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Diary of Steve the Noob 2 (An Unofficial Minecraft Book) by Steve the Noob
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFollow Steve again on a new adventure! After Steve's sad defeat in the previous book, he goes on a journey to try to redeem himself. What will he find out there in the wilderness? Is he going to starve to death? Will he ever find a way to stop the nightly plague? Find out in this next diary of Steve the Noob. Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book...Categorized as:
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![Path of Exile: Book 1 by Cube Kid]()
Path of Exile: Book 1 by Cube Kid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPebble was a gifted boy. Strong. Quick. Sharp. In time, he would have become the best warrior in his village. Yet . . . he made a terrible mistake. And now, he is an exile. Banished from his village, the boy named Pebble must now face the great wilderness that stretches beyond Villagetown's wall. Survival here means fighting, scavenging, running... -
![The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum]()
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRobert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow... -
![Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty]()
Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA hilarious, irreverent book about doing your own thing Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building...Categorized as:
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![We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen]()
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsCome along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite... -
![Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld]()
Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style... -
![Hike by Pete Oswald]()
Hike by Pete Oswald
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTake to the trails for a celebration of nature—and a day spent with dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest... -
![The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole]()
The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTransported inside a sci-fi movie about giant bugs, Ms... -
![Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall]()
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around... -
![Man O' War by Walter Farley]()
Man O' War by Walter Farley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn exciting, moving piece of fiction based on the facts about one of thegreatest horses of all time. The feeling for horses, horse breeding andtraining, and horse racing is masterfully handled. Thrilling, highlyrecommended."--(starred) "School Library Journal... -
![Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle]()
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA breathless, high-stakes quest to save the miniature world of the Tree — and reunite loved ones lost — unfolds with wit, suspense, and startling revelations.Toby’s world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the center of the Tree, moss and lichen have invaded the branches, and one tyrant controls it all... -
![Rivals by Tim Green]()
Rivals by Tim Green
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCooperstown! Josh is thrilled when all his hard training pays off in a big way and his team, the Titans, makes it to a national tournament in Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. More is on the line for Josh than just a trophy. Winning would mean everything to his dad—now Josh's coach... -
![Peter Pan. Robert Sabuda by Robert Sabuda]()
Peter Pan. Robert Sabuda by Robert Sabuda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRobert Sabuda brings story of Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and Neverland to life with his innovative and inventive... -
![A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories by Beatrix Potter]()
A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories by Beatrix... -
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![The Raft by Jim LaMarche]()
The Raft by Jim LaMarche
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInspired by various experiences from his childhood, Jim LaMarche, beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, brings this touching story about one boy's unexpected summer as a river rat to life with his bold, picturesque paintings.Nicky isn't one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the Wisconsin woods; he'd much rather be back in the city...Categorized as:
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![They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus]()
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMcManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and fishing... -
![A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen]()
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text... -
![Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump]()
Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA tale of raw adventure as Uncle Hec and Ricky use all their skills to survive in the hard world of precipitous hills and impassable forest. It uncovers the slow maturing of love and trust between two loners in a hard world... -
![Weslandia by Paul Fleischman]()
Weslandia by Paul Fleischman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWESLANDIA honors the misfits—and the creators—among us.Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own - civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow... -
![Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds]()
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint... -
![Baseball Great by Tim Green]()
Baseball Great by Tim Green
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a baseball book pulsing with action. Baseball Great offers a baseball story attuned to today’s headlines, a totally involving, character-driven, sports-centered thriller. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica. As a young reviewer on Brightly... -
![Football Hero Unabridged Da by Tim Green]()
Football Hero Unabridged Da by Tim Green
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTy Lewis is elated when the school coach recruits him for the football team. Unfortunately, Ty's Uncle Gus his guardian since the death of Ty's parents insists the boy has no time for sports. He has to earn his keep by scrubbing toilets for Gus's cleaning service... -
![Hero: Hurricane Rescue by Jennifer Li Shotz]()
Hero: Hurricane Rescue by Jennifer Li Shotz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe action-packed follow-up to Hero, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz. When a dangerous hurricane strikes town and Jack and his puppy, Scout, go missing, retired search-and-rescue dog Hero is the only one who can track them down.Hero and his human, Ben, set off into the woods, but when the storm surges out of control, the group is suddenly trapped with no way out... -
![Two Little Savages: Being the Adventures of Two Boys Who Lived as Indians and What They Learned by Ernest Thompson Seton]()
Two Little Savages: Being the Adventures of Two Boys Who Lived as Indians and What They Learned by Ernest Thompson Seton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process... -
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![Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park by Aaron Johnson]()
Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park by Aaron Johnson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Codes - Lost Landmarks - Hidden Clues - Real LocationsBefore Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado’s wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park...Categorized as:
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![The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble]()
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm - boring, kind of dull. But before very long, chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another, even zanier, one. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control.Steven Kellog's full-color pictures prove and ideal match for Trinka Hakes Noble's droll cumulative tale in this slapstick romp... -
![A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel]()
A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this moving companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning They All Saw a Cat, Brendan Wenzel tells the story of a seemingly ordinary stone. But it isn't just a stone—to the animals that use it, it's a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world... -
![Winter Term at Malory Towers by Pamela Cox, Enid Blyton]()
