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The classroom : trick out my school!
by Robin Mellom
When their school is given a makeover during the filming of a documentary reality show that details the life of an average seventh-grader, Trevor Jones is forced to confront a no-change policy adopted to help his best friend when a second film crew comes on the scene.
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Middle school, the worst years of my life
by James Patterson
.When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct
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Back to school, weird kids rule!
by Dan Gutman
Complemented by additional pages of games and bonus content, a back-to-school adventure finds a disgusted A.J. enduring the last days of summer at Andrea's house while attending a summer day camp filled with strange counselors and wacky challenges.
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"Shouldn't you be in school?"
by Lemony Snicket
An arson investigation leads young apprentice Lemony Snicket into a mystery involving Department of Education secrets and the work of the notorious villain, Hangfire. By the award-winning author of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
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School of Fear
by Gitty Daneshvari
.Twelve-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and thirteen-year-old Garrison, are sent to a remote Massachusetts school to overcome their phobias, but tragedy strikes and the quartet must work together--with no adult assistance--to face their fears.
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It's the first day of school-- forever!
by R. L. Stine
Everything goes wrong for 11-year-old Artie on his first day at Ardmore Middle School, from the moment his alarm goes off until the next morning, when everything that happened the day before repeats itself in exactly the same way.
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Witherwood Reform School
by Obert Skye
Abandoned at a creepy reform school after a misunderstanding with a cruel governess, siblings Tobias and Charlotte confront the school's menacing elements only to discover that they face danger from the headmaster's mind-control practices. By the creator of the Creature From My Closet series.
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Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions
by Sheila Grau
At his boarding school for monsters, a young werewolf learns a devastating truth about his family while uncovering a plot to sabotage the world's finest training program for aspiring minions to evil overlords.
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School of Charm
by Lisa Ann Scott
Moving with her mother and sisters to Grandma's house without her beloved father, tomboy Chip is discouraged by her new household's fixation on an upcoming beauty pageant, a competition that compels Chip to enroll in a magical charm school.
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Middle-school cool
by Maiya Williams
In a story by a writer and producer for such programs as Rugrats, nine misfits from the staff of an alternative middle school's newspaper make astonishing discoveries about how Kaboom Academy really works, and who is actually in charge.
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The amazing Wilmer Dooley : a Mumpley Middle School mystery
by Fowler DeWitt
Hoping to impress Roxie with his dazzling project on bacteria, seventh-grader-to-be Wilmer Dooley enters the state science fair, where he encounters his arch nemesis, Claudius, who may be planning something terribly sinister.
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How to survive middle school
by Donna Gephart
His dream of becoming a celebrity interrupted by the realities of middle school, David has a falling out with his best friend that leads to a new relationship with a girl who shares David's love for television and acting, which catapults them to stardom when they post their skit online.
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How to survive middle school and monster bots
by Howard Boward
Unable to resist competing in his school's prestigious robotics fair, Howard attempts to beat his rival, Forrester, with an innovative mechanical experiment that unexpectedly runs away.
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The worst best school year ever
by Barbara Robinson
The six horrible Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, cause mayhem throughout the school year.
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The school for good and evil
by Soman Chainani
Best friends Sophie (princess wannabe) and Agatha (witchy loner) are headed (via kidnapping) to the School for Good and Evil, but their assumed destinies are reversed: Sophie's dumped into the School for Evil for Uglification and Henchmen Training classes, while Agatha attends Princess Etiquette and Animal Communication at the School for Good, and when a certain prince charming (son of King Arthur) is thrown into the mix, anything can happen.
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Schooled
by Gordon Korman
After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies.
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Bad Kitty school daze
by Nick Bruel
When Kitty's owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior, it's time to ship her off to obedience school. By the author/illustrator of Who Is Melvin Bubble? and Bob and Otto.
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Stuck in the middle (of middle school) : a novel in doodles
by Karen Romano Young
Forced to move to another school after her ADHD gets the best of her, Doreen resolves to do better despite her younger sister's growing popularity and mounting financial stresses at home, challenges she faithfully records in her doodle journal. By the author of Doodlebug.
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Story thieves
by James Riley
Except for reading his favorite magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the school library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, who is also a fictional character.
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The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacherby Sean JensenBrian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher's coaches did not even see potential in him until his junior year of high school. The first of The Middle School Rules series, this book highlights the childhood exploits of Brian Urlacher, and illustrates the importance of doing your best, overcoming adversity, and reaching your dreams through discipline and hard work.
