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Lulu and the Duck in the Park
by Hilary Mckay Priscilla LamontLulu loves animals. When Lulu finds a duck egg that has rolled out of its nest, she takes it to class to keep it safe. Lulu isn't allowed to bring pets to school. But she's not really breaking the rules because it's just an egg. Surely nothing bad will happen . . . A fun-filled new series for early readers and animal lovers alike.
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea
by Hilary Mckay Priscilla LamontLulu loves animals. When Lulu goes on vacation, she finds there's a stray dog living on the beach. Everyone in the town thinks the dog is trouble. But Lulu is sure he just needs a friend, and that he's been waiting for someone just like her. The second book in this early chapter book series for young animal lovers.
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #1)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Shannon Eric Denton Mike DubischHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden are brothers and sisters--and they're orphans. The only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. One night, during a storm, the children find an old red boxcar that keeps them warm and safe. They decide to make it their home. This is just the beginning of their graphic novel adventures as the Boxcar Children!<P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #2)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mike Dubisch Rob M. WorleyHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden have a home with their grandfather--but their adventures are just beginning! They're about to spend the summer camping on their own private island. The island is full of surprises, including a kind stranger with a secret. Join the Boxcar Children in their graphic novel adventure on Surprise Island! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Yellow House Mystery (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #3)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mike Dubisch Rob M. WorleyHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden discover that a mystery surrounds the run-down yellow house on Surprise Island. The children find a letter and other clues that could lead them on the trail of a man who vanished from the house. Join the Boxcar Children in their graphic novel adventure to solve the Yellow House Mystery! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
In Search of Goliathus Hercules
by Jennifer AngusThis is the fantastic story of Henri Bell, a near-orphan who in 1890 is sent to live with his ancient great-aunt and her extensive button collection. One rainy afternoon, Henri strikes up a conversation with a friendly fly on the windowsill and discovers he possesses the astounding ability to speak with insects. Thus commences an epic journey for Henri as he manages a flea circus, commands an army of beetles, and ultimately sets out to British Malaya to find the mythical giant insect known as Goliathus hercules. Along the way he makes friends both insect and human, and undergoes a strange transformation of his own. Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her Victorian-inspired exhibits of insect specimens, brings her distinctive sensibility to the pages of her first novel.
Samphire Song
by Jill HucklesbyWhen fourteen-year-old Jodie buys a wild horse at auction, she has no idea what she is taking on. Something has drawn her to Samphire--there's an instant bond between them. She recognizes he's a damaged horse who needs time to mend. Jodie understands all about pain, having lost her dad two years before. Slowly, she gains Samphire's trust, and Jodie begins to blossom with a new confidence. But when her younger brother Ed becomes very ill and needs an operation, Jodie is faced with the biggest decision of her life. In order to help her mother and brother, she must let Samphire go. She makes him a promise--as soon as she can, she will find him and bring him home. It's a promise that leads her into danger. But somewhere, Samphire is calling to her. She senses his life is at risk and there's not much time. She must rescue him, whatever the cost.
Only the Lonely: From The Files Of Madison Finn (From the Files of Madison Finn #1)
by Laura DowerSummer ends too fast when you&’re dreading junior high Twelve-year-old Madison Finn is allergic to change. Her two best friends are away at camp and Madison is not sure she&’s going to survive the summer, let alone the beginning of junior high. Good thing she has a new laptop, which she uses to write and store all of her thoughts on friendship, her parents&’ divorce, and her fear of being called a loser for not liking sushi!At first, change seems like the worst thing ever, but with the support of her family, friends, and little pug, Phin, Madison realizes she can handle anything that comes her way.
Boy, Oh Boy! (From the Files of Madison Finn #2)
by Laura DowerMadison must balance a confusing class election with thoughts of her first crushMadison Finn couldn't be happier when she's picked to work on Far Hills Junior High's election website. She can't wait to focus on the website instead of her parents' divorce and her first-ever crush. When her best friend Aimee decides to give their nemesis, Poison Ivy, some competition for class president, Madison knows the election will get heated. But Madison never thought that a cyber crasher would mess with the site's candidate profiles. Worst of all, everyone thinks Madison is to blame. Now that she's in the hot seat, she'd better fix it--fast!
