Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Fire with Fire
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Rescue at Lake Wild
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£15.29
Clarion Books Pay Attention Carter Jones
Book SynopsisCarter 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. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared. Sparkling with humor, this insightful and compassionate story will resonate with readers who have confronted secrets of their own.
£10.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ink in the Blood
Book SynopsisA lush, dark YA fantasy that weaves together tattoo magic, faith, and eccentric theatre in a world where lies are currency and ink is a weapon, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake.Trade Review? "Fierce friendships, fraught romance, and sharply drawn, emotionally complex characters of sundry gender identities and sexual orientations elevate the stakes of this ambitious, thought-provoking tale, whose closing cliffhanger inspires and devastates in equal measure." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Smejkal’s debut creates an intriguing, enticing world....This is a vivid, imaginative confection with plenty of bite underneath the glitter that will appeal to fans of Holly Black’s signature dark delights." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Smejkal’s smart debut blends magic and religion into a lyrical fantasy....the poetic prose and brilliant characters shine from page one." —Booklist "A strong debut that blends dark fantasy, ink magic, and theater....The promising first in a duology with inspiring friendships and original worldbuilding." —Kirkus "Smejkal has created a dark, engaging world that is the perfect setting for magic and inking." —School Library Journal "Beautiful, dark and complex—Ink in the Blood is a debut with teeth. I can't wait for the sequel!" —Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf By Wolf "Ink in the Blood is an inventive dark fantasy that doesn't pull its punches and is all the more gripping for it. Wonderfully tense and breathtakingly beautiful, the story of Celia and Anya will burrow under your skin and stay there long after you've finished reading." —Linsey Miller, author of the Mask of Shadows duology and Belle Révolte "Haunting and vividly imagined,Ink in the Blood will crawl beneath your flesh and leave its mark, just like the magical tattoos within.” —Rebecca Schaeffer, author of Not Even Bones —
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc White Rose
Book SynopsisA gorgeous and timely novel based on the incredible story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenged the Nazi regime during World War II as part of The White Rose, a non-violent resistance group.Trade Review? "Real events made deeply personal in an intense, bone-chilling reading experience." —Kirkus, STARRED review ? "[T]imely and relevant....This tale based on the real life of a young activist, supported by extensive back matter, belongs in all collections serving young teens." —School Library Journal, STARRED review ? "[M]oving and inspiring....this is a model of well-researched and riveting historical fiction." —Booklist, STARRED review "[C]andid and absorbing present-tense free verse....[a] strong addition to the canon of WWII fiction." —Publishers Weekly "Wilson does an exceptional job revealing Sophie’s inner thoughts and feelings....simultaneously uplifting and heartbreaking."—The Horn Book "The verses pack an emotional punch....This will be a highly accessible pathway into conversations about the role of women in war and resistance and... an insightful addition to any curriculum about resistance in World War II." –The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books “In a searing indictment of silent complicity, White Rose shines a light on one remarkable young woman’s insistence on the power of truth, no matter the cost. A timely call to resistance.” – Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint “White Rose is a resonant testament to courage. In a time of horrific brutality, young people found a nonviolent way to resist. Told in the form of poetry, the story of their hopes is honored and brought back to life, still relevant today, when regimes that spread hatred are once again thriving, and words are our most powerful defensive weapon.” – Margarita Engle, author of Newbery Honoree The Surrender Tree and 2017-2019 Young People's Poet Laureate. "Both heart-wrenching and inspiring, Sophie Scholl's story, as retold by Kip Wilson in White Rose, is a stunning reminder to stand against evil, even when you stand alone. This is the kind of book that sticks in your heart long after you've finished. An incredible story of heroism incredibly told." – Mackenzi Lee, author of New York Times Bestseller The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice & Virtue "White Rose is a deftly plotted, absorbing read. A bold tribute to a brave hero of the German resistance during World War II. Wilson’s debut is a triumph!" – Melanie Crowder, author of National Jewish Book Award finalist Audacity “A graceful, moving portrait of a heroic young woman’s defiant refusal to remain complicit with Nazi oppression.” – Julie Berry, Printz Honor author of The Passion of Dolssa “This deeply thought-provoking debut is an important addition to the canon of Holocaust Literature for young people; it is sure to inspire discussion and leave a long-standing impact on its readers.” – Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of A Time to Dance —
