and revenge. When Rose first met Charles, he was trapped in the form of a white bear. To rescue him, Rose traveled to the land that lay east of the sun and west of the moon to defeat the evil Troll Queen. Now Rose has found her happily-ever-after with Charles—until a sudden storm destroys his ship and he is presumed dead. But Rose doesn’t believe the shipwreck was an act o... + Read More
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Series: Giver Quartet The Giver (25th Anniversary Edition) 25th Anniversary Edition 25 Anniversary Edition Hardcover Lois Lowry 9781328471222 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 02, 2018

Celebrate Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal–winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world in this 25th Anniversary Edition ofThe Giver.Includes a new afterword from Lois Lowry, as well as her Newbery acceptance speech.The Giver, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal–winning novel, has become one of the most influential books of our time. Placed on countless reading lists and curricula, translated into more than forty languages, and made into a feature film, The Giver is a modern classic. Celebrate this belov... + Read More
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Series: Clash of Kingdoms Novel Once a King Hardcover Erin Summerill 9781328949974 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 04, 2018

A young king searches for a way to save his kingdom in this romantic fantasy from Erin Summerill, who was called “absolutely marvelous” byNew York Timesbestselling author Sarah J. Maas.Aodren:A lonely, young king, searching for a way to dismantle his father’s dark legacy.Lirra: A girl with the power to control the wind, torn between duty and following her dreams For twenty years, Channelers—women with a magical ability—have been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. B... + Read More
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Series: Unnatural Disasters Hardcover Jeff Hirsch 9780544999169 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 22, 2019

From a bestselling author, an edgy, voice-driven novel set in a not-so-distant-future world about teens trying to survive when attacks by an unknown terrorist organization throw the entire planet into chaos. Just right for fans of Tommy Wallach'sWe All Looked Up. Will the Class of 2049 be the last class ever? Lucy Weaver has her future all figured out. Make an appearance at prom, ditch graduation, and then head out on an epic road trip with her boyfriend, Luke. But when everyone’s phones start to ring halfway through the dance, Lucy knows somet... + Read More
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Series: Empress of All Seasons Hardcover Emiko Jean 9780544530942 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 06, 2018

Winter 2018-2019 Kids’ Indie Next List In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the prince. All are eligible to compete—all except yÅkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren't hid... + Read More
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Series: Market of Monsters Not Even Bones Hardcover Rebecca Schaeffer 9781328863546 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 04, 2018

"Twisty, grisly, genre-bending and immersive,Not Even Bones will grab you by the throat and drag you along as it gleefully tramples all of your expectations." —Sara Holland,New York Times best-selling author ofEverless Dexter meetsThis Savage Song in this dark fantasy about a girl who sells magical body parts on the black market—until she’s betrayed.Nita doesn’t murder supernatural beings and sell their body parts on the internet—her mother does that. Nita just dissects the bodies after they’ve been “acquired.” Until her mom brings home a live ... + Read More
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Series: Courting Darkness Courting Darkness Hardcover Robin LaFevers 9780544991194 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Feb 05, 2019

First in a duology, this darkly thrilling page-turner set in the world of the best-selling His Fair Assassin series is perfect for fans of THRONE OF GLASS, RED QUEEN, and GAME OF THRONES. Told in alternating perspectives, when Sybella discovers there is another trained assassin from St. Mortain’s convent deep undercover in the French court, she must use every skill in her arsenal to navigate the deadly royal politics and find her sister in arms before her time—and that of the newly crowned queen—runs out. When Sybella accompanies the Duchess to... + Read More
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Series: Grim Lovelies Grim Lovelies Hardcover Megan Shepherd 9781328809186 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 02, 2018

"A magical dash through the streets of Paris. Part caper, part fairy tale, part opulent witch society, you'll be swept away by all of it. GRIM LOVELIES absolutely dazzles." —Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series“A darkly enchanting saga…bound to attract fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and more.”—Entertainment Weekly “I lost myself in this magical book.”—Stephanie Garber,New York Times bestselling author ofCaraval andLegendary Seventeen-year-old Anouk envies the human world, where people known as Pretties... + Read More
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Series: The Me I Meant to Be Hardcover Sophie Jordan 9781328977069 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jan 01, 2019

Girl Code: Never date a friend’s ex. Willa Evans has no intention of breaking the code. So what if she’s always secretly loved her next-door neighbor Zach? As her best friend’s boyfriend, he was always off-limits and it needs to stay that way, even though they just broke up. Even though every time she turns around he’s there, tempting her… No keeping secrets from your bestie. Flor Hidalgo has a lot on her plate: her breakup with Zach, her dad’s new dating life, and her struggling grades. So why can’t she stop thinking about her hot, know-it-al... + Read More
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Series: How to Be a Good Creature A Memoir in Thirteen Animals Hardcover Sy Montgomery 9780544938328 $29.00 NATURE Sep 25, 2018

ANew York Times bestseller! National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals—her friends—who have profoundly affected her in this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green. Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet’s rarest and most beautiful animals. From tar... + Read More
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Series: The Spaceship Next Door Paperback Gene Doucette 9781328567468 $22.99 FICTION Sep 04, 2018

