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Books with Diary Format/Doodles
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Funny kid for president
by Matt Stanton
Wrongly blamed by an intimidating teacher for an act of vandalism, underdog Max decides to run for class president against an archenemy who challenges him to organize the campaign of a lifetime in spite of not being the smartest, fastest or best-looking kid in school. Simultaneous eBook.
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Do not open!
by Mark Parisi
A young artist with crackerjack observation skills discovers that an alien is watching him and preparing to take over the world, a dilemma he must resolve on his own when nobody believes him. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Gabby Garcia's ultimate playbook
by Iva-Marie Palmer
Funny illustrations, sports facts and blooper-reel moments combine in a tween sports series starring all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia, whose resolve to achieve an ultimate season is challenged by her enrollment in a new school where her winning streak is nonexistent. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing.
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The brilliant world of Tom Gates
by Liz Pichon
Irritating his teachers with his lack of focus and creative excuses, Tom Gates spends his unmonitored times drawing pictures and writing down observations about everything from his grumpy sister and annoying classmate to an unsatisfying camping trip and his pursuit of concert tickets for his favorite band.
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Kate the great...except when she's not
by Suzy Becker
A debut entry in a graphically illustrated middle-grade series introduces flute-playing artist Kate, whose middle-child insecurities, secretly sassy attitude and original approach to friendship are shaped by famous historical figures. By the best-selling author of All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat.
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Clueless McGee
by Jeff Mack
Using skills learned through video games to solve mysteries and make his absent father proud, awkward fifth grader Clueless McGee investigates the school bully who has been framed for filling the orchestra teacher's tuba with macaroni and cheese.
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The Odd Squad : zero tolerance
by Michael Fry
A sequel to BullyBait finds Nick, Molly and Karl struggling with flippant newcomer Simone while Nick endeavors to restore his good name after his investigation of mysterious girl Emily clashes with a strict school policy. 75,000 first printing.
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Otis Dooda : strange but true
by Ellen Potter
Everyday, 9-year-old Otis Dooda confronts a series of zany changes when his father's new job prompts the family's move to a New York City apartment, where Otis is cursed by a guy in a potted plant in their apartment building lobby and has to teams up with a new friend and a gassy miniature horse to break the curse. By the author of Kneebone Boy.
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Timmy Failure : Mistakes Were Made No. 1, Mistakes were made
by Stephan Pastis
Resolving to earn so much money that his mother will no longer stress out over the bills, 11-year-old Timmy Failure launches a detective business with a lazy polar bear partner named Total but finds their enterprise—Total Failure, Inc.—challenged by a college-bound spy and a four-foot-tall girl whom Timmy refuses to acknowledge.
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The strange case of Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger
When unpopular sixth grader Dwight successfully dispenses sound advice to his classmates via an origami finger puppet, his classmate Tommy investigates the source of Dwight's accuracy and makes a surprising discovery.
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Stick dog
by Tom Watson
When new middle-grade hero Stick Dog's quest for hamburgers turns out to be more difficult than he could have ever imagined, he challenges his friends to come up with a master plan that includes unconventional solutions, in a hilarious illustrated novel that is perfect for Big Nate and Wimpy Kid fans.
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Herbert's wormhole
by Peter Nelson
When almost-sixth-grader Alex, a video game fanatic, is forced on a "playdate" with his neighbor Herbert, an inventor, the two travel to the twenty-second century and face off against aliens, who are not as beneficent as most people think.
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Gossip from the girls' room : a Blogtastic! novel
by Rose Cooper
Sixth grader Sofia Becker maintains a blog about her middle school in which she scathingly bemoans the advantages of the popular Mia St. Claire, whose wealth Sofia believes is at the core of social acceptance, in a story augmented by lighthearted black-and-white illustrations in the tradition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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My life as a book
by Janet Tashjian
Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, 12-year-old Derek Fallon spends summer vacation at Learning Camp, learning important lessons even though he does not complete his summer reading list. By the author of The Gospel According to Larry.
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Milo : sticky notes and brain freeze
by Alan Silberberg
Ever since his mother died, nothing has gone right for 13-year-old geek Milo Cruikshank, and his family and home just aren't the same, but Milo handles his frustrations with sincerity, humor and heart. 25,000 first printing.
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Big Nate in a class by himself
by Lincoln Peirce
In a hilarious series inspired by the Big Nate comic strip, readers meet Nate Wright: 6th grader, class clown, self-described genius and all-time record holder for school detentions; with black and white illustrations, comics and doodles throughout, Big Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through his school. 10,000 first printing.
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Spaceheadz
by Jon Scieszka
Starting fifth grade at a new school, Michael K. discovers that all his classmates and the class hamster are actually aliens in disguise who have traveled to earth to convince the children of the world to help save the planet, an effort challenged by their unfamiliarity with real-kid behavior.
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How to grow up and rule the world
by Scott Seegert
The evil genius Vordak the Incomprehensible conveys to the inferior masses his nefarious methods for achieving ultimate control of the planet.
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