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Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies were a little, well, creepy...Categorized as:
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![Battle of the Boss-Monster: A Branches Book by Troy Cummings]()
Battle of the Boss-Monster: A Branches Book by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![March of the Vanderpants by Troy Cummings]()
March of the Vanderpants by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 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!In book 12, the S.S.M.P... -
![The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Journal by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Journal by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt long last, a journal inspired by Heather Brewer's New York Times bestselling series The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. This iconic journal features quotes from all five books in the series as well as exclusive new secrets in Elysian Code for readers to decipher with an enclosed key. Perfect for veteran minions and new fans alike... -
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![How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head by Bill Peet]()
How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head by Bill Peet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA classic book from Bill Peet featuring Droofus the kindly (vegetarian) dragon all about not judging others, overcoming our differences, and working together. Droofus the kindly dragon has a price on his head, but the small boy who befriends him refuses to sell him to the king. Kids will love the surprising, funny solution to keep Droofus safe from harm and will delight in the illustrations... -
![Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley]()
Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! This classic interactive book that has been helping children chase away nighttime fears for 25 years is perfect for Halloween--and all-year round!Caldecott Award-winner Ed Emberley has created an ingenious way for children to overcome bedtime frights... -
![Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds]()
Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA #1 New York Times bestseller!From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters—featuring a sinister crayon!Jasper Rabbit has a he is NOT doing well in school. His spelling tests? Disasters. His math quizzes? Frightening to behold... -
![Monster Notebook by Troy Cummings]()
Monster Notebook by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCalling all future members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol! Kids love reading about the wacky monsters that attack Stermont in Troy Cummings' bestselling The Notebook of Doom series. Now fans can own Alexander Bopp's S.S.M.P... -
![Die Endermen-Invasion: Roman für Minecrafter by Winter Morgan]()
Die Endermen-Invasion: Roman für Minecrafter by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill a griefer destroy Steve’s hope of winning the elite building competition?In this third installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve is invited to participate in an elite building competition on Mushroom Island. His friends�Max, Lucy, and Henry�are impressed and want to join their friend on a journey to the island... -
![The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee]()
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn the first day of school, a boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades PreK-4... -
![Pop of the Bumpy Mummy by Troy Cummings, Niloufar Amanzadeh]()
Pop of the Bumpy Mummy by Troy Cummings, Niloufar Amanzadeh
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA creepy mummy monster is on the loose in Stermont!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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... -
![There's a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher]()
There's a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOH LOOK, there's an EGG in your book!But this isn't any old egg - there's a dragon in it! And pretty soon she's set your book ON FIRE. OH NO!Can you use your imagination (and your tickling skills) to help the little dragon fly off on her own adventure out of your book?Tom Fletcher and Greg Abbott have created a fantastically interactive sequel to their bestselling There's a Monster in Your Book... -
![Return of the Vampire by Geronimo Stilton]()
Return of the Vampire by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure! A mysterious old friend of Grandpa Frankenstein shows up one night on the doorstep of Cacklefur Castle. He's a vampire . . . and he needs the von Cacklefur family's help... -
![This Hotel Is Haunted! by Geronimo Stilton]()
This Hotel Is Haunted! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My good friend Hercule Poirat and I were called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There was a ghost haunting the hotel and scaring guests! It was wearing armor and carrying a ball and chain... -
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![What Was I Scared Of?: A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter by Dr. Seuss]()
What Was I Scared Of?: A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDr. Seuss in a glowing new format!What were we waiting for? We’ve taken the classic Dr... -
![The Spiffiest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler]()
The Spiffiest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen George the giant spies a shop full of wonderful clothes, he decides to treat himself to a new outfit. He puts on his new shirt, pants, shoes, and tie, and is immediately transformed from the scruffiest giant in town to the spiffiest giant in town. But on his way home, George runs into various animals who need his help... -
![Treasure Hunters in Trouble by Winter Morgan]()
Treasure Hunters in Trouble by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this fourth installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve receives a distress call from his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry. They have found an abundance of treasure in a temple, but they can’t get out! He immediately sets off for the desert to help his friends. Once Steve gets to them, they will all be rewarded with a supply of emeralds, gold ingots, and many other rare treasures... -
