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1) Best Wishes
Author
Series
Best Wishes volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition ;
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
171 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone. The the box arrives in the mail. Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends.
And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sadiq wants to earn money to buy a birthday gift for Hooyo. A lemonade stand provides inspiration and, after asking for advice, Sadiq, Zaza, and Manny start a cookie delivery business! Sadiq's brother and sister join in to help, but starting a business turns out to be tricky--and messy. With a sick baker, a cookie crash, and other baking boo-boos, will Sadiq's cookie biz be a bust?
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sadiq is eager to join the new school newspaper. He's a good writer, and he likes asking lots of questions! But when Katy, the student editor in chief, hands out reporting assignments, Sadiq doesn't agree with her idea of "news." Instead of reporting on important things happening at school, Katy seems intent on embarrassing people! Can Sadiq find the courage to speak up and replace the paper's gossip stories with real news?
Author
Series
Lola Levine volume 1
Publisher
Spotlight, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
88 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Lola feels terrible after a competitive soccer game at recess results in injuring her classmate and a mean nickname for her, but with the help of her family, super best friend, and a little "pencil power," she just might be able to turn it all around.
Author
Series
Keeper of the Lost Cities volume 6
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 26
Physical Desc
794 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sophie Foster is still struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated.
The Neverseen have had their victories--but the battle is far from over. It's time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe it's even time for Sophie to trust her enemies.
All paths lead to Nightfall--an ominous door to an even more ominous place--and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But...
Author
Series
Keeper of the Lost Cities volume 7
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 30
Physical Desc
845 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sophie Foster doesn't know what--or whom--to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat.
But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie is far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it's time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so much. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight.
Unfortunately, battle training can't help a beloved friend who's...
Author
Series
Keeper of the Lost Cities volume 8
Publisher
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 32
Physical Desc
787 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities.
And Sophie's not the only one with blank spots in her past or mysteries surrounding her family. She and her friends are part of something much bigger than they imagined--and their roles have already been chosen for them.
Every clue drags them deeper into the conspiracy....
Author
Publisher
Walden Pond, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
Physical Desc
290 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hi, whoever is reading this. I'm Zipporah Chava McConnell, but everyone calls me Zippy.
Things used to be simple--until a few weeks ago. Now my best friend, Bea, is acting funny; everyone at school thinks I'm weird; and my mom is making me start preparing for my bat mitzvah, even though we barely ever go to synagogue. The only thing that still seems to make sense is magic.
The thing is, I'm a witch. I've been casting spells since I was little. And...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
343 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Anna Hunt may be new to East Middle School, but she can already tell there's something weird going on in her eighth-grade class. Rachel Riley, who just last year was one of the most popular girls in school, has become a social pariah. No one will talk to her. No one will talk about her. And no one will tell Anna how it all started. Including Rachel herself.
As a die-hard podcast enthusiast, Anna knows there's always more to a story than meets the...
Author
Series
Kit the wizard volume 3
Physical Desc
215 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kit, Alita, and Josh are getting a brand-new school library. This means that they'll have another wizard librarian in their lives, and another dragon that will need protecting--once it hatches, that is. But when the dragon egg is stolen, Kit and her friends are faced with a group of evil wizards who want to change the magical world forever. Now it's up to the three of them to make sure that the villains from their past adventures don't return even...
Author
Series
Frankinschool volume 1
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Frankinschool: Monster Match is about a boy named Fred who "turns into" Frankenstein's monster after an author visit gone wrong. While Fred is out sick, the author signs Fred's book "To Frank." When Fred's classmate Luisa suggests Fred must really be "Frank" in school, this sparks an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until a mist fills the room, and the writing assignment comes to life....
Author
Series
Frankinschool volume 2
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Frankinschool: The Cupsnake Escape is the second book about a boy named Fred who turns into Frankenstein's monster whenever he writes his "What-If" assignments. Fred and Luisa find themselves in trouble once again when the new student mixes up recipes at their class's bakery field trip leading to snakes running amok. While the students scramble out of the school in fear, Fred and Luisa suspect their old friend Frank is behind the Great Cupsnake Escape....
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 1
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
134 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Fifth grader Farah Hajjar and her best friend, Allie Liu, are excited to apply to the Magnet Academy. For years they've been dreaming about attending middle school there. But when new girl Dana starts bullying Farah's little brother, Samir, Farah isn't sure she can leave her brother behind.
Meanwhile, Allie is getting friendly with Dana's friends, Farah's mama and baba are stressed over work and money, and Farah's teachers don't seem to think the...
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 3
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
133 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's summer break, and Farah is eager to attend a geology camp at her new school. But with car trouble and other family expenses, Farah's parents can't afford to send her. Taking matters into her own hands, Farah takes various jobs, including selling items at a yard sale, mowing neighbors' lawns, and finally starting her own tutoring business. When Farah discovers that someone is sabotaging her business by taking down her flyers, she's shocked. Can...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition,
Physical Desc
257 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
All Elle Campbell wants to do is meet their personal hero, nonbinary icon Nuri Grena. Well, okay, they'd like a bit more than that--they'd like to learn how to do cat eye makeup, for queen bee Casey to stop critiquing her outfits, and for the finale of Elle's favorite show to have been less terrible. But meeting Nuri means the most of all.
When Elle learns that Nuri is coming to town for a book signing on Saturday, Elle is thrilled. They've never...
Author
Series
The Magnificent Makers volume 1
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
92 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Pablo, Violet, and Deepak discover a magical makerspace, they can't wait to check it out! The Maker Maze has cool science games and puzzles behind every door. When they enter the portal, they will find: a wacky scientist who will be their guide, giant puzzles to test their skills, holograms of animals, plants, and more, and a friendship challenge?
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
107 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ben is nervous when his mom decides to sign him up for tae kwon do camp. Thankfully, his best friend, Emilio, agrees to sign up too. But on their first day, it becomes clear that Emilio is a natural. Ben, meanwhile, struggles to keep up. He is frustrated and embarrassed--until he runs into Mr. Wiz, the mysterious custodian from his school. Soon after, Ben finds a black belt in his bag, and suddenly his skills start to progress. What's behind the sudden...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
110 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hedgehog and Mutty live on a teeny-tiny island, just the two of them. Until a storm comes, and carries Mutty away. As Hedgehog searches for her friend, she meets a wiggly mole, a wordy owl, a curmudgeonly beaver, a treasure-hunting hen and her scatterbrained chicks, and a girl who's new to the neighborhood, Annika Mae. There's nothing that can stop these eight from finding Mutty, but along the way, they discover something even more important: each...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition ;
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
204 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brigit knows all the old songs and legends by heart : of Neve, the daughter of the sea god; of the warrior Finn MacCool; and of people who are not quite human. Lyrics people in the village sing, but no one believes. Brigit knows the truth, though. It's evident in the webbing between her fingers. She's the daughter of a selkie. A secret she must keep from everyone. Even kin like cousin Margaret and that new friendly boy Peter.
But there is another...
Author
Series
Adia Kelbara volume 1
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, and imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
339 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Life is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can't disagree--especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can't control, causing an earthquake in her village.
So when Adia is offered a kitchen apprenticeship at the faraway Academy of Shamans, she flees with nothing but a pouch of change, her cat, Bubbles, and...