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Theodore Boone: The Activist (Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John Grisham
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (2013, May 21st).
Pages: 272
Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right. more
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Big Nate: Genius Mode
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lincoln Peirce
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 224
The third Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce!Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip!Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!Includes more than 300 black-and-white comic strips, plus bonus Big Nate material in the back!"Big Nate is funny, big time."—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidAlso includes a sneak peek of the next Big Nate novel, Big Nate: In the Zone! more
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How to Train Your Dragon: How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Cressida Cowell
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2013, Apr 30th).
Pages: 416
The Dragon Rebellion has begun, bringing the Vikings' darkest hour upon them. Hiccup has become an outcast, but that won't stop him from going on the most harrowing and important quest of his life. He must find the Dragon's Jewel in order to save his people...but where should he begin? Don't miss Hiccup's most dangerous adventure yet! more
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LEGO® Legends of Chima: Attack of the Crocodiles (Chapter Book #1) (LEGO Legends of Chima)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Greg Farshtey
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 64
A full-color chapter book based on the newest LEGO(R) theme.For a thousand years, all the animal tribes in Chima lived together in peace. They thrived on a powerful energy called CHI, guarded by the Lions and shared fairly by all. Then, everything changed when the Crocodiles attacked the Lions for control of the CHI. Now the tribes, led by Laval the Lion Prince and Cragger the Crocodile King, are locked in an epic battle for all of Chima! more
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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Tommy Greenwald
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 240
Despite all attempts to avoid reading and extra work, Charlie Joe Jackson finds himself in a terrible dream he can’t wake up from: Camp Rituhbukkee (pronounced “read-a-bookie”)—a place filled with grammar workshops, Read-a-Ramas, and kids who actually like reading. But Charlie Joe is determined to convince the entire camp to hate reading and writing—one genius at a time. more
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If You Give a Dog a Donut
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Felicia Bond
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Balzer + Bray (2011, Oct 4th).
Pages: 32
If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it.When you give him the juice, he’ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say “Woof” . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventure!The exuberant dog who first appeared in if you give a pig a party is now the star of his very own book. Written in the irresistible “If You Give…” tradition, if you give a dog a donut is another home run from the beloved team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. more
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The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files: Spymasters
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Clifford Riley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (2013, May 1st).
Pages: 256
Three amazing adventure stories from the Cahill vault! Read at your own risk.In 1814, redcoats burned the White House to the ground. In 1889, Harry Houdini discovered a trick that would save his life. In 1955, the U.S. launched the world's first nuclear submarine. And one family pulled the strings behind the scenes at each of these events: the Cahills--the most powerful family the world has ever known.Now the Cahills have opened their vault and dangerous secrets are pouring out. This volume contains three stories previously-published as ebook adventures, THE REDCOAT CHASE, THE SUBMARINE JOB, and THE HOUDINI ESCAPE, three stories that will change history as we know it forever. Flee alongside a young Cahill as Washington burns, unlock Houdini's magic, and stow away with young Fiske Cahill on a desperate mission that could cost him his life. more
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The Cinderella Ballet Mystery (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #4)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Carolyn Keene
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aladdin; Original edition (2006, Oct 3rd).
Pages: 96
Can Nancy follow the trail of this fairy tale? Nancy and her friends are going to be in a ballet! After months of taking dance classes, Nancy, George, and Bess will perform in a ballet version of Cinderella! The Clue Crew is excited to wear fancy costumes and dance on a real stage! Nancy's friend Andrea is going to play the part of Cinderella. And she'll wear special glass slippers just like in the fairy tale! But when the glass slippers disappear, Nancy is determined to help. Can the Clue Crew uncover Cinderella's slippers before the clock strikes show time? more
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Toys in Space
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Mini Grey
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (2013, May 14th).
Pages: 32
A very silly (not-too-scary) story about losing a beloved toy.That summer night, the toys were left outside. . . . For the very first time, the Wonderdoll, the helpful wind-up robot, the thoughtful green dinosaur, and the rest of their plucky gang lie in the grass, gazing up at the stars. But one star seems brighter than the rest. As it grows bigger and bigger, the toys realize it may not be a star at all! Soon they're venturing into the unknown, traveling by spaceship, where they meet a lonely alien in need of help, and some friends. From ever-inventive, award-winning author-illustrator Mini Grey comes a hilarious and heartfelt new adventure: a motley group of toys left outside in the garden become true friends and brave heroes--in space! . more
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Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Denise Brunkus
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (2013, May 14th).
Pages: 144
Hello, school children! Hello! It's me . . . Junie B., First Grader! I have been going to school for over one and a half entire years now. And I have learned a jillion things that will help you survive at that place. And guess what? NOW I AM GOING TO PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO Y-O-U!!! I wrote it all down here in Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School! Here is some of the stuff I wrote about: * Bus Rules * Teachers (and other bosses) * Carpools * How to Stay Out of Trouble (Possibly) * Homework * Funwork * Friends (Plus Children You May Not Actually Care For). And that is just the tip of the ice cube! 'Cause I drew all the pictures myself. Plus also, there are pages where Y-O-U can write and draw, too! So open it up and get started. more
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