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Always You by Belle Brooks, Karen Harper
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I will breathe for you.” Some people’s bodies are built to run marathons. Others to lift and labour. And some are made so graceful their footsteps are barely heard. My body was built to be a vessel. It was Always You. Maybelline Connors knows stars are not always as faultless as they appear... -
![We Are All Connected: Caring for Each Other & the Eearth by Gabi Garcia]()
We Are All Connected: Caring for Each Other & the Eearth by Gabi Garcia
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTeach your child the power of empathy, kindness, and respect. We Are All Connected is a lyrical picture book that reminds kids to celebrate differences, stand up for each other, and work together to make the world a better place.Let’s speak up for others—include and embrace.We all make mistakes. We can give others grace.We have more in common than we may believe.We are all connected... -
![The Falcon's Feather by Trudi Trueit]()
The Falcon's Feather by Trudi Trueit
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns...Categorized as:
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![The Gutshot by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
The Gutshot by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Can You Get An F In Lunch? by Nancy E. Krulik]()
Can You Get An F In Lunch? by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBest-selling author Nancy Krulik delves into the mind of a twelve-year-old girl just trying to survive middle school.After spending the night studying the Joyce Kilmer Middle School Handbook, Jenny McAfee feels totally prepared to start sixth grade. But Jenny has another reason to feel confident. She'll have her best friend, Addie Wilson, right there by her side...Categorized as:
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![A Song to Remember by Kay Correll]()
A Song to Remember by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes a song brings back a memory... Sophie Brooks runs the small art gallery in Sweet River Falls. She’s thrown herself into keeping the gallery open. She owes her parents that much. But when Chase Green arrives in town, long-buried memories of the dreams Sophie had for her life bubble to the surface. Chase is hiding from his own haunted past and keeping long-held secrets... -
![My Girl by Patricia Hermes]()
My Girl by Patricia Hermes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen your Dad's an undertaker, your Mom's in heaven, and your Grandma's got a screw loose... it's good to have a friend who understands you. Even if he is a boy. Thomas J. is Vada's best friend. They live near enough to each other to bike ride over and play, or even just hang out. The two are always together, sharing their afternoons, their adventures in the lake, and all of their secrets... -
![Madame President by Nancy E. Krulik]()
Madame President by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBest-selling author Nancy Krulik delves into the mind of a twelve-year-old girl trying to survive middle school.Jenny McAfee never thought of herself as a leader, but then again, Jenny had also never thought that her best friend, Addie Wilson, would ditch her for the Pops-- the most popular kids in school...Categorized as:
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![Achtste-groepers huilen niet by Jacques Vriens]()
Achtste-groepers huilen niet by Jacques Vriens
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn de groep van juf Ina is vaak gedoe, vooral over voetbal. Gelukkig is zij erg goed in het bedenken van originele oplossingen. Maar als haar leerling Akkie ernstig ziek blijkt te zijn, kan ook juf Ina niets meer verzinnen. Heel groep acht leeft mee. Gelukkig kan Akkie het niet laten om zich ook vanuit het ziekenhuis overal mee te bemoeien... -
![The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums by Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka]()
The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums by Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates...Categorized as:
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![Who Is Bugs Potter? by Gordon Korman]()
Who Is Bugs Potter? by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWho is Bugs Potter? When he was last seen, he was wearing a moustache and running out of a crowded rock club. Then, he was spotted dressed as a telephone repairman, trying to break into a glamorous movie star's hotel suite. Next, he was observed playing the drums at the high school band festival rehearsal... -
![Sprinkles and Secrets by Lisa Schroeder, Nathalie Dion]()
Sprinkles and Secrets by Lisa Schroeder, Nathalie Dion
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this companion novel to It's Raining Cupcakes, twelve-year-old Sophie has a dream come true when she's offered a TV commercial spot...Categorized as:
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![Maraschino Cherry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Maraschino Cherry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Could her frustrating next-door neighbor be the one man who discovers her Little side?No-nonsense detective Nicoya Stevens doesn't tolerate any shenanigans at the police station or in her personal life...Categorized as:
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![Katie and the Cupcake War by Coco Simon]()
