Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Plus Stages 1012 11.5 A Game of Two Halves
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Hyperion Duck and Moose Duck Moves In
Book SynopsisThe first book in a laugh-out-loud early graphic novel series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Quiet-loving Moose's life is turned upside down by free-wheeling Duck. The two will need to put their differences aside if they're ever going to be neighbors...or friends!Moose loves peace and quiet, relaxing, living alone, and spring! He can't wait for the arrival of sun, flowers, and...a new neighbor?! Duck just landed himself a new home. He loves parties, karaoke, and living with—and on—Moose's head. Moose tries everything he can to send Duck away, but he soon finds that this persistent neighbor might just be the best thing spring could bring. Filled with zany hijinks and slapstick humor, Kirk Reedstrom's Duck and Moose series showcases unlikely friendships and the power of compromise.
£9.49
Hyperion More Dung
Book SynopsisFor fans of Jon Klassen and Peter Brown comes MORE DUNG!, a slyly funny and stunningly illustrated picture book about a greedy dung beetle by debut author-illustrator Frank Weber.The dung beetle thinks he has everything he needs: the warmth of the sun, a gurgling river, and as much dung as he could ever want. But when a leopard tells him of a farm with even MORE dung, the beetle?s world suddenly looks small. And so he sets off to the farm, accruing more and more dung, building a veritable DUNG EMPIRE! But a tower of dung comes with a tower of risk, and soon our insect hero finds himself buried in his greed. (Yes, he?s buried in poop.)Frank Weber seamlessly blends philosophical questions about greed with scatological humor and truly gorgeous artwork to create this special debut.
£13.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd Dont Open It Express Edition
Book SynopsisWhen two friends open the door to a library, a clawed hand pulls them inside! They awaken in a strange nest that is filled with giant eggs. When one of the eggs begins to hatch, they hurry to hide from whatever creature may emerge. A shadowy beast with a taste for voracious readers has its hungry eyes on them.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Last Word Express Edition
Book SynopsisThe Library of Doom's secret chamber holds a book that drains the Librarian's life away. Now, the book has been stolen and only another Librarian could be the thief. Even worse, if the last word is read on the final page of the book, the world will end! His life force shrinking with every step, the Librarian must find the traitor and save the world from The Last Word.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Night of the Scrawler Express Edition
Book SynopsisSlate is a cliffhanger. His job is to guard the most dangerous books in the Library of Doom. But one day, Slate's curiosity gets the better of him. He opens The Scrawler, a long forgotten book. Suddenly, everything goes silent. The air becomes ice cold. Slate cries out for help, but in the darkest depths of the Library of Doom, no one can hear you scream.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Thesaurus Rex Express Edition
Book SynopsisA huge creature unfolds itself from the pages of a thesaurus into an origami monster! Now, a young student is face to face with Thesaurus Rex, a dino-sized villain of synonyms. The beast seems unstoppable until a Librarian enters the scene. But how can a Librarian fend off a foe that can transform into any word in the English language?
