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Assassin by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous and thrilling world of dragons!Before the brightest night, the NightWings were plotting . . . Deathbringer is ready to be the next assassin for the NightWings...Categorized as:
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![Lady and the Tramp: a Little Golden Book by Teddy Slater]()
Lady and the Tramp: a Little Golden Book by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhat do you get when you combine a dog from the wrong side of the tracks with a pampered pooch? One of the most beloved animated films of all time! Disney's Lady and the Tramp is being rereleased as a Diamond Edition Blu-Ray and DVD in spring 2012. New and old fans of the movie will love the full-color Little Golden Book retelling of this delightful doggie tale... -
![Path of Stars by Erin Hunter]()
Path of Stars by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in the conclusion to this thrilling prequel arc in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series. The Dawn of the Clans takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code.After moons of strife, the forest cats have settled into five camps... -
![Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions...Categorized as:
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![The First by Katherine Applegate]()
The First by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo learn if she truly is the last dairne in the world—the endling—Byx and her friends must travel into the snow-covered mountains of the country of Dreyland, where they hope to uncover the truth behind the legend of a hidden dairne colony. But the threat of war across the lands continues to grow with each passing day... -
![Deserter by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Deserter by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous and thrilling world of dragons!Six-Claws is a happy and industrious SandWing, always working hard and loyally for his queen. So when the youngest SandWing princess, Blaze, wanders off during a sandstorm, Six-Claws doesn't think twice before trying to rescue her...Categorized as:
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![Stella by McCall Hoyle]()
Stella by McCall Hoyle
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSTELLA has been nominated for 14 state awards in FL, ME, NE, NM, OK, PA, KY, KS, LA, AL, MA, SC & TX!"This empathetic read is also full of important themes and lessons for young readers bravery, how to overcome fears, and that mistakes don't have to define us... -
![The Evertree by Marie Lu]()
The Evertree by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEverything comes to a head in this seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series. The world of Erdas will be changed forever.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were once ordinary kids. Then they discovered that they had spirit animals-wise and powerful partners who granted them with amazing gifts . . . and a legendary responsibility... -
![A Forest Divided by Erin Hunter, Wayne McLoughlin]()
A Forest Divided by Erin Hunter, Wayne McLoughlin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFollow your hearts. They will lead you home.Leaf-bare has fallen once more, threatening all cats with hunger and cold. Meanwhile, the message from the spirit-cats remains the same: in order to survive, they must grow and spread like the Blazing Star. And they must hurry...Categorized as:
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![Circle of Heroes by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson]()
Circle of Heroes by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan the familiars bring magic back to the queendom?Vastia is in a state of war. Led by the evil Paksahara, whose command of the Shifting Fortress gives her nearly unstoppable power, an army of undead animals is wreaking havoc on the queendom. With human magic still gone, it's up to the three prophesized familiars--Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert--to capture the fortress and bring Paksahara down... -
![The Barnabus Project by Eric Fan, Terry Fan]()
The Barnabus Project by Eric Fan, Terry Fan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan... -
![In a Jar by Deborah Marcero]()
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLlewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars--ordinary things like buttercups, feathers, and heart-shaped stones. Then he meets another rabbit, Evelyn, and together they begin to collect extraordinary things--like rainbows, the sound of the ocean, and the wind just before snow falls...Categorized as:
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![Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls]()
Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor anyone going through a difficult passage, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated picture book is about finding optimism in the darkest of places.Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun, night before daybreak--a new day's begun... -
![A Hidden Enemy by Erin Hunter]()
A Hidden Enemy by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsErin Hunter, the #1 nationally bestselling author of the Warriors series, is back with book 2 in the action-packed Survivors series. The time has come for dogs to rule the wild.In the aftermath of the Big Growl that destroyed their city, Bella and the Leashed Dogs have finally settled in the forest where there is plenty of clean water and prey... -
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![Tales of the Great Beasts by Brandon Mull, Nick Eliopulos]()
Tales of the Great Beasts by Brandon Mull, Nick Eliopulos
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDive, run, and soar through this exhilarating special edition in the New York Times bestselling series, with a story by Wild Born author, Brandon Mull. In the world of Erdas, there's a story of four noble animals who sacrificed everything to protect their homes from the ambitions of a mad king. Briggan the Wolf, Uraza the Leopard, Jhi the Panda, and Essix the Falcon...Categorized as:
