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The Superteacher Project
Par Gordon Korman. 2023
It’s The Unteachables meets I, Robot in another funny middle school tale from Gordon Korman!It’s the start of a new…
school year and Oliver is looking forward to a seventh-grade year full of spitballs, jokes and pranks with his friend Nathan. And their new homeroom teacher, Mr. Aidact, looks like a prime target. He’s an odd duck with a weird, stilted vocabulary, an unusual way of looking at things, and a strangely old student teacher constantly in tow. He also has a seemingly superhuman ability to detect and defuse almost every one of Oliver’s schemes.But that’s not all of it. Mr. Aidact seems to be teaching pretty much every subject. He’s willing to take over jobs no other teacher will, like supervising detention and coaching the field hockey team. Oliver and Nathan are determined to find out what is up with this guy.What they uncover is out of this world!Mr. Aidact is, in fact, superhuman — he’s an android, a secret project of the Department of Education. And when the secret leaks out, the school and the PTA are in an uproar, and calls for his “deactivation” are loud and clear.Can Oliver and his friends turn this plan around and save the teacher they’ve grown to love and appreciate?Simon Sort of Says
Par Erin Bow. 2023
For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart,…
and speaking your truth.Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the story in which he’s the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone—the only place in America where the internet is banned. Instead of talking about Simon, the astronomers who flock to the area are busy listening for signs of life in space. And when Simon makes a friend who’s determined to give the scientists what they’re looking for, he’ll finally have the chance to spin a new story for the world to tell. From award-winning author Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says is a breathtaking testament to the lasting echoes of trauma, the redemptive power of humor, and the courage it takes to move forward without forgetting the past.Curtains for Roy
Par Aaron Bushkowsky. 2014
Alex is a playwright suffering from writer’s block and harsh reviews. His best friend, Roy, is a theatre director with…
lung cancer and six months left to live. In pursuit of fresh air and great wine, they go on a road trip to the Okanagan Valley, where Roy rediscovers his passion for theatre. But when he decides to stage a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a winery, disaster ensues: the woman cast in the lead is the winery owner’s wife and has no talent; wildfires encroach upon the surrounding forest; and Roy slips closer to death, one cigarette at a time. Curtains for Roy is a hilarious peek into the world of theatre, where the greatest drama is offstage and the best performances take place behind the curtain.There&’s nowhere safe to hidethis holiday season.When Lacey Phillips tracks down Captain Wade Spencer on Christmas Eve looking for answers…
about her brother&’s mysterious death, bullets start to fly. Wade doesn&’t want to take Lacey on his life-or-death mission to learn how his past may have cost her brother his life. But with killers lurking everywhere, he has no choice. Can Wade and his faithful service dog keep her alive long enough to figure out who&’s targeting them?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Ransom Rescue: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (Roads to Danger #2)
Par Katy Lee. 2016
Framed and fighting for her life…When race-car track owner Veronica Spencer discovers stolen cars in a garage on her track,…
she knows she&’s been framed. But before she can do anything about it, the criminals kidnap her. Now FBI agent Ethan Gunn, the man sent to take her down, must break his cover to save Roni&’s life. But with killers and the FBI on their trail, Ethan must find a way to keep her safe and clear her name.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Missing: A Thrilling Suspense from Lynette Eason
Par Lynette Eason. 2011
Searching for their daughtercould be the last thing they do.When Lacey Gibson&’s daughter disappears, she&’ll do anything to find her—even…
track down a man she hasn&’t seen in sixteen years. U.S. Marshall Mason Stone had no idea he was a father, but when he discovers his daughter is missing, the news shakes his carefully controlled world. In a race against the clock, can Lacey and Mason work together to find their child… before danger finds them?Discover more heart-racing titles by Lynette Eason: Danger in the Shadows Protecting Her Daughter and Under the Lawman's Protection Seek the Truth Christmas Cover-Up and Her Mistletoe Protector Too Close to HomeEllen Tebbits (Avon Camelot Bks.)
