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Pup and Dragon. How to catch a dinosaur / a graphic novel by Alice Walstead ; illustrations by Paul Gill.
cover imageEnergetic, optimistic Pup and cool, thoughtful best friend Dragon hatch a plan to win first prize at the science fair: they will catch a real dinosaur.

The Amazon princess and the pea / by Laurie S. Sutton ; illustrated by Agnes Garbowska.
cover imageWonder Woman recognizes that the Beastiamorphs overrunning the island of Valdonia are creations of her old enemy, Circe, so she sets out to deal with the threat; but she finds that the petulant king wants Superman, Circe has disguised herself, and the only clue is a strange, pea-sized stone hidden under a tower of mattresses on Wonder Woman's bed--and she has to untangle Circe's spell, defeat the sorceress, and prove to the king that she is a real hero.

Little Robin's fighting hood / by Sarah Hines Stephens ; illustrated by Agnes Garbowska ; colors by Sil Brys.
cover imageRobin sets off to deliver an important package to Batman, but on the way he runs into Catwoman, and barely escapes; arriving at his destination he finds that Batman is a prisoner--and it is up to Robin to use his cape and hood to catch Catwoman and free his mentor.

Batman and the beanstalk / by Sarah Hines Stephens ; illustrated by Agnes Garbowska.
cover imageIn this retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, Batman climbs a huge vine that has sprung up in Gotham City to find people in trouble and hulking villain, Solomon Grundy.

Aquaman and the Rapunzel plot / by Laurie S. Sutton ; illustrated by Agnes Garbowska ; colors by Sil Brys.
cover image"Aquaman's underwater kingdom is facing a medical threat. Luckily, a sea witch offers him a rare plant to fight the sickness . . . in exchange for a hefty price. But the Sea King soon discovers she isn't just greedy. The old woman has locked the true crop owner in an enchanted coral tower! What's worse, the trapped mermaid thinks she's being protected not imprisoned, so her living seaweed hair is ready to fight off any stranger who climbs inside. Can the Atlantean hero partner with the coral captive to end the witch's fishy scheme? In this twisted retelling, DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains collide with the Rapunzel fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!"-- Provided by publisher.

Batter up, Charlie Brown! / by Charles M. Schulz
cover imageA collection of short stories that includes the classic graphic novel It's Tokyo, Charlie Brown!, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang hops on a plane to Japan when their Little League team is chosen to represent the United States in an international baseball game in Tokyo.

Snoopy soars to space / by Charles M. Schulz.
cover image"Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and his friends are playing astronauts! Space exploration is all fun and games ... until the Cat Next Door begins to stir up trouble! What will the World-Famous Astronaut do? This collection of graphic novel short stories includes the classic graphic novel The Beagle Has Landed, Charlie Brown and is perfect for Peanuts fans across the galaxy"-- Provided by publisher

Making friends. Together forever / Kristen Gudsnuk.
cover image"No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?! Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now that the sketchbook is gone, and Madison with it, Dany's back to being a loner. Then one day, Dany tunes in to the new hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring her magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?"--Back cover.

Evil spy school : the graphic novel / Stuart Gibbs ; illustrated by Anjan Sarkar.
cover imageAfter being expelled from spy school, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accepts an offter to join evil crime organization SPYDER, and although he knows he is a key part of their sinister plan he is not sure how to get word to the good guys without being caught.

Fitz and Cleo. 3, Put a party on it / Jonathan Stutzman & Heather Fox.
cover imageFitz and Cleo are in need of some excitement in their lives. How do they raise their spirits? With a party, of course! But what makes for the perfect celebration? Don't worry, the Party Squad is on the case! Don your silliest hat and get the confetti ready as our favorite pair of ghostly siblings (and Mister Boo!) discover the secrets to throwing the most epic shindig in their most festive adventures yet!

The night war / Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
cover image"During World War II, twelve-year old Miriam secretly spirits other Jewish people out of Nazi-occupied France after being separated from her family and forced into hiding"-- Provided by publisher.

Paige not found / Jen Wilde.
cover image"An adventure story that examines consent and privacy in a way that books have not had to before this generation where everything is online. As much as Paige hates the word normal, it's a pretty good word to describe her life, and the kind of night she was having just before a single email turned her world upside down. In an effort to better understand and communicate with their autistic daughter, Paige's parents enrolled her in a study without her consent. Without her knowledge they had a chip implanted in her brain that keeps track of her location and brain activity. It can boost the chemicals that affect her mood. Suddenly, Paige isn't sure who she can trust. Can she even trust her own mind anymore? Now the company that created her chip is days away from merging with the most popular social network in the world, one that has a reputation for selling people's private information to the highest bidder. Paige feels betrayed and like she's been robbed of her free will. But there is one thing she can do. The email includes the names and addresses of the other kids involved in the study. She can track them down and show them what's been done to them. Maybe altogether they can put a stop to this merger and figure out how to get their chips removed for good."-- goodreads.com

The other side of perfect / Melanie Florence and Richard Scrimger.
cover imageTwo kids from different worlds form an unexpected friendship. Cody's home life is a messy, terrifying story of neglect and abuse. Autumn is from a wealthy, loving Indigenous family, who is "in" with the popular crowd at school, even though it is hard for her to want to keep up.

A little bit super : with small powers come big problems / edited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt.
cover imageThe kids in these humorous short stories each have a minor superpower they're learning to live with. One can shape-shift--but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell whether an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of the animals in the pet store! But what these stories are really about is their young protagonists "owning" a power that contributes to their individuality, that allows them to find their place in the world, that shows them a potential they might not have imagined. Because if you really think about it, we all have something special and unique about ourselves that makes us a little bit super. We all have the power to change as an individual, to change our communities for the better, to have a voice and to speak up. These playful, thought-provoking tales from some of today's top middle grade authors prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it."--Amazon.

Trouble at the Tangerine / Gillian McDunn.
cover imageEleven-year-old Simon is ready to make the Tangerine Pines his forever home, but when a robbery occurs in the apartment building, he and his new friend set out to solve the case and keep his family from moving again.

The secret language of birds / Lynne Kelly.
cover image"Nina is used to feeling like the odd one out, both at school and in her large family. But while trying to fit in at summer camp, she discovers something even more peculiar: two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that's impossible--Nina is an amateur bird-watcher, and all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven't nested in Texas for over a hundred years. When Nina reports the sighting to wildlife officials, more questions arise. Experts track all the endangered birds, but they can't identify the female bird that Nina found. Who is she, and where did she come from? With the help of some fellow campers, Nina sets out to discover who the mystery bird really is. As she gets closer to the truth, will she find a flock of her own?"--Publisher.

The otherwoods / Justine Pucella Winans.
cover image"Some would say River Rydell is a "chosen one." Born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just considers themself unlucky. After all, it's not like anyone actually believes River can do these things -- or that anyone even believes monsters exist. So the way River sees it, best to keep their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related. But The Otherwoods won't be ignored any longer. When River's friend (and crush) Avery is kidnapped and dragged into The Otherwoods by monsters, River has no choice but to confront the world they've seen only in their nightmares -- but reality turns out to be more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With just their cat for protection and a wayward teen spirit as their guide, River must face the monsters of The Otherwoods and their own fears to save Avery and become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be." -- Jacket flap.

Painting the game / Patricia MacLachlan.
cover image"Lucy's father is a minor league baseball player, a professional pitcher hoping to get called up to the majors, and Lucy inherited his passion for the game. But she's never played pitcher. She worries her skills would be compared to her dad's and she'd never measure up. And his pitching may mean big things for his career and their family, but it's also what keeps him away from home so much of the year. Sometimes, Lucy isn't sure what would be worse: being bad at pitching or being great. Still, this summer, Lucy wants to learn to throw the perfect knuckleball. She wakes up at the crack of dawn to practice in secret, without her friends Tex and Robin-or even the goats who watch them play. Even as she trains relentlessly, Lucy wonders if she'll ever feel brave enough to share her progress with her mom or dad. Can she prove to them, and herself, that she has what it takes?"-- Provided by publisher.

Choosing sides / created and story by Francine Pascal ; adaptation written by Nicole Andelfinger ; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre colors by Lyle Lynde ; letters by Warren Montgomery.
cover imageIn her struggle to protect her best friend from getting hurt, Elizabeth finds herself torn between Amy, who is determined to join the Unicorn Club's cheering squad, and her twin sister Jessica, who is one of the Unicorns who do not want Amy on the team.

Dancing days / Sue Bentley ; illustrated by Angela Swan.
cover imageSara is excited to perform in her dance recital, but when she sprains her ankle in rehearsal, dancing is out. But when Sara meets magical bunny Arrow, her dancing disaster turns into the perfect chance to meet a special friend.

Ultraviolet / by Aida Salazar.
cover imageThirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.

Ferris / Kate DiCamillo.
cover imageWhen a ghost shows up at the threshold to Ferris's grandmother Charisse's room, Ferris worries that she's there to take Charisse to the Great Beyond. But Charisse says that the ghost has something else in mind - something unpredictable, a task that's impractical and illuminating. But how can Ferris focus on completing an assignment for a ghost when her little sister is terrorizing the town, her uncle keeps sending her to spy on her aunt, and the house has been invaded by raccoons? As Charisse likes to say, "Every good story is a love story," and two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a moving and hilarious story about family, community, and, yes - always! - love.

Bumps in the night / Amalie Howard.
cover imageSent to her grandmother's estate in Trinidad, Rika meets a group of kids with elemental powers called Minders, who reveal that her long-lost mom is in danger, sending Rika on a magical adventure where she must learn to believe in herself to destroy evil.

One big open sky / Lesa Cline-Ransome.
cover image"In the 1870s, a Black family undertakes a perilous wagon journey westward for a tenuous shot at freedom in Nebraska"-- Provided by publisher.

City of wishes / by Christina Soontornvat ; illustrated by Kevin Hong.
cover image"Doing the New Year's break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon Island to stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. The New Year always brings food, parties, and the grand old tradition of making a wish. At first, Plum is dazzled by the big city. But under the glittering surface, many secrets lurk. Mysterious tremors that shake the ground are growing worse by the day. Nakhon's troubles give Plum a chance to fulfill her own New Year's wish: to do something big and meaningful with her Guardian powers. But how far will she have to go, and what will she have to give up, to make that wish come true?"-- Front jacket flap.

The scarlet shedder / written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey, as George Beard and Harold Hutchins ; with color by Jose Garibaldi & Wes Dzioba.
cover imageAfter an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.

Listen to this / Jennifer Blecher.
cover imageTold from two perspectives, Lily and Will deal with the tumult of seventh grade including secrets, rumors, shifting friendships, overbearing parents, and a first dance.

Gut reaction / Kirby Larson & Quinn Wyatt.
cover imageTess Medina is dealing with the loss of her beloved father, a new school, and the troubling fact that the thing she enjoys most in life, baking, seems to be making her increasingly ill--something she is trying to hide from everybody.

Lightningborn / Julie Kagawa.
cover imageIn a world in the clouds where only the rich own dragons, a poor boy named Remy finds a wild baby dragon--believed to be extinct--and becomes the focus of an evil pirate's vengeance. Remy spends his days trying to survive the mean streets of Cutthroat Wedge--one of the many islands floating in the gravitational pull of the magical Maelstrom raging below. But his life changes forever when a violent storm brings a baby dragon to his doorstep, and he feels a bond he has never felt with anyone. Remy names the dragon Storm and vows to protect this new friend, no matter the cost. Gem longs for the day when she call herself a true mage. That is, if she can convince her teachers and peers that just because she's a princess doesn't mean she's lazy and spoiled. But when Gem learns that the floating islands that make up her kingdom are rapidly sinking into the Maelstrom, she makes it her mission to save her world. Against the king's wishes, she accesses forbidden research and discovers the secret to saving humanity may lie in a True Dragon--a dragon capable of intelligent thought and able to cast and use magic. But True Dragons are extinct... aren't they? Remy's and Gem's lives will never be the same when their fates collide, thanks to Storm. With an evil pirate mage named Jhaeros determined to claim the rare dragon for himself, the two must learn to trust in each other as they team up with a shifty pirate captain and her crew, stand together against impossible odds, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

I survived the battle of D-Day, 1944 / adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Brian Churilla ; colors by Cassie Anderson.
cover imageWith his French village under Nazi control, Paul Colbert joins a secret resistance after rescuing an American paratrooper and gets his chance to make a difference in the midst of the largest invasion in history, working to do his part in turning horror into hope.

Bunny and Clyde / Megan McDonald ; illustrated by Scott Nash.
cover imageThese buddies, a rabbit and a chipmunk, are sick and tired of being good. They want to know what it's like to be baddies, and they want thrills and excitement, but they're going to need some experience making mischief. Next thing you know, they're shelving books in un-alphabetical order and borrowing markers without asking, and that's just the warm-up. In no time they'll be hardened criminals.

Bright April / Marguerite de Angeli.
cover imageBright April is set in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The story addresses the problem of racial prejudice and how children are able to gain understanding and tolerance through their own natural devices.

The fight for the hidden realm / Siobhan McDermott.
cover imageAn outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan Yeung Zhi Ging's only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as a Silhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt to impress the Silhouette scout leads to a dragon attack on the jade mountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. But the scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a second chance. She's in.

Olivetti / Allie Millington.
cover imageWitty typewriter Olivetti and twelve-year-old introvert Ernest embark on a mission to find Ernest's missing mother that takes them across San Francisco.

Free period / Ali Terese.
cover image"Forced to join the school's Community Action Club, troublemaking best friends Helen and Gracie take over the club's campaign for maxi pads in bathrooms and soon find themselves closer to change and deeper in trouble than ever before, forcing them to make a difficult decision"-- Provided by publisher.

The mystery of locked rooms / Lindsay Currie.
cover image"Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more from her seventh-grade year than to beat the hardest escape room left in her town with her best friends, West, and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah's front door, everything changes. Since her father became ill two years ago, things have been bad, but not lose your house bad . . . until now. Sarah feels helpless until the day Hannah mentions a treasure rumored to be hidden in the walls of an abandoned funhouse. According to legend, Hans, Stefan, and Karl Stein were orphaned at eight years old and lived with different families until they were able to reunite as adults. Their dream was to build the most epic funhouse in existence. They wanted their experience to be more than mirror mazes and optical illusions, so they not only created elaborate riddles and secret passages, but they also claimed to have hidden a treasure inside the funhouse. Once in, Sarah, West, and Hannah realize the house is unlike any escape room they've attempted. There are challenges, yes, but they feel personal. Like the triplets knew who would get in. It seems impossible, but so does everything about the house. As soon as they're in she immediately worries that attempting the funhouse is a bad idea but Sarah has no choice but to continue, since her future is at stake"--Publisher.

Sona and the golden beasts / Rajani LaRocca.
cover image"Discovering an orphaned wolf pup she believes is related to the five sacred beasts of Devia, which a Hunter has been killing one by one, Sona embarks on an epic adventure during which she realizes that the fate of the sacred beasts, and the future of Devia, is in her hands"-- Provided by publisher.

Summer at Squee / Andrea Wang.
cover imageTween Phoenny Fang attends a Chinese cultural overnight camp where she explores new friendships and first crushes and discovers a deeper understanding of her community.

The first state of being / Erin Entrada Kelly.
cover imageWhen Ridge, a time-traveling teenager from the future, gets trapped in 1999, he befriends Michael, a lonely twelve-year-old boy, changing the course of their lives forever.

The luminous life of Lucy Landry / Anna Rose Johnson.
cover image"Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking."--Provided by publisher.

Kyra, just for today / Sara Zarr.
cover image"At the start of seventh grade, Kyra believes her alcoholic mother, who has been sober for five years, has relapsed and with no one to count on, not even her best friend, she starts to question whether being just enough is not enough at all"-- Provided by publisher.

Afternoon on the Amazon : the graphic novel / adapted by Jenny Laird ; with art by Kelly & Nichole Matthews.
cover image"Retells, in graphic novel form, the tale of eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister, Annie, who are whisked away to the Amazon rainforest for a high-stakes adventure"-- Provided by publisher.

Millie / McCall Hoyle ; illustrations by Kevin Keele.
cover imageA street dog named Millie and a young girl, who are both dealing with abandonment issues, give trust and belonging a second chance.

Mascot / Charles Waters and Traci Sorell.
cover image"In Rye, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, people work hard, kids go to school, and football is big on Friday nights. An eighth-grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye's mascot should stay or change. Now six middle schoolers--all with different backgrounds and beliefs--get involved in the contentious issue that already has the suburb turned upside down with everyone choosing sides and arguments getting ugly. Told from several perspectives, readers see how each student comes to new understandings about identity, tradition, and what it means to stand up for real change" -- Publisher's description.

Warriors. 4, A thief in ThunderClan / created by Erin Hunter ; written by Dan Jolley ; art by James L. Barry.
cover imageAfter recovering from the dog attack she survived as an apprentice, Brightheart is once again a warrior of ThunderClan. But moons of battle and betrayal have left her with lingering suspicions about where her Clanmates' loyalties lie. So when fresh-kill starts going missing from camp, she fears the worst. Alongside her mate Cloudtail, Brightheart decides to investigate without alerting the other warriors. But as she struggles to track down the culprit, she'll have to take a leap of faith about who she can trust--and remember what it means to be part of a Clan.

Bright family. 2 Vacation / written by Gabe Soria ; illustrated by Rafa Ribs, Vincent Batignole ; colors by Warren Wucinich.
cover image"After traveling the multiverse to repair their interdimensional portals, the Brights are ready for a vacation! But their plans fall apart when the portal drops them deep in a strange jungle rather than at the door of the multiverse's coolest resort. The Brights are about to learn that adventure is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves you wanting more!"--Page 4 of cover.

The end of all the things / by Pat + Jen from PopularMMOs ; illustrated by Dani Jones.
cover image"Captain Cookie has been struck by a terrifying vision. He's learned that if anyone dares disturb the Cookie Islands, it will trigger the destruction of all the realms of existence! And Jen has just found the final clue to find the islands! Now Pat and his friends have to go back to the Overworld, through the Nether, and to the Underworld to stop Jen, her sister EJ (Evil Jen), and their brother, Bob, before they destroy everything! But finding Jen may be the easy part. As it turns out, the PopularMMOs team is being stalked by an old enemy who's determined to get even. Pat and Jen may be the very ones leading a great evil straight to the Cookie Islands to destroy the world as they know it. Will the friends be able to stop a plan of ultimate revenge--or will they wind up accidentally destroying everything?" -- Provided by publisher

Heroes of the water monster / Brian Young.
cover image"Edward feels ready to move in with his dad's girlfriend and her son, Nathan. He might miss having his dad all to himself, but even if things in their new home are a little awkward, living with Nathan isn't so bad. And Nathan is glad to have found a new guardian for Dew, the young water monster who has been Nathan's responsibility for two years. Now that Nathan is starting to lose his childhood connection to the Holy Beings, Edward will be the one to take over as Dew's next guardian. But Edward has a lot to learn about taking care of a water monster. And fast. Because Dew's big sister, the powerful Yitoo Bii'annii, is coming up to Fourth World to instruct Dew after recovering in the Third World for one hundred and sixty years. She suspects a monstrous and enormous Enemy from the Hero Twins stories has returned and is stealing water from all of the Navajo Nation. In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster."--Front jacket flap.

Big Nate : this means war! / by Lincoln Peirce.
cover image"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can?t get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa?s job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate?s status as the owner of P.S. 38?s filthiest locker, our hero may have met his match. Can he win the slob-off and bury Kyle under the ash heap of history? In this brand-new collection of comics, Nate is definitely NOT messing around."--Provided by publisher.

Agents of S.U.I.T. : from badger to worse / John Patrick Green with Christopher Hastings ; illustrated by Pat Lewis with color by Wes Dzioba.
cover image"In the first book of Agents of S.U.I.T., the new volume in John Patrick Green's smash-hit InvestiGators world, eager rookie agent Cilantro stepped into the spotlight and rocketed into space! Now it's time for the B-Team to show why they're so un-B-lievably B-loved. That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the superspy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case...the old-fashioned way. The bees that's bee-ee-ee, like the insect that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open."--Provided by publisher.

Coyote lost and found / Dan Gemeinhart.
cover imageAlmost a year after settling down in Oregon, Coyote embarks on a cross-country road trip with her dad to scatter her mom's ashes, but the journey takes an unexpected turn when she realizes the secret to the chosen resting place lies in a lost book.

Drawing Deena / Hena Khan.
cover imageWhen aspiring artist Deena's anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help, and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.

The partition project / Saadia Faruqi.
cover image"When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn't have time to be Dadi's unofficial babysitter-her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call "journalism." As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi's childhood in northern India-and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan. As details of Dadi's life are revealed, Dadi's personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary"-- Provided by publisher.

Off the rails / Tae Keller ; illustrated by Geraldine Rodríguez.
cover imageMihi and her friends head back to the Rainbow Realm to save Princess Pat from a destructive quest.

Lucky duck / Chris Kurtz ; art by Jennifer L. Meyer.
cover imageWhen the pond community is threatened by a fox, Frank, the odd one out in a family of ducks, ventures into the dangerous forest alone on a quest to save his home, discovering both his courage and unique identity along the way.

Max in the house of spies / Adam Gidwitz.
cover image"To find his way back home to his family in Germany during WWII, Max Bretzfeld, with a kobold named Berg on one shoulder and a dybbuk named Stein on the other, sets out to do the impossible--become a British spy"-- Provided by publisher.

The Princess Protection Program / by Alex London.
cover imageFleeing her prince, Rosamund discovers the Princess Protection Program, an academy where fairy tale princesses evade unwanted fates and unwanted kisses, and as she adapts to real-world life and forms close friendships, she begins to question the academy's secrets and the possibility of changing her own story.

Hilo. Book 10, Rise of the cat / by Judd Winick ; color by Maarta Laiho.
cover image"Hilo's friends Polly the warrior cat and her brother Pip are sent to a magical boarding school for bad kids"-- Provided by publisher.

Medusa / Katherine Marsh.
cover image"A descendant of Medusa, Ava is sent to the Accademia del Forte in Venice after an altercation with a classmate, where she must learn to control her emotions, especially when she unearths a terrible secret that could change the world forever"-- Provided by publisher.

Finally heard / Kelly Yang.
cover imageTen-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.

Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Enter the underground throwdown / by Dan & Jason.
cover image"One day, Barry and Pancakes want to go to the beach. When they go to grab Blue though, they discover that he's already gone. He's searching for a legendary stone buried deep underground, and didn't invite his best friends to join him! Feeling hurt, Barry and Pancakes decide that they're going to beat Blue to the treasure, but they are totally unprepared for the danger that awaits them in the cave of the Jelly Gem"-- Provided by publisher.

Mayor Good Boy turns bad / written by Dave Scheidt ; illustrated by Miranda Harmon ; colored by Lyle Lynde.
cover imageMayor Good Boy might not be as good as the town of Greenwood thought, as Abby and Aaron begin to consider he may have been a bad boy this whole time.

Mayor Good Boy goes Hollywood : a graphic novel / written by Dave Scheidt ; illustrated by Miranda Harmon ; colored by Lyle Lynde.
cover imageMayor Good Boy is to star in his very own movie but when a stolen pizza and other things go missing across town, interns Abby and Aaron help the mayor save the day.

Mayor Good Boy / written by Dave Scheidt ; illustrated by Miranda Harmon.
cover imageA small town elects a dog mayor and, even with foes trying to put a stop to his campaign of fun, Mayor Good Boy helps Greenwood become a town filled with kindness.

Eagle drums / Nasůgraq Rainey Hopson.
cover image"Winter approaches, and there's much to do if Piŋa's family wants to be prepared: hunting, fishing, gathering, and more. Now, Piŋa must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knapping - the same mountain where his two older brothers disappeared. As he leaves, Piŋa reassures his parents that he will not succumb to the same fate as his brothers. He will return. But when he reaches the mountaintop, he is confronted by a terrifying eagle god named Savik, who gives the boy a choice: Follow me, or die like your brothers. What follows is a harrowing journey to the home of the eagle gods, where Piŋa faces unexpected trials that teach him lessons on the natural world, the past that shapes us, and the community that binds us. With beautiful full-color art, this vivid retelling of the first Messenger Feast - still celebrated today - brings to life the origin myth of how the eagle gods bestowed the Iñupiat with the gifts of music, song, dance, community, and everlasting tradition."-- Jacket flap.

Red and Rover : fun's never over / by Brian Basset.
cover image"Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going to space and loves baseball, and his dog Rover, a loyal friend and chaser of squirrels. Whether flying through space, bouncing on the moon, fishing, waiting for Popsicle Pete, or delivering the paper, these two friends do everything together"-- Provided by publisher.

Danger on the Botsburg Express / by Russ Bolts ; illustrated by Jay Cooper.
cover imageJoe and Rob, the two goofy robots from outer space who send videos to Earth, solve a train ride mystery on the Botsburg Express.

Minecraft : stories from the overworld.
cover image"With tales of witch and pillager rivals finding common ground, a heartless griefer who bit off more than they could chew, and valiant heroes new (or not!) to the Overworld, this anthology tells tales that span the world of Minecraft. Featuring stories from star writers Hope Larson, Kevin Panetta, Rafer Roberts, and Ian Flynn and exciting artists Meredith Gran and more, this collection brings together stories from all realms, leaving no block unturned!"-- Provided by publisher.

Bright family / written by Matthew Cody with Carol Klio Burrell ; art by Derick Brooks ; colors by Warren Wucinich.
cover image"For the Bright family, rocket science is no big deal, but learning how to be a family is a real challenge! When a dimensional portal sends Mom and Dad who-knows-where, it's up to Nia and Jayden (and their robot nanny, Dusty) to bring their parents home. The question is, where in the multiverse could they possibly be? Through their travels, the Brights kids and parents alike learn how one person's actions can lead to consequences that affect the whole family, and sometimes even the entire multiverse"-- Provided by publisher

Sort of super. 2, The magma cup / by Eric Gapstur ; color by Dearbhla Kelly.
cover imageEleven year-old superhero Wyatt Flynn and his little sister Adeline go to Camp Igneous, where they secretly explore a mysterious volcano which may be a key piece in the puzzle of what happened to their missing mother.

The summer of Riley / by Eve Bunting.
cover imageShortly after he gets the perfect dog, Riley, eleven-year-old William must fight for his dog's life after Riley is taken away because he chases and injures an elderly neighbor's old horse.

Ginger the stray kitten / Holly Webb ; illustrated by Sophy Williams.
cover imageRosie loves visiting the stray cats that live on the farm near her grandmother's house. Her favorite is a tiny kitten who she calls Ginger, because of the gorgeous color of his fur. At first Ginger is very shy, then slowly he learns to trust Rosie. But when the farm is sold to developers and the builders start work, the little kitten is terrified - the other cats have disappeared and he's all alone. Suddenly the world is a very scary place.

Hot hand / Mike Lupica.
cover imageIn the wake of his parents' separation, ten-year-old Billy seems to have continual conflicts with his father, who is also his basketball coach, but his quiet, younger brother Ben, a piano prodigy, is having even more trouble adjusting, and only Billy seems to notice.

Lost in the storm / Holly Webb ; illustrated by Sophy Williams.
cover imageElla's kitten, Fluff loves to play outside especially when it's snowing.

Bella's birthday unicorn / Jessica Burkhart ; illustrated by Victoria Ying.
cover imageExcited to receive a pet unicorn on her eighth birthday, Princess Bella worries because her friends are fighting and her parents seem to be hiding something, which Bella fears might mean that she won't get the unicorn of her dreams.

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