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Hoovie the Vacuum Cleaner
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Austin Macauley Publishers Katmeridou
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£12.99
Austin Macauley Publishers More Than All the Pastries in Paris
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£11.69
Austin Macauley Publishers Hiccups Ohhh Nooo
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Sally Siamese Learns to Save
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£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers The Adventures of Unidog and Owlguin To the End of the Rainbow
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Austin Macauley Publishers The Tale of Timothy Twigpig
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Austin Macauley Publishers Phil the Frog
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Austin Macauley Publishers Inkooms Adventures at Sea
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DC Comics Batman and Robin and Howard
Book SynopsisSidelined by a crime-fighting field trip gone wrong, Damian Wayne must refocus his attention on his life as an average student and learning how to be a team player--especially when he meets his match in his new rival, Howard.To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what''s more, Damian''s dad, Bruce Wayne--a.k.a. Batman--decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine.Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard--the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys'' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce...and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class. What follows is a funny story of rivalry, friendship, and mystery from bestselling author
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Greta Zargo and the Death Robots from Outer Space
Book SynopsisNobody knew it at that moment, but only three things stood in the way of the complete destruction of the Earth: one elderly parrot; one eight-year-old spelling mistake; and an intrepid young schoolgirl-turned-reporter in search of a story ... Greta Zargo needs a big scoop if she's going to win the Prilchard-Spritzer Medal, the quite famous award for great reporting. But big scoops are in short supply in the quiet little town of Upper Lowerbridge, and all Greta's got to investigate is a couple of missing cakes. But then, with a whoosh of unknown energy, a mysterious silver robot descends from the sky ...A laugh-out-loud funny new series from the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary, perfect for fans of Mr Gum, Chris Riddell, and Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre's Oliver and the Seawigs
£7.59
Xlibris Us Hurricane Henry... and the Camera Caper
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£11.95
Abrams Batman Block An Abrams Block Book
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Abrams Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden Marya
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** “The characters are well-developed and feel like a well-integrated part of Marya’s universe. The humor is genuine, and warmth exudes from the dialogue and prose. Faruqi continues to create relatable protagonists with age-relevant and real-kid struggles and triumphs while offering an authentic portrayal of a Muslim, Pakistani family. Authentic friendships, layered family dynamics, and the adventures of an intrepid heroine make this a must-have series that should be shelved next to Renée Watson’s “Ryan Hart” books.” * School Library Journal *“Lively and opinionated, Marya’s first-person narrative is consistently entertaining, and the many attractive grayscale illustrations add another dimension to this transitional chapter book.” * Booklist *
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Hyperion My Pony
Book SynopsisI want a pony.I want a pony more than anything in the world.A little girl who longs for a pony draws pictures of a dappled mare she names Silver, then rides her through a magical countryside in her dreams. At the heart of Susan Jeffers''s exquisite picture book lies the idea that in her imagination, a child can journey anywhere and do anything- even fly through the stars on her very own pony...
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Little, Brown & Company By The Time You Read This Ill Be Dead
Book SynopsisAfter a lifetime of being bullied, Daelyn is broken beyond repair. She has tried to kill herself before, and is determined to get it right this time. Though her parents think they can protect her, she finds a Web site for completers that seems made just for her. She blogs on its forums, purging her harrowing history. At her private Catholic school, the only person who interacts with her is a boy named Santana. No matter how poorly she treats him, he just won''t leave her alone. And it''s too late for Daelyn to be letting people into her life . . . isn''t it?In this harrowing, compelling novel, Julie Anne Peters shines a light on what might make a teenager want to kill herself, as well as how she might start to bring herself back from the edge. A discussion guide and resource list prepared by bullycide expert C. J. Bott are included in the back matter.
£9.49
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Rooting for You
Book SynopsisOne little seed is very afraid of the big wide world out there. There may be dangers! (Like monsters!) There are definitely obstacles. (Like rocks!) And while there''s a good deal of uncertainty, he discovers that he has friends to help guide him on his way and root for him to have his day in the sun.
£12.59
Gibbs M. Smith Inc The Christmas Blessing
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Gibbs M. Smith Inc Iliad
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Gibbs M. Smith Inc M is for Monsters
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£10.44
Teacher Created Materials Vroom Vroom Poems About Things with Wheels
Book SynopsisThis book of poems is a fun and exciting way to expose young readers to poetry. Using a variety of styles and conventions, these poems contain literary elements such as alliteration, imagery, and rhyming. Young readers will be captivated by the colorful, cartoon-style images coupled with fun poems about trucks, trains, robots, and other things with wheels!
