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Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsfrom the book's foreword: "While Doggone Mess’s beginning was written before Plaidypus, there are important reasons for why I didn’t renumber the series and insert Doggone Mess before Plaidypus. Doggone Mess’s events after Plaidypus require Plaidypus to truly make sense."Originally a novella in the anthology Dirty Deeds published in Jan, 2021, this edition has been expanded into a full novel... -
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![Artemis Fowl / the Arctic Incident / the Eternity's Code / the Opal Deception / the Lost Colony / the Time Paradox / the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer]()
Artemis Fowl / the Arctic Incident / the Eternity's Code / the Opal Deception / the Lost Colony / the Time Paradox / the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsArtemis Fowl The Arctic Incident The Eternity Code The Opal Deception Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony The Time Paradox The Atlantis... -
![The Scroll: The Gateway Chronicles 5 by K.B. Hoyle]()
The Scroll: The Gateway Chronicles 5 by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington may once have been an average teenager, but not anymore. Living each year twice, once in her world and once in Alitheia, has made her into someone who cares little for normal teenage activities. She’s got more important things to do, like save the mythical, magical world of Alitheia. But this time, Darcy can’t save Alitheia until she saves Tellius, the love of her life... -
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![Triumph Over Fate by Emilia Hartley]()
Triumph Over Fate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKai wants to see Bearclaw Castle razed, but he can’t destroy the place with his sister inside.Not that Kai is ready to forgive Mimi for leaving him alone to deal with their father, but he does still love her. He figures he should at least tell her the old man has died. He doesn’t expect to find Mimi cozying up to their family enemies, though... -
![Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun by Liz Kessler]()
Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun by Liz Kessler
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe New York Times best-selling series continues with the half-mermaid embarking on an icy and perilous journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun.Strange storms are blowing up from the ocean, caused by the nightmares of Neptune, King of the Sea... -
![Charmed Mate by Candace Ayers]()
Charmed Mate by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFern Day is barely holding it together most days. The single, fully-human mom of a fifteen-year-old-shifter-with-an-attitude has no time for herself. Her life is chaos, she’s a hot mess, and her daughter is her first priority. Sunkissed Key’s handsome pediatrician sure is tempting, though. When he offers to teach her daughter how to handle her animal side, Fern can’t refuse... -
![Descending Darkness by Kaitlyn Hoyt]()
Descending Darkness by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA magical prophecy, scorching secrets, and descending darkness.Ryanne’s had enough. Though only eighteen, she has the pressure of an ancient prophecy and the weight of an entire magical race pressed upon her shoulders. Because of that, she’s been surrounded by fighting and death for months... -
![The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFire and Water make the ultimate sacrifice.SophiaThe final battle has arrived. We’re prepared to face the Elders, but we can’t do it without the Azaimperiai. The ancient artifact will summon the ancestors to fight beside us. It’s our only hope at winning this war.But first, we must find the Familiars the Elders stole— before they can slaughter them and kill our people... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Betrayal by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Betrayal by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWould you betray your friends to save them?It has been months since Lily Singer’s harrowing adventure in England, yet there has still been no word of her father or Morgan le Fay. Far from being able to relax, Lily has been kept busy doing the last thing in the world she ever imagined: dating Sebastian Blackwell.Insanity must run in her family... -
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A Thursday Next Digital Collection: Novels 1-5 by Jasper Fforde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Thursday Next Digital Collection: Novels 1–5 Fall into the world of Thursday Next with the first five novels in the New York Times bestselling series featuring the renowned Special Operative in literary detection who is “part Bridget Jones, part Nancy Drew, and part Dirty Harry” (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
![Night Owl by Sarah Mlynowski, Emily Jenkins]()
Night Owl by Sarah Mlynowski, Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series!It's Big Night in Dunwiddle . . . and that means the whole school has a sleepover like no other. For one night every year, magic students run through the halls, hunting for the objects that will win them a super special prize... -