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Training Day
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Tag Team
Book SynopsisWildly imaginative and creative! Your kids will go loco for El Toro! —Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesFrom New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, Tag Team features El Toro and La Oink Oink''s team-up in Spanish and English in this graphic-novel-style El Toro & Friends paper-over-board reader from the Eisner-nominated World of ¡Vamos!Little Lobo introduced readers to his wrestling hero El Toro in Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market! Now El Toro is off on his own adventures in this early reader graphic novel series!After last night’s match, the stadium is a mess! There is so much work to be done and Mexican wrestling star El Toro feels overwhelmed.Enter . . . La Oink Oink! With the collaborative spirit they have in the ri
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Willoughbys Return
Book SynopsisEverything has turned out just splendidly, except for one problem: Richie Willoughby, son of Timothy Willoughby, is an only child and is quite lonely.Winifred and Winston Poore have long admired the toys of their neighbor Richie Willoughby and finally befriend the mysterious boy next door.Trade Review"The Willoughbys Return offers plenty of delightful silliness for younger readers too, from its nuttily arch dialogue to its winningly absurdist plot and subplots.... Lowry proves yet again that she has the imaginative power to transport."—New York Times Book Review "An entertainingly absurd revival that recalls Roald Dahl’s oeuvre."—Publishers Weekly "Archly comedic.... Lowry’s exaggerated characters and breezy, unlikely plot are highly entertaining."—Kirkus "Lowry exaggerates and gently mocks the conventions of old-fashioned fiction, while capturing readers with her sure-handed storytelling and wry wit."—Booklist —
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Stand on the Sky
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Versify Emmy in the Key of Code
Book SynopsisIn this innovative middle grade novel, coding and music take center stage as new girl Emmy tries to find her place in a new school. Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series and The Crossover.In a new city, at a new school, twelve-year-old Emmy has never felt more out of tune.Things start to look up when she takes her first coding class, unexpectedly connecting with the material—and Abigail, a new friend—through a shared language: music. But when Emmy gets bad news about their computer teacher, and finds out Abigail isn’t being entirely honest about their friendship, she feels like her new life is screeching to a halt.Despite these obstacles, Emmy is determined to prove one thing: that, for the first time ever, she isn’t a wrong note, but a musician in the world’s most beautiful symphony.Shortlisted for a Trinity Schools Book Award (TSBA) 2023
£9.75
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company World in Between
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HarperCollins Lintang and the Pirate Queen
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Rembrandt Conspiracy
Book SynopsisIn this standalone companion to The Van Gogh Deception, Art and Camille team up once again to solve a large museum theft, using one of the biggest heists in history to help them solve the case.Trade Review"[A] mixture of propulsive plotting, dynamic character work, and nifty art facts." — Kirkus Reviews
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Clarion Books Igniting Darkness
Book SynopsisTwo assassins will risk absolutely everything—even their own divinity—to save the people and the country they love in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Robin LaFevers. Set in the world of the beloved His Fair Assassin series, this smart, sensational follow up to Courting Darkness is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black. When you count Death as a friend, who can stand as your enemy? Sybella, novitiate of the convent of Saint Mortain and Death’s vengeance on earth, is still reeling from her God’s own passing, and along with him a guiding hand in her bloody work. But with her sisters on the run from their evil brother and under the watchful eye of her one true friend (and love) at court, the soldier known as Beast, Sybella stands alone as the Duchess of Brittany’s protector. After months of seeking her out, Sybella has finally made contact with a fellow novitiate of the convent, Genevieve, a mole in the French court. But Sybella, having already drawn the ire of the French regent, may not be able to depend on her sister and ally as much as she hoped. Still, Death always finds a way, even if it’s not what one expects. No one can be trusted and the wolves are always waiting in this thrilling conclusion to the Courting Darkness duology, set in the world of Robin’s beloved His Fair Assassin trilogy.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nothing Burns as Bright as You