Par Beverly Cleary. 1951
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize—and love.This…
funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.Ellen Tebbits has an embarrassing secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine—and discovers that Austine has the exact same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything together—attending dance class, riding horses, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford, the neighborhood troublemaker.But then Ellen does something terrible . . . and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Ellen desperately wants her best friend back. How can she show Austine how sorry she is?Ellen Tebbits is a funny school and friendship story that stands the test of time—perfect for independent reading for second and third graders.Pencilympics: A Pencilmation Story (Pencilmation)
Par Jake Black. 2023
Pencilmate has his eyes on the prize in this chapter book. Perfect for fans of the hit YouTube series Pencilmation!Pencilmate…
signs up for the Pencilympics, a competition of super athletic challenges, in order to win a quadrillion dollar prize! Follow Pencilmate as he trains and competes in an intense game of Thumb War, basketball, karate, and more! Will Pencilmate win the grand prize? Read along to find out!The Letter Tree: A Novel
Par Rachel Fordham. 2023
Romeo and Juliet meets You&’ve Got Mail in 1920s New York when hidden letters change everything for two lost souls…
and the community around them.Seven years ago, a letter left inside a tree brought Laura Bradshaw an anonymous friend who helped her navigate the tragic loss of her mother and gave her something to look forward to despite the overbearing hand of her father. Life would be far bleaker, if not for her beloved Letter Tree, her dear friend, and her secret trips to the Buffalo Zoo. But even these rays of light are threatened when her father decides to play matchmaker in order to further his business goals.When Isaac Campbell learns that his letter friend is destined to court another, he balks at the suggestion and begs her to break her rule of namelessness and meet him. Her words have endeared her to him, he&’s ready to fall at her knees and beg her to choose him—that is until he sees her face. The stranger he&’s become so attached to is not a stranger . . . but the only daughter of his family&’s sworn enemy.Can the grown children of feuding parents bridge the chasm between them? Or is the divide too deep—and too wide?Historical romance with a forbidden love storyStand-alone novel set in the 1920sIncludes discussion questions for book clubsI Want 100 Dogs
Par Stacy McAnulty. 2023
In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder—in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail—all the…
best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at.A young girl proclaims, "I want 100 dogs." In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one question: Where will 100 dogs sleep? Our protagonist revises her request to 90 dogs. But how does one walk 90 dogs? A silly, subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more. Written by bestselling author Stacy McAnulty and illustrated with vintage flair by Claire Keane, this clever and funny picture book will be a new favorite for readers and pet lovers everywhere—whether you have no dogs, one dog, or one dog too many!PERFECT FIRST-PET BOOK: Bursting with humor and charm, this is the book for any child who has ever longed for a pet (or ten . . . or twenty) and for families gently establishing realistic pet expectations. FUN AND FUNNY COUNTING BOOK: This fun-to-read picture book delivers the extra benefit of being a reverse counting book! Kids will delight in counting down the number of dogs in this clever tale that subtly demonstrates counting by tens. And, yes, you really can count the dogs on each page! GIFT-WORTHY: With its sweet, timeless humor and charming, vintage-style illustrations, this pet book makes a wonderful gift for children, teachers, and dog lovers of all ages.Perfect for:Pet-loving preschoolers, parents, teachers, and caregiversNew pet parents and dog lovers of all agesFamilies preparing to adopt their first petDog lovers gift ideas for baby shower, birthday, classroom gift, or pet adoptionStranger Kids 2 - 24 horas sin wifi (Stranger Kids #Volumen 2)
Par Isaac Palmiola. 2023
¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin wifi? Tenemos un SUPERPROBLEMA: * Tenemos que entregar un trabajo…
del cole... ¡mañana! * Nos han castigado sin móviles. ¡Y el wifi no funciona! * Solo nos queda ir a la biblioteca. ¡Ufff!Pero todo se complica: el bibliotecario no para de decir cosas raras y en la biblioteca se esconden muchos secretos... Y, para rematarlo, ¡nos hemos quedado encerrados! ¿Lo peor? ¡No podemos avisar a nadie porque no tenemos wifi! Hay que salir de aquí antes de que sea demasiado tarde. ¡No queremos morir de aburrimiento! ¿TE ATREVES A VIVIR LA AVENTURA? _______________________- Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock HolmesEl materialismo histérico