![Crius and the Night of Fright by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Crius and the Night of Fright by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeus and the Olympians head to the Peloponnese to save Apollo’s twin sister, who’s under a sleep spell, in this Heroes in Training adventure.Zeus and the Olympians are off to find Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated from her brother... -
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![Disobedience by Jane Washington]()
Disobedience by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Malevolent Ignoble Calamity (or Mel for short) is the youngest member of the Calamity Clan—a coven of Bastan witches and warlocks who pride themselves on being the worst of the worst... -
![Her Lucky Love by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Her Lucky Love by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrayden Cooper has always been lucky. It's in his blood and in the coin that he has hanging on a leather tie around his neck. He has everything in the world he could ever want: money, a job, brothers he loves, and the luck that comes with his powers. Yet he's empty. Everyone but him knows he loves Allison, yet it's going to take something stronger than luck to bring them together... -
![Alpha's Redemption by Susi Hawke]()
Alpha's Redemption by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThreading his fingers through mine, I spoke softly. "If you will accept me as your mate, you will never be alone again.” Hector is an exotic alpha shifter - a jaguar from the jungles of Belize. He arrives in Mills Creek seeking his formerly betrothed mate only to find himself embroiled in the rogue war... -
![Isadora Moon Goes to School by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Goes to School by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet Isadora Moon! She's half-fairy, half-vampire and totally unique!Isadora Moon loves sunshine -- and nighttime. She loves her magic wand -- and her black tutu. She loves spooky bats -- and Pink Rabbit... -
![The Arch-Wizard's Little Sister by Natsume Akatsuki, 暁 なつめ]()
The Arch-Wizard's Little Sister by Natsume Akatsuki, 暁 なつめ
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLittle sisters really are the best!With the Iris escort mission behind them, Kazuma and the gang lounge in the lap of luxury at the royal palace. But, to no one's surprise, Kazuma overstays his welcome, and the Royal Army has to get creative in their efforts to oust him.. -
![Ghost of a Chance by Lauren Barnholdt]()
Ghost of a Chance by Lauren Barnholdt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKendall takes drastic action when she encounters ghostly overwhelm in this third book in a tween series that Kirkus Reviews calls “bright, bubbly fun.”Kendall feels like she’s losing at life. The only people who will talk to her are ghosts, and she’s exhausted from trying to fix their problems... -
![The Trouble with Love by Macy Blake]()
The Trouble with Love by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVaughn Jerrick's life has changed completely. He's the adoptive alpha and father to six shifter cubs, and he's the mate to a human he loves more than life itself. There's only one problem. He's been so focused on the kids, he's forgotten to truly romance Sam. With Valentine's day approaching, Vaughn decides to give his mate a romantic evening. If only it were that simple... -
![There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro]()
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading!What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read... -
![Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight]()
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comes complete with trading cards, full-color diagrams, and maps, all packaged in a handy, "manual-size" POB with a crisp, magnetic flap enclosure... -
![Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy]()
Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPandora and her friends Alcie, Iole, and Homer are practically evil-hunting experts. Jealousy, Vanity, and Laziness are all safely in the box and they already know Lust is lurking on Mount Pelion, so this fourth task should be super easy. Just one teeny tiny problem: the evil is hiding at a wedding that took place 1,300 years ago... -
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![Pandora Gets Lazy by Carolyn Hennesy]()
Pandora Gets Lazy by Carolyn Hennesy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor Pandora and her best friends, Iole, Alcie, and Homer, capturing Jealousy was intense. And then wrestling with Vanity in Egypt was even crazier. So finding their next evil, Laziness, somewhere in the Atlas Mountains has got to be a little easier, right? Yeah...right Ancient Greece's coolest teenager is totally not prepared for what's to thrown at her. Hera's stolen her beloved dog... -
![Measle and the Wrathmonk by Ian Ogilvy]()
Measle and the Wrathmonk by Ian Ogilvy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsColossal Adventures in a miniature worldMeasle Stubbs lives with Basil Tramplebone, his dreary, horrible guardian. His life is miserable, and gets worse when Measle finds himself on the wrong end of one of Basil's evil spells. Now he's half an inch tall and trapped in a toy train set. But when Measle joins up with Basil's other victims, he becomes more than just a smelly little orphan... -