Book SynopsisFive starred reviews!From New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship.Two girls.Trade Review“A tautly written, fast-moving novel…that captures the unbalanced experience of an all-consuming love.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Tight and energetic, effective and deeply affecting… An uncommon exploration of girlhood and its messier relationships.” — Booklist (starred review) "The rich language describing the way the two love each other is magnificent... A beautiful, emotionally charged novel." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "All of Woodfolk’s choices—every line break, indentation, and italicization... Even the blank space on the page helps to carry this piece to its full potential as a feverishly gripping, immersive, and emotional ride that will stick with readers for a long time... A masterfully crafted love letter to tumultuous, young, queer love and its lessons." — School Library Journal (starred review) “An emotional inferno and Woodfolk’s best book yet.” — BookPage (starred review) “Prepare yourself, because this stunning novel is packed with an emotional intensity that's sure to touch your heart.” — Popsugar "Unapologetically shows the more challenging elements of falling—and staying—in love… This book has completely transformed the way I think about what it means to love unconditionally." — Nic Stone, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Odd One Out "Nothing Burns as Bright as You is a beautiful exploration of first love with the emotional resonance that only an Ashley Woodfolk novel can bring. Exquisite from beginning to end." — Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Hate U Give "Nothing Burns as Bright as You is utterly captivating, brimming with passion and heartbreak and the beautiful complexity of the human heart." — Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Sun Is Also a Star and Instructions for Dancing "Wildly ambitious, fearlessly honest, and crackling with the top volume feelings of messy first love. Ashley Woodfolk is a virtuoso. Consider my breath fully taken." — Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat "This highly original story is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Ashley Woodfolk takes chances with form that make this verse novel captivating. Her skill as a writer has never burned so bright. Pure fire!" — Kwame Alexander, New York Times best-selling author "There is something sacred in the way Woodfolk bears witness to the scariest, most vulnerable parts of an untamable heart. A fierce, wrenching, deeply honest look at first love—I invite Ashley Woodfolk to break my heart with a book like this anytime." — Leah Johnson, author of the Stonewall Honor book You Should See Me in a Crown "A loving ode to the queer twin flame relationships of our adolescence that smolder quietly in so many of us. These characters, like Woodfolk’s dazzling and soulful lyrical prose, are both limitless and full of complexity. An exhilarating and quixotic read." — Junauda Petrus, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor book The Stars and the Blackness Between Them "Nothing Burns as Bright as You consumed me like a flame. The interspersed timelines will keep readers breathless as the love between these girls splatters raw on the page, the poetry absolute perfection. A novel to at once devour and savor." — Kip Wilson, author of White Rose
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Running
Book SynopsisWhen fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz’s father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero—while the whole country is watching.In this authentic, humorous, and gorgeously written debut novel about privacy, waking up, and speaking up, Senator Anthony Ruiz is running for president. Throughout his successful political career he has always had his daughter’s vote, but a presidential campaign brings a whole new level of scrutiny to sheltered fifteen-year-old Mariana and the rest of her Cuban American family, from a 60 Minutes-style tour of their house to tabloids doctoring photos and inventing scandals.As tensions rise within the Ruiz family, Mari begins to learn about the details of her father’s political positions, and she realizes that her father is not the man she thought he was.But how do you find your voice when everyone’s watching? When it means disagreeing with your father—publicly? What do you do when your dad stops being your hero? Will Mari get a chance to confront her father? If she does, will she have the courage to seize it?
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Golden Arm
Book SynopsisIn this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty—one strike at a time. By “a premier author of provocative YA sports novels” (The Bulletin).Lazarus “Laz” Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn’t helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues.But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring. Now Laz will have to choose between being the star pitcher he always dreamed of becoming and the team player his family needs.
