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What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult... -
Bulan by Tere Liye
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNamanya Seli, usianya 15 tahun, kelas sepuluh, dan dia salah satu teman baikku. Dia sama seperti remaja yang lain. Menyukai hal yang sama, mendengarkan lagu-lagu yang sama, pergi ke gerai fast food, menonton serial drama, film, dan hal-hal yang disukai remaja.Tetapi ada sebuah rahasia kecil Seli dan aku yang tidak pernah diketahui siapa pun. Sesuatu yang kami simpan sendiri sejak kecil...Categorized as:
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The Ship of Secrets by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was called to the Kingdom of Fantasy for the tenth time! A fairy princess had called me there... -
The Dragon of Fortune by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI, Geronimo Stilton, traveled on the wings of the Dragon of Fortune back to the Kingdom of Fantasy! I was called there by my friend Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, who needed my help. The enchanted Winged Ring had gone missing! This was terrible news. The ring allows its owner to travel between the Kingdom of Fantasy and the real world-which would be a dangerous power if it fell into evil hands... -
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The Gift of Dark Hollow by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders as readers are drawn deeper and deeper into the story of the young rabbit Podkin One-Ear fighting to save his land from evil. Hiding with fellow refugees, Podkin, Paz, and Pook are temporarily safe in Dark Hollow Warren. But their enemies—the evil Gorm—still search for them... -
Descendants 2 by Eric Geron
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay may be the children of terrible villains, but they're fitting in amazingly well on Auradon. Well, at least most of them are. For Mal, the pressure to be royally perfect is too intense, so she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost. But Mal soon finds that her archenemy, Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed Princess of Evil...Categorized as:
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The Battle for Perodia by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia!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 Double Helix by Trudi Trueit
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe mystery deepens and the action intensifies for 12-year-old Cruz Coronado and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Bryndis as they continue their studies at sea and travel to exotic locations around the world...Categorized as:
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The Whispering Oak by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTravel along with Tag, Skyla, and Blaze as they continue their search for the Ember Stone, in this series full of adventure, powerful dark magic, and fantasy!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
Lullaby Lake by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory... -
Eve Et Le Poney Perdu by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSee below for English description.�ve et ses copains de classe se pr�parent � pr�ter le Serment des hiboux, c'est-�-dire la promesse de prot�ger les autres animaux de la for�t en �tant courageux, sage et g�n�reux. �ve doit �laborer un projet prouvant qu'elle est pr�te pour le Serment des hiboux... -
ঠাকুমা'র ঝুলি by Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom Wikipedia:Thakurmar Jhuli (Grandmother's Tales) (Bengali: ঠাকুরমার ঝুলি) is a collection of Bengali folk tales and fairy tales. Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumder was the person who first collected some folk-stories of Bengal and published it under the name of Thakurmar Jhuli in 1907 (1314 of Bengali calendar). The Nobel-Laureate, Rabindra Nath Thakur wrote the introduction to the compilation...Categorized as:
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The Sisters Grimm (The Sisters Grimm, #1 & #2) by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first two books in the bestselling series!Welcome to Ferryport Landing, a community where fairy-tale creatures - the Everafters - live alongside humans in peace. Well, sometimes. When crime's afoot, it's up to the fairy-tale detectives, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm. to investigate the case... -
The Magic of the Lost Temple by Sudha Murty
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCity girl Nooni is surprised at the pace of life in her grandparents' village in Karnataka. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning to ride a cycle, with her new-found friends. Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest...Categorized as:
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Minecraft: The Shipwreck by C.B. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnravel the mysteries of an extraordinary underwater world in this official Minecraft novel! When three kids discover a mystery in an abandoned Minecraft server, they must race against the clock to uncover its secrets.Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad's work that it's easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone...Categorized as:
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Uki and the Outcasts by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings'EXCELLENT,' says the bard. 'It's probably a good idea for you to know about him.' 'Wait . . . him? Who's him?' said Rue. 'Uki,' says the bard. 'Uki Patchwork. The Magpie Demon. Uki of the Two Furs.' From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero...Categorized as:
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Minecraft: The Lost Journal by Mur Lafferty
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third official Minecraft novel from Mojang and Del Rey...Categorized as:
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Alien Kid by Kristen Otte
