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Christmas Pie by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMerry Christmas from Jodi Taylor. It's time for St Mary's traditional Christmas jump - even though it's only September...St Mary's has never lacked for enemies, but danger has never been closer to home. A state of war has broken out between St Mary's and the Women's Institute - the Raffia Mafia...Categorized as:
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![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![Last Stand on the Ocean Shore: The Mystery of Herobrine: Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton]()
Last Stand on the Ocean Shore: The Mystery of Herobrine: Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final battle to defeat Herobrine will take Gameknight999 over land and under water!Herobrine is rallying all the monsters of Minecraft to one server in hopes of eliminating Gameknight999 and his friends once and for all. They destroy every village they find, threatening to continue until the User-that-is-not-a-user surrenders...Categorized as:
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![Never and Forever by Cressida Cowell]()
Never and Forever by Cressida Cowell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCressida Cowell, the author of How to Train Your Dragon, returns with the final installment of the New York Times bestselling Wizards of Once series! Xar and Wish are on the final leg of their journey--first stop: The Mine of Happiness. Here, starvation is never far away for the Magical creatures who toil in its horrible depths... -
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![Peter and the Starcatchers: Peter and the Starcatchers / Peter and the Shadow Thieves / Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson]()
Peter and the Starcatchers: Peter and the Starcatchers / Peter and the Shadow Thieves / Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFollow the adventures of Peter, Molly, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys in all three Peter Pan prequels: Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves, and Peter and the Secret of Rundoon. Don't even "think" of starting this trilogy unless you're sitting in a comfortable chair and have lots of time...Categorized as:
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![The Thieves by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Thieves by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHEY ATTACKED TWO RIDERS. THEY THOUGHT IT WOULD BE EASY. THEY WERE WRONG.A band of thieves set upon two lonely riders in the middle of the night. They had a larger party. They had the element of surprise. There was no reason to be concerned. But they didn’t realize who they were dealing with... -
![Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef]()
Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor fans of Descendants, this spell book, which formerly belonged to Maleficent before she passed it on to Mal, is full of comments, notes, and inside jokes between Mal and the other villains' kids. Laugh and cry along with Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos as they find their way in the world of Auradon Prep... -
![Cinnamon Bun 3 by RavensDagger]()
Cinnamon Bun 3 by RavensDagger
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Wholesome LitRPGBroccoli and her closest friends have discovered a terrible plot...one that might spark a war between the Nesting Kingdom and the Kingdom of Sylphfree.It’s up to the three of them to cross an entire continent in order to reach Sylphfree and undo the machinations of Broccoli’s mysterious nemesis... -
![Мёртвый ноль by Max Frei]()
Мёртвый ноль by Max Frei
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsМертвый ноль - это такой специальный заколдованный ноль, к которому ничего нельзя прибавить. Ни на каких условиях. Никогда. Квинтэссенция небытия.Эта книга была написана для того, чтобы уменьшить количество мертвых нулей во Вселенной. Ну и по ходу дела мы, как это обычно случается, несколько увлеклись, погорячились, можно сказать, перестарались... -
![The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner]()
The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class... -
![The Buccaneers' Code by Caroline Carlson]()
The Buccaneers' Code by Caroline Carlson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Miss Pimm, Enchantress of the Northlands, decides to retire, she enlists young Hilary Westfield to gather a band of scallywags and prepare to challenge Captain Blacktooth in an all-out battle for the presidency of the League in order to save the kingdom...Categorized as:
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![The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magical finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely loyal, and she's smart as a whip... -
![Twice Magic by Cressida Cowell]()
Twice Magic by Cressida Cowell
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison... -
![Time of the Eagle by Sherryl Jordan]()
Time of the Eagle by Sherryl Jordan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was the first child born to a hunted people, in the first winter of their flight...Categorized as:
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![Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in Cheesy-La, a legendary valley that Geronimo isn't even sure exists...Categorized as:
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![Pick the Plot by James Riley]()
Pick the Plot by James Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.Being able to jump into books used to seem like the greatest thing in the world to Owen Connors... -
![Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland]()
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
![Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder]()
Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH . . . and takes Tiga through the drainpipes to compete in a challenge to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City... -
![It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor]()
It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJack is not fond of the bossy narrator of his fairy tale! When Jack is told to trade his beloved cow Bessie for some magic beans, throw the beans out the window, climb the ENORMOUS beanstalk that sprouts overnight, and steal from a GIANT, he decides this fairy tale is getting out of control. In fact, he doesn’t want to follow the story line at all... -
![The Chariot of Queen Zara by Tony Abbott]()
The Chariot of Queen Zara by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith nearly 2 million books in print, this Little Apple series is H-O-T, hot. The SECRET is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about!Galen is back, and the kids are going to need his help... -
![The Isle of Mists by Tony Abbott]()
The Isle of Mists by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvil Lord Sparr has collected all Three Powers, something he has been trying to do since the very first DROON adventure. Armed with the Coiled Viper, the Red Eye of Dawn, and the Golden Wasp, Sparr is ready to journey to the Isle of Mists - an eerie place of fog and darkness. Eric, Keeah, and the others are hot on his trail. But they are worried... -
![The Riddle Of Zorfendorf Castle by Tony Abbott, پریسا همایون روز]()
The Riddle Of Zorfendorf Castle by Tony Abbott, پریسا همایون روز
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith nearly 2 million books in print, this Little Apple series is H-O-T, hot. The SECRET is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about!There's only one passage between the Upper World and Droon -- the magical rainbow staircase. At least, that's what Eric and his friends have always believed... -
![Anton Can Do Magic by Ole Könnecke]()
Anton Can Do Magic by Ole Könnecke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnton has a magic hat. A real one. Anton wants to do some magic. He wants to make something disappear. First Anton tries to make a tree vanish, but it's too big. He manages to make a bird disappear, and even his friend Luke... -
![Magic in the Park by Ruth Chew]()
Magic in the Park by Ruth Chew
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I don't think we're on the island any longer," Jennifer said slowly. "I think we're UNDER it."All around was a strange green glow. Mike stared hard at the trees growing upside down. "You're right, Jen," he said. "They're not branches at all. They're ROOTS... -
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![Short & Sweet by Josh Funk]()
Short & Sweet by Josh Funk
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back with a twist: they’ve been transformed into small children. Now it’s a race against the clock to turn our favorite duo into grown-ups again!Lady Pancake is aching; Sir French Toast’s looking pale. Could they be going . . . STALE? Maybe a visit to Professor Biscotti’s lab for her despoiling procedure will help... -
![Fart Quest: A Silent But Deadly Adventure by Aaron Reynolds]()
Fart Quest: A Silent But Deadly Adventure by Aaron Reynolds
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Stay tuned for further gassy exploits." - Booklist, starred reviewJam-packed with potty humor, feats of bravery, and magical friendships, Fart Quest by bestselling author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Cam Kendell is perfect for every young hero looking for a wild adventure... -
![The Power by Michael Grant]()
The Power by Michael Grant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes one hero isn't enough – sometimes you need a full dozen. Mack’s search for his dazzling dozen continues in the fourth instalment of this funny, action-packed fantasy series by the New York Times bestselling author of GONE... -
![Tinsel: The Girls Who Invented Christmas by Sibéal Pounder]()
Tinsel: The Girls Who Invented Christmas by Sibéal Pounder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow did the world come to believe Santa Claus is a man? It’s all just a big misunderstanding! This tale of friendship, sleigh rides and two formidable girls is THE Christmas book of the year - a gloriously funny, festive adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch...Categorized as:
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![The Amazing Bone by William Steig]()
The Amazing Bone by William Steig
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCan Pearl, a pig, and her new frined, a small talking bone, outwit a band of robbers and a hungry... -
![Pandora Gets Vain by Carolyn Hennesy]()
Pandora Gets Vain by Carolyn Hennesy