£11.99
Versify Anya and the Nightingale
Book SynopsisA Sydney Taylor Award Honor BookSydney Taylor Honor winner and National Jewish Book Award finalist Anya and the Nightingale is the magical conclusion to the Anya and the Dragon duology for middle grade readers—now in paperback!It’s been a year since a violent Viking terrorized the small village of Zmeyreka and Anya and her foolish friend Ivan saved a friendly dragon from being sacrificed for his magic.But things still aren’t safe in the kingdom of Kievan Rus’. After embarking on a journey to bring her papa home from war, Anya discovers a powerful forest creature terrorizing travelers. But she soon learns that he’s not the monster the kingdom should fear. There’s an even greater evil that lurks under the city. Can Anya stop the monster, save her papa, and find her way home? Or will the secrets of Kiev leave Anya and her friends trapped beneath the city forever?
£7.99
HarperCollins It Only Happens in the Movies
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Year I Flew Away
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Harlequin Teen Something in Between
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Tractor Mac Youre a Winner
Book SynopsisTractor Mac learns that winning isn''t the only thing; the Tractor Mac series by Billy Steers is perfect for fans of Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine. Tractor Mac is ready for the big tractor pull contest at the county fair, but when Big Deke, the reigning champion, shows up, Tractor Mac realizes just how tough the competition is going to be. Big Deke wins the tractor pull and Tractor Mac is disappointed. Then the carousel stops working, and Tractor Mac is just the right size to help get the ride going again. Tractor Mac may not have won the pull, but in the end, he saves the day at the fair.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac Builds a Barn
Book SynopsisTractor Mac is used to driving across the fields-after all, what good are wheels if you can''t use them? So he''s disappointed when Farmer Bill parks him to run a saw mill and he sees that all of the other animals and machines around him are very busy with their chores on the farm. But when Farmer Bill finally unhooks him from the sawmill, Tractor Mac turns to see what work he has done-and he finds out that he helped raise a whole barn!
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac Parades Best
Book SynopsisThere are so many great floats at the town parade: the Young Farmers'' Club, the Sports Team, the Outdoor Club. Tractor Mac can''t wait to see which one he gets to pull. Then he finds out that his friends have been asked to pull all of the floats he wanted, and all that is left is the Mrs. J.''s Petals and Posies, Ribbons and Roses float. Tractor Mac''s friends laugh and say that he will be the cutest float in the parade. But when Tractor Mac sees a picture of Mrs. J. as a little girl on a red tractor that looks just like him, he realizes that together, they really will be the parade''s best float.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac Farmers Market
Book SynopsisPete and Paul the pigs love food, especially snacks and sweets. But Tractor Mac knows there is a better way to eat, and that it can even be fun, too: buying food from the farmers'' market! So Tractor Mac and friends visit the local farmers'' market, pick out a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and cook up a big, healthy feast.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac TuneUp
Book SynopsisTractor Mac is hard at work in the field one day when his engine starts to make a funny noise. It doesn''t sound good, and it doesn''t feel very good, either. Tractor Mac is scared that he has to take a trip to Dr. Lou at the tractor hospital, but with the help of his animal friends and some other machines who have stopped in for a tune-up, he learns that going to the doctor doesn''t have to be scary at all.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac Harvest Time 1
Book SynopsisWhen the nights start to get cooler and the corn is ready for picking, it''s time for autumn fun at the farm! Tractor Mac loves the fall, but he''s just too big for the orchard, where he is stuck harvesting apples that Farmer Bill will make into delicious treats. Across the road, Small Fred the tractor is busy with the Pumpkin Picking Festival, but he''s just too small to pull all of the people who want to go on a hayride. Working together, Tractor Mac and Small Fred figure out a way to share their chores and share the fun.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc The Araboolies of Liberty Street
Book SynopsisThe General and Mrs. Pinch rule the residents of Liberty Street, prohibiting all laughter, activity, and games . . . Then the Araboolies move in . . . Life becomes chaotic, exciting, wonderul, and fun -- until the General calls in the army . . . Thought-provoking. --Starred, Booklist
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) El Pez Pucheros The PoutPout Fish Spanish
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm
Book SynopsisSibley the horse lives on Stony Meadow Farm and is a hard worker the whole year round. Then Tractor Mac arrives at the farm, and suddenly, everything that Sibley used to do, Tractor Mac does, too. Sibley wonders if there is any room left for himbut when Farmer Bill and Tractor Mac get stuck in a soggy field, Sibley is the one who comes to their rescue, and Sibley and Tractor Mac learn that there''s plenty for both of them to do at the farm.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc New Friend for Sparkle A A Story about a Unicorn
Book SynopsisIn A Unicorn Named Sparkle, Lucy found out that the unicorn she thought she didn't want was the exact right unicorn for her. In this new story, Lucy makes a new friend and Sparkle is worried that means she doesn't care about him anymore. What happens when two's company but three's a crowd?
