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The Midnight Gang by David Walliams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWelcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning…When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter... -
I Want to Go Home! by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRudy Miller is so unhappy spending the summer at Camp Algonkian Island that he devises dozens of tricks to get himself sent home... -
The Unteachables by Gordon Korman, Sarah Beth Goer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordan Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day.The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks... -
Astrid the Unstoppable by Maria Parr, Guy Puzey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPippi Longstocking meets Heidi meets Anne Shirley in this tale of an irrepressible girl in a mountain village who navigates unexpected changes with warmth and humor.Speed and self-confidence, that’s Astrid’s motto... -
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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . -
The Wilder Widows by Katherine Hastings
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFour widows. Four wishes. One wild adventure.When Sylvie’s husband passed away, she’d barely hung her black dress back in the closet when three widows on Wilder Lane showed up on her doorstep... -
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... -
Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I came back to Sin Valley, the mission was simple—avoid the ex-girlfriend who broke my heart. At all costs.Too bad I just (accidentally) moved in next door to her. And her battery-operated boyfriend(s). Plural.Crap! No matter how hard I try to steer clear of Desiree Grant, fate keeps tossing us together.And, so far? It’s not going too well for me... -
Mr Stink by David Walliams
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsMr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…” Chloe sees Mr Stink every day, but she’s never spoken to him. Which isn’t surprising, because he’s a tramp, and he stinks. But there’s more to Mr Stink than meets the eye (or nose) and before she knows it, Chloe has an unusual new friend hiding in her garden shed... -
Look Into My Eyes by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHey, buster! Crack open this new series starring Ruby Redfort — Clarice Bean's favorite all-action heroine — and you will literally be on the edge of your wits.Everyone knows that Clarice Bean is exceptionordinarily keen on the Ruby Redfort books... -
Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“I like croquet and peanut butter and making my bed.”There is only one way for Chester to do things—his own way. “You definitely have a mind of your own,” said Chester’s mother. “That’s one way to put it,” said Chester’s father.Luckily Chester’s best friend, Wilson, likes doing things just the same way as Chester. When they cut their sandwiches, it's always diagonally... -
The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEverybody needs friends? especially a boy in a dress! Dennis? life is boring and lonely. His mother left two years ago, his truck driver father is depressed, his brother is a bully and, worst of all, ?no hugging? is one of their household rules. But one thing Dennis does have is soccer?he?s the leading scorer on his team... -
The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.Desperate to escape from London, single mother Lottie wants to build a new life for herself and her son Raffie... -
His Desire: A Contemporary Romance Box Set by Ashlee Price
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Contemporary Romance Box Set5 full-length novels for readers who love their stories filled with surprise marriages, billionaire bad boys, hot daddies and steamy fairy tale romances. Escape into the world of these protective alpha males and let them entertain you all night long. Book 1 - His Rock “Lena Hunt, you’ll be my wife for a week... -
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When a Man Loves a Weapon by Toni McGee Causey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLiving single in her trailer was great for a time. But now Bobbie Faye’s officially engaged to, and has purchased a home with, the hottest FBI agent on the beat: Trevor Cormier. Even though she still has no idea what he really does on the job, Bobbie Faye has never been happier…until Trevor gets called away on an urgent assignment and leaves her in the care of body-guard slash babysitter Riley... -
I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black.Just when a little girl thinks she couldn't possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring... -
This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! by Gordon Korman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn Gordon Korman's beloved first book, Bruno and Boots team up...and school is never the same!Bruno and Boots are always in trouble. So the Headmaster, aka "The Fish" decides it would be best to separate them. Bruno must now room with ghoulish Elmer Dimsdale, plus his plants, goldfish, and ants. And Boots is stuck with nerdy, preppy, paranoid George Wexford-Smyth III.Of course, this means war...Categorized as:
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Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsClementine can't believe her ears her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the Clock" when the day feels too long... -
Edensor by Andrea Hirata
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI wanted to climb to the summit of challenges, attack my way through hardships as solid as granite, tempt all sorts of peril, and break through mysteries with science. I longed to inhale all sorts of experience and then explore the labyrinthine ins and outs of life that in the end cannot be guessed... -