Par Xavier Velasco. 2023
¿Qué fue primero: el dólar o el deseo? Según las fábulas tradicionales, la ambición desmedida tiene un alto precio; de…
acuerdo a la experiencia tiene también un alto rendimiento. Sin asomo de culpa, escrúpulo o vergüenza, los personajes de El materialismo histérico se rinden al poder lujuriante de la avidez, a menudo "masticando una rabia hambreada de revancha"Forajidos crediticios, mercachifles robotizados, chantajistas creativos, chicas cuyo atractivo está en el precio, playboys cuya demanda está en la oferta, pacifistas enardecidos, dictadores beatleanos, árboles bolcheviques y guajolotes fundamentalistas: tal es la fauna regular de este libro cuyos capítulos desarman sistemáticamente nuestra incredulidad, a través de un lenguaje en esteroides plagado de un sentido del sarcasmo que al propio tiempo duele y gratifica: humor negro en su tinta, por el autor de Diablo Guardián.¿Qué fue primero: el dólar o el deseo? Según las fábulas tradicionales, la ambición desmedida tiene un alto precio; de acuerdo a la experiencia tiene también un alto rendimiento. Sin asomo de culpa, escrúpulo o vergüenza, los personajes de El materialismo histérico se rinden al poder lujuriante de la avidez, a menudo "masticando una rabia hambreada de revancha"Forajidos crediticios, mercachifles robotizados, chantajistas creativos, chicas cuyo atractivo está en el precio, playboys cuya demanda está en la oferta, pacifistas enardecidos, dictadores beatleanos, árboles bolcheviques y guajolotes fundamentalistas: tal es la fauna regular de este libro cuyos capítulos desarman sistemáticamente nuestra incredulidad, a través de un lenguaje en esteroides plagado de un sentido del sarcasmo que al propio tiempo duele y gratifica: humor negro en su tinta, por el autor de Diablo Guardián.Microserfs: A Novel
Par Douglas Coupland. 2011
From the era-defining author of Generation X comes a novel of overworked coders who escape the serfdom of Bill Gates…
to forge their own path.They are Microserfs—six code-crunching computer whizzes who spend upward of sixteen hours a day “coding” and eating “flat” foods (food which, like Kraft singles, can be passed underneath closed doors) as they fearfully scan company e-mail to learn whether the great Bill is going to “flame” one of them. But now there’s a chance to become innovators instead of cogs in the gargantuan Microsoft machine. The intrepid Microserfs are striking out on their own—living together in a shared digital flophouse as they desperately try to cultivate well-rounded lives and find love amid the dislocated, subhuman whir and buzz of their computer-driven world.Bittersweet
Par Nevada Barr. 2007
An outcast teacher and her former student pursue life and love on the unforgiving frontier in the acclaimed author’s tender…
Western lesbian romance.Pennsylvania, 1870s. Schoolteacher Imogen Grelznik is unashamed of who she is, even if she’s had to escape her neighbor’s hateful judgments more than once. When she meets beautiful young Sarah, Imogen encourages her to celebrate her own individual spirit—a spirit that Sarah’s husband does everything in his power to crush. Determined to forge their own path, Imogen and Sarah strike out for the Nevada frontier, where they are free to live by their own rules—and express their love. In her debut novel, New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr shares a heart-wrenching tale of two women whose boundless devotion to each other is continually challenged by the forces of 19th century America.Cómo sobrevivir al cole 1 - Mi mejor amiga invisible (Cómo sobrevivir al cole #Volumen 1)
Par Sara Shepard. 2023
Llega una nueva serie llena de humor y con un toque emotivo sobre el inicio del cole, las amistades y…
encontrar a tu gente. Nadie dijo que empezar quinto fuese fácil, y para Paula su ansiedad se lo pone aún más difícil. Por suerte tiene su extraescolar favorita, las clases de pintura, y a su mejor amiga Violeta.The League of Princes returns in the hilariously epic conclusion to Christopher Healy's hit series, which Kirkus Reviews called "part…
screwball comedy, part sly wit, and all fun" in a starred review!Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You think you know those guys pretty well by now, don't you? Well, think again. Posters plastered across the thirteen kingdoms are saying that Briar Rose has been murdered—and the four Princes Charming are the prime suspects. Now they're on the run in a desperate attempt to clear their names. Along the way, however, they discover that Briar's murder is just one part of a nefarious plot to take control of all thirteen kingdoms—a plot that will lead to the doorstep of an eerily familiar fortress for a final showdown with an eerily familiar enemy.Knights vs. Dinosaurs (Knight Versus Ser.)