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Tractor Mac Colors on the Farm
Book SynopsisLearn colors with Tractor Mac and other vehicle and animal friends from Stony Meadow Farm in this simple, engaging board book.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Tractor Mac School Day
Book SynopsisBetty the school bus has a rough first day of school. She missed some of her stops, didn''t signal properly, and lined up in the wrong spot for drop-off! Now, the other buses pick on her and don''t think she can do the job. But thanks to Tractor Mac and her other animal and vehicle friends at Stony Meadow Farm, Betty learns that with a little hard work and support, anyone can overcome a bad first day of school.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Boxes for Katje
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc The PoutPout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
Book SynopsisThis jacketed hardcover in the New York Timesbestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna, The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean, will teach little guppies how to take responsibility for their actions and for the environment. Mr. Fish and his friends have noticed something strange in their oceana big, big MESS! How did it get there? What can they do about it? The closer they look, the more they see where the mess came from . . . and they''ll have to work together to get rid of it.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Diesen D PoutPout Fish and the Mad Mad Day
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Carls Halloween
Book Synopsis Carl and Madeleine have a Halloween adventure in this charming addition to the bestselling Carl series from Alexandra Daymore than three million books in print!Mom has to go help Grandma, but it''s Halloween, and Carl and Madeleine don''t want to miss out on the fun. So after Mom leaves, they make their own costumes and go out trick-or-treating by themselves. They even stop in at a party to bob for apples before they return safely to their house, content from their Halloween adventure and with Mom none the wiser.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc The Ghosts Went Floating
Book SynopsisA Bank Street Best Book of 2021Inspired by the children's song The Ants Went Marching and involving early math concepts, writer Kim Norman and illustrator Jay Fleck's The Ghosts Went Floating is a spooktacular adventure perfect for Halloween.The ghosts went floating, one by one,BOO-rah! BOO-rah!when Halloween had just begun.BOO-rah! BOO-rah!The ghosts went floating, one by one,so why don't YOU come join the fun?Trick-or-treat with ghosts, skeletons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of cute and creepy creatures in this fun-filled Halloween counting adventure!
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) How to Train Your Dad
Book SynopsisFrom the legendary author of Hatchet, a laugh-out-loud misadventure about a boy, his free-thinking dad, and the puppy-training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down.Twelve-year-old Carl is fed up with his father''s single-minded pursuit of an off-the-grid existence. His dad may be brilliant, but dumpster-diving for food, scouring through trash for salvageable junk, and wearing clothes fully sourced from garage sales is getting old. Increasingly worried about what schoolmates and a certain girl at his new school might think of his circumstancesand encouraged by his off-kilter best friendCarl adopts the principles set forth in a randomly discovered puppy-training pamphlet to retrain his dad's mindset . . . a crackpot experiment that produces some very unintentional results.This is a fierce and funny novel about family, green-living, and untangling some of the ties that bind from middle-grade master Gary Paulsen.
