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The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: You Decide How to Survive! (Worst-case Scenario Ser.)
Par David Borgenicht, Robert Zubrin, Hena Khan. 2011
In this interactive science fiction adventure, you blast off to Mars and must make the right decisions to achieve your…
mission and safely return to Earth.Join the youngest crew of astronauts ever to make the trip to Mars! Faced with fearsome dangers and difficult decisions, your choices will determine your fate on the Red Planet. Will you achieve the mission and return home to Earth safely, successfully earning the title of the youngest astronaut ever to make it to Mars? Or will you be forced to turn back early? This thrilling adventure offers twenty-two possible endings, but only ONE leads to the ultimate success! With eye-catching comic book style illustrations and information based on scientific facts related to Mars and space exploration, young readers will be over the moon with this entertaining addition to the Worst-Case Scenario series!Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book (The Magic Shop Books #3)
Par Bruce Coville. 1992
In this magical fantasy adventure by the award-winning author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, a talking toad takes a girl…
on a wild ride. Jennifer Murdley has always wanted to be pretty. That&’s why she&’s so surprised to leave Mr. Elives&’s magic shop with a particularly ugly toad. As her worst enemy says, &“A toad for a toad.&” But this toad can talk. And what it has to say sets Jennifer off on a journey that leads her into the company of the Immortal Vermin and straight to the Beauty Parlor of Doom . . . where she comes face-to-face with her deepest fears and dreams. Jennifer Murdley would give anything to be beautiful. But sometimes anything is too high a price to pay. &“Endlessly funny . . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Fast-moving with slapstick humor . . . . Recommended.&” —Horn BookSterling and Nugget the Dragon
Par Judd B Shaw. 2023
Keeker and the Pony Camp Catastrophe: Book 5 in the Sneaky Pony Series (Sneaky Pony Series #5)
Par Hadley Higginson. 2007
Just when summer starts to seem not so sunny, a crazy adventure mends fences between Keeker and Plum and their…
arch rivals. Keeker and Plum get to go to sleepaway camp for a whole week. But fun turns to surprise when Keeker learns that her bunkmate is none other than her horse-show rival, Tifni. The girls put aside their differences and become fast friends, but when Tifni&’s spirited pony bolts, Keeker has to decide whether to play it safe or save her friend. Praise for the Sneaky Pony series &“These books are terrific first chapter books for young readers, quirky and compelling; the line drawings of the girl and her horse are simple but beguiling.&” —Entertainment Weekly &“I don&’t bandy the word &‘delightful&’ around lightly, but the retro flavor with contemporary appeal wins the Delightful Derby, and I am so happy to be able to recommend a romp down a reading trail that little girls will really enjoy.&” —PlanetEsmeThere&’s trouble brewing of mythic proportions, making the residents of Kersville go mer-mad, in this sixteenth adventure in the Desmond…
Cole Ghost Patrol series!Something is fishy at the Kersville Aquarium and it&’s not just the fish. Okay, it is the fish, but there&’s a bigger mystery lurking in the water. It&’s slimy. It&’s sneaky. And it sings an eerie song so strong that no one ever escapes! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.The Show Must Demon! (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #18)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2023
A demon takes the stage in this eighteenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!What&’s worse than dealing…
with a demon? Being onstage in a school play with one in front of a live audience! Join Desmond and Andres as they act their way through the most cursed school play ever. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.The Critter Café (Isla of Adventure #5)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the fifth Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla discovers a surprising competition hosted by the animals of Sol!Isla&’s grandparents,…
the reigning pastry champions, are once again participating in the annual Sol Bake-Off! Isla can&’t wait to help, but when sets off in search of the freshest ingredients Sol has to offer, she notices the bushes have no berries, no coconuts hang from the palm trees, and even the creatures of Sol have gone silent. That&’s when she uncovers a festival the creatures of Sol host for themselves: The Critter Café! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Starry, Starry Ghost (Isla of Adventure #4)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the fourth Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla is excited about her first-ever sleepover! Isla is invited to Tora&’s…
for a sleepover! Snacks, movies, fancy pajamas, scary stories at night—Tora has it all planned out! But what the girls didn&’t anticipate is a strange fluttering sound in the attic…Could it be a ghost? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Deep in the Rain Forest (Isla of Adventure #3)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the third Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla investigates mysterious sounds coming from the rainforest!There&’s a croaking, hissing, snapping…
creature scaring everyone in Sol&’s rainforest! With her best gecko friend, Fitz, and a few new animal friends, Isla sets out to figure out what&’s hiding deep inside! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Never a Doll Moment (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #19)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2023
You&’re never too old to play with dolls in this nineteenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!A…
slumber party at Grandma Cole&’s house turns into a never-sleep-again party, and it&’s not because of all the sugar and sweets waiting for Andres and Desmond. Nope. Who can get any shut-eye in a house full of haunted dolls? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.A Troll Lot of Trouble (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #17)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2022
The team gets into a troll lot of trouble in this seventeenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol…