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![The Endless Lake by Erin Hunter]()
The Endless Lake by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA vicious storm is gathering-and any dog who stands alone risks being swept away.Kirkus Reviews praised Survivors as a "wild and wonderful adventure" in a starred review... -
![Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOne by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up...Categorized as:
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![Storm of Dogs by Erin Hunter]()
Storm of Dogs by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Storm of Dogs has begun—and no dog will escape its fury.Now that their ruthless former Alpha has left the Wild Pack and Sweet has taken his place, the dogs should finally be able to find peace in their new home... -
![We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen]()
We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo turtles find one hat – and it happens to look great on both of them...Categorized as:
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![The Beasts of Grimheart by Kieran Larwood]()
The Beasts of Grimheart by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe young rabbit Podkin One-Ear and his allies battle to save their land from the evil Gorm tribe. The Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders! Podkin and his sister and baby brother, Paz and Pook, struggle to keep their ragtag clan of refugees safe from enemies who are destroying the forest in an effort to find them...Categorized as:
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![Prisoners by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Prisoners by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFans of the bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous world of dragons!Fierceteeth knows she could have been a dragonet of destiny. She's a much better NightWing than that weird brother of hers, Starflight. Her dreams of glory have been painfully scorched, though, and now Queen Thorn is holding her and Strongwings, waiting to put them on trial...Categorized as:
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![Skippyjon Jones in the Dog-House by Judy Schachner]()
Skippyjon Jones in the Dog-House by Judy Schachner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Siamese kitty boy with the gigantico imagination has returned for another loco adventure. In his room for a time-out, Skippyjon Jones lets his imagination take him to a shack where his Chihuahua friends are yipping and yapping and hiding out from the Bad Bobble-ito, who has taken over their doghouse...Categorized as:
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![Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons...Categorized as:
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![Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"The day before Christmas,snuggled on his floor,Bear sleeps soundlywith a great big snore...."Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs...Categorized as:
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![The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem]()
The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge were very busy. That evening, after dark, they would all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment was planned, and Primrose and Wilfred had chosen to recite a poem...Categorized as:
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![The Greatest Gift by Kallie George, Stephanie Graegin]()
The Greatest Gift by Kallie George, Stephanie Graegin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan]()
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
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Watch Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA wolf's eye view of the legends of Ga'Hoole in this stirring third installment of the Wolves of Beyond series by bestselling author Kathryn Lasky.Born with a twisted paw, Faolan was abandoned as a wolf pup and left to die. But not only did he survive and make it back to the wolf clan, he proved himself to be one of the most worthy wolves of all... -
![Spirit Wolf by Kathryn Lasky]()
Spirit Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFaolan, a wolf once doomed to die, struggles to fufill his destiny as the leader of the wolves of Beyond.No one ever saw Faolan as a leader. Banished as a pup, he survived and returned as a gnaw wolf-the lowest member of the wolf pack. But Faolan wasn't meant to be a gnaw wolf. It's not just his strange, splayed paw, or his uncanny connection with the bears... -
![The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate]()
The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family... -
![The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood]()
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA thick white blanket covers the wide slopes of the band of hills some call the Razorback Downs...Podkin One-Ear is a legend: a fearsome warrior rabbit whose reputation for cunning and triumph in battle has travelled the ages. But how did he become such a mighty fighter? The answer may surprise you... When a travelling bard arrives at Thornwood Warren on Midwinter night, he is warmly welcomed... -
![The Broken Path by Erin Hunter]()
The Broken Path by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLucky and Alpha have finally reached an uneasy peace, but tensions are still high—and Alpha has made it clear that there are some dogs he will never fully accept.As the newly united Pack sets off in search of a home far away from the Fierce Dog camp, they discover that no territory is truly safe... -
![Paddington Bear by Michael Bond, R.W. Alley]()
Paddington Bear by Michael Bond, R.W. Alley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsForty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Carrying a battered suitcase containing several jars of marmalade, and wearing a tag around his neck that read Please Look after This Bear, he stowed away on a ship and landed in Londons Paddington Station...Categorized as:
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![Shadow Wolf by Kathryn Lasky]()
Shadow Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe second installment in bestselling author Kathryn Lasky's staggering WOLVES OF THE BEYOND series, a spinoff of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole books.The wolf pup Faolan was born with a twisted paw, a slight defect that caused his wolf clan to abandon him in the forest to die. But Faolan, with the help of the grizzly bear who raised him as her own, survived... -
![The War of the Ember by Kathryn Lasky]()
The War of the Ember by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNot an ambush. Not a battle. But the final confrontation: War. In this last chapter in the great of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole the Striga and Nyra join to conjure a malignant power from hagsmire itself. When news of their alliance reaches the Great Ga'Hoole Tree the Guardians call to good creatures everywhere: gadfeathers, kraals, polar bears, greenowls,puffins, seagulls, and dire wolves...Categorized as:
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![The Last by Katherine Applegate]()
The Last by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey.A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack... -
![Fire and Ice by Shannon Hale]()
Fire and Ice by Shannon Hale
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFour children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked strangers. Four flashes of light erupt, and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible beasts - a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon. Suddenly the paths of these children - and the world - have been changed for ever...Categorized as:
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![Frost Wolf by Kathryn Lasky]()
Frost Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBestselling author Kathryn Lasky's hit series - a stunning spin-off set among the wolves of Ga'hoole.Faolan has always been an outsider. Exiled as a pup, then shunned by his fellow wolves for his unusual connection to the bears, Faolan has struggled to earn a place in the pack. But a terrible danger is looming on the horizon, and Faolan is the only one who knows how to fight it... -
![Shark Wars #4: Kingdom of the Deep by E.J. Altbacker]()
Shark Wars #4: Kingdom of the Deep by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShark Wars grows more epic--and addictive--with every book, publishing each season!Peace has finally come to the Big Blue and with it a revelation: Gray is not the last megalodon in the ocean after all. Gray swims deeper into the mystery of his family heritage, uncovering the myth of the megalodons and a legend that goes back to prehistoric times...Categorized as:
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![The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman]()
The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![The Last Emprex by E.J. Altbacker]()
The Last Emprex by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the first Shark Wars series arc draws to a close, hero Gray unexpectedly finds himself the ruler of the ocean. He's got to make wise decisions in a time of upheaval and isn't sure if he's up to the task!Dangerous prehistores are loose in the Big Blue, and Gray must defeat their evil leader, Grimkahn... -
![Shark Wars #5: Enemy of Oceans by E.J. Altbacker]()
Shark Wars #5: Enemy of Oceans by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEach new Shark Wars book brings higher stakes--and hungrier sharks! Gray thought he could trust Takiza, the wise yet mysterious betta fish who's been his guide and mentor in the often treacherous depths of the Big Blue. But the news that Takiza was responsible for the death of Gray's father has shaken Gray to his very core. Now Gray is questioning everything he thought he knew... -
![Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter]()
Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This original prequel brings readers a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Sweet, and how she came to be the fearless Beta of the Wild Pack.When the Big Growl struck and changed Lucky's world forever, he escaped the ruins of the longpaw city with Sweet by his side... -
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![Lone Wolf by Kathryn Lasky]()
Lone Wolf by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSpinoff from owl Guardians of Ga'hoole introduces Faolan, newborn wolf pup with a twisted leg. Harsh code of the pack demands such weakness be abandoned on a desolate hill. But alone in the wilderness, Faolan does not perish - a tale of survival, courage, and love triumphant... -
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Evergreen by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave journey to help a relative who is ill.Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey...Categorized as:
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![The Rise of a Legend by Kathryn Lasky]()
The Rise of a Legend by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBestselling author Kathryn Lasky takes flight once more with a brand-new Guardians of Ga'Hoole novel!Far off in the ice-choked land of the Northern Kingdoms, a young screech owl is marked by destiny. He is Ezylryb, an owl who will rise through the ranks of the Killian Army to become the commander of a battalion of snakes...Categorized as:
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![The Fox and The Hound by Daniel P. Mannix]()
The Fox and The Hound by Daniel P. Mannix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn intelligent and cunning red fox becomes the valued prey of a half-bloodhound tracker and his master who make it their lifelong goal to end the life of the elusive fox... -
![Ember Stone by Katrina Charman]()
Ember Stone by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia...Categorized as:
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![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship...
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