£8.65
Hodder & Stoughton The Gates
Book SynopsisA strange novel for strange young people.Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund Boswell are trying to show initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Hallowe''en. Which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley Avenue. The Abernathys don''t mean any harm by their flirtation with Satanism. But it just happens to coincide with a malfunction in the Large Hadron Collider that creates a gap in the universe. A gap in which there is a pair of enormous gates. The gates to Hell. And there are some pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out . . .Can Samuel persuade anyone to take this seriously? Can he harness the power of science to save the world as we know it?Trade ReviewA demonic, darkly comic tale . . . satisfyingly peppered with science, history and amusing footnotes on everything from St Thomas Aquinas to quantum theory, and will go down well with readers of Eoin Colfer and Lemony Snicket. * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant. I loved every word of it. John has found a voice that compares favourably with Stephen King and Monty Python which is not an easy trick. * Eoin Colfer *Destined to be another runaway success appealing to both young adults and their parent alike. * Sunday Independent *
£9.49
AuthorHouse A Tiny Wish Granted
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Union Square & Co. The Night Before Christmas
Book SynopsisThis story's enduring charm, and Browning's memorable art, make 'The Night Before Christmas' a must-have for any child who is just discovering the tale.
£8.21
Trafford Publishing The Lonely Sea Monster
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£11.76
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Bandette Volume 4: The Six Finger Secret
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£15.29
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One
Book SynopsisFrom the brains behind Brain Quest comes the 2nd edition of the revolutionary U.S. history study guide. Updated to include recent history and revised to reflect a more complete, balanced recounting of historical events. Big Fat Notebooks offer the support of a knowledgeable teacher in the form of an approachable peer-the notes of smartest kid in class. Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big Fat Notebook is the same indispensable resource so many students depend on, updated with new and improved content covering Indigenous history in the U.S., the legacies of slavery, exploration, colonization, and imperialism, and significant current events through 2022, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political protests,, the most recent presidential election, and historic nominations to the Supreme Court. It will be the cutting-edge reference for students as education styles shift toward this informed approach to history. The Big Fat Notebooks meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
£11.69
Random House USA Inc The Science of Breakable Things
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Random House USA Inc A Short History of the Girl Next Door
Book SynopsisEqual parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this unrequited-love story will appeal to fans of Jennifer Niven, John Green, and Jesse Andrews. Seriously, how can you see a person nearly every day of your life and never think a thing of it, then all of a sudden, one day, it’s different? You see that goofy grin a thousand times and just laugh. But goofy grin #1,001 nearly stops your heart? Right. That sounds like a bad movie already. Matt Wainwright is constantly sabotaged by the overdramatic movie director in his head. He can’t tell his best friend, Tabby, how he really feels about her, he implodes on the JV basketball team, and the only place he feels normal is in Mr. Ellis’s English class, discussing the greatest fart scenes in literature and writing poems about pissed-off candy-cane lumberjacks. If this were a movie, everything would work out perfectly. Tabby would discover that Matt’s madly in love with her, be overcome with emotion, and fall into his arms. Maybe in the rain. But that’s not how it works. Matt watches Tabby get swept away by senior basketball star and all-around great guy Liam Branson. Losing Tabby to Branson is bad enough, but screwing up and losing her as a friend is even worse. After a tragic accident, Matt finds himself left on the sidelines, on the verge of spiraling out of control and losing everything that matters to him. From debut author Jared Reck comes a fiercely funny and heart-wrenching novel about love, longing, and what happens when life as you know it changes in an instant.“This story broke my heart and made me laugh and gave me hope—and really, what more can you ask of a book than that? I loved it, and I have a feeling you will too.” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of Windfall and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight“In the blink of an eye, A Short History of the Girl Next Door goes from hilarious to haunting to harrowing to heartbreaking to hopeful and back.” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days “Sharp, smart, and unforgettable.” —Kate Hattemer, critically acclaimed author of The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy and The Land of 10,000 Madonnas“A powerful novel about first love, the intimacy of childhood friendships, and moving forward from loss.” —Publishers Weekly“Pair this with other novels that explore loss from a male perspective, such as Jeff Zentner’s Goodbye Days or Adam Silvera’s History Is All You Left Me.” —Booklist“Reck gives subtlety and depth to Matt, so he’s believable as a flawed guy negotiating his way through his feelings for Tabby as well as his social status in school, his ideas of masculinity, and his insecurities.” —The Bulletin“Recommend this to readers who enjoyed Steven Levenson’s Dear Evan Hansen.” —VOYA
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Random House USA Inc We're Not from Here