series!There&’s something grumpy, super stinky, and crawling with bugs underneath the stone bridge in Kersville—and it&’s NOT one of the kids from town. Now if anyone crosses the bridge, they either answer three riddles…Or they pay the troll toll. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.The Secret Cabana (Isla of Adventure #2)
Par Dela Costa. 2022
In the second Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla&’s new friend thinks she sees a mermaid!For a long time, no…
one knew Isla Verde&’s secret power: she can speak to each and every animal on the island of Sol! Even though she tried to keep it a secret, Isla&’s new friend and neighbor, Tora, quickly found out. Now, the two girls are the best of friends! On a trip to the Verde family cabana, however, Isla is surprised that her sometimes-skeptical friend believes she sees a real-life mermaid. But Isla has never seen one before, so, surely, they can&’t exist…right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Class Pest: A QUIX Book (Harvey Hammer #2)
Par Davy Ocean. 2023
In the second book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer&’s adventures continue!Harvey can&’t believe his…
good—and bad—luck! The good? He&’s invited to Flash&’s awesome birthday party! The bad? At the same time as the party, he has to take care of Pirate the Parrotfish, a pesky class pet, who loves nothing more than getting Harvey into lots of deep-sea trouble.New Shark in Town: A QUIX Book (Harvey Hammer #1)
Par Davy Ocean. 2022
In the first book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer has his first day at…
school!It&’s Harvey Hammer&’s first day at Kelpmentary School. Harvey dreams of being just like King Krusher, his comic book hero, but as the new shark in town, he worries he&’ll sink before he swims with the rest of the kids.Island Snow (Isla of Adventure #6)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the sixth Isla of Adventure chapter book, a chilly breeze comes to the island of Sol!Cool winds are sweeping…
through Sol, and everyone is loving the change in weather! Well, everyone except for Isla&’s friend and neighbor Tora. Being from La Ciudad, Tora is used to celebrating this time of year a bit differently, with steaming mugs of hot cocoa, fashionable scarves, and—most important of all—snow! Luckily, if there&’s one thing Isla knows, it&’s how to show off the unique wonders Sol has to offer! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Evangeline of the Bayou
Par Jan Eldredge. 2018
A spooky, funny middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel, perfect for fans of…
Kate DiCamillo, Kate Messner, and Natalie Lloyd.Twelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic, honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.With her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.But when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.Set in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline’s is a tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.Partly Cloudy
Par Tanita Davis. 2023
From award-winning author Tanita S. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black…
girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain—and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington.Lightning couldn’t strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step.It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she’s the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms.Papa Lobo’s long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street— it means weathering tough conversations—and finding that together a family can pull through anything.Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis shows us that life isn’t always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating.Argos: The Story of Odysseus as Told by His Loyal Dog
Par Ralph Hardy. 2016
From a compelling new voice in middle grade literature comes a reimagination of The Odyssey told from the point of…
view of Odysseus’s loyal dog. Argos is a thrilling tale of loyalty, determination, and adventure.For twenty years, the great hero Odysseus struggles to return to Ithaka. After ten years beneath the walls of Troy, he begins the long journey back home. He defeats monsters. He outsmarts the Cyclops. He battles the gods. He does whatever it takes to reunite with his family.And what of that family—his devoted wife, Penelope; his young son, Telemachos; his dog, Argos? For those twenty years, they wait, unsure whether they will ever see Odysseus again. But Argos has found a way to track his master. Any animal who sets foot or wing on Ithaka brings him news of Odysseus’s voyage—and what a voyage it is!These tales bring hope that one day his master will return. Meanwhile, Argos watches over his master’s family and protects them from the dangers that surround a throne without its king. This rousing story of devotion and determination is an original take on one of the most beloved myths of all time.Mistakes: What's Wrong with the Picture & Other Puzzles
Par Seymour Chwast. 2023
A clever and quirky puzzle book from the legendary graphic designer is a blast for kids and caregivers.With every page…
of colorful, original illustration, MistakEs invites young readers to spot what&’s not right. Whose feet are sticking out of the blanket at the end of the bed? Which turtle isn&’t like the rest? One clock doesn&’t work—can you find it? These are just some of the funny, off-kilter puzzles and challenges artist Seymour Chwast presents for your amusement and instruction. Kids—and parents and siblings and teachers and librarians—will love spending time finding the mistakes. Includes an answer key in the back.A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before
Par Avi Steinberg. 2023
This hilarious and imaginative debut picture book from The New Yorker cartoonist Avi Steinberg encourages kids to explore their own…
creativity by telling three wonderfully wild and wacky stories at the same time.Once upon a time there was a story no one has ever heard before, inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who’d trade his sword for a pal, and an alien who just wants to get some rest and relaxation. It’s a story about how to tell a story.From choosing a main character to crafting a problem to solve to arriving at a satisfying conclusion, readers will learn storytelling tools in this playful, interactive read-aloud.Whimsically witty and gloriously goofy, A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before is perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Dragons Love Tacos.