Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gideon Green in Black and White
Book Synopsisespecially Tess, the cute, witty editor-in-chief.But as the case gets bigger than Gideon or Lily could have anticipated, Gideon must balance his black-and-white quest for the truth with the full colors of real life—or risk a permanent fade to black.Trade Review"Funny and poignant. This crowd pleaser gives both a satisfying ending for aspiring sleuths and a character arc that will win readers’ hearts." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "A tongue-in-cheek charmer: Sit back and enjoy the show." — Kirkus Reviews "An entertaining, emotional read. Snippets of the story rendered in noir-style prose add an amusing note to the writing's overall excellence." — Publishers Weekly "Katie Henry has gifted us with a cleverly-crafted mystery absolutely brimming with humor and heart. Gideon Green is the rare kind of character you’ll find impossible to forget." — Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos and Very Bad People “Katie Henry tells a poignant, heartfelt story of a teen detective trying to puzzle out a crime as well as the relationships in his life, and I rooted for Gideon all the way.” — Goldy Moldavsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Mary Shelley Club “Funny, mysterious, and full of noir goodness. I loved every moment of this novel.” — Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Devious Praise for This Will Be Funny Someday: "Like any good comedy, this novel deals in truth. Like any great comedy, it also nails the difficult job of infusing nuance." — Booklist (starred review) "Henry’s background as a playwright shines. Readers will enjoy watching [Isabel] undergo the process of self-transformation, one punch line at a time." — Publishers Weekly "There are some bracing truths here, and Henry puts into words what her readers perhaps cannot, offering understanding and compassion in a world often too demanding of their growing up." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Isabel is achingly and sympathetically flawed and her growth, realistic; readers will undoubtedly connect with her journey. Honest truths delivered with humor and heart." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Let's Call It a Doomsday: “Henry writes witty dialogue, creates complicated characters, and treats different religious beliefs with sincerity and respect... This one’s a gem.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A rare YA novel in its approach to religious faith as a life-giving, if complicated, aspect of a young adult’s life... Ellis is a protagonist to root for.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A whip-smart and compelling protagonist who grapples with deep questions about the nature of belief, identity, and control... One of the few YA titles with a Mormon protagonist... Humorous dialogue and richly developed supporting characters add to the appeal.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “As Ellis learns to consider the hopeful alongside the negative scenarios, the story rushes toward its intriguing, suspenseful conclusion... A too-rare, well-rounded portrayal of a religious adolescent, from the author of Heretics Anonymous.” — The Horn Book “Henry treats Ellis’ faith with respect and sensitivity while still realistically depicting her struggles to find love and acceptance of herself in a community that is not always supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals... the final few chapters send the reader on a satisfying rollercoaster.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Heretics Anonymous: "With a page-ripping plot and realistic character development, Henry’s funny, heartwarming tale of unlikely rebels soars: an auspicious debut.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Most impressive here is Henry’s multifaceted take on religion. Come for the arch first-person narrative and puppy love, stay for the examination into belief.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “In addition to being a frequently hilarious comedy with its share of complicated romance, the story presents a thought-provoking look at faith, questioning but ultimately respectful of Catholicism and other beliefs.” — Horn Book Magazine “The story adeptly asks readers to question what they believe and why, without being preachy, judgmental, or dismissive. Humor interlaced with more serious ideas make for an interesting and enjoyable read. Highly recommended, especially for teens who are passionate about a cause.” — School Library Journal “In this entertaining coming-of-age story, five free-thinking students launch a clandestine campaign against their school’s rigid policies and practices, with unanticipated consequences. Snappy dialogue sparkles throughout this skillfully crafted debut.” — Publishers Weekly “Genuine and heartfelt doctrinal questions arise in between the pranks and the conversations Michael has with his new friends, allowing both believing and nonbelieving readers to find their way into this exploration of the way feelings about family and faith intersect. A balanced perspective of possibilities of faith and skepticism.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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HarperCollins The Cats of Silver Crescent