Par Matt Phelan. 2018
An ALA Notable Title“Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts.”—Booklist (starred review)Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to…
fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet—DINOSAURS!This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Terrible Two. Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don’t have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS! Knights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spreads, this engaging story is Monty Python for young middle school readers.A great choice for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot. “This rollicking story is suspenseful and silly. An excellent choice for all readers.”—School Library Journal (starred review)Two Peas in a Pod (Whatever After #11)
Par Sarah Mlynowski. 2018
This hilarious novel in the New York Times–bestselling series fractures the beloved fairy-tale of The Princess and the Pea . . . I’ve…
landed—along with my brother, Jonah, and our dog, Prince—on the other side of the portal . . . and in the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea! When I can’t fall asleep on top of a hundred mattresses, the kingdom decides I must be the princess they’re looking for. Talk about royal treatment—I’m suddenly being waited on hand and foot. Plus, I get unlimited ball gowns, sparkly jewelry, and ice cream. But can we find a REAL princess to run the kingdom? Now we have to: Hold a princess contestDefeat an obnoxious princeEscape hungry alligatorsMake it back home There’s no time to snooze—may the best princess win!Praise for the series“Uproariously funny . . . non-stop action . . . will enchant readers from the first page.” —Kirkus Reviews“A wonderful reading adventure.” —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Princess Diaries“Hilarious . . . unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power.” —BooklistUnfed (Undead Ser. #2)
Par Kirsty McKay. 2013
Fresh meat! From a hospital of horrors to a runaway zombie train, it's an all-new onslaught of the slavering undead…
in the sequel to Kirsty McKay's killer debut!Just when you think you're out...it's the morning after the night of the return of the living dead. Or something like that. After running/bus-driving/snowboarding for her life alongside rebel Smitty, geeky Pete, and popular Alice, Bobby thought she'd found the antidote to the Carrot Man Veggie Juice that had turned the rest of their classmates into zombies. When Smitty (mmm...nom, nom) got chomped, Bobby pumped a syringe full of it into him herself.But now Bobby's a prisoner in some hospital of horrors, with no clue how she got there. And Smitty is missing. What if he isn't cured after all? Bobby knows she's got to find him, even if it means facing Scotland's hungry hordes -- plus Alice's buckets of snark -- again. And this time, zombies aren't the only evil stressing her out. The brain-dead are bad enough, but how can Bobby stop the big pharma business behind the epidemic? Especially when her own mom works for the company?Petlandia
Par Peter Hannan. 2015
A houseful of pets has declared their independence--but now they're fighting like cats and dogs!In Peter Hannan's delightfully absurd, illustrated…
chapter book PETLANDIA, a family of pets has kicked their snoring, sniveling humans to the curb, and declared the house an independent nation. But who will lead the new country of Petlandia? Tricky feline (and dictator-wannabe) Mrs. Wigglesworth is expecting to be waited on like a queen. It's all foot rubs and ice cream sundaes from here on out! But doofy dog Grub and his lovesick sidekick Honeybaked Hamster want equal representation, and they have the masses on their side. It's a dog-eat-dog world, and soon Petlandia has descended into all-out civil war!