![The Trap by Michael Grant]()
The Trap by Michael Grant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the thrilling second book of the Magnificent 12 series, Mack MacAvoy is challenged by his spectral mentor, Grimluk--who only appears in the shiny chrome pipes of bathrooms.Mack must find the ancient ones, the great forgotten forces. Some will help; some not so much. But above all-- Learn the ways of Vargran Assemble the twelve Go to the nine dragons of Daidu. Go to the Egge rocks. Beware of . -
![Halloween Hustle by Charlotte Gunnufson, Kevan Atteberry]()
Halloween Hustle by Charlotte Gunnufson, Kevan Atteberry
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the dark, a funky beat. / Something white with bony feet. / Skeleton dancing up the street, / Doing the Halloween Hustle... -
![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... -
![School's Out by Jamie Thomson]()
School's Out by Jamie Thomson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter acclimating to the inane customs of the blathering human fools, Dirk Lloyd has managed to make contact with his home in the Darklands. Unfortunately, his powers have betrayed him yet again. His new, and dare he say it, good friend Sooz has been transported to his Iron Tower of Despair, where she awaits what is sure to be a slow and painful end... -
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![Silly Sealed Fates by D.N. Hoxa]()
Silly Sealed Fates by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhy am I pink?I've always wondered. I've always asked. I've checked every file in the ODP archives, too, but nobody could ever give me an answer.Until I meet three high fae who seem to know everything about me simply by looking at the color of my hair. They mock me, humiliate me, and I can do nothing but take it.And that's not even my only concern... -
![The Big-Ass Witch by Gary Jonas]()
The Big-Ass Witch by Gary Jonas
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife sucks. My old man makes me work for a big-ass witch named Lakesha so I can learn magic and help people. My first gig turns out to be an abduction, which sounds like a job for law enforcement, not a half-assed wizard like yours truly. Just my luck though – it’s a ghost that’s been snatched, which is right in my wheelhouse... -
![Elliot and the Pixie Plot by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
Elliot and the Pixie Plot by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElliot thought Goblins were scary--until he gets caught in a fight between the Fairies and a Pixie PrincessAn entire floor of St. Phobics Hospital for Really Scared Children has been set aside just for readers of this book. You may wish to take a minute before you start reading and reserve yourself a bed there... -
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![Window Wall by Melanie Rawn]()
Window Wall by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor nearly two years, Cade been rejecting his Fae gift, his prescient Elsewhens—simply refusing to see or experience them. But the strain is driving a wedge between him and his theater troupe, Touchstone, and making him erratic on stage and off. It takes his best friend Mieka to bully Cade into accepting the visions again... -
![Sweet Story by Carlton Mellick III]()
Sweet Story by Carlton Mellick III
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe end of the world has never been sweeter. Sally is an odd little girl. It's not because she dresses as if she's from the Edwardian era or spends most of her time playing with creepy talking dolls. It's because she chases rainbows as if they were butterflies... -
![Memory Maze by Gordon Korman]()
Memory Maze by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe second entry in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman!Jax Opus knows he's not like other kids. And it isn't his skill on the basketball court or his test scores that set him apart. No, Jax is different because he can hypnotize people. In fact, he might be the best hypnotist the world has seen in a very long time... -
![The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond by Amy Sparkes]()
The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond by Amy Sparkes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAdventurous, magical and brilliantly funny next book in the House at the Edge of Magic series.Nine and her friends have cured the house's hiccups and are off to the strange and utterly unpredictable Back of Beyond in search of Professor Dish - Spoon's best friend and partner in all things alchemy... -
![Dragon Airways by Brian Rathbone]()
Dragon Airways by Brian Rathbone
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmmet is a boy with special needs and unusual talents. His ability to sense magic makes him valuable to both sides of the war. Fleeing those sent to capture him, he and his sister board Dragon Airways, not knowing friend from foe. Some betray him; others risk their lives trying to save him... -
![Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest by Matt Haig]()
Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest by Matt Haig
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAunt Eda's Rule #9: NEVER-UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES- GO INTO THE FOREST. Samuel and Martha have just moved to Norway to live with their aunt Eda, and she's taking some getting used to. She has too many rules, no TV, and insists that they eat local delicacies like brown cheese and reindeer soup. And then there's the most peculiar thing about her-her irrational fear of her own backyard... -
![Speak No Evil by Marilyn Kaye]()
Speak No Evil by Marilyn Kaye
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpeak No Evil by Marilyn Kaye About the Series Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students-except for the Nine. These students look like the others, but they're not. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique - they're gifted... -
![Which Witch? & The Secret of Platform 13: Two Magical Adventures in One by Eva Ibbotson]()
Which Witch? & The Secret of Platform 13: Two Magical Adventures in One by Eva Ibbotson
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhich Witch?Arriman the Awful, the Wizard of the North, needs a wife, and, naturally, the only woman a wizard can marry is a witch. But which witch will Arriman choose? Warty, wicked, or just plain rude-witches galore enter his spell-casting competition. Poor Belladonna doesn't have a chance. Her spells conjure up pink begonias or ice-cream sundaes, not a single viper or toad... -
![The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter]()
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbbie Adams and her family come from a long line of witches, and she’s having a tough time keeping it a secret from her best friend and the rest of her school. Especially the day her little brother morphs into a wolf and tries to eat his teacher.That’s also the day her father brings home a kitten... -
![The Perfect Pumpkin Pie by Denys Cazet]()
The Perfect Pumpkin Pie by Denys Cazet
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he was alive, Mr. Wilkerson was an ill-tempered, disagreeable, sour, and impatient old man. Once he died, he got better. But not much. Now he is back and very, very hungry. When Jack and his grandma move into the old Wilkerson house, they find out just how hungry, and why. At least they think they know. It has something to do with pie. A perfect pie... -
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![A Special Friend by Linda Chapman]()
A Special Friend by Linda Chapman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLauren has a secret -when she whispers the magic words, her pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. Lauren is sure that the little pony Moonshine is really a unicorn. But Moonshine has to find a special friend to make the magic work. Lauren wishes she and Twilight could help - but what can they do? Then Lauren has a brilliant idea.. -
![Stronger Than Magic by Linda Chapman]()
Stronger Than Magic by Linda Chapman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLauren's pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful unicorn when she says the magic words. Lauren and Twilight have been busy using their special magic to help all their friends, but suddenly Twilight gets sick. Lauren is desperately worried--especially when the vet can find nothing wrong. What can she do to make him well again? From back cover of book... -
![Mirror Image by Jeff Mariotte]()
Mirror Image by Jeff Mariotte
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPhoebe Halliwell is stunned when her latest vision involves her younger half sister, Paige. The vision reveals to her that Paige is actually an imposter who will infiltrate the Power of Three and break it apart. However, Piper is dismissive when she learns of Phoebe's concerns -- so much so that Cole and Leo end up taking sides as well. Before long, all involved are on edge... -
![The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories about Mythic Heroes by Rick Riordan]()
The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories about Mythic Heroes by Rick Riordan
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBest-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten new stories--including one of his own--about beloved heroes that sprang from the imaginations of some of the best middle grade authors working today.A cave monster . . . an abandoned demon . . . a ghost who wants to erase history . . . a killer commandant . . -
![কাবিল কোহকাফী by Muhammed Zafar Iqbal]()
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![Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions by Sheila Grau, Joe Sutphin]()
Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions by Sheila Grau, Joe Sutphin
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions, the premier trainer of minions for Evil Overlords everywhere. No student is prouder to be at Dr. Critchlore’s than Runt Higgins, a twelve-year-old werewolf. (At least he thinks he’s twelve. He was abandoned at the school as a baby, so he can’t say for sure.) Runt loves everything about Dr. Critchlore’s...
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