Katie and the Cupcake War by Coco Simon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSydney Whitman, leader of Popular Girls Club has moved away! Does that mean Callie will try to be friends with Katie again? Just when Katie thinks things might get back to normal, Callir announces that the Popular Girls Club is baking cupcakes for this year's school fund-raiser...Categorized as:
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![The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman]()
The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen food goes missing on Ed's farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit's carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit?"Readers ready for chapter books will solve the crime and then be surprised by the twist at the end...Categorized as:
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![Ploof by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser]()
Ploof by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCome play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers...Categorized as:
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![The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman]()
The Lamb Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWolf is really hungry for his favorite meal--lamb stew! To his great luck, a cold, shivering lamb knocks on his door looking for shelter from the winter storm outside. So begins a funny tale of friendship with a wonderful twist at the end... -
![The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others by Bob Sornson, Maria Dismondy]()
The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others by Bob Sornson, Maria Dismondy
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave you ever seen a bully in action and done nothing about it? The kids at Pete's new school get involved, instead of being bystanders. When Pete begins to behave badly, his classmates teach him about "The Promise"...Categorized as:
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![Franklin and the Tooth Fairy by Paulette Bourgeois]()
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy by Paulette Bourgeois
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits... -
![Accidentally Fooled by Lisa Papademetriou]()
Accidentally Fooled by Lisa Papademetriou
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeventh grader Amy Flowers is finally making her mark at ultra-exclusive Allington Academy, but there's always one thing standing in her way: the League. They rule the school, and their queen is oh-so-mean Fiona, who doesn't exactly appreciate a new girl invading her turf. This time, Amy's stuck working on a service project with Fiona and preppie know-it-all Preston... -
![The New Girl by Nancy E. Krulik]()
The New Girl by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBestselling author Nancy Krulik delves into the mind of a twelve-year-old who is trying to survive middle school.Joyce Kilmer Middle School is holding a fundraising carnival, and Jenny and her rival Addie make a bet that each girl will raise more money than the other. The loser will have to wear her pajamas to school! The competition gets even hotter with the arrival of a stylish new girl...Categorized as:
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![Thank You Bear by Greg Foley]()
Thank You Bear by Greg Foley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEarly one morning, a little bear found a little box. He looked inside. Then he exclaimed,"Why, it's the greatest thing ever! Mouse will love this."Bear's friends aren't so sure of his newfound treasure, however. "That's not so great," says Monkey. "I've seen those before," says Owl. And by the time Bear finds Mouse, his own doubts have grown... -
![My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe]()
My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined never to make another best friend--because her last best friend moved away. This is a doable plan at first. Thanks to bratty, bossy Jenna Drews who hates Ida, no one in class has ever really noticed her before. It's when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school that her plan goes awry...Categorized as:
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![Katie, Batter Up! by Coco Simon]()
Katie, Batter Up! by Coco Simon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sporty addition to a sweet tween series that’s all about friendship—and cupcakes, of course!Katie’s Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making Mia and Alexis are on the soccer team and Emma plays the flute. Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche and soon she’s dribbling, passing, and catching...Categorized as:
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![Mia's Baker's Dozen by Coco Simon]()
Mia's Baker's Dozen by Coco Simon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMia finds that one more in the mix is always better in this treat of a tween series!Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she’s gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She’s in the groove of going to her dad’s house on the weekends, and everything is going pretty well at home and at school. Well, except for Spanish class...Categorized as:
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![The Mystery of the Blinking Eye by Kathryn Kenny]()
The Mystery of the Blinking Eye by Kathryn Kenny
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Trixie Cuidadito!” After a Mexican fortune-teller slips a strange Spanish poem into her purse, Trixie and the Bob-Whites find themselves in the middle of a New York City mystery...Categorized as:
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![The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin]()
The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a local potato chip tycoon invites area kids to an all-day puzzle hunt, Winston Breen is psyched. But it turns out the day is not all fun and games...Categorized as:
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![Aimee by Mary Beth Miller]()
Aimee by Mary Beth Miller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEven though she was acquitted, it seems that everyone-even her own parents-believes that Zoe helped her best friend, Aimee, commit suicide. Now, months later, her family has moved to a new town to escape the stigma of the trial, and Zoe is completely cut off from her group of friends. In her new life Zoe is paralyzed by loneliness, guilt, and anger at everyone's suppression of the truth...Categorized as:
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![Hermelin the Detective Mouse by Mini Grey]()
Hermelin the Detective Mouse by Mini Grey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRatatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction Man and Toys in Space. Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries...Categorized as:
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![Girls Rule! by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Girls Rule! by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSUMMER IS AROUND the corner, and the rivalry between the Malloys and the Hatfords is heating up! The kids have two weeks to earn money for a fundraising contest sponsored by the local hospital. Those who collect $20 or more for the new children’s wing can choose to be in the annual Strawberry Festival Parade or get all the strawberry treats they can eat...Categorized as:
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![Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline]()
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's the last day of second grade, and Song Lee's having a party at the amusement park to celebrate. Harry can't wait to go on all the rides, except for one--THE DROP OF DOOM...Categorized as:
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![Lake Rescue by Annie Bryant]()
Lake Rescue by Annie Bryant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBig time adventure awaits the Beacon Street Girls and the rest of the seventh grade. The class is heading to Lake Rescue in New Hampshire for outdoor adventure...Categorized as:
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![P.S. I Really Like You by Nancy E. Krulik]()
P.S. I Really Like You by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBestselling author Nancy Krulik takes an inside look at what it takes to survive middle school.Jenny has been getting gifts, cards, and notes from a secret admirer. Who could the mystery boy be? While Jenny is dealing with her admirer, Rachel and Felicia stop speaking following a basketball game in which Rachel refused to pass the ball to Felicia, and then missed the winning basket... -
![I Heard a Rumor by Nancy E. Krulik]()
I Heard a Rumor by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBestselling author Nancy Krulik delves into the mind of a twleve-year-old just trying to survive middle school.Can you keep a secret? Are you the go-to girl when your friends have a secret to share? Can you be trusted to keep the info under wraps, or are you known for your loose lips?The debut of the Madame X gossip column has turned Joyce Kilmer Middle School upside down... -
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![Âge Tendre by Clémentine Beauvais]()
Âge Tendre by Clémentine Beauvais
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLa Présidente de la République l’a décidé : tout élève doit faire, entre sa troisième et sa seconde, une année de service civique quelque part en France. Valentin Lemonnier n’a pas de chance : ses vœux ne sont pas respectés, et il est envoyé dans le Pas-de-Calais, dans un centre pour personnes âgées atteintes d’Alzheimer, minutieusement reconstitué pour ressembler à un village des années 60... -
![死神的精確度 by Kōtarō Isaka, 伊坂幸太郎]()
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![Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion by David Paterson]()
Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion by David Paterson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiscover how the magical land of Terabithia was brought to the big screen in the major motion picture Bridge to Terabithia... -
![Meant to Be by Donna Marie Rogers]()
Meant to Be by Donna Marie Rogers
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's running from her past, he's unsure about his future. Maybe together they can figure out what was MEANT TO BE. Officer Garrett Jamison is at the lowest point in his life. He's lost faith in his ability as a police officer after unwittingly setting his sister up with a dirty cop. Garrett ended up getting shot, and his sister's son kidnapped right out of his own bed... -
![Who Won the War? by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Who Won the War? by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho will win as the curtain closes on the war between the girls and the boys?Summer vacation is almost over and after one year in Buckman it looks like the Malloy girls will be going home to Ohio. The Hatford boys are relieved to finally be rid of Eddie, Beth and Caroline, also known as the Womper, the Weirdo and the Crazy...Categorized as:
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![The Girl He Left Behind by Tahlie Purvis]()
The Girl He Left Behind by Tahlie Purvis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStacey Williams had always loved Axel Teller.But he had paid her no mind. She wanted more than the meaningless flings they had. She wanted her love to be returned. She wanted to be loved back.She did everything to get his attention. She had one-night stands with countless boys - throwing away her innocence - and tearing apart her reputation.All for him... -
![Ada Lace, on the Case by Emily Calandrelli, Tamson Weston]()
Ada Lace, on the Case by Emily Calandrelli, Tamson Weston
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Emily Calandrelli—host of Xploration Outer Space , correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World , and graduate of MIT—comes the first novel in a brand-new chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology...Categorized as:
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![Who's Got Spirit? by Nancy E. Krulik]()
Who's Got Spirit? by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Nancy Krulik delves into the mind of a twelve-year-old trying to survive middle school.It's fall spirit week at Joyce Kilmer Middle School, and the Pops have established their own exclusive "pep squad," complete with matching outfits! Jenny's friends decide to fight back by forming a rival group with their own uniforms...Categorized as:
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![Scheme Spirit by Maya Gold]()
Scheme Spirit by Maya Gold
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiana's never been a fan of cheerleaders. After all, mean queen bee Kayleigh is one, and she's always snooty to Diana and her friends. Still, Diana has school spirit, and is bummed to be missing the festivities for the town's Homecoming game while she's stuck working at the cleaners. But when Diana's co-worker Cat has to help a friend in need, Diana finds herself at the homecoming parade..Categorized as:
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![Appelemando's Dreams by Patricia Polacco]()
Appelemando's Dreams by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAppelemando loves to dream! The villagers think he will never amount to much, but his friends know better. They can see his dreams drift up from the top of his head and float into the sky.Then, one rainy day, Appelemando's dreams are blown onto all the wet walls and roofs of the town, covering the houses and stores with fantastic pictures... -
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![The Theory of Hummingbirds by Michelle Kadarusman]()
The Theory of Hummingbirds by Michelle Kadarusman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings-Hummingbirds and angels don't need two good feet. They have wings.- That's what Alba's mother always says. Of course, Alba doesn't have wings or two good feet: she has Cleo. Cleo is the name Alba has given to her left foot, which was born twisted in the wrong direction. When she points this out, though, her mother just smiles like the world has some surprise in store she doesn't know about yet...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of the Matter by Stacey Joy Netzel]()
The Heart of the Matter by Stacey Joy Netzel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Allie Daniels ever wanted was a family of her own—until her doctor informs her she’ll never be able to have children. She hides her desolation, refusing to let any man close enough to see her broken heart. Most certainly not the town veterinarian, who’s cute three-year-old son reminds her of what she’ll never have... -
![Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman]()
Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Packs a swoony punch along with its feminist rage.” —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We KnowMoxie meets the world of animation in this fresh, unputdownable novel about a teen girl determined to prove herself in the boys’ club of her dream industry no matter what it takes... -
![The Great Scavenger Hunt by Annie Bryant]()
The Great Scavenger Hunt by Annie Bryant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreat new adventures in the bestselling series from Aladdin M!X!Just in time for summer reading, Aladdin M!X offers two brand-new Beacon Street Girls books. In The Great Scavenger Hunt, the BSG and their classmates discover some exciting surprises during a weekend adventure on Cape Cod; and the series’ sixth special adventure, Ready! Set! Hawaii! has the BSG enjoying a glamerous cruise vacation...Categorized as:
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![Isabel's Texas Two-Step by Annie Bryant]()
Isabel's Texas Two-Step by Annie Bryant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsabel's sister Elena Maria is turning fifteen, and the Martinez family is planning her quinceañera -- at Uncle Hector's ranch in San...Categorized as:
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![Freestyle with Avery by Bryant Annie]()
Freestyle with Avery by Bryant Annie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGo West, young girl. Avery's off to see "the Snurfman" (aka her dad) in Colorado. She can't wait to show off her skills in the first annual Telluride Snurfer Snowboarding Competition. But the Snurfman's got a few surprises in store. And when Avery meets Kazie, the thirteen year-old all-star boarder and her evil cat, Farkle, she's not so sure these surprises are so snurf-tastic after all...Categorized as:
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