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Ivy + Bean by Annie BarrowsWhen seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister Nancy, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected.
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Poppy by AviReissued to coincide with the publication of its hardcover sequel, Poppy and Rye, an award-winning novel follows a timid dormouse's attempts to win her and her fellows' freedom by toppling a tyrannical owl.
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Anna Hibiscus by AtinukeAnna Hibiscus lives in “Africa—amazing Africa,” in a city of “lagoons and bridges . . . skyscrapers and shanty towns.” Her mother is from Canada, her father from Africa, and she has twin baby brothers, Double and Trouble.
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Beezus and Ramona by Beverly ClearyBig sister Beezus keeps herself busy by following her mischievous younger sister around and trying to keep the irrepressible Ramona Quimby out of trouble.
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Frindle by Andrew ClementsFifth-grade language arts teacher Mrs. Granger comes to regret her lesson that language is controlled by human beings when Nick Allen begins a wildly successful campaign to rename the ballpoint pen.
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilloA 20th-anniversary edition of the Newbery Honor-winning first novel by the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux traces the story of preacher’s daughter Opal, whose plucky optimistic outlook and relationship with a scruffy dog transforms her community.
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The Best Friend Battle by Lindsay EyreRelying on her best friend Miranda for help whenever she has difficulty saying and doing the right things, Sylvie becomes jealous when she learns that Miranda has befriended a boy Sylvie considers her archnemesis.
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Mango & Bambang the Not-a-Pig by Polly FaberMango Allsorts and the Asian tapir Bambang meet, become fast friends, and go on new adventures together.
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Wolfie & Fly by Cary FaganWolfie, a lone wolf who does not like using her imagination, reluctantly befriends Fly, a slightly weird and wordy boy, and soon they find themselves navigating through deep water in a submarine made from a cardboard box.
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Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko FlorenceA debut entry in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine finds messy 8-year-old Jasmine Toguchi wanting to do something unique in response to the fact that her older sister always gets to go first, a desire that leads to an opportunity during the mochi rice preparations for New Year.
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah HoweA pocked-sized celebration of the series' 4th anniversary complements the text of the original classic Bunnicula with bonus content and a deluxe cover.
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A Mouse Called Wolf by Dick King-SmithA mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyGreg records in his diary such adventures as his father's threats to send him to military school, his feud with his best friend, and trying to find a date to the Valentine's Day dance.
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Book Uncle and Me by Uma KrishnaswamiWhen the mayor tries to shut down Book Uncle's free library on the street corner, Yasmin and her friends decide to take action, even though they are not old enough to vote in the upcoming local election.
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore LookFrightened by everything out in the world and so completely quiet at school, Asian-American second-grader Alvin Ho becomes a force to be reckoned with at home when he transforms himself into the loud, talented, and fearless Firecracker Man!
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty Bard MacDonaldFrom her upside-down house, the eccentric Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism, and Fighter-Quarrelitis.
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Juana & Lucas. Big Problemas by Juana Medina"Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change -- like how much Mami loves her.
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Marty McGuire by Kate MessnerA debut chapter book by the author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z introduces frog-loving tomboy Marty, whose astonishment over being cast as the princess in the school play leads her to replace a stuffed frog prop with a real frog.
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How Oliver Olson Changed the World by Claudia MillsAfraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.
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The Upside-Down Magic by Sarah MlynowskiWhat do you do when you try to turn into a dragon or a kitten, but you accidentally turn into a dritten instead? Or you try to conjure fire but can only make flurries? Or maybe you get to fly, but you can't come back down? For Nory and her friends in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class, magic is amazing, unpredictable, and out of control!
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Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
Armed with attitude, individuality, and a penchant for disaster, Clementine, a wonderfully wacky girl who is the inventor of the world's first pair of bologna glasses, makes her first appearance in this hilarious chapter book.
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Quinny & Hopper by Adriana Brad SchanenQuinny has a lot to say. Hopper gets to the point.
Quinny has one speed: very, very, extra-very fast. Hopper proceeds with caution.
Quinny has big ideas. Hopper has smart solutions.
Quinny and Hopper couldn't be more different. They are an unstoppable team.
But when summer ends, things suddenly aren't the same. Can Quinny and Hopper stick together in the face of stylish bullies, a killer chicken, and the brand-new Third Grade Rules-especially the one that says they aren't allowed to be friends anymore?
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Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie by Julie SternbergWhen nine-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one.
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Weekends with Max and his Dad by Linda UrbanThird-grader Max pursues neighborhood adventures with his dad as they both adjust to recent changes in their family.
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Ellray Jakes is m=Magic! by Sally WarnerFrustrated by an upcoming school talent show that he thinks does not show his 8-year-old peers in an ideal light, EllRay finds an old magic kit at a garage sale and begins practicing the art of illusion with his father. By the author of the Emma series.
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Binky the Space Cat by Ashley SpiresBinky, a beloved house cat, tries to prepare a rocket ship so that he can explore outer space, but he has second thoughts about taking off as he wonders how his owners would protect themselves against aliens if he weren't there to help them.
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Squish, Super Amoeba: Super Amoeba by Jennifer L. HolmSquish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully.
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Babymouse: Queen of the World! by Jennifer L. HolmBabymouse, an imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's exclusive slumber party.
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Zita the Spacegirl: Far from Home Book 1by Ben HatkeWhen young Zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home.
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Super Sniffers: Dog Detectives on the Job by Dorothy Hinshaw PatentAn engaging photo-essay draws on trainer and handler interviews to profile important jobs that dogs perform using the canine's acute sense of smell, including jobs as bedbug sniffers, explosive detectors and life-saving allergen monitors.
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Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book by Mary Pope OsborneA treasury of the coolest, weirdest, funniest, grossest and most all-around amazing facts gleaned from Jack and Annie's adventures all over the world is complemented by full-color photography and fun character comments.
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