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Black Lagoon Adventures Chapter Book #4: The Science Fair
From the Black Lagoon
Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something
for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent
a way to get out of it!
Hubie can't decide on what he's going to do. He thinks all
the good inventions have been done already. And all of his
friends have figured out what they are going to do.
He tries to decide between cloning himself or building a laugh
machine. After a bad dream about cloning, he decides to build
a laugh machine. After many tries, he makes himself into a
human laugh machine and wins a special prize for "Silliest
Invention."
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The Secrets of Droon #24: The Race to Doobesh
Ko's beasts have taken over Doobesh, a dangerous city full
of thieves and pirates. Now they're hard at work at the magical
forge in the nearby Dark Lands, creating powerful armor that
will make them unstoppable. That is, unless Eric and his friends
destroy the armor first. The race is on! Can the kids beat
the beasts, flatten the forge, and dash out of the Dark Lands
in time? On your mark . . . get set . . . GO!
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Geronimo Stilton #15: The Mona
Mousa Code
Do you like art? I do! So when Thea heard that there was
a secret map hidden beneath Mouse Island's most famous painting,
the Monamouse, I knew we had to get the scoop! Together we
began to investigate, and soon we discovered secret clues
that led us to the most fabumouse secret. And it all lay beneath
the streets of New Mouse City!
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Spy X #3: Proof
Positive
It's been almost a full year since Andrew and Evie's mom
disappeared, and the twins are determined to find her. They've
been following her trail, decoding the clues she's left them.
And that trail is drawing them closer to their mother than
ever before.
But now the Company is on to the fact that Mom is communicating
with the twins and they'll do anything to get to
her first. The Company's agents are desperate to intercept
Mom's messages. It's up to Andrew and Evie to stop them
and to find Mom before her enemies do.
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Time Pieces
A quietly beautiful coming-of-age story from a master storyteller.
Eleven-year-old Valena lives in both the present and the past
as she struggles with racism in her daily life and listens
to and learns from her mother's tales of her family's proud
history. Moving backward and forward in time, these pieces
of Valena's life blend to form an extraordinary portrait of
the ties that bind her family together over generations.
Virginia Hamilton has deftly woven together moments in one
family's history into a seamless and poignant masterpiece.
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My Thirteenth Winter:
A Memoir
Samantha Abeel couldn't tell time, remember her locker combination,
or count out change at a checkout counter and she
was in seventh grade. For a straight-A student like Samantha,
problems like these made no sense. She dreaded school, and
began having anxiety attacks. In her thirteenth winter, she
found the courage to confront her problems and
was diagnosed with a learning disability. Slowly, Samantha's
life began to change again. She discovered that she was stronger
than she'd ever thought possible and that sometimes,
when things look bleakest, hope is closer than you think.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantès has a perfect life. He is engaged to
a beautiful woman and has just been named captain of a ship.
But when three jealous friends conspire to destroy him, Dantès
is locked away for life in the infamous Chateau d'If.
In prison, Dantès learns of an island where vast treasure
is hidden. He plots a daring escape, then uses the treasure
to transform himself into the Count of Monte Cristo. Equipped
with power, wealth, and disguise, he seeks out his enemies.
Nothing can stand between the count and his obsession...revenge.
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Girl in Blue
The year is 1861. When spirited teenager Sarah Louisa learns
that she is to be married off to her despicable neighbor,
she runs away from home. Disguising herself as a boy, Sarah
boldly joins the armyand before long is a soldier
in the Civil War. Sarah navigates the joys and hardships of
army life, all the while struggling to keep her true identity
a secret. But Sarah's real adventure is only just beginning.
A chance encounter with a detective soon draws her into a
web of mystery, intrigue, and romanceand Sarah's
courage will be put to the test as never before.
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It's Happy Bunny #1: Love Bites
So, you've made the mistake of falling in love. Let Happy
Bunny be your guide as you wade through the whole stupid love
thingfrom crush to crash, from hook-up to break-up,
from going out to going insane. Happy Bunny knows how you
feel. It just doesn't care.
Inside this funny full-color gift book, you'll find tips
on dating, crushes, & secret admirers from a bunny with
attitude.
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Duel Masters: Winning Streak
At an invitation-only tournament, Shobu seems unstoppable!
Will he be able to defeat a pair of dueling brothers and advance
to the final day?
If Shobu can keep his winning streak alive, he'll find an
ultimate rival waiting in the wings!
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Psych Out
It's the final day of the big tournament! Can Shobu keep
his focus despite the sly mind games of a sneaky opponent?
Shobu had better pay attention, or the new Evolution cards
are going to squash his chances of ever joining the Temple!
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