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a mind-reading alien goes to middle school? Charlie Baker is the new kid at school. He looks like any other kid, but he’s far from it, and somehow he has to fit in and not reveal his secret. He thought it would be easy, but on the first day, he already messed up big time. Now, a girl, Maya, knows he’s from outer space, and the school bully, Caden, is out to get him... -
Jayden's Rescue by Vladimir Tumanov
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex hates math. No matter how hard he tries, he can never get it right. Until one day he finds a magical book in which an evil wizard king has imprisoned a queen � and the only way to save her is with math! To rescue her, Alex and his friends must solve 400 mathematical puzzles posed by a menagerie of monster guards � and before long, Alex is solving riddle after riddle... -
Survivor Dogs II 04 - Dunkle Spuren. Lauernde Gefahr: Staffel II, Band 4 by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo dog can be trusted—and no dog is safe in this gripping fourth book in the second Survivors series. From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, Survivors is full of “wild and wonderful adventure” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.The Wild Pack is in high spirits after rescuing Alpha and Beta’s pups... -
The Cheese Experiment by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!New Mouse City was in a panic. A strange epidemic had broken out -- mice everywhere were covered in weird blue spots! Mouse Island's most famouse doctor immediately set to work with his team to try to find the cure... but someone was trying to stop him... -
Secrets According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHumphrey is back in his tenth adventure in the beloved middle-grade series! So many secrets are flying around Room 26 that Humphrey can barely keep track. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but Humphrey can't figure out which one. (Even more confusing, Mrs. Brisbane seems unsqueakably happy about it... -
Il Mistero Della Perla Gigante by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEach Geronimo book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.One day, my friends and I, Geronimo Stilton, made an amazing discovery. We found a huge oyster -- with an enormouse pearl inside! I was so excited about this extremely rare, precious pearl that I wrote a special feature about it in The Rodent's Gazette... -
Fairy Oak. Los Hechiceros Días De Shirley. by Elisabetta Gnone
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrand NEW... -
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Alice in Wonderland: Based on the Motion Picture Directed by Tim Burton by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes a magical re-imagining of one of the most beloved stories of all time...Categorized as:
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Zenda and the Gazing Ball by Ken Petti, John Amodeo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI didn’t mean for things to happen this way. But they did. Now while everyone else moves forward, my entire life is on hold! Even worse, the magical gift that holds the key to my future is in jeopardy. I want to make everything right... -
Glitter Beach by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Midsummer's Eve, the most magical time of year. Every fairy in the kingdom is at Glitter Beach, using the glittery fairy dust to renew their magic. But Queen Malice is also nearby... -
Cloud Island by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author's website:Trixi the pixie whisks the three best friends off for their third adventure, and this time they’re going to visit Cloud Island!When Ellie, Summer and Jasmine arrive, they land on fluffy clouds high in the sky above the Secret Kingdom and have lots of fun bouncing around!But soon they realise that Queen Malice's mean magic is set to ruin Cloud Island for ever…Will the... -
Magic Mountain by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!It's time for best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine to return to the Secret Kingdom and head to the frosty slopes of Magic Mountain! Can they find Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt and stop the brownies from turning into...Categorized as:
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Mermaid Reef by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are diving into a magical adventure deep beneath the sea! When Queen Malice hides one of her awful thunderbolts on Mermaid Reef, it threatens to ruin the Sound of the Sea competition... -
The Book of Shane: Complete Collection (Spirit Animals: Special Edition): Complete Collection by Nick Eliopulos
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bind-up of the Book of Shane stories that offers a glimpse at one of the most compelling -- and dangerous -- villains of the New York Times bestselling Spirit Animals series.Friend and traitor. Conqueror and king. Hero and villain.Shane is just a boy, but in order to free his people, he's resolved to do whatever -- to become whomever -- his mission requires...Categorized as:
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Poppy Mayberry, The Monday by Jennie K. Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if your teacher could read your mind just because she was born on a Thursday? Or the kid next to you in class could turn back the clock just because he was a Wednesday? In the quirky town of Nova, all of this is normal. Poppy Mayberry, an almost-11-year-old Monday, should be able to pass notes in class or brush her dog, Pickle, without lifting a finger...Categorized as:
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The Elsewhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.The shop from nowhere has vanished without a trace. Will it ever reappear?As they search for the lost Emporium, Daniel and Ellie encounter magical bookshops, deserted islands in the dead of night...Categorized as:
