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Butterfly Battle by Joanna Cole, Nancy White
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGet carried away with the Friz and her class as they take a whirlwind journey into the world of butterflies!Hi, I'm Phoebe, one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. When we started our unit on butterflies, I figured I would get to see a live butterfly - but I never thought I would get to be one. But when Ms... -
![A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban]()
A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrances and Thelma are friends -- most of the time. Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw... -
![The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit by David Borgenicht, Joel Chandler Harris]()
The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit by David Borgenicht, Joel Chandler Harris
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShare these classic African-American stories about Brer Rabbit, Uncle Remus, and all the other brer animals in this beautifully illustrated storybook collection. Beautiful, rich, and vibrant illustrations by Don Daily accompany these classic tales of Uncle Remus and make them treasures for all to read... -
![The Final Battle by Erin Hunter]()
The Final Battle by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe time has come for a traitor to fall. Don’t miss the action-packed final adventure in the Survivors: The Gathering Darkness series! From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, Survivors is full of “wild and wonderful adventure” (Kirkus; starred review) that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire... -
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![Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick]()
Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo. Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal... -
![Into The Shadows by Erin Hunter]()
Into The Shadows by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDarkness threatens the Wild Pack in this epic third 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... -
![Eve Et Le Poney Perdu by Rebecca Elliott]()
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... -
![The Elements of Harmony: The Official Guidebook by Brandon T. Snider, Lauren Faust]()
The Elements of Harmony: The Official Guidebook by Brandon T. Snider, Lauren Faust
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInside this important tome, every pony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book... -
![Better Together by Kallie George]()
Better Together by Kallie George
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSpring has sprung and the animal staff of the Heartwood Hotel gear up for another busy season in the next installment of this adorable illustrated chapter book series.Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it’s up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly...Categorized as:
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![Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton]()
Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!While Violet is taking an art class in the Netherlands, her friend's father mysteriously disappears! The missing mouse is a renowned botanist -- and his disappearance is linked to the rare black tulip. The Thea Sisters are eager to help find him... -
![Baby Animals by Garth Williams]()
Baby Animals by Garth Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWritten and illustrated by some of the best children's book authors and artist,Little Golden Books are known by their gold-foil binding and by the pleasure they bring to children... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Uki and the Outcasts by Kieran Larwood]()
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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![My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Through the Mirror by G.M. Berrow]()
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Through the Mirror by G.M. Berrow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an effort to regain her stolen crown, Princess Twilight Sparkle steps through a magical mirror into a completely new world where some things have changed, but true friendships remain magical... -
![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... -
![Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton]()
Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoley cheese—my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. What an exciting adventure!Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7–10 will love... -
![Tales of the Fallen Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition) by Brandon Mull]()
Tales of the Fallen Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition) by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll across the world, legends are appearing. Great Beasts -- once the most powerful beings in Erdas -- are being summoned as spirit animals. Bonded to special kids, they unite the human and animal worlds. But a mysterious stranger is hunting these legends, just as they are reborn, and he's crushing anyone who stands in his way... -
![A Horse of Her Own by Annie Wedekind]()
A Horse of Her Own by Annie Wedekind
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA girl who longs for her own horse is given the chance to care for a troubled, damaged horse, who needs her as much as she needs him.Fourteen-year-old Jane Ryan has always dreamed of having a horse of her own―but so long as she gets to ride her favorite school horse, Beau, at Sunny Acres farm, she's content. And this is the summer she means to try out for the advanced riding class...Categorized as:
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![Sit, Stay, Love by J.J. Howard]()
Sit, Stay, Love by J.J. Howard
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCecilia Murray has been wishing for a dog for as long as she can remember. And when a cute pug named Potato is brought in to Orphan Paws, the shelter where she volunteers, she knows he is the dog she's been waiting for. There's just one problem: Eric Chung -- a popular, arrogant boy from school -- adopts Potato first. What's worse, he hopes to train the little tater to become a show-dog superstar... -
![Goldie by Ellen Miles]()
Goldie by Ellen Miles
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCharles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever that needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet... -
![School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, William Dufris]()
School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, William Dufris
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsUnabridged, 4 CDs, 4 hours Read by William Dufris It's a new school year for everyone's favorite classroom... -
![A Christmas Surprise by Sue Bentley]()
A Christmas Surprise by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMolly is so excited to spend Christmas with her family. . . she can?t wait for the snow, food, and presents! But Molly just can?t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Luckily, she finds a distraction in Flame, the snow white kitten... -
![Star of the Show by Sue Bentley]()
Star of the Show by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTessa is working on a film set as a young actress, but doesnat have anyone to talk to... -
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![The Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison]()
The Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses-they're Rescue Princesses!Northernland is the snowiest kingdom the Rescue Princesses have ever visited. They are delighted to go sledding, drink hot cocoa, and make friends with the girl who lives there, Princess Freya.When Princess Freya's mischievous kitten goes missing, the princesses leap into action...Categorized as:
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![Forget-Me-Not Lake by Poppy Green]()
Forget-Me-Not Lake by Poppy Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that she and her classmates are making presentations for school about life as the type of animal they are...Categorized as:
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![Cloud Capers by Sue Bentley]()