£999.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Green Green A Community Gardening Story
Book SynopsisGreen grass is wide and fresh and clean for a family to play in, and brown dirt is perfect for digging a garden. But when gray buildings start to rise up and a whole city builds, can there be any room for green space? The neighborhood children think so, and they inspire the community to join together and build a garden for everyone to share in the middle of the city.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) My Name Is Yoon
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) The PoutPout Fish and the WorryWorry Whale
Book SynopsisMr. Fish helps his friend Willa Whale overcome her social anxiety in the next installment of the New York Timesbestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna.Willa Whale is full of worries! Will the party be too loud?Will she find someone to talk to? Will she get lost in the crowd?Mr. Fish is Willa''s friend, and he''d like to help her out.Can some of his suggestions help Willa with her doubt?Swim along with the Pout-Pout Fish and Willa Whale as they explore the world of worry. Together, they might just learn that when worry swims inside us, there are things that we can do!
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Jasmine Toguchi Brave Explorer
Book SynopsisWith more than 130,000 copies sold, this award-winning chapter-book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan!Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchiflamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch messmakercan hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she's ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day.But when they arrive, Jasmine finds herself unable to get away from her older sister Sophie's crabby attitude. Plus there''s so much about Japan she didn''t know, and she seems to be getting in trouble right and left. Will Jasmine be able to cheer up her sister AND find her footing in a new co
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc On the Fourth of July
Book SynopsisHappy birthday, America! This picture book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime from the dynamic duo that brought you I''ll Hold Your Hand.We lift our flags high above us in pride, waving stars and stripes with red, white, and blue. It's America's birthday, and that means cookouts, parades, and fireworks. When the cookouts are over and the pool gates are closed, families will walk from their houses, parade into town, and look to the stars. Surrounded by neighbors and friends, they will watch the fireworks show in wonder as it glitters and sparkles and paints the sky in celebration of Independence Day!On the Fourth of July is an energetic picture book from Maggie C. Rudd, with sparkling illustrations by Elisa Chavarri, that serves as a joyous ode to American pride and uplifting traditions in our country.
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Square Fish The Night Worker
Book SynopsisGoing to the job site with Dad in this beloved bedtime book The Night Worker, a Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year. When darkness falls and bedtime comes, Papa tucks Alex in, then puts on his hard hat and goes to work. Papa is an engineer who works at night. Take me with you, Alex says. Not tonight, says Papa. But one night Papa has a surprise -- a hard hat for Alex! He takes Alex with him to the construction site, where excavators rumble and cement mixers hum. As his dream comes true, Alex gets to be a night worker just like Papa. Kate Banks''s evocative text and Georg Hallensleben''s colorful paintings combine to make a unique bedtime book that will delight all children, especially those who are fascinated by big machines.
£8.99
Square Fish Practice Makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph
Book SynopsisWhen the carnival comes to town, the world''s favorite fractious feline discovers the hilariously wrong way to victory before he gets it right. Illustrated with Rubel''s deadpan pictures, this is a prize for newly independent readers, for whom practice makes perfect'' indeed. The Horn Book Guide Ralph has his own special niche in the world of children''s literature, and now on the easy-reader shelves, too. Kirkus Reviews*
£8.54
Square Fish The Apprentice
Book SynopsisIn Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter are challenged after he discovers the extreme measures the Maestro Cosimo di Forlc will take in the name of jealousy. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream. Engrossing. --School Library Journal
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Square Fish Gorky Rises
Book SynopsisOne fresh and fair summer day, as soon as his parents go out, Gorky sets up his laboratory by the kitchen sink to have another try at concocting a magic potion. This time he strikes upon the missing ingredient--half a bottle of his mother''s attar of roses--and he knows it''s success at last.While he is waiting for the bubbly, glinting liquid to show what it can do, he heads over to Elephant Rock, his best spot for doing nothing. But on the way he stops to bask in the sun, soon falls asleep--and wakes to find himself floating in the immensely blue sky, clutching his bottle of magic.There follows the most astonishing, bewildering, and bedazzling adventure a young frog could possibly have. Orbiting the globe has its ups and downs, however, and Gorky soon begins to wonder if he''ll ever get back to earth. He does manage to outwit the magic; but the potion saves a last surprise until Gorky reaches Elephant Rock, just on day later than he had planned. Gorky Rises i
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