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The Pegasus Quest by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara must rescue a young Pegasus.When a shooting star streaks across the night sky, Prince Lucas makes a wish for an epic adventure. Little did he know it would come true! As Lucas and Clara set out to investigate some mysterious happenings in Wrenly, they find a Pegasus that is lost and in danger...Categorized as:
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Silver Hill by Catherine Cooper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith Nora away on a vitally important mission in Annwn, Jack Brenin has to take sole responsibility for rescuing the last two Dragonettes left on earth from being roasted for a Spriggan feast... -
Η ζωγραφιά της Χριστίνας: Το βιβλίο που δεν το διάβαζε κανείς by Eugene Trivizas, Ευγένιος Τριβιζάς
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The Best of Lola Basyang: Timeless Tales for the Filipino Family by Severino Reyes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings1998 National Book Award for Best Anthology 1998 Gintong Aklat Award for Children’s Literature “A marvelous tapestry….” —The Manila Times “Reyes was able to weave tales that truly reflect the Filipino psyche, filled with the wisdom and values that make us what we are as a people today... -
Unicorn Valley by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are excited to visit the Secret Kingdom once again. And this time, they are traveling as Very Important Friends of King Merry, who needs their help! His wicked sister, Queen Malice, has hidden a thunderbolt in Unicorn Valley... -
The Truth Pixie Goes to School by Matt Haig
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew school. New friends. Same old pixie.'Aada started her new school,And the pixie came too.But this school was a placeWhere it was hard to be true . . .'An uplifting story that will delight younger readers and help them to be themselves in their school uniform. With words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould... -
Fire Keep by J. Scott Savage
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith no word from Kyja, the people of Farworld are beginning to face the possibility that she is truly dead, and the quest to saveFarworld and Earth has failed. In an effort to find a way to bringKyja back, Marcus must enter the most dangerous place possiblethe realm of shadows.Meanwhile, Kyja wakes up in a world of lost souls and memories...Categorized as:
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Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise by Wanda Coven
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeidi Heckelbeck is already a witch—so what will she be for Halloween? Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for beginning readers.It’s Halloween in Brewster, and everyone is excited—except for Heidi Heckelbeck. Heidi hates seeing people dress up as witches, as if they know what life as a witch is truly like... -
Begin by Philip Ulrich, Erin Ulrich
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor centuries the bears of Haven have lived quiet lives, high in the mountains at the edge of the great Precipice. That all changes for a young cub named Growly when he receives a mysterious message. With just his backpack and glider, Growly sets out on a desperate journey to find his grandfather's long lost friend . . . and to find a way back home...Categorized as:
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Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book... -
Flight of the Red Bandit by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!One hot summer afternoon, I was trying to write, but I just couldn't get inspired. I needed a break! Who would've thought that soon I'd be in Arizona, hanging from cliffs and white-water rafting? Grandfather Shortpaws had sent me on a hunt for his old friend -- the Red Bandit... -
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Inside Out Junior Novelization by Suzanne Francis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJapanese novelization of Pixars hit movie, Inside Out, the story of personified emotions Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger in 11 year old Riley Andersen. For elementary school children. In Japanese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc... -
Stinky Cheese Vacation by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was finishing up work one evening when I opened a letter from Uncle Stingysnout. He needed to see me immediately! I headed straight to Penny Pincher Castle for what I thought would be a nice visit . . . but my uncle put me straight to work... -
ক্ষীরের পুতুল by Abanindranath Tagore
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsএক রাজার দুই রানী। দুও আর সুও। রাজামশাই বাণিজ্যে গেলেন। সুওরানীর কথা মত নিয়ে এলেন দামী দামী গয়না আর শাড়ি। দুওরানী চেয়েছিলেন একটা বানর-ছানা। তাঁর জন্য এল তাই বানর। বানর হলে হবে কি, আসলে সে এক জাদুকরের দেশের মায়া-বানর। তাই সে মানুষের মত কথা বলে, ছেলের মত ভালবাসে বড় রানীমাকে, দুঃখিনী মায়ের চোখের জল মুছিয়ে দিতে চায়। তা, সেই মায়া-বানর দারুণ বুদ্ধি খাটিয়ে কী করে রাজার মন ফেরাল বড় রানীর... -
Fantasteen: Lucid Dream by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKALIAN YAKIN, MASIH INGIN SEPERTI AKU?Aku menceritakan hal ini kepada teman-temanku, tapi mereka malah ketakutan. Kemudian, mereka mulai mengataiku sinting. Dan parahnya, kini aku sendirian. Teman-temanku yang manusia ternyata lebih mengerikan daripada makhluk halus yang kuhadapi. Masih lebih baik satpam tanpa kepala yang kutemui di koridor, atau guru IPA yang kepalanya di laboratorium ... atau .Categorized as:
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods / Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPercy Jackson's Greek Myths Collection Rick Riordan 2 Books Set Pack Titles in the Set Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, Percy Jackson and the Greek... -
Rumble in the Jungle by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I, Geronimo Stilton, was off to the wildest part of Brazil -- the Amazon jungle! I ended up on a hunt for an rare crystal treasure, which was stolen from a native tribe in the heart of the forest. I'd encounter alligators, snakes, piranhas, and other dangers on my way...
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