Cloud Capers by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJessica is really disappointed when she can?t stay at home with her best friend for a sleepover... -
![The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison]()
The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rescue Princesses are having such fun staying with Jaminta! The Kingdom of Onica is amazing, with its Cloud Mountain and the tiny baby panda who lives there…The mountain is also home to the lost Onica Crystals. But someone is out to steal them – someone who won’t let a baby panda stand in their way...Categorized as:
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![Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood]()
Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Maryrose Wood's stunning middle-grade novel, Alice's Farm, a brave young rabbit must work with her natural predators to save her farmland home and secretly help the farm’s earnest but incompetent new owners.When a new family moves into Prune Street Farm, Alice and the other cottontails are cautious... -
![Something Queer is Going On by Elizabeth Levy]()
Something Queer is Going On by Elizabeth Levy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJill and Gwen do some sleuthing when Jill's basset hound disappears... -
![Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, the golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled... -
![Loudest Beagle on the Block by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Loudest Beagle on the Block by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers! Ten-year-old Ella lives for music, and with the school talent show coming up, she doesn't have time for anything else... -
![The Good Dog by Walker Jean Mills]()
The Good Dog by Walker Jean Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Good Dog is an allegory about how to love, accept, and show compassion to others through the eyes of a girl’s love for her dog... -
![Moonlight Mischief by Sue Bentley]()
Moonlight Mischief by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fifth Magic Kitten title in this charming new series. Flame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him... -
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![The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison]()
The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Amina is excited that her fellow Rescue Princesses are visiting for her cousin’s wedding.When a wounded tiger is found in the hills, the girls know her cubs can't survive without their mother...Categorized as:
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![Just Gus by McCall Hoyle]()
Just Gus by McCall Hoyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturn to the world of devoted working dogs and the humans they love in a new book from the best-selling author of Stella. A boy and his dog learn that they are better together. Gus is a livestock guardian dog with one job—protecting his farm from coyotes and foxes. He likes keeping the sheep, the chickens, and his humans safe, and he’s very good at it... -
![The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison]()
The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses . . . they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Clarabel loves being a Rescue Princess. She and her friends are committed to saving animals in trouble-wherever they may be!When Clarabel finds an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's Royal Regatta, she knows just who to call for help-her fellow Rescue Princesses! Her friends are brave, talented, and super smart... -
![Muddy Paws by Sue Bentley]()
Muddy Paws by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeth isn't having much fun this summer. She's staying at her aunt and uncle's farm and her cousin keeps playing tricks on her. But everything changes when Storm, a black-and-white collie pup with twinkling midnight-blue eyes, comes into her life and an amazing friendship begins... -
![Classroom Chaos by Sue Bentley, Angela Swan]()
Classroom Chaos by Sue Bentley, Angela Swan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Abi walks into her dorm room on her first day at a new boarding school, she is immediately picked to be the school bullyas target for the year. Lucky for her, Flame has just transported himself to the human world and they become fast friends... -
![Star Dreams by Sue Bentley]()
Star Dreams by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFlame meets Jemma Watson in an alley, and this ordinary girl soon realizes that she is dealing with an extraordinary kitten. Flameas magic powers come in handy as Jemma auditions for dance school while trying to look after her younger siblings. But the fun canat last forever as Flame senses his enemies close by and must return to his kingdom. . -
![The Storm by Cynthia Rylant]()
The Storm by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife with only the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold. They've lived most of their lives with the sea -- Pandora in a lighthouse and Seabold on a boat -- and they're each quite used to being alone. Or they were... -
![Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Attaco Alla Statua D'oro! 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.Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it's completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city's precious symbol... -
![Insect Invaders by Anne Capeci]()
Insect Invaders by Anne Capeci
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat has six legs, two sets of wings, and a zany teacher at the wheel? The Magic School Bus as a tiger beetle! Join the Friz's class and learn amazing insect and spider facts.When Wanda brings her new ladybugs to school, she just wants Ms. Frizzle to give her some hints on caring for her insect pets. Instead, the whole class gets field trip... -
![La saison des adieux by Mickaël Brun-Arnaud]()
La saison des adieux by Mickaël Brun-Arnaud
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAutour de la famille Renard, on s'active aux préparatifs de l'anniversaire des quatre-vingts ans de la librairie de Bellécorce quand soudain, une branche craque. C'est le premier signe d'une terrible maladie : le croquebois. Pour en venir à bout, une seule solution : couper l'arbre. Mais, ça, Ernest Renard ne peut s'y résoudre... -
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![A Summer Spell by Sue Bentley]()
A Summer Spell by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLisa isn’t excited to spend the summer in the country with her aunt, but just when she thought her summer was going to be lonely and boring, she finds a tiny orange kitten in her aunt’s barn... -
![Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid by Jim Benton]()
Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid by Jim Benton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFranny's mom says every mad scientist needs a lab assistant. So for Valentine's Day Franny gets just that -- a Lab assistant. Except Igor isn't a pure Lab. He's also part poodle, part Chihuahua, part beagle, part spaniel, part shepherd -- and all thumbs. Franny is fuming. She doesn't even need an assistant... -
![Miss Child Has Gone Wild! by Dan Gutman]()
Miss Child Has Gone Wild! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the first book in My Weirder School—the laugh-out-loud third arc of the My Weird School series—A.J. and the rest of the third graders at Ella Mentry School go on a field trip to the zoo... -
![Out of Time by Geronimo Stilton]()
Out of Time by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA thrilling quest through the past with Geronimo Stilton and his friends. Geronimo travels through time to Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Francis Drake, and a young Mozart...Categorized as:
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![A New Friend by Sue Bentley]()
A New Friend by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEleanor is worried that her summer vacation is going to be lonely and boring. But when she meets magical pony Comet, things start looking up... -
![A Forest Charm by Sue Bentley]()
A Forest Charm by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCassie's family is going on vacation with people she doesn't know and she's feeling a little shy. But when a West Highland terrier magically appears in her house, her nerves are instantly calmed...
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