Winter Term at Malory Towers by Pamela Cox, Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSusan is excited to be in charge of the winter concert, but Miss Tallant, a new teacher, has very strong ideas about it. And when she interferes in a midnight feast, they realise there's a spy in their midst...Categorized as:
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![Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Deborah Underwood]()
Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Deborah Underwood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOutside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. Our connection with nature is not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors... -
![Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer]()
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature.When two curious kids embark on a wonder walk, they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light... -
![Brave Irene by William Steig]()
Brave Irene by William Steig
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Brave Irene" is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl... -
![Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish]()
Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHousemaid Amelia is sent to school principal with message that teacher will be late, but Mr Carter mistakenly gives her list for substitute teacher. Call the roll. Sing a song. Run, run, run. Plant bulbs. She buys lightbulbs, and screws up all the list. For math, she takes them home for a bushel of apples. Her surprise makes everybody happy at the end...Categorized as:
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![Irish Red by Jim Kjelgaard]()
Irish Red by Jim Kjelgaard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor all his champion Irish setter blood, Mike was a misfit. Danny Pickett and his father tried everything to train him, but it was the pup himself who finally proved that he was a champion...Categorized as:
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![The Yellow Bus by Loren Long]()
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPerfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another...Categorized as:
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![Gorilla Dawn by Gill Lewis]()
Gorilla Dawn by Gill Lewis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo children captured by a band of rebel soldiers in the Congo vow to protect an orphaned gorilla baby in this powerful, thought-provoking, and vividly compelling novel from award-winning storyteller Gill Lewis.Deep in the heart of the Congo, a baby gorilla is captured by a group of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo are also prisoners in the rebels’ camp...Categorized as:
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![My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano]()
My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA story of first friendship.she is my best friend i think i never had a best friend so i’m not sure but i think she is a really good best friend because when we were drawing she drew me and i drew her...Categorized as:
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![The Secret Cave: Wolf Girl 3 by Anh Do]()
The Secret Cave: Wolf Girl 3 by Anh Do
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWolf Girl is back in the wild, but that doesn't mean life is any easier for her and her loyal pack of dogs.She has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then Zip is injured and the pack has to slow down.. -
![Deep Water by Watt Key]()
Deep Water by Watt Key
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA middle grade survival story about a scuba dive gone wrong and two enemies who must unite to survive.It's the most important rule of scuba diving: If you don't feel right, don't go down.So after her father falls ill, twelve-year-old Julie Sims must take over and lead two of his clients on a dive miles off the coast of Alabama while her father stays behind in the boat... -
![Survivors by Jeff Probst, Christopher Tebbetts]()
Survivors by Jeff Probst, Christopher Tebbetts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSequel to the New York Times bestseller Stranded and Trial by Fire! As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael. From the Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor, Jeff Probst with Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life co-author Chris Tebbetts comes a brand new family adventure series!Eleven days down, and no end in sight... -
![Round Trip by Ann Jonas]()
Round Trip by Ann Jonas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlack and white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home again to the country. The trip to the city is read from front to back and the return trip from back to front, upside down... -
![Kavik the Wolf Dog by Walt Morey]()
Kavik the Wolf Dog by Walt Morey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn extraordinary journey of instinct and survival from the author of Gentle Ben When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he's shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal's eyes says he's not ready to die. It turns out that Kavik's a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery...Categorized as:
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![Float by Daniel Miyares]()
Float by Daniel Miyares
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of newspaper out for a rainy-day adventure... -
![Wild Life by Cynthia C. DeFelice]()
Wild Life by Cynthia C. DeFelice
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsErik is preparing for his first-ever hunting trip when he learns that his parents are being deployed to Iraq. A few days later, Erik is shipped off to North Dakota to live with Big Darrell and Oma, grandparents he barely knows. When Erik rescues a dog that's been stuck by a porcupine, Big Darrell says Erik can't keep him. But Erik has already named her Quill and can't bear to give her up... -
![Going Places by Peter H. Reynolds, Paul A. Reynolds]()
Going Places by Peter H. Reynolds, Paul A. Reynolds
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.It's time for this year's Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it—and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build.Everyone but Maya. She sure doesn't seem to be in a hurry .. -
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![This Is Sadie by Sara O'Leary]()
This Is Sadie by Sara O'Leary
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSadie is a little girl with a big imagination. She has been a girl who lived under the sea and a boy raised by wolves. She has had adventures in wonderland and visited the world of fairytales. She whispers to the dresses in her closet and talks to birds in the treetops. She has wings that take her anywhere she wants to go, but that always bring her home again... -
![Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld]()
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times best-selling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born... -
![Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsChildren can celebrate a Parisian Christmas with Madeline, Pepito and all their friends... -
![Linnea in Monet's Garden by Christina Björk, Lena Anderson]()
Linnea in Monet's Garden by Christina Björk, Lena Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLinnea has visited Claude Monet's garden! In Paris, she got to see many of his actual paintings. Now she understands what it means for a painter to be called an Impressionist. This innovative art book for children contains full-color photos of many of Monet's famous paintings...Categorized as:
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![Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica]()
Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the tradition of About a Boy comes a feel good sports and holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica.Josh Cameron has it all: a World Championship ring with the Boston Celtics, an MVP award, a clean-cut image, and the adoration of millions. What he doesn't have is family... -
![The Black Stallion and Flame by Walter Farley]()
The Black Stallion and Flame by Walter Farley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhile flying to a race, Alec Ramsay and the Black’s plane crash-lands in the stormy Caribbean. Chance brings the Black to the hidden island home of the giant red stallion, Flame. Such a small island can only support one alpha male. But before the two can fight–a fight that can only result in the death of one–a new danger appears...
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