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Creepy pair of underwear!
by Aaron Reynolds
A book about what happens when a decidedly brave Jasper Rabbit becomes spooked when he turns out the light and discovers that his new big-rabbit undies glow in the dark.
Lexile: 470 Adult-directed text
Grade Level: K-2
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The Night Gardener
by Terry Fan
Discovering that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into the shape of a wDiscovering that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into the shape of a wise owl overnight, young William revels in a sequence of elaborate topiaries that are created throughout his town by a mysterious talented night gardener.
Lexile: 570 Adult-directed text
Grade Level: K-3
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The city of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina finds part of an ancient message that she is sure holds a secret to save her underground city from ruin, but Lina and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever.
Lexile: 680
Grade Level: 3-7
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Funny bones : Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras
by Duncan Tonatiuh
A portrait of the Mexican political cartoonist best known for his calavera animated skeleton depictions traces his life and artistic career while describing how his skeleton drawings have become synonymous with Mexico's Día de los Muertos festival.
Grade Level: 3-6
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A tangle of knots
by Lisa Graff
A puzzle-style story told from multiple viewpoints is set in a slightly magical world where everyone has a Talent and follows the experiences of 11-year-old orphan baker Cady, who embarks on a journey that leads her to a mysterious house, an old recipe, a family of Talent-seeking children and a Talent Thief who changes her life forever.
Lexile: 840
Grade Level: 3-7
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Nonfiction 130: unexplained, scary
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Ghosts
by John Guy
Describes different beliefs regarding ghosts and spirits, details encounters with them, and gives explanations as to how some proof may be faked.
Grade Level: 3-5
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Stanley Hotel
by Denny Von Finn
"Engaging images accompany information about the Stanley Hotel.
Grade Level: 3-5
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Are you scared, Darth Vader?
by Adam Rex
A series of monsters spend the night trying to learn what scares Darth Vader, before revealing their true selves.
Grade Level: K-3
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Big Bunny
by Rowboat Watkins
A parent and child share the telling of a story about a giant bunny who eats carrots--and maybe trucks and bridges (according to the child).
Lexile: 380 Adult-directed text
Grade Level: K-2
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Bob
by Wendy Mass
Returning to her grandmother's home in Australia years after visiting as a younger child, Livy slowly remembers a magical, mysterious green being in a chicken suit who she befriended years earlier and who has been eagerly awaiting her return so that she can keep her promise to him.
Grade Level: 3-6
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Ghost dog secrets
by Peg Kehret
Sixth-grader Rusty, determined to help an injured dog that is chained outdoors in frigid weather, calls animal control then takes matters into his own hands, aided by his best friend and a ghost collie that leads Rusty to an even deeper secret.
Lexile: 730
Grade Level: 4-6
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The house with a clock in its walls
by John Bellairs
Orphaned Lewis Barnavelt tries to help his uncle Jonathan and next-door neighbor turn back the hands of time and save the world from the disaster that will begin when the clock stops ticking within the walls of Jonathan's house.
Lexile: 800
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The school is alive!
by Jack Chabert
Discovering that his elementary school is alive and menacing, hall monitor Sam Graves, assisted by his friends Lucy and Antonio, works to defend his fellow students as they rehearse for the class play.
Lexile: 600
Grade Level: 1-3
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What a doll!
by P. J. Night
When Emmy Spencer and Lizzy Draper start seventh grade they drift apart, until Emmy finds a voodoo doll that can put her in control of Lizzy's every move.
Lexile: 720
Grade Level: 4-6
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