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School stuff
by Laura Torres
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating school-themed crafts, including book covers, pencil toppers, and backpack zipper pulls
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School of evil : School of Evil
by Marie P. Croall
As the hero of this graphic novel who is attending a spooky boarding school, the reader is asked to make choices throughout the story to avoid being harmed by strange, half-human creatures
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Public school superhero
by James Patterson
Targeted by bullies for his membership in the chess club, Kenny, a boy who longs to be a hero, struggles to find his inner strength, but can he recognize it before peer pressure forces him to make the worst choice of his life? Includes 150 pieces of line art and comic-style sequences.
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Big Nate's greatest hits
by Lincoln Peirce
The more Big Nate, the better! Readers will have their fill of Nate's wisecracks and school day shenanigans in this giant collection.
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The phantom bully
by Jeffrey Brown
In his last year at the Jedi Academy, Roan is learning to fly starships, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down vorpak clones, but now, someone is setting him up for trouble that just may get him kicked out of school.
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Twelve-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and thirteen-year-old Garrison, are sent to a remote Massachusetts school to overcome their phobias, but tragedy strikes and the quartet must work together--with no adult assistance--to face their fears.
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La escuela de brujas / The Witch Schoolby E. B. Del CastilloMakia Vela es una bruja adolescente a la que acaba de aparecerle una nube sobre su cabeza... ¡Es la señal de que es una Bruja con Talento Especial! Tendrá que asistir a clase en la Escuela de Brujas de Abracadabra para aprender a controlar su extraordinario poder. Allí conocerá a Cereza y Escarlata, otras dos brujas que pronto se convertirán en sus grandes amigas. Juntas vivirán aventuras mágicas en una ciudad donde la magia no solo es posible, sino que es inevitable.
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Escuela de magia by Debra DoyleCuando Randal se convierte en alumno de la Escuela de Magia descubre que uno de los magos de la escuela la quiere destruir.
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Shuriken School:
Follows the adventures of 10-year-old Eizan and his friends at ninja school
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Casper's scare school
Casper the Friendly Ghost is enrolled in Scare School after being too friendly and must graduate before he is banished to the valley of the shadows
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Scooby Doo and the ghoul school
Scooby, Scrappy and Shaggy find the students at Miss Grimwood's school aren't girls-- they're ghouls, and their jobs as coaches take on new meaning. The legendary Werewolf retires so Count Dracula resorts to kidnapping Scooby Doo and his friend Shaggy torace as the Werewolf in a Monster Rally road race against other famous monsters such as Frankenstein and the Mummy
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Ramona and Beezus
Follows the mischievous antics of grade-schooler Ramona Quimby as she and her sister Beezus learn that anything is possible when you have self-confidence and can rely on each other
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FUN THINGS TO DO AT THE LIBRARY! |
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Potts & Pans Steelband
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 pm
Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C
The Potts & Pans trio consists of Christina Guerrero, Matt Potts and Anthony Jay Houston. During this program, the trio will take you to the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago to talk about and demonstrate their incredible instrument, the steelpan (also commonly called the steel drum). While showcasing the instruments ability to perform multiple types of musical genres, they trio will also share information about the history of the pan as well as how one is made and tuned. There will also be hands-on demonstrations to show how quickly you can learn how to play various Caribbean rhythms. Please register.
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ChessMaster Junior Chess Club
Thursday, August 6, 4:00 pm
Youth Center - South
Kids and teens in grades 2-12 are invited to hone their chess skills. Beginners are welcome; we will teach you how to play!
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Read to Rover
Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am
Story Room - North
Tails are wagging at Read to Rover. School-aged kids may practice their reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog.
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Andean Music Concert
Saturday, August 8, 1:00 pm
Outdoor Stage
Come and enjoy Andean music with the group Luz de Ande, and learn about the unique wind instruments of the native cultures of Latin America. No registration. In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors to Meadows Community Rooms.
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Family Picnic - Rope Warrior
Monday, August 10, 6:00 pm
Outdoor Stage
Bring a picnic dinner to the librarys west lawn at 6:00 pm. Beverage and dessert will be provided by the library. At 7:00 pm Join us for a performance from The Rope Warrior. He will dazzle you with his performance which incorporates a thrilling combination of the best elements of rope jumping, dance, aerobics, martial arts and rhythmic gymnastics.
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Sports Card Trading Club
Tuesday, August 11, 3:00 pm
Youth Center - South
Sport trivia program for elementary aged students.
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Chinelo Fest
Wednesday, August 19, 11:00 am
Meadows Comm. Rm. C
Chinelos are costumed festival dancers from the state of Morelos in Mexico. This program will further discover this culture.
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Family Jam
Monday, August 24, 6:30 pm
Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B
Take a break as a family after your busy day with 30 minutes of active movement, stories and fun!
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Gail Borden Public Library District Main270 N Grove AveElgin, Illinois 60120847-742-2411 |
Rakow Branch
2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, Illinois 60124
847-531-7271
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