Book SynopsisIn this stand-alone novel with themes of friendship and family, twelve-year-old Elsby discovers a family of talking cats living in the house next door and must help them harness the magic that made them that way. From the author of the acclaimed Coo, The Cats of Silver Crescent is for fans of Kathi Appelt and Katherine Applegate.With her mother busy traveling for work, Elsby isn’t thrilled to be spending a few weeks with her great-aunt Verity. Luckily, she has her notebook and a lush garden to sketch to help pass the time. But a visitor takes Elsby by surprise: a cat standing on its two hind legs and dressed like a sailor dashes across the garden and into the neighboring woods!Elsby can’t believe her eyes, and she can''t imagine that Aunt Verity would believe her, either. But that night, the cat and three of his cat companions approach Elsby. They need Elsby’s help. While the cats can talk, think, and behave like humans, the
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Falling in Love Montage
Book SynopsisTwo girls embark on a summer of montage-worthy dates (with a few strings attached) in this hilarious and heartfelt lesbian rom-com that''s perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han. Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke isn''t looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of. Because Ruby has a loophole in mind: a summer of all the best cliché movie montage dates, with a definite ending come fall''no broken hearts, no messy breakup. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren''t forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it''s over, the characters have fallen in love...for real. Ciara Smyth''s debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely fall in love.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Not My Problem
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Perfectionists TV TieIn Edition
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mischief and Mayhem 1 Born to Be Bad
Book SynopsisDog Man meets Despicable Me in this crackling, hilarious middle grade graphic novel series from author-illustrator Ken Lamug, starring Mischief and Mayhem a dynamic duo that falls into supervillainy after they're kicked out of superhero camp. ?Diabolically hysterical fun!? Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's LibraryMischief and her side-cat Mayhem are your respectably heinous villains. They'll spoil new movies, steal cake from parties they weren't invited to, and hit the good citizens where it'll dirty them most their toilet paper. But before Mischief and Mayhem were ever supervillains, they were just Missy and Gizmo, fresh recruits at superhero boot camp.Except Missy lied on her hero application and has exactly zero superpowers, just her brainpower. Humiliated when caught and kicked out, she has only one fellow camp recruit who is willing to stand by her Melvira.Unbeknownst to others, Melvira has her own villainous agenda, and it involves helping Missy cross the line into villainy as a new alter ego, Mischief. Something about Melvira doesn't sit right with Missy, and soon she'll be called upon to battle her former best friend...but will Missy be able to face the friend who was once her defender?
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mischief and Mayhem 1 Born to Be Bad
Book SynopsisDog Man meets Despicable Me in this crackling, hilarious middle grade graphic novel series from author-illustrator Ken Lamug, starring Mischief and Mayhem—a dynamic duo that falls into supervillainy after they’re kicked out of superhero camp. “Diabolically hysterical fun!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello''s LibraryMischief and her side-cat Mayhem are your respectably heinous villains. They’ll spoil new movies, steal cake from parties they weren’t invited to, and hit the good citizens where it’ll dirty them most—their toilet paper. But before Mischief and Mayhem were ever supervillains, they were just Missy and Gizmo, fresh recruits at superhero boot camp.Except Missy lied on her hero application and has exactly zero superpowers, just her brainpower. H
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc We Are Family
Book SynopsisKids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them?When Jayden and his teammates find out there?s not going to be a Hoop Group this year?and maybe ever again?they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season, in this inspiring new middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams. A New York Times bestseller!Jayden Carr has been training all summer to be ready for Hoop Group?the free afterschool basketball program where his hero, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. But when his beloved coach tells him there?s not going to be a Hoop Group this year, Jayden is heartbroken.And he?s not the only one. Coach Beck?s daughter, Tamika, was planning to be the first girl ever to start for the squad. Chris King, Kendrick?s only nephew, spent the summer bragging that his uncle was coming home just to watch him play. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group was supposed to be his way out of trouble. And for Dexter Donyel, all 4?6? of him, Hoop Group was his chance to finally be part of a team, instead of just watching from the stands.For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible?but then the world hasn?t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes.It?s an inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face.The first step to winning is getting out on the court.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year of the Cat
