Ashfall
By Mike Mullin
Alex's parents and annoying little sister have just left to spend the
weekend with Uncle Paul in Warren, Illinois, and Alex is looking forward
to a weekend doing whatever he wants. Alex is playing computer games
when something hits his house and starts a fire. Alex barely escapes
with his life and finds refuge with his neighbors Darren and Joe, where
he learns that a supervolcano has erupted covering his town in darkness
and ash. Alex begins on a dangerous trek to find his family. On the way
Alex runs into people who have turned to violence to survive, now Alex
and his traveling partner Darla must find a way to survive the volcano
and the violence. A great story about fear, family, and survival you
won't want to put down. (Young Adult)
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Ashfall Mike Mullin Best Price $9.99
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Big City Otto (Elephants Never Forget)
By Bill Slavin
Elephants never forget, and Otto will never forget about his friend
Georgie the Monkey. Otto keeps thinking about the day Georgie was taken
from their home in the jungle by a mysterious man. With the help of his
friend Crackers the parrot, the two set off for America in search of
Georgie. But it's not as easy as they think, and the two friends find
trouble all around them. A funny tale of adventure and friendship
written in comic book style. (Ages 8 and up) |
Big City Otto Bill Slavin Best Price $2.75
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Binky Under Pressure (A Binky Adventure)
By Ashley Spires
Binky is an official certified space cat, most of the time, and battles
alien invaders, sometimes from the comfort of his own bed. But one
morning something happens that throws Binky out of his routine, the
arrival of Gracie, a cute new kitty. Binky isn't happy, this space
station has room for only one space cat, but Gracie's surprises him, and
his space skills are put to the test. Can Binky keep control of his
space station, or has he finally met his match? Another hilarious Binky
adventure you won't want to miss! (Ages 4-8)
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Luz Sees the Light
By Claudia Davila
"Change is in the air. Power outages are increasing, and gas prices are
soaring." Twelve-year-old Luz isn't happy about what's going on, but she
doesn't pout for long, her name, pronounced "loose" means "light" and
Luz is determined to transform her fossil-fueled world. A fun
comic-style story about taking care of the environment. (Ages 9-12) |
Luz Sees the Light Claudia Davila Best Price $0.01
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Look at That Building: A First Book of Structures
By Jane Yolen
Summer loves her life in the West Virginia mountains, and with her coal
black hair, red lips, and pale white skin she's as beautiful as her
father's amazing garden. Summer's father has a magical touch with the
plants in his garden, and her mother loves to sing and dance. But
tragedy strikes when Summer's baby brother dies soon after he's born,
then Summer's mother dies too. Summer's happy life turns dark when her
father shuts down and stops taking care of his garden. But things only
get worse when her father marries an evil woman who brings poisons and
magical mirrors into their home. Summer knows her stepmother is up to no
good, but her father is powerless to do anything. Can Summer stop her
evil before it's too late? A fascinating fairy tale filled with magic
and mystery you won't want to put down! (Ages 10 and up) |
Snow in Summer Jane Yolen Best Price $5.18
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The Money Pit Mystery
By Eric Walters
Sam and Beth haven't been back to Oak Island since their mother and
grandfather had a mysterious fight and left suddenly three years ago.
Sam doesn't know why they are going back now, until they walk into
grandpa's house. Something strange is happening to grandpa, and he needs
all the help he can get. Sam's grandfather is obsessed with a
200-year-old treasure hunt and spends his life savings investing in
digging for it. But when they come up empty grandpa is devastated. But
after looking more closely at the treasure maps, Sam thinks he knows
where Captain Kidd really hid the treasure. The whole family gets
involved in the race to find the treasure. A fun mystery you won't want
to put down! (Ages 9-12)
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The Prairie Pet (Hospital Critterz)
By
Stacey Laura Lloyd
Illus by Steve Loizos
This great new Hospital Critterz series are hospital-based adventure
stories designed to help children cope with their fears. Lily tries to
befriend Max, who has just arrived at the hospital, but he wants nothing
to do with her. Lily is confused and upset. But one night when her
drawings magically come to life, she and Max are transported back in
time to nineteenth century Nebraska where they must solve a riddle to
save a boy's pet from being sold to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A fun
way to introduce kids to the hospital setting. (Ages 4-8) |
The Prairie Pet Stacey Laura Lloyd... Best Price $0.01
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The Sign of the Black Rock (Three Thieves)
By Scott Chantler
In book two Dessa, Topper, and Fisk continue to search for Greyfalcon
hoping to find Dessa's brother. Because of a terrible storm the three
thieves take shelter at Black Rock Inn, which is crowded because of the
weather. But here they come face to face with Captain Drake, the man who
has been searching for them. The night becomes a dangerous one, and
Dessa discovers that the innkeeper and his wife possibly hold a clue to
where her long lost twin is. A fun and exciting comic book mystery.
(Ages 9-12) |
The Sign of the Black Rock Scott Chantler Best Price $2.19
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Zeke Meeks vs the Putrid Puppet Pals
By D.L. Green
Zeke has a lot of problems, he's the only kid in third grade who isn't
crazy for puppet pals. Zeke things puppet pals are boring, but all his
friends want to do at recess is play with them. So Zeke gives in and
buys some so he can play with his friends too, but Zeke still can't
bring himself to enjoy them. Can he convince his friends there are more
interesting things to do than play with finger puppets? (Ages 7-10) |
Zeke Meeks vs the Putrid Puppet Pals... D.L. Green, Josh A... Best Price $2.93
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