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to the craziest field trip ever! Pandora and her BFFs, Alcie and Iole, are on the hunt for the next evil, vanity, which is one of the seven evils Pandora released (oops!) and which is now hiding in Egypt. As usual, the goddess Hera is so not helping and throws as many obstacles as she can in their way... -
![Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure by Ann M. Martin]()
Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure by Ann M. Martin
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times-bestselling author Ann M. Martin brings her signature warmth and comic genius to a new character. And artist Ben Hatke brings it all to life!Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has gone away unexpectedly and left her niece, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, in charge of the Upside-Down House and the beloved animals who live there: Lester the pig, Wag the dog, and Penelope the parrot, among others... -
![Wizard or Witch? by Tony Abbott, David Merrell]()
Wizard or Witch? by Tony Abbott, David Merrell
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe secret is out--DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! Keeah, a junior wizard, has always dreamed of the day she would receive her Wizardbook. So when her mother presents her first one, Keeah is overjoyed. But what she doesn't realize is how very powerful and dangerous a Wizardbook can be... -
![The Lightning Bolt: Chain of Charms 5 by Kate Forsyth]()
The Lightning Bolt: Chain of Charms 5 by Kate Forsyth
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe final three paperbacks of the award-winning six-book series by Kate Forsyth.Life is always hard for the gypsies, who live to their own rhythm and their own rules, but since Oliver Cromwell had seized control of England, life had been harder – and drabber – than ever. But now life for the Finch tribe has gone even more horribly wrong...Categorized as:
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![Lady Liberty's Holiday by Jen Arena]()
Lady Liberty's Holiday by Jen Arena
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHit the road and see America with the Statue of Liberty!The Statue of Liberty is feeling a little blue, despite being green. As much as she loves welcoming people to America, standing still for over a hundred years has left her with a stiff neck, aching arms, and a cramp in her leg...Categorized as:
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![Milo's Hat Trick by Jon Agee]()
Milo's Hat Trick by Jon Agee
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMilo the magician is a mess. Not only does he botch his card tricks and tangle his rope tricks, but he can't even manage the old standby: pulling a rabbit from a hat. Spurred on by his manager's fury, Milo heads out of the city to find himself a rabbit. Dangling a carrot over his top hat, our magnificent magician captures... a bear. Here is where his luck turns... -
![Summer Reading is Killing Me! by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith]()
Summer Reading is Killing Me! by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor...Categorized as:
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![A Bean, a Stalk and a Boy Named Jack by William Joyce, Moonbot]()
A Bean, a Stalk and a Boy Named Jack by William Joyce, Moonbot
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a king's pinky grows stinky, it is up to a smallish boy and a smallish pea to come up with a GIANT plan to save the kingdom; a fractured fairy tale from William Joyce and Moonbot Studios, the masterminds who brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.You might think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you might want to think again... -
![Time Stoppers by Carrie Jones]()
Time Stoppers by Carrie Jones
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnnie Nobody thought she was, well, nobody, living in a nowhere town where nothing goes her way. Day 1 at her newest foster home proves to be dreadful, too... and things get even worse when she's chased by something big and scary that definitely wants to eat her... -
![Wampir z MO by Andrzej Pilipiuk]()
Wampir z MO by Andrzej Pilipiuk
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWszystko, co nasze oddam za kaszę...Jest plan, ale trzeba naruszyć prywatne zasoby srajtaśmy i podłożyć trupa w milicyjnym mundurze!Paskudny grudniowy poranek na Pradze. Wzmacniane stalą buciory, tarcze z grubego plastiku, pały, hełmy z przyłbicami. Amerykanie, jak zwykle, winni są obecności stonki ziemniaczanej i doprowadzenia żuczków do śmierci z zimna... -
![Ta-Da! by Kathy Ellen Davis, Kaylani Juanita]()
Ta-Da! by Kathy Ellen Davis, Kaylani Juanita
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat makes a good story? One little girl thinks it's a princess with magical powers that can—ta-da!—overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it's—dun dun duh!—a combination of dragons, pirates, and fire that cause total chaos... -
![Punished! by David Lubar]()
Punished! by David Lubar
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLogan and his friend Benedict run into the wrong guy at the library--literally. When Logan slams into the reference guy in the basement and gives him a little lip, Logan gets punished, really and truly punished. He has three days to complete three tasks before Professor Wordsworth will lift the magical punishment that keeps getting Logan in even more trouble...
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