Play It Again (From the Files of Madison Finn #3)
by Laura DowerWhen Far Hills Junior High puts on a play, can Madison survive the drama?The seventh grade gets stage fever when Far Hills Junior High decides to perform the musical The Wiz. Since Madison doesn&’t sing or dance, stage manager seems like the perfect role for her—until she begins to feel left out from all the cast action. Worst of all, her two best friends are partnering up with their nemesis, Ivy, both in and out of rehearsal. The play is bringing out the worst in her enemies and her friends, and Madison isn&’t sure where she fits in anymore. How can she be the glue keeping the play together when she herself feels so unglued?
Caught in the Web (From the Files of Madison Finn #4)
by Laura DowerForget ghosts—this Halloween, seventh grade is frightening enoughFor Madison and her friends, the Halloween season is full of activity. There are ghost stories in English class, a big costume dance, and a scary-story contest on Madison&’s favorite website. No wonder everyone has Halloween fever! But Madison still needs to find a costume to wear that doesn&’t seem too babyish. And what if she looks stupid dancing in front of everyone? No matter what, this Halloween will be one to remember.
Thanks for Nothing (From the Files of Madison Finn #5)
by Laura DowerMadison can&’t reverse her parents&’ divorce, but helping animals in need is a great distractionHolidays can be extra hard when your parents are divorced, and Madison is facing her first Thanksgiving since the &“big D.&” She&’s used to having a full house, but when her relatives from Chicago can&’t make it, she feels like there&’s nothing to be thankful for this year. &“Trying to be fair and square is impossible when you feel like part of a triangle,&” she points out. There has to be a way to get in the holiday spirit, and a volunteer job at the local animal shelter is just the distraction Madison needs!
Lost and Found (From the Files of Madison Finn #6)
by Laura DowerNo one likes a snow-it-allA giant winter storm hits Far Hills and school is canceled! Madison and her friends try to fill their snowy days while waiting for a chance to hit the local lake for some skating. While helping her mom in the attic, Madison finds boxes filled with old memories--from both her mom's and her own early years. In the boxes, Madison discovers some surprising truths about herself and her friends--including a sealed letter from second grade that she wrote with her best-friend-turned-archenemy, Poison Ivy!
Save the Date (From the Files of Madison Finn #7)
by Laura DowerThe Far Hills Junior High war of the sexes is about to begin Spring has sprung, but Madison has the seventh-grade superblues. She's behind on her homework, each of her parents has started dating again, and she forgets to have her mom sign the permission slip for the science-class field trip. Her feelings for her crush, Hart, get even more confusing when their science teacher divides the class into two teams for the trip--boys vs. girls--with a competition at the end. Now Madison is teamed up with the girls--including her nemesis, Poison Ivy--against her BFF Egg and, worst of all, Hart! But sometimes, even enemies have to come together to take first place.
Picture-Perfect (From the Files of Madison Finn #8)
by Laura DowerMadison and her friends are going to a pop concert!When Madison and her friends win front-row tickets to see their favorite pop singer, Nikki, in concert, they can&’t believe their luck. Nikki just seems so perfect! All the magazines say so. Going to the mall to find the right outfit for the big night should be fun, but Madison&’s friend Aimee just doesn&’t seem like herself these days. She&’s not eating, and she&’s grumpy all the time. Getting zits and wearing the coolest outfit doesn&’t seem important when Aimee&’s health is at risk. Can Madison remind her friend that feeling good on the inside is what makes you look that way on the outside?
Just Visiting (From the Files of Madison Finn #9)
by Laura DowerMaddie has the red, white, and blues this Fourth of July!The Fourth of July is super special in Far Hills. Everyone goes to the carnival, parade, and fireworks display—including all of Madison&’s BFFs. Even her crush, Hart, is going. But Maddie&’s excitement deflates when she learns she will have to spend the holiday week at Gramma Helen&’s house on Lake Michigan. Maddie adores her gramma, but missing out on all the fun back home has her feeling the blues. When she meets a new boy at the lake, she feels fireworks—even though it&’s not yet the Fourth of July! Maybe this summer won&’t be so bad after all.
Give and Take (From the Files of Madison Finn #10)
by Laura DowerWill Christmas break be a total bust?The Christmas season is looking up for Madison. Her dad&’s promised her a big ski trip, she&’s performing in the big Winter Jubilee concert, and all her friends will be around during the break. Madison feels full of cheer with all that she has to look forward to. Then her two BFFs start avoiding her, and her dad cancels the trip. Maddie&’s super-fun Christmas plans are falling apart. Then a chance volunteer opportunity at the local retirement home pairs her with an older woman who never has visitors. As Madison puts more effort into visiting Mrs. Romano at the home, she realizes how giving to others can fill you with cheer in return.