Book SynopsisImagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences.The first time I heard about Planet Choom, we''d been on Mars for almost a year. But life on the Mars station was grim, and since Earth was no longer an option (we may have blown it up), it was time to find a new home.That''s how we ended up on Choom with the Zhuri. They''re very smart. They also look like giant mosquitos. But that''s not why it''s so hard to live here. There''s a lot that the Zhuri don''t like: singing (just ask my sister, Ila), comedy (one joke got me sent to the principal''s office), or any kind of emotion. The biggest problem, though? The Zhuri don''t like us. And if humankind is going to survive, it''s up to my family to change their minds. No pressure.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing The Epsilon Escape
Book SynopsisThree friends, two worlds, and one truly sublime notebook?that''s the premise of this one-of-a-kind work of interactive fiction by three middle school girls who are in the act of writing a paranormal thriller while also getting to the bottom of a concerning issue facing their school. The second book in the Very Genius Notebooksseries by Olivia Jaimes.Three middle school girls?Misha, June, and Ollie?have already completed writing one book set in the fictional land of Deltovia, but just as they are on the verge of literary stardom, they''ve got a bigger problem: The school district lines at Lake View Middle School are set to change, meaning their best friends could suddenly be in a different school next year. Meanwhile in their work in progress, a strange laboratory called The Epsilon Facility is holding all kinds of mysterious experiments that could lead to all kinds of danger. While the two stories seem wildly different on the surface, the two worlds are more closely related than it may initially seem. So what can these three friends do to stop the lines and investigate the Epsilon facility? Join Misha, June, and Ollie on their high-stakes writing journey to find out!
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Sylvanian Families Freyas Secret Discovery An
Book SynopsisJoin Freya and her friends in this Sylvanian Families picture book, with all your favourite characters from the animation Freya's Happy Diary.
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Simon & Schuster In a Spooky Haunted House: A Pop-Up Adventure
Book SynopsisGo on a haunted Halloween adventure through a spooky house in this spine-tingling, sturdy pop-up book!Welcome to our Haunted House! It’s creepy and it’s ghostly. If you don’t want to lose your way You’ll need to follow closely. Welcome to a kid-friendly pop-up book that’s perfect for tiny trick-or-treaters. Join a ghost-host as readers travel inside a haunted house to discover the many spooky sights on Halloween night. A sturdy page-turner, In a Spooky, Haunted House has fun and interactive, three-dimensional scenes with tricks and treats for kids of all ages.
£11.39
Amazon Publishing Santa's Story
Book SynopsisSanta is ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but he can’t find the reindeer anywhere. Dasher is busy dashing, Donner is dozing, and Cupid is crooning. It isn’t until Santa remembers their annual tradition—reading a Christmas story together—that the reindeer are ready. Reindeer merriment abounds in this charming yuletide tale about honoring the celebration of holiday customs with those you love.Trade Review“Hillenbrand’s digital illustrations have a pleasingly soft visual aesthetic…A merrily-ever-after read.” —Kirkus Reviews “Hillenbrand reveals the spirited goings on in snowy, buoyant digital pictures featuring expressive reindeer and a jolly Santa who would be right at home in an animated movie. A light and cheery holiday tribute to tradition and storytelling.” —Publishers Weekly “Interesting vocabulary, a touch of suspense, and a satisfying conclusion make this simple story a good addition to holiday collections.” —School Library Journal
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Arsenal Pulp Press The Street Belongs To Us
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Portage & Main Press Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock
Book SynopsisDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awasis loses Kohkum's freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awasis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awasis?Trade ReviewI'm going to shout about this book to friends and colleagues in children's literature. Published in 2018 by Highwater Press, Awasis and the World Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt and Amanda Strong is highly recommended!--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)" In his debut book, Hunt tells a story that already feels like a childhood classic. Young children will enjoy the tale's effective repetition of incident and language..., its cooperative animals, and the happy ending. Strong's charmingly faux naif illustrations, dominated by soft colors of blue, purple, brown, and green, are lovely and expressive-- "Kirkus Reviews" The writing and illustrations work very well together, making the book both enchanting and educational. Reading and learning from this book is one step that anyone...can make to support this work so that Indigenous languages and concepts will continue to be a vital part of the intellectual life in Canada.--Mary Jane Logan McCallum "Quill & Quire" Catchy and delightful, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock has a strong plot that propels readers along at a brisk and exciting pace...Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock is a must-have for all Canadian children's collections. Highly Recommended. --Roxy Garstad "CM Association" Selected for AICL's Best Books of 2018--Debbie Reese "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)"
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Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Tough!