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom by Louis Sachar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFor the first time in twenty-five years, Wayside School is back in session in this brand-new, fourth installment in the perennially beloved and bestselling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar.Welcome back to Wayside School!Your favorite students and teachers are all here... -
Castaway Cove by JoAnn Ross
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey’ve never met. But they’re destined for each other… Single dad Mac Culhane has traveled to some of the world’s most dangerous war zones, but now he and his young daughter have settled in Shelter Bay, where he’s become the late-night DJ for the local radio station. The last thing he expects is to connect over the airwaves with a caller. . -
Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum) by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThis isn't just another case. This is family.How far will Stephanie Plum go to protect the one person who means the most to her? The stakes have never been higher in this #1 New York Times bestseller from Janet Evanovich.Grandma Mazur has decided to get married again - this time to a local gangster named Jimmy Rosolli... -
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsTo Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed... -
The Final Exam by Gitty Daneshvari
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCheck out the laugh-inducing, phobia-reducing final book in the School of Fear trilogy! Is school out forever at the School of Fear? A nosy reporter is planning a scandalous expose on eccentric Mrs. Wellington and her unorthodox teaching methods, and the news is sure to put an end to the school... -
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Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOut of the frying pan. . .and into the fire!Desperate to escape the spotlight of her failed marriage to a fellow celebrity-chef, Carly di Matisse left New York City for a tiny town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The restaurant she's running these days may not be chic, but in Pine Mountain she can pretend to be the tough cookie everybody knows and loves... -
Explicitly Yours by Mika Jolie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarriage. The final frontier. The end of dating. The number one cause of divorce. I bet you every man who is about to take the plunge experiences a wide range of feelings. As a guy, whose wedding day is only seven days away, I know this. Anxiety—Nerves are kicking in. Yeah, even confident, cocky guys like me are bound to face nuptial stage fright... -
Tatum Comes Home by Tatum Talks, Mica Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTatum from @hi.this.is.tatum, one of the TikTok and Instagram’s most beloved “talking” dogs, stars in this heartfelt and humorous story about a charismatic canine’s journey home... -
Reunion: Super Special by Melissa J. Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe girls will do whatever it takes to stay together, even if it means going to a place called Walla-Walla. Walla-Walla is more rustic and sports-oriented than Lakeview. And the girls there are a little snootier. Especially their ringleader, Peyton, and her second-in- command - wait - is that Sarah from two summers ago? She sure looks like Sarah. And sounds like Sarah... -
Four for the Road by K.J. Reilly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Perks of Being a Wallflower meets The End of the F***ing World in this dark young adult comedy about four unlikely friends dealing with the messy side of grief who embark on a road trip to Graceland.Asher Hunting wants revenge.Specifically, he wants revenge on the drunk driver who killed his mom and got off on a technicality... -
Hot White Heist by Adam Goldman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPlease note: This podcast is intended for adults only. It contains explicit language, sexual references, and adult themes. Discretion is advised.Deep under Seattle’s Space Needle in a hidden bunker sits the most valuable substance on earth: Barack Obama’s sperm. And Mark Zuckerberg’s. And Stephen Hawking’s... -
Judy Moody Was in a Mood. Not a Good Mood. A Bad Mood. by Megan McDonald
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe book that started it all--now in paperback!Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood.Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. But she does have an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr... -
My Double Life by Janette Rallison
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHer whole life, Alexia Garcia has been told that she looks just like pop star Kari Kingsley, and one day when Alexia's photo filters through the Internet, she's offered a job to be Kari's double. This would seem like the opportunity of a lifetime, but Alexia's mother has always warned her against celebrities. Rebelliously, Alexia flies off to L.A. and gets immersed in a celebrity life... -
It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake: A Novel by Claire Christian
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat if you made yourself your number one priority?Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there's one she's often overlooked--herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it's time for that to change. She's finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment... -
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean by Lauren Child
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIt's not easy to concentrate at school when mysterious things are happening all around you. Clarice Bean is beginning to feel just like the hero of her favorite books-Schoolgirl detective Ruby Redfort. Can Clarice pay attention long enough to ace her book project about Ruby and win the class prize? Find out in the utterly hilarious and suspenseful diary of Clarice Bean... -
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The Mortification of Fovea Munson by Mary Winn Heider
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFovea Munson is nobody's Igor. True, her parents own a cadaver lab where they perform surgeries on dead bodies. And yes, that makes her gross by association, at least according to everyone in seventh grade. And sure, Fovea's stuck working at the lab now that her summer camp plans have fallen through. But she is by no means Dr... -
