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The underdogs
by 1965- West, Tracey

In Barksdale Academy (in the town of Barksdale) most canines strive to be Best in Show; Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won anything, but this year Nova is determined to get her pack to pass their agility exam--even though Duke is aftraid of the high ramp, Harley just wants to chase squirrels, Peanut can not make it through the hoops, and Nova herself gets so excited she keeps knocking the whole practice course over

Dear Beast
by Dori Hillestad Butler

Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once

The Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey

A group of animal companions who look bad but perform good deeds overcome their inborn natures to work together for the sake of rescuing hundreds of dogs from a maximum-security dog pound. By the award-winning author of The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon. Original. Simultaneous eBook.

Happily ever after rescue team
by Sam Hay

When she accidentally summons a rescue squad of fairytale princesses instead of realizing her wish of helping out at her parents new café, Evie finds herself busy fending off their well-meaning attempts to rescue her. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of doom
by 1974- Swanson, Matthew

Simultaneously alarmed and inspired by a fortune-cookie fortune that advises him to live every day as if it were his last, literal-minded Ben tackles a bucket list of unfinished tasks that get him in and out of trouble before his parents realize what is going on. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Monday : into the cave of thieves
by Ralph Lazar

Getting into a Total Mayhem Situation before breakfast while still in his pajamas, Dash Candoo must take matters into his own hands in order to save the entire planet. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.

Dog diaries
by 1947- Patterson, James

When his misbehavior forces his rule-breaking young owner to enroll him in obedience training, Junior, the exuberant mutt, must overcome naughty habits having to do with critters, mail carriers, irresistible smells and the terrifying vacuum cleaner to avoid returning to the pound. 225,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

The smartest kid in the universe
by Chris Grabenstein

A series debut by the best-selling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library finds 12-year-old Jake rendered a child genius by the accidental ingestion of experimental information pills, before using his newfound smarts to save his middle school from being shut down. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

How to train your dad
by Gary Paulsen

Tired of his dad’s single-minded pursuit of an off-the-grid existence, 12-year-old Carl adopts the principles set forth in a randomly discovered puppy-training pamphlet to “retrain” his dad’s mindset—with unintended consequences. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

Erik vs. everything
by Christina Uss

While staying with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, Erik Sheepflattener, whose inner Viking motto is Avoid Stuff, must learn to speak up for himself when Brunhilde tries to conquer all of his fears. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

The unteachables
by Gordon Korman

Told in alternating voices, the teacher and students in room 117 find their lives changed over the course of a school year

Strangeville School is totally normal
by 1981- Miller, Darcy

The newest kid at Strangeville Middle School, Harvey Hill must embrace what makes him unique when his guide and his sort-of-new friend Stella Cho goes missing while trying to solve the secret of the third-floor supply closet. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

The best of Iggy
by Annie Barrows

A boy with a penchant for mischief tries to understand why people make such a fuss over his seemingly harmless misdemeanors, before what he originally thought to be a great idea turns out in ways that make him truly sorry for the first time. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Kenzie kickstarts a team
by Kit Rosewater

Fifth-grade best friends Kenzie "Kenzilla" and Shelly "Bombshell" dream of becoming roller derby superstars one day, but when a junior league forms and they must recruit teammates, will their friendship survive?

Stand up, Yumi Chung!
by 1980- Kim, Jessica

Reworking mortifying memories about her perpetual shyness and cross-cultural realities into comedy gold, an aspiring comedienne accidentally lands in a comedy camp under the instruction of a favorite celebrity. Simultaneous eBook.