![Ride for Your Life! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Ride for Your Life! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!The fair has come to Mysterious Valley! Creepella is looking to forward a fun, thrilling day of rides and games with her family and friends... -
![Fright Night by Geronimo Stilton]()
Fright Night by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's time for Mysterious Valley's most anticipated competition of the year! The mouse who performs the best rhymes for the public and judges will be crowned Greatest Poet. Creepella's father, Boris von Cacklefur, has a secret weapon for the championship this year--he's going to improvise a rap . . -
![Hollywood, Dead Ahead by Kate Klise]()
Hollywood, Dead Ahead by Kate Klise
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this fifth volume from 43 Old Cemetery Road, the trio at Spence Mansion leaves Ghastly for Hollywood, California . . . and for a shot at stardom! The film producer Moe Block Busters wants to make the 43 Old Cemetery Road story into a movie—and he promises it will be a sure-fire hit! Lured by the lights of Tinseltown, Ignatius B. Grumply, Olive C. Spence, and Seymour Hope pack their suitcases... -
![Deck the Halls, We're Off the Walls! by Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot]()
Deck the Halls, We're Off the Walls! by Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing's for sure—if A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School want to save the day, they will need a Christmas miracle... -
![Fing by David Walliams]()
Fing by David Walliams
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Meet the Meeks!Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough... -
![Frantastic Voyage by Jim Benton]()
Frantastic Voyage by Jim Benton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFranny's faithful lab assistant, Igor, has swallowed a doomsday device that is ready to go off at any moment! For any regular scientist, there is only one way to get the device out -- um...make that two ways. But Franny K. Stein is no ordinary scientist, so she concocts her own way to get the device back and save her friend... -
![My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.) by Peter Brown]()
My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.) by Peter Brown
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBobby has a problem. You see, his teacher is a monster.But when Bobby runs into his teacher outside of school, he learns there is more to her than meets the eye... -
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![Any Fin is Possible by Mo O'Hara]()
Any Fin is Possible by Mo O'Hara
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fourth book in the brilliant My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series – containing two funny (fishy) tales with laugh-out-loud cartoon illustrations that will hook you from the first pageFrankie was a completely normal pet goldfish . . -
![Fall of the House of Mandible by Dan Greenburg]()
Fall of the House of Mandible by Dan Greenburg
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThings seem pretty hopeless for the Shluffmuffin family in the fourth book in this hilarious series. The treacherous Mandible sisters have kidnapped Cheyenne again, and it's up to Wally to rescue her... -
![Little Witch's Big Night by Deborah Hautzig]()
Little Witch's Big Night by Deborah Hautzig
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarve out family time for this Halloween read with Little Witch!Forced to stay at home on Halloween because she's been too good, Little Witch gives three trick-or-treaters high-flying broomstick rides. Illustrated by Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur books and TV show... -
![Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon]()
Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeasts roar! Beasts destroy! But not Maurice.This frightfully unbeastly tale about staying true to yourself is for everyone who’s just a little bit different. With his melodious voice, fondness for kale, and unfailing politeness, Maurice isn’t quite like other beasts... -
![The Dragon at the North Pole by Kate Klimo]()
The Dragon at the North Pole by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Dragon Keepers series is perfect for readers who've finished Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series but who aren't quite ready for Harry Potter... -
![Disney: Beauty and the Beast Book of the Film by Walt Disney Company]()
Disney: Beauty and the Beast Book of the Film by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
![100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli by David LaRochelle]()
100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli by David LaRochelle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A nonstop dragon party . . . Irresistible." —Publishers WeeklyThis wacky counting adventure by Geisel Award-winning author David LaRochelle is a hilarious ode to dragons and math, with pitch-perfect art by Lian Cho.High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become professional surfers in Hawaii... -
![Creepella von Cacklefur #3: Ghost Pirate Treasure by Geronimo Stilton]()
Creepella von Cacklefur #3: Ghost Pirate Treasure by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!Oh, no! Billy Squeakspeare has a big problem, and he needs Creepella's help. Someone's been digging holes around Squeakspeare Mansion at night, and Billy wants to find out who it is... -
![There's Something in My Attic by Mercer Mayer]()
There's Something in My Attic by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThat nightmare in the attic may look and sound scary, but it's no match for a brave girl with a lasso! Nobody knows better than Mercer Mayer how to turn shivers into smiles, and children no longer need fear things that go bump in the night. Full-color illustrations... -
![Slappy New Year! by R.L. Stine]()
Slappy New Year! by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a little Horror home with you!Ray Gordon loves to scare his younger brother, Brandon. It's not hard considering Brandon is terrified of everything--loud noises, roller coasters, and especially the wooden dummy, Slappy, that Ray got from Jonahttan Chiller's HorrorLand gift shop. In order to throw his big New Year's Even party, Ray's parents make him promise to leave Brandon alone... -