Blood Relations by A.J. Butcher
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBenjamin T. Stanton's grades are dropping, his relationship with Lori hits a new low, and his leadership of Bond Team is in serious doubt. When Bond Team becomes embroiled in investigating a sinister cult, Benjamin wishes he could be anywhere but Spy High... -
The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Worst Kids in the History of the World!When anything goes wrong at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, from the hexing of Bus Six to the mysterious disappearance of the kindergarten gerbil, it's sure to have a Herdman behind it. The Herdmans are more than famous—they're outlaws... -
Ida B: . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling debut novel from acclaimed children's author Katherine Hannigan is both very funny and extraordinarily moving.Who is Ida B. Applewood? She is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and her story will resonate long after you have put this book down... -
5 cm by Donny Dhirgantoro
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBestseller book di Gramedia Bookstore selama 2 tahun berturut-turut! Lima sahabat telah menjalin persahabatan selama tujuh tahun. Mereka adalah Arial yang paling tampan, Riani sebagai satu-satunya wanita dalam kelompok itu, Zafran yang berlagak seperti seorang penyair, Ian yang paling subur badannya, dan Genta yang dianggap sebagai leader dalam kelompok itu... -
Satria November by Mia Arsjad
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCuma mo pengakuan aja.Sebenernya tiket itu gue beli buat gue nonton berdua sama lo.Tapi dipikir-pikir, kayaknya lo bakalan lebih seneng kalo nontonnya sama Gian.Sebagai cowok yang berjiwa besar, bertanggung jawab, dan heroikkayak gue, ya gue ikhlasin deh.Kalo habis ini Gian masih maju-mundur gak nembak-nembak, bilang sama gue.Biar gue aja yang nembak lo. Soalnya.. -
The Paranoia Plot by A.J. Butcher
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew Bond teammate Rebecca Dee has a lot of body piercings and even more attitude. But that's not what's bothering the Bond Team. Her unusual behavior is beginning to look like more than coincidence--and the team begins to suspect she may be a double agent... -
Lydia by Tim Sandlin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Sandlin understands that the best black comedy is only a tiny slip away from despair, and he handles this walk without a misstep."-Dallas Morning News Managing the Virgin Birth Home for Unwed Mothers means the women in Sam Callahan's life keep his world interesting. But it's his family members that really take the cake...Categorized as:
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Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger, Jen Wang
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAward-winning author Tom Angleberger flexes his comic muscle in this hairy adventure story with twists at every turn.Regular kid Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend—Casper, a master of disguise and hypnosis—and world domination. It all begins when Casper spends money from his granny on a spectacularly convincing fake mustache, the Heidelberg Handlebar #7... -
Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this fun, scorching-hot eBook original romance by Ruthie Knox, a cross-country bike adventure takes a detour into unexplored passion. As readers will discover, Ride with Me is not about the bike! When Lexie Marshall places an ad for a cycling companion, she hopes to find someone friendly and fun to cross the TransAmerica Trail with... -
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A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor the past three years, Mr. Malik has been secretly in love with Rose Mbikwa, a woman who leads the weekly bird walks sponsored by the East African Ornithological Society. Just as Malik is getting up the nerve to invite Rose to the Nairobi Hunt Club Ball (the premier social occasion of the Kenyan calendar), Harry Khan, a nemesis from his school days, arrives in town... -
Hired by Zoey Castile
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor a man who makes his living pleasuring women, what happens when the only pay-out worth having is love? Faith Abigail Charles has always done the right thing. So when her mother runs for mayor of New Orleans, Faith puts her law career on hold to help her win. But when tensions run high, Faith trades one kind of heat for another--in the arms of a hard-bodied stranger... -
The God Cookie by Geoffrey Wood
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWould you know if he did, if God really spoke to you- would it be booming from the heavens or just in your head? If it was in your head, how would you know if it was God or wasn't? Is God speaking right now but we're just not listening? And if God does tell you something...what would you do about it? Meet Parrish. He's a regular guy, owns a coffee shop... -
A Rather Curious Engagement by C.A. Belmond
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPenny Nichols has the London apartment, the classic cat, the villa in France, the fabulous bank account, and the great guy to share them all with. So everything's perfect, right? Er, well.. -
The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman, Dan Santat
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDoing homework becomes a thing of the past! Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework machine... -
Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA young boy returns obsessively to a supermarket sandwich counter, entranced by the beauty of the woman who works there. Her aloof demeanour and electric blue eyelids make him feel the most intense joy he’s ever known. He calls her Ms Ice Sandwich, and he wants nothing more than to spend his days watching her coolly slip sandwiches into bags...
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