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The last kids on Earth and the cosmic beyond
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Max Brallier
Planning a monster Christmas celebration when the first post-Monster Apocalypse winter arrives, Jack and his friends discover that they are being targeted by a human villainess who has stolen Jack's prized monster-slaying tool.
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Princess Cora and the crocodile
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Laura Amy Schlitz
Unhappy queen-in-training Cora receives a pet crocodile from her fairy godmother, who disrupts her mundane daily routine.
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The Mona Lisa key
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Liesl Shurtliff
When Matt, Ruby, and Corey Hudson discover their subway train is actually a time-traveling eighteenth-century frigate captained by a mysterious pirate, they are thrown into a series of adventures that offer cryptic clues about their past and their future.
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Through the untamed sky
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Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Even though neither Rahkki nor Echofrost want to be paired as a rider and flier, they must work together to fly with the Sky Guard, free the wild herd of winged horses from the giants, and stop a plot to dethrone the queen.
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You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!
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Andy Stanton The humorous adventures of Mr Gum, a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun, and corn on the cob.
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The Dragon in the Library
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Louie Stowel
Kit can’t STAND reading. She’d MUCH rather be outside, playing games and getting muddy, than stuck inside with a book. But when she’s dragged along to the library one day by her two best friends, she makes an incredible discovery – and soon it’s up to Kit and her friends to save the library… and the world.
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Dandy, the Mountain Pony
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Kelly Wilson
When nine-year-old Vicki Wilson’s beloved lease pony is sold, she is heartbroken. Her family doesn't have much money, and she is desperate to have a pony of her own so she can keep riding. Then Vicki has the chance she has been waiting for, to tame and train her own wild pony! How will she earn the trust of her beautiful new chestnut? And will Dandy ever be quiet enough for her to ride at Pony Club or compete at Ribbons Days?
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Treasure of the golden skull
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Chris Priestley
Maudlin Towers School students Mildew and Sponge look for buried treasure, suspect that the new boy at school is really a hypnotist, imagine that one of their teachers is a pirate, and hope that their English teacher can solve a mysterious riddle.
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Into the jungle : stories for Mowgli
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Katherine Rundell
Released to coincide with the film launch of Mowgli, a lavishly illustrated, faithful companion to Kipling's classic shares connected stories about the man-cub and his animal companions in the Indian jungle.
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Sophia and the Corner Park Clubhouse
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Davina Bell
The Corner Park Clubhouse. For Belle, it's an empire. For Lola, it's a canvas. For Maisie, it's a refuge. For Sophia, it is home. Sophia and her lifelong best friends, Belle, Maisie and Lola, are reunited at their old favourite hangout – the Corner Park Clubhouse – after their first term at different high schools. But it soon becomes obvious that, in spite of pinkie swears and promises, they're drifting apart. The one thing keeping them together is the clubhouse, which holds special memories for each of them – and after what happened there last summer, it means more than anything to Sophia.
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Gordon's Game : The Hilarious Rugby Adventure Book for Children Aged 9-12 Who Love Sport
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Paul Howard
Gordon D'Arcy is an ordinary boy, but he's not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. He's the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work, raw talent and never losing sight of your goals. But Gordon has a wild streak that often lands him in trouble. Mum and Dad think that if he can just channel his energy, all will be well. Then something utterly mad happens and he gets a chance to live his biggest dream.
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Rugby Warrior
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Gerard Siggins
It's a new school term and Eoin Madden has new responsibilities. He's now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan as they thrash it out for a place as scrum-half. And away from the pitch Eoin has his hands full. He starts work on a project about Irish-born All Black Dave Gallaher who died in World War I. Then history becomes reality when an old book brings Eoin a lot closer to the rugby legend than he ever thought possible? Fast-paced action, mysterious spirits and feuding friends? it's a season to remember!
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Breaking Big
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Penny Draper
Can Robin learn the discipline he needs to succeed as the principal dancer of his dance company? Librarian's View
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The Own Goal
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Tom Watt
Everybody notices when the goalie gets it wrong. But it's not just the Jags who make mistakes.
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Back row dynamo
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Jake Maddox
Eighth-grader Ellie is a veteran on her volleyball team, but this year she is frustrated because she is having trouble with her footwork, and she hopes that getting involved with coaching the younger girls in the newly organized after-school group at the Boys and Girls Club will help her work through her problems--besides, it is fun and she was instrumental in setting it up.
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Leap of Faith
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Laura Sieveking
Turning down her place at The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was one of the hardest things Chloe Humphries has ever had to do, but her parents’ financial situation meant she had no choice. Weeks later, Chloe is still devastated. Then, an unexpected letter arrives in the post . . . Chloe has been offered a place at the Academy on a full scholarship! With a nervous and excited heart, Chloe sets off with her much-loved horse Honey. However, Chloe will be starting a whole term later than her classmates. Competition is fierce and with the showjumping trials looming Chloe struggles to find her place in the Academy. Can the new girl overcome her fears and find a way to outshine her equestrian rivals?
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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