Book SynopsisEvery year is the Year of the Cat!A legendary race determined the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar . . . but what happened to Cat, the one animal who never received a year? Rat, Cat, and their eleven friends star in this funny animal adventure that introduces young readers to both the Chinese zodiac and the importance of apologizing. For fans of This Is Not My Hat and We Don’t Eat Our Classmates. Rat won the Great Race, which determined the order of the Chinese zodiac calendar. But he did it using trickery that left poor Cat behind. Now, Rat wants to make amends . . . or so he says. Rat, Pig, Dog, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Tiger, Rabbit, and Ox all set off to apologize to Cat. Yet somehow, by the end of the journey, Rat is the only one left. And Cat has a special surprise for him.Richard Ho’s sly and perfectly paced text unfolds an exciting animal adventure, fu
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Always Everly
Book SynopsisA little evergreen tree learns that self-acceptance and being yourself never goes out of season in this irresistible picture book that’s perfect for fans of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s The Cool Bean and Michael Hall’s Red.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Yonder
Book SynopsisFrom Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means. Multilayered, moving, and tremendously powerful.? ?Kirkus Reviews(starred review)?Standish?s uplifting mystery tackles big themes of abuse, bullying, heroism, mental health, and prejudice.??Publishers Weekly (starred review)?A heartfelt tale about what it means to be a hero and take a stand against injustice.? ?ALA Booklist(starred review)Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack?s friendship and guidance more than ever.So when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him. He wonders if Jack?s abusive father could be behind his disappearance or if it has anything to do with Yonder?a hidden magical town Jack once spoke of, where flocks of rainbow birds fly through the sky and they?ve never heard of war. As answers elude him, Danny begins to fear that he didn?t know Jack as well as he thought.Ultimately, Danny?s investigation forces him to reckon with even larger questions: What is America fighting for in this war? What role do each of us play in stopping injustices, big and small? And is there such thing as a true hero?A Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book!A Cybils Award Middle Grade Finalist!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Bank Street Books Best Children''s Book of the Year for ages 9?12 in Historical Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)A 2024-2025 S.C Junior Book Award Nominee!?Both timely and historical. An exploration of what it means to be brave and do good.??Tae Keller, Newbery Medal?winning author ofWhen You Trap a TigerA thoughtful, eloquent, and honest examination of prejudice, loyalty, and what it means to be brave.?Alan Gratz,New York Timesbestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero ?A beautiful and important novel that explores what it means to be a hero and the role of each of us to stand up for what?s right.??Karina Yan Glaser,New York Timesbestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Legend of Brightblade
Book SynopsisA young prince must learn to be his own kind of hero in this stand-alone graphic novel from the acclaimed creator of the Estranged duology. Perfect for fans of the Amulet series and The Witch Boy.Young Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, the Lady Brightblade. Her well-known legend was woven into stories by the magical bard who fought by her side.The kingdom may be at peace now, but Alto believes that the world still needs heroes. He has been learning the bard''s magic, and has grown restless with royal life. Determined to have an adventure of his own, Alto runs away from the palace. On his journey, he finds himself making new friends and encountering new and exciting magic. But when he discovers that there are dangers threatening the kingdom, Alto realizes that he might not be able to handle them alone?and making his mark as a hero is harder than the stories made it seem.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sardines
Book SynopsisIn this affecting middle grade debut, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, a boy finds unexpected friendship in a motley group of kids following a devastating loss.Trade Review"Full of honesty, humor, and hope. You will fall in love with these characters and root for them each step of the way." — Ann Braden, author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus “At once tender and funny, honest and smart. The characters will squeeze into your heart.” — Megan Frazer Blakemore, award-winning author of The Water Castle
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fireborn
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Bird
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Treasure Island Runaway Gold
Book SynopsisBestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past and the gold that is hidden somewhere in those stories.As a vicious rival skateboard crew follows them around the city, Zane and his friends begin to wonder who they can really trust. And soon it becomes clear that treasure hunting is a dangerous business...Jewell Parker Rhodes has written a version of Treasure Island like none you've never seen one that takes the reader through little-known Black history, and under the city of Manhattan itself.