When a spaceship lands in Sorrow Falls, a lovable and fearless small-town girl is the planet’s only hope for survival Three years ago, a spaceship landed in an open field in the quiet mill town of Sorrow Falls, Massachusetts. It never opened its doors, and for all that time, the townspeople have wondered why the ship landed there, and what—or who—could be inside. Then one day a government operative—posing as a journalist—arrives in town, asking questions. He discovers sixteen-year-old Annie Collins, one of the ship’s closest neighbors and a l... + Read More
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Series: Better Homes and Gardens Cooking Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cook Book Eighth Edition,8th ed. Hardcover Better Homes and Gardens 9781328497680 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5 Sep 18, 2018

This new and fully revised edition of the beloved New Junior Cookbook is the perfect way to introduce children ages 6 to 10 to the rules of the kitchen and successful cooking. The book begins with the framework needed for navigating the kitchen--safety is always first. Then recipe chapters that cover breakfast, brunch, supper, snacks, and desserts draw in children with their colorful and whimsical illustrations. All recipes in this edition are new, and are nutritious without sacrificing great taste. Throughout, kids learn the message that good ... + Read More
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Series: Vote! Paperback Eileen Christelow 9781328499226 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 18, 2018

“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting” than Eileen Christelow's hilariously illustrated Vote!, now updated for the 2018 midterm elections. (Booklist, starred review)*“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting.” —Booklist, starred review “Explains the whys and wherefores of the voting process . . . and why it all matters.” —Washington Post An ALA Notable Children's Book An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Eileen Christelow’sVote! has everything you need to know about voting and how our democracy works—partie... + Read More
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Series: Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if You Want to Survive the School Bus Paperback John Grandits 9781328500175 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 16, 2018

A hilarious picture book about surviving the school bus and the first day of school.*“Outrageously humorous.” —School Library Journal,starred review*“Worthy of being shelved next to Jon Scieszka’s funniest.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Kyle is dreading his first trip on the school bus. Luckily, his big brother, James, is a school-bus expert. James gives Kyle ten rules for riding the bus that he absolutely, positively must obey if he wants to avoid getting laughed at, yelled at, pushed around, or even pounded. On his fateful first ride, Kyl... + Read More
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Series: A Pocketful of Poems Paperback Nikki Grimes 9781328497963 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Dec 18, 2018

Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems—one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana’s lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe’s inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded alphabet. A fusion of two remarkable creative talents,A Pocketful of Poemsis an engaging portrait of a down-to-ea... + Read More
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Series: Super-Duper Doodle Books Super-Duper Snowy Doodle Book Paperback Ryan Sias 9781328810212 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 30, 2018

Learn how to draw cool characters, finish writing fun story starters, and search through frosty picture puzzles in this 96-page doodle activity book. Perfect for budding artists, doodlers, and writers to snuggle up with when it's cold outside. With more than 50 stickers at the back of the book! Welcome to the frosty world of theSuper-Duper Snowy Doodle Book! Learn to draw more than twenty chilly characters in wintry scenes and situations. Every page has a doodling, drawing, or hidden-picture puzzle, or a writing activity to complete—and there a... + Read More
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Series: Carver Chronicles The New Kid The Carver Chronicles, Book Five Paperback Karen English 9781328497970 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Dec 18, 2018

Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren’t sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn’t look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin's bike! Meanwhile, Gavin’s great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she’ll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time. Offering spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous story about a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even so... + Read More
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Series: One for Sorrow A Ghost Story Paperback Mary Downing Hahn 9781328497987 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jul 31, 2018

“Another historical and chilling success” of revenge from beyond the grave during the 1918 influenza outbreak from ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn. (Kirkus)“The novel’s blend of historical drama, the supernatural, and the intricacies of adolescent friendship is a gripping combination.” —Publishers Weekly “Hahn clearly knows her apples about writing ghost stories.” —Booklist “Another historical and chilling success.” —Kirkus Reviews Against the ominous backdrop of the 1918 influenza epidemic, new girl Annie is claimed as best friend by Elsi... + Read More
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Series: Vanderbeekers The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street Paperback Karina Yan Glaser 9781328499219 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

FromNew York Times best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of Times' Notable Children's Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved brownstone home, but win it back with an all-out charm offensive.” The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days t... + Read More
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Series: The Mesmerist Paperback Ronald L. Smith 9781328498007 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Feb 19, 2019

Thirteen-year-old Jessamine Grace and her mother make a living as sham spiritualists—until they discover that Jess is a mesmerist and that she really can talk to the dead. Soon she is plunged into the dark world of Victorian London’s supernatural underbelly and learns that the city is under attack by ghouls, monsters, and spirit summoners. Can Jess fight these powerful forces? And will the group of strange children with mysterious powers she befriends be able to help? As shy, proper Jess transforms into a brave warrior, she uncovers terrifying ... + Read More
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Series: Giver Quartet Messenger Paperback Lois Lowry 9781328466204 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 02, 2018

Strange changes are taking place in Village. As one of the few people able to travel through the dangerous Forest, Matty must deliver the message that Village will soon be closed to outsiders. But Forest has become hostile to Matty as well, and he is armed only with an emerging power he cannot yet explain or understand. Messenger is the masterful third novel in Lois Lowry’s bestselling Giver Quartet, which includesThe Giver, Gathering Blue, andSon. Trouble is brewing in Village. Once a utopian community that prided itself on welcoming strangers... + Read More