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Children's New Intermediate Books August 2019
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Squirrel in the museum
by Vivian Vande Velde
Twitch the squirrel from 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos stows away in a backpack and wreaks havoc during a school trip to a science museum that features such exhibits as the Foucault Pendulum and a model of the Mars Rover. Simultaneous eBook
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A is for Elizabeth
by Rachel Vail
A debut entry in a chapter-book spinoff from the Justin Case series finds Justin's second-grader sister, Elizabeth, struggling with the length of her name while working on a school project that raises her awareness about speaking up, fairness, making friends and using glue. Simultaneous eBook.
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The big blueberry barf-off!
by R. L. Stine
Bernie Bridges, the egotistical planner and schemer for a group of fourth-graders at The Rotten School, is determined to outsmart his rival in a pie-eating contest
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Origin of a Hero
by Tracey West
"On a planet called Etheria, two forces battle for control. The Horde, with its skillfully trained soldiers and advanced technology, has one goal: to conquer all of Etheria in the name of Hordak. The other force, the Rebellion, is made up of princesses and has been fighting to maintain harmony and freedom for all of Etheria's people. Hidden among them all is a hero to be. Her destiny was written by the First Ones a thousand years ago. Now she is about to rise again.". |
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To the future, Ben Franklin!
by Mary Pope Osborne
Whisked back in time by the Magic Tree House to Colonial America, Jack and Annie meet Founding Father, journalist and inventor Ben Franklin, who asks for their help with an important mission of his own. Simultaneous eBook.
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Vacation under the volcano
by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie travel to the city of Pompeii to rescue a special story that will be forever destroyed if they do not find it before the next volcanic explosion. Simultaneous.
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Lions at lunchtime
by Mary Pope Osborne
An addition to the Magic Tree House series follow the adventures of Jack and Annie as they are transported to Africa, where they must solve riddles, fight off wildebeests, and enter a contest with a Masai warrior. Simultaneous.
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Isadora Moon goes on a field trip
by Harriet Muncaster
When her human classmates are frightened by the prospect of a field trip to a spooky old castle that is rumored to be haunted, half-fairy, half-vampire Isadora Moon helps them remember that things that are different are not necessarily scary. By the creator of Witch's Cat! Original. Simultaneous eBook
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Isadora Moon has a birthday
by Harriet Muncaster
Wanting a completely normal human birthday party involving cake, balloons, gifts and party games, half-fairy, half-vampire Isadora Moon becomes increasingly concerned by her parents' unfamiliar interpretation of her requests. Simultaneous eBook.
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Isadora Moon goes to the ballet
by Harriet Muncaster
Looking forward to a class field trip to see a ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland, an exuberant Isadora Moon is dismayed when the curtain rises and her special best friend, Pink Rabbit, is discovered missing from his seat. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Judy Moody goes to college
by Megan McDonald
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life
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Mr. Louie is screwy!
by Dan Gutman
When the hippie crossing guard, Mr. Louie, puts a love potion in the water fountain before Valentine's Day, everyone at Ella Mentry School falls in love
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Miss Porter is out of order!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and his friends get a Personal Digital Assistant named Miss Porter as a substitute teacher, who can order pizza and tell endless jokes, but grows power-hungry when her system is changed and tries to take over Ella Mentary School
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The pest in the nest
by Julian Gough
Between his friend Bear's snoring and annoying neighbors, Rabbit cannot find any peace and quiet, but perhaps Bear can give Rabbit a new perspective
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Robo-Rabbit Boy, go!
by Thomas Flintham
Super Rabbit Boy's present to Moon Girl releases Queen Spooky and her army of ghosts, and Super Rabbit Boy is taken captive--so it is up to the normally evil King Viking (who does not like the competition of the ghost army) and especially his secret weapon, Robo-Rabbit Boy (switched to "Good" mode) to save Animal Town, release Super Rabbit Boy, and contain the ghosts
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Trip to the pumpkin farm
by Rebecca Elliott
Eva Wingdale and her class are excited about their trip to Poppy's Pumpkin Farm, where every year, there is one very large, extra special, thank-you pumpkin; but on the second day of the visit the owls find that the Thank-you Pumpkin has gone missing, and the farm animals are in an uproar--so Eva and the other owls turn detective to solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin
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Bad hair day
by Jim Benton
Eschewing the feminine fashions her mother prefers, science-loving Franny K. Stein engages in a series of experiments to turn beauty products into something more exciting, with unexpectedly catastrophic results. By the best-selling creator of the Dear Dumb Diaries series. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Sing With Me, Lucy Mcgee
by Mary Amato
When a talent show brings out cutthroat tendencies in her classmates, aspiring singer, songwriter, and ukulele player Lucy has to fight for what's fair and avoid falling for mean girl Scarlett's ploys yet again in the second book in the generously illustrated Lucy McGee series.
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The mystery of Flight 54
by David A. Adler
Fifth grade sleuth Cam Jansen and her friend Eric combine wits to solve the disappearance of a young French girl
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The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet
by Tony Abbott
After entering the tiny room underneath the stairs, three friends find themselves in a magic world of shiny red men and flying lizards, and they are soon forced to face great challenges in order to survive and make their way back home. Original.
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Heavy-duty trucks
by Joyce Milton
Complete with bold illustration, this informative book introduces young readers to many different types of big trucks, such as the cherry picker and dump truck, while explaining the various jobs for which they are used. Simultaneous.
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