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HarperCollins Treasure Island Runaway Gold
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HarperCollins The School for Good and Evil One True King 6
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Trouble at Table 5 5 Trouble to the Max
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Stick Dog comes the fifth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Time out!Trade Review“With likable characters, an amusing situation, and lots of reinforcement for readers, this effort is sure to be a hit.” — Kirkus Reviews “Encouraging emergent readers with progress notes at each chapter’s end, this series kickoff introduces a diverse trio of third-grade friends with complementary traits.…Kissi adds a two-color illustration of the trio in action, a fanciful diagram, or a bit of arithmetic to almost every page of the well-paced, well-spaced narrative.” — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Only Live Once David Bravo
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Stars Did Wander Darkling
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Many Points of Me
Book Synopsis“Sensitive and thoughtful—a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery.”—Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeWhen Georgia finds a secret sketch her late father—a famed artist—left behind, the discovery leads her down a path that may reshape everything holding her family and friends together. Caroline Gertler’s debut is a story about friendship, family, grief, and creativity. Fans of Rebecca Stead’s Goodbye Stranger, Dan Gemeinhart’s The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, and E. L. Konigsburg’s From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will find a new friend in Georgia.Georgia Rosenbloom’s father was a famous artist. His most well-known paintings were a series of asterisms—patterns of stars—that he created. One represented a
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HarperCollins Where Youve Got to Be
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HarperCollins The Truth About 5th Grade
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HarperCollins Only This Beautiful Moment
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love Creekwood
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestseller! Fall in love all over again with the characters from the bestselling Simonverse novels in this highly anticipated epilogue novella. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, the movie Love, Simon, and the new Hulu series spin-off, Love, Victor!It?s been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship, and just a few months since Abby and Leah?s unforgettable night at senior prom.Now the Creekwood High crew are first years at different colleges, navigating friendship and romance the way their story began?on email.Praise for the Simonverse novels: Simon vs. theHomo Sapiens Agenda,The Upside ofUnrequited, andLeah on the Offbeat:?Worthy of Fault in Our Stars?level obsession.??Entertainment Weekly, on Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda?Heart-fluttering, honest, and hilarious. I can?t stop hugging this book.??Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, on The Upside of Unrequited ?Albertalli has a fantastic ear for voice, and it?s beautifully on display in Leah?s funny, wry, and vulnerable first-person narrative.??ALA Booklist (starred review), on Leah on the Offbeat
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HarperCollins Girlmode
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HarperCollins MYST OF TRASH TREASURE STOLEN KEY
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria
Book SynopsisBut when Shad is attacked by a shadowy monster, he learns his late baba was an alchemist with the ability to mix charms, elixirs, and mists—and he’s one too!Then Shad receives an invitation to the mysterious Alexandria Academy, a fabled school for alchemists, where he hopes he’ll find safety and learn more about the ancient science.Trade Review"Alexandria Academy offers a fresh take on magic schools with dark secrets, and Shad and his friends, most of whom are Middle Eastern and North African, are engaging. A refreshing adventure featuring family, friendship, and the power of creating new recipes." — Kirkus Reviews "A magical and enthralling adventure. George Jreije conjures a truly magnificent tale of intrigue, loss, humor, and, most importantly, the courage of a young boy to fully recognize his potential as a powerful alchemist. I can't WAIT for Arab boys to get the representation they deserve!" — Jamar J. Perry, author of Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms "In this action-packed, funny, heartfelt story, Shad stands up to everyone from middle school bullies to necromancers. Here comes a brave new hero that kids will adore!" — Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior and the Winnie Zeng series “Shad pulls readers in with his sharp wit and delicious baked goods, taking them on an action-packed adventure filled with intrigue and hijinks. Get ready to dive into the immersive world of alchemy!” ? — Adrianna Cuevas, author of the Pura Belpré Honor book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez. "Shad Hadid is a hero unlike any other. His journey of friendship and self-discovery satisfied me as much as a good dessert." — Sarah Kapit, author of Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! "A heartfelt adventure rooted deeply in culture, Shad Hadid tugged at my heartstrings, made me laugh, and dazzled me with the ultra cool magic-science of alchemy!" — Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of the Iron Widow and Zachary Ying series "Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria is a heart-warming, mouth-watering tale packed to the brim with humor, action, and culinary delights. Alchemizing the magic school trope with traditional Lebanese culture, author George Jreije creates a rich one-of-a-kind world that readers won’t want to leave. Like a delicious home-cooked meal, this book is straight from the heart, a touching tale about family and friendship that is sure to resonate with children and parents alike." — Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil "This fast-paced middle-grade fantasy from debut author Jreije introduces an immediately likable protagonist in Shad, whose humor and love for his family resonate throughout the novel and whose interest in baking is delightful as well as useful. . . Readers will long to return to the Alexandria Academy." — Booklist "A warm addition to the magical school genre, this duology opener foregrounds developing friendships among the mostly Arab or North African student body, Shad’s pride in his heritage and talents, and above all, his funny, sensitive voice." — Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Shad Hadid and the Forbidden Alchemies
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 2 Riding
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete The Kitty And The Mermaids Sandcastle
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pax Journey Home CD
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Witch Who Stormed the Palace
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HarperCollins The Pale Queen
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Week with Him
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Un Niño Llamado Bat
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HarperCollins Little Critter Lucky Duckys Very First Day of
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter A Snow Day for Dog
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HarperCollins First Day Hooray
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Keep It Like a Secret
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HarperCollins The League Of Littles
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splinters of Scarlet
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HarperCollins Playing Through the Turnaround
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HarperCollins The Girls of Skylark Lane
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Girl Scouts Anika and the Great Dog Rescue
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