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![Marilyn's Monster by Michelle Knudsen]()
Marilyn's Monster by Michelle Knudsen
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Rich with feeling . . . a warm, gently funny reminder to chase down one's dreams, rather than waiting for them to appear on the doorstep." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)Some of the kids in Marilyn's class have monsters. Marilyn doesn't have hers yet, but she can't just go out and look for one. Your monster has to find you. That's just the way it works... -
![The Streets of Panic Park by R.L. Stine]()
The Streets of Panic Park by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's the end of the ride--for now! Fright-master R.L. Stine saves the most shocking surprises for last as all of HorrorLand's secrets are revealed!Luke and Lizzie thin they’ll be safe in Panic Park. But they’re wrong. Because Panic Park is home to The Menace, a two-faced villain with a twisted plan to trap them forever... -
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Love Monster by Rachel Bright
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLove Monster is a slightly hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it's hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you're a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy—he looks high, low, and even middle-ish... -
![Hug a Tree, Geronimo by Geronimo Stilton]()
Hug a Tree, Geronimo by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Geronimo decides to buy his aunt's old farm where he used to spend the holidays. It's filled with memories from his childhood! There is a large oak tree in the yard that holds legendary secrets to unlock...Categorized as:
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![Good Night, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas]()
Good Night, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Good Knight is on his watch when he hears a sound. Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell... -
![Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPapa Bear's attempt to scare a band of young campers by telling them about ghosts in the woods comes to an unexpected conclusion with a double ghost lesson... -
![I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang]()
I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo fuzzy friends go to an amusement park. They try to convince each other that there are much scarier things than the roller coaster. Hairy spiders! Aliens! Fried ants! They soon discover that sometimes being scared isn’t as “scary” as they thought... -
![God Went to Beauty School by Cynthia Rylant]()
God Went to Beauty School by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA deeply compelling collection of poems about God and our everyday world from a Newbery medalist. Cynthia Rylant takes teens on an invigorating spiritual journey as she explores what God's life on Earth might be like. Rylant's reflective and often humorous verse follows God as he tries out human activities such as getting a dog, writing a fan letter, and making spaghetti... -
![The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler]()
The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA brand-new edition in the bestselling Black Lagoon series!THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON is a brand-new edition in the bestselling Black Lagoon series! Mrs. Green is out sick and Hubie's class is going to have a sub! The students are ready to party all day...until they meet Mr. Frank N... -
![Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk by Megan McDonald]()
Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk by Megan McDonald
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReading is UNdead - and everyone has zombies on the brain - as Stink's school and a local bookstore cook up a frightfully fun Main Street event.Guts! Brains! Eyeballs! There's only one week before the new book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series comes out... -
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![The Five Masks of Dr. Screem by R.L. Stine]()
The Five Masks of Dr. Screem by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.It's Halloween and Monica Anderson is out Trick-or-Treating with her younger brother. They knock on the door of an old, creepy house and are met by a strange woman who pleads for their help. Every year she must battle for the control of five sacred masks with the evil Dr. Screem... -
![Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box by Dan Greenburg, Jack E. Davis]()
Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box by Dan Greenburg, Jack E. Davis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat I wanted was a cute little kitten. Instead, I got a tough tomcat that talks. And that's not all! He says he's my Great-Grandpa Julius and he needs my help... -
![Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide by R.L. Stine, Scholastic Inc.]()
Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide by R.L. Stine, Scholastic Inc.
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWant to make it out of HorrorLand alive? You'll need this survival guide--filled with all the background, tips, and insider info we could find.Luke and Lizzy Morris weren't sure who-or what-would see their ad. It was a risk, but they had to find out the TRUTH about HorrorLand, otherwise the kids who were lured there would never make it out alive... -
![Night of the Giant Everything by R.L. Stine]()
Night of the Giant Everything by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.When 11-year-old Steven Sweeney is tricked into drinking a strange mixture of chemicals by his classmates, things begin to get strange... -
![The Birthday Party of No Return! by R.L. Stine]()
The Birthday Party of No Return! by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.Lee Hargrove only wants one thing-to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favorites to win along with his friend, Cory "Lucky Duck" Duckworth and another athletic classmate, Laura Grodin. Laura is good.. -
![Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan]()
Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst. They burn down everything in sight and they hoard all the gold. They melt every ice cream cone within a mile radius, and everyone is afraid of them...
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