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PICTURE BOOK GRADES PREK–3 Mary McScary by R.L. Stine, illustrated by Marc Brown Legendary children's book creators Marc Brown and R.L. Stine join forces with this spine-tingling, wildly funny picture book story featuring a fearless anti-heroine. Watch an author video. GRAPHIC NOVELS GRADES 3–7 Swing It, Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm Swing It, Sunny is the sequel to the bestselling Sunny Side Up, a graphic novel with a lot of heart and just as many laughs. Watch an author video. “Poignant and hilarious in turn and emotionally rich throughout.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review GRADES 3–7 Graveyard Shakes by Laura Terry Victoria tumbles into the underworld of a nearby graveyard, coming face to face with ghosts in this graphic novel about life on the other side of the tombstone. Watch an author video.

MIDDLE SCHOOL READS GRADES 3–7 Abby in Wonderland by Sarah Mlynowski This special edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series is extra-long, extra-enchanting, and includes puzzles, games, and a Q&A with the author! Watch the trailer, play games, and more. GRADES 4–7 The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade by Jordan Sonnenblick From the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie, Jordan Sonnenblick, comes a story about standing up for yourself and being a hero at home and in the halls of your school. Watch an author video. “A rewarding novel, lit with flashes of irrepressible humor.” — Booklist, starred review BOOKS FOR TEENS GRADES 9–12 All About Mia by Lisa Williamson Bridget Jones meets YA in a story about a girl who's a bit of a mess and sandwiched between two seemingly perfect sisters. Watch a video from the editor. GRADES 7–12 Shadowhouse Fall by Daniel José Older Shadowhouse Fall is the stunning sequel to the New York Times bestseller Shadowshaper. Watch an author video and download the discussion guide. “Older delivers a fantastic follow-up to his best-selling Shadowshaper.” — Booklist, starred review “Older paints a compelling picture of contemporary life for black and brown teens in cities.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review GRADES 7–12 Disappeared by Francisco X. Stork Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World, presents a powerful story of human trafficking. “A tense thriller elevated by Stork's nuanced writing” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A riveting story.” — Booklist, starred review Trending Book Lists Back to School Stories If You Liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid... New Kids in New Schools When You're Not Ready for Harry Potter Free Resources Vocabulary Bookmark Apple Stationery Best Friends: Back-to-School Mini-Book Comprehension Quilt Visit Scholastic.com  Parents  •  Teachers  •  Kids We hope you enjoyed receiving this message from Scholastic. Your email address is: <%= recipient.email %>. Please visit the Scholastic Preference Center to update your personal information and to manage your email subscriptions. If you would rather not receive emails from Scholastic, please follow this link. Email Marketing, Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 | 1-800-SCHOLASTIC Privacy Policy | Scholastic Inc. | Terms of Use ©1996–2017 Scholastic Inc.