Book SynopsisSam is concerned about keeping things orderly and "cool" at school. She thinks people need to have a tough skin in order to fit in and withstand others meanness and lack of cooperation. Sam teases her free-spirited classmate Luisa and enlists a friend, Jayla, to help. But when Sam is confronted by a concerned teacher about her bullying, and Jayla turns on Sam and befriends Luisa, Sam begins to show some heart and rethink her treatment of others.The Weird! SeriesThese three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in Weird! Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare! And in Tough!, Sam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying. Kids will easily relate to Luisa, Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience, eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help of friends, peers, and caring adults.Part of the Bully Free Kids lineTrade ReviewAn excellent tool for teaching school-age children good mental health techniques to survive and grow beyond bullying. "Midwest Book Review: Children s Bookwatch, Reviewer s Choice""
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc A Child's Introduction To Greek Mythology: The
Book SynopsisThe newest book in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster and Stickers!Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child'sIntroduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendants of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is dedicated to the myths themselves: Pandora's Box, Prometheus' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. As with all of the other books in the Child's Introduction series, Meredith Hamilton's witty and charming illustrations add yet another dimension to the excellent and absorbing text.
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Hachette Book Group The Haunting of Sunshine Girl: Book One
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller Shortly after her sixteenth birthday, Sunshine Griffith and her mother Kat move from sunny Austin, Texas, to the rain-drenched town of Ridgemont, Washington. Though Sunshine is adopted, she and her mother have always been close, sharing a special bond filled with laughter and inside jokes. But from the moment they arrive, Sunshine feels her world darken with an eeriness she cannot place. And even if Kat doesn't recognize it, Sunshine knows that something about their new house is just ... creepy. In the days that follow, things only get stranger. Sunshine is followed around the house by an icy breeze, phantom wind slams her bedroom door shut, and eventually, the laughter Sunshine hears on her first night evolves into sobs. She can hardly believe it, but as the spirits haunting her house become more frightening,and it becomes clear that Kat is in danger,Sunshine must accept what she is, pass the test before her, and save her mother from a fate worse than death.
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Top Shelf Productions Glork Patrol: Glork Patrol on the Bad Planet:
Book SynopsisExploding from the beloved Glorkian Warrior video game and graphic novels: a hilarious new outer-space adventure, from the creator of the Eisner-Award-winning series JOHNNY BOO and DRAGON PUNCHER!Who keeps the galaxy silly? The Glork Patrol! Join the Glorkian Warrior and Baby Gonk as they explore a new planet and make some new friends. But they''ll have to watch out for the most dangerous creature in the universe: a Baby Quackaboodle!Join author James Kochalka for a new beginning to the wild and wacky universe of Glork!
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Top Shelf Productions Glork Patrol (Book Two): Glork Patrol Takes a
Book SynopsisGuess who’s back for even more wacky outer-space adventure? The Glorkian Warrior and his crew! It’s a sticky, soapy, messy delight from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox! What a mess! It all started when Glorkian SuperGrandma told the Glork Patrol they could eat candy for breakfast… now their “Dada,” the Glorkian Warrior, has a lot of cleaning up to do. Super Backpack gets a robot super-suit made of candy wrappers and takes Baby Gonk on the adventure of a lifetime, while Glorkian Warrior stays behind and tries to help the uncontrollable Baby Quackaboodle take a bath. Families come in all kinds… even in outer space. This kooky, colorful adventure will feel hilariously relatable and have kids giggling through story time and bath time alike!
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