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Rex Tabby: Cat Detective
Rex Tabby is the world's best cat detective. He always catches
his crooks. But Ma Manx and her furry feline family are not
your average cat burglars-they're the sneakiest thieves to
have set paw in Whiskerville, and they've developed an appetite
for stolen fish.
Can Rex Tabby catch the kitty criminals before they make
their next steal...or will the mischievous Manx gang slip
through his claws?
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Rainbow Magic #5: Sky the Blue Fairy
Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they
are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and
bright. But when evil Jack Frost sends them far away, the
sisters are in big trouble. If they don't return soon, Fairyland
is doomed to be gray forever!
The beach means bubble trouble for Sky the Blue Fairy. Can
a special friend help Rachel and Kirsty track her down?
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Mijos #4: Frisco Field Trip
Ready or not, here come the Mijos
-- and they're looking for some fun! Lil Dre, Spooky, and
the rest of the kids from Oaktown are hoppin' a bus to San
Francisco for a class trip. They're psyched to see the sights,
from the sharks in the aquarium to the cells at Alcatraz.
But is Frisco ready for them? These little Mijos can cause
big trouble!
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Dear Dumb Diary #4: Never Do Anything, Ever
Her best friend's a backstabber. Her worst enemy is a sweetheart.
And her dog is just waiting for the right moment to seek his
revenge. Why should Jamie even bother going to school? Why
not? After a run-in with Mega-Popular Angeline, aka Pure Evil,
Jamie reforms her selfish ways & becomes the decent human
being she never thought she could be. But she quickly realizes
that helping others kind of stinks. Is someone trying to thwart
her attempts at irresistible inner beauty? Or will Jamie finally
achieve the "I'm an angel" glow she knows will make Hudson
Rivers fall madly in love w/ her?
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Abby Hayes #16: That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
When Abby throws together a batch of cookies for a meeting
at school, she has no clue that she's just made Hayes history.
For the first time in her life, it seems, Abby's done something
perfect -- perfect! -- on the first try! Everyone loves her
cookies. Everyone wants more of them! And that gives Abby
a great idea... If she can sell enough of them, maybe she'll
earn enough money to go to writing camp this summer. There's
only one problem. Kids aren't supposed to sell stuff on school
grounds. But Abby's never been in trouble before... Maybe
she can get away with it. Just this once.
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Chestnut Hill #2: Making Strides
The tryouts for the equestrian riding team are over, and
Malory earned her spot as the second-ranked rider for Chestnut
Hill. Still, she doubts whether she belongs at the elite school
despite receiving a top scholarship. Then the pony she's training
gets hurt, and Malory wants to ride Tybalt in the next show.
But Tybalt is wary and defensive. Her instinct tells her they
share a special bond, but she doesn't know how to reach him.
Malory has always trusted her gut when it comes to horses,
and she's willing to bet her future at Chestnut Hill that
Tybalt has what it takes to win.
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Our House - 10th Anniversary Edition
Pam Conrad takes us into the
lives of six kids in six different decades and celebrates
the commonality of all our lives. Originally published in
1995, Our House was hailed by critics in starred reviews as
"remarkable," "rich," and "comic and poignant." This 10th
Anniversary Edition, re-illustrated with stirring and beautiful
black-and-white drawings that evoke the intimacy of a family
photo album, is a gorgeous tribute to story, place, and memory
-- and to Pam Conrad herself, a writer who deserves to be
memorialized for all time
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Downtown Boy
Juanito Paloma, his mother Lucha, and his elderly father
Felipe, are a tiny family who, after years of working in the
fields of California's Central Valley, move to San Francisco's
Latin Mission District to live with relatives. Juanito longs
to be in one place, rather than "going, going, going,"
and pines for the love of his often-absent father. This family
story of growing up Latino will resonate with readers of all
backgrounds.
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No Boys Allowed!
When her dad moves away to marry another woman, Cassie Landauer
decides that there will be no boys allowed in her house --
or her life. Not even her best friend, Bobby! But then her
mom invites Great Uncle Harry to stay with them for a few
months. That's the last straw.
Great Uncle Harry takes over Cassie's bedroom, treats her
like a little kid, and is always around the house. Cassie
is sick and tired of it! But how can she boycott boys when
one of them is living in her home?
All boys can't be that bad... can they?
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Unexpected: 11 Mysterious Stories
An eerie house filled with forgotten treasures. A young detective
from the future. A miniature village that feels like home.
A mom abducted by trolls.
These are just a few of the eleven mysterious encounters
conjured up by some of today's most popular and acclaimed
authors, including Gail Carson Levine, Graham Salisbury, Margaret
Peterson Haddix, Norma Fox Mazer, Jane Yolen, Dian Curtis
Regan, Peter Lerangis, and Bruce Coville.
All of them conspire to make you ask: Is this really happening?
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Crackback
When Miles Manning, a successful high school football player,
discovers his teammates are using steroids--and one of them
is his best friend--he's faced with a tough decision: Is he
willing to do what it takes to win? Football is his life,
and his family, especially his dad, is pinning its hopes on
him. It's a lot of pressure for a high school junior to bear.
This gripping look into the world of high school boys and
athletes--and their struggle to be the best--is provocative
and searingly honest.
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Tell Me What You See
Berlin, Christmas, the dead of night: 16-year-old Alissa
and her best friend, Evelin, are making their annual secret
pilgrimage to the grave of Alissa's father when Alissa falls
through thick snow to land in an underground crypt. There
she finds a child's casket...with a strange black plant growing
up through its lid. Opening the coffin, she severs the dark
growth from its roots--and discovers they are embedded in
the heart of the dead child.
From that moment forward, Alissa's life descends into nightmarish
turmoil.
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Scholastic Reader Level 3: Teen Titans: Volcano Power
Will Terra, the newest Teen Titan teammate, bring the group
to a super powerful new level... or will she betray
them all?
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Scholastic Reader Level 3:
Teen Titans: Can't Take a Joke
When the Teen Titans encounter a villain named the Punster,
whose every bad joke becomes reality, jokemeister Beast Boy
finally meets his match in telling awful groaners.
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