Heart to Heart
by Laura DowerCan Maddie follow her heart this Valentine's Day?Far Hills Junior High is having its Valentine's dance, and Valentine's Day fever has taken over the seventh grade! Madison can't stop thinking about what to wear and whether she'll go to the dance with a date. Her two BFFs seem to have this dance thing all wrapped up--they know exactly whom they're going with. Madison's crush, Hart, is giving her mixed signals and an anonymous secret admirer is sending her emails and putting sweet notes in her locker. Could her admirer be Hart, as she secretly hopes? When her good friend Drew asks her to the dance, Madison panics. There is so much Maddie doesn't know about boys, Valentine's Day, secret admirers, and everything in between. Why can't the signs be easier to read?
Lights Out! (From the Files of Madison Finn #12)
by Laura DowerMaddie would be excited for the overnight field trip in the woods--if only she'd been camping before!Madison is feeling like an outsider. Far Hills Junior High's seventh grade is headed on an overnight camping field trip. Maddie has been on sleepovers before, but never to sleep-away camp--and it is a whole different world. There are going to be activities like climbing the tower and even a talent show. Plus, there's one big challenge for Madison: no laptops! Luckily Maddie has a new journal, her best friends, and determination to make it through this adventure in the woods.
Sink or Swim (From the Files of Madison Finn #13)
by Laura DowerWill Madison&’s summer be a total bummer?Everyone seems to have summer plans except Madison. None of her choices seem to be the right fit. So when the opportunity to babysit for a nearby family presents itself, Maddie surprises herself by jumping at the chance. Watching a two-and-a-half-year-old shouldn&’t be that hard—especially when their activities include going to the pool where her friends are junior lifeguards. But soon the job takes Maddie away from her friends and her summer fun, and, worst of all, the little boy doesn&’t seem to like her. This may be the worst summer ever. Madison needs to find a way to bond with her babysitting charge—and fast!
Double Dare (From the Files of Madison Finn #14)
by Laura DowerIt's Madison vs. Egg when the school computer contest turns competitive!Madison assumes that she and her best guy friend, Egg, will partner up for the "I Can Do That!" computer contest to create a web page for homework help. So when Egg chooses Chet as his partner, Maddie feels hurt. Their love of computers has always bonded them together. Fiona offers to be Madison's partner, and Egg throws down a challenge: He double dares the girls to try to win against the boys. Madison embraces the challenge--she really wants to show off her computer skills. Or does she just want to beat Egg at his own game?
Off the Wall (From the Files of Madison Finn #15)
by Laura DowerWhen Madison's friends become the victims of online gossip, Maddie must find the culprit--before she's blamed for telling secretsMadison seems to be out of the loop these days. News travels so fast around school and online, and Madison is the last to know anything. A new online bulletin board called The Wall has captured the attention of Maddie and her friends. On The Wall, anonymous postings about people keep popping up--and they can be pretty mean. When secrets told in confidence appear on the site under a fake screen name that looks like Madison's, she finds herself in the hot seat. Who could be so deceptive and hurtful? Maddie is determined to find the culprit and give her a taste of her own medicine.
Three's a Crowd (From the Files of Madison Finn #16)
by Laura DowerBeing stuck at home with the flu is bad, but being heartsick is worse!Ugh! Maddie and her BFFs Fiona and Aimee all have the flu and need to stay home from school. Maddie is so sick that Gramma Helen has to fly in from Chicago to take care of her while her mom works. Trapped in bed, Maddie&’s only interaction with the outside world is through her computer and her bedroom window. When she spies a cute boy next door, she wonders how she never noticed him before. The boy is Josh Turner—a ninth grader—and Maddie certainly notices him now. Josh seems to be flirting with her, and Maddie is falling hard. It seems her long-held crush on Hart has faded. Is it possible that Maddie has had a change of heart?
On the Case (From the Files of Madison Finn #17)
by Laura DowerMaddie has turned super sleuth!Every week, Madison can't wait for her favorite show, Crime Time--she loves mysteries and knows she would make a great detective. So when her flute teacher's priceless sheet music goes missing, Maddie decides to solve the case. As she collects the clues and compiles the list of suspects, Maddie realizes that the thief could be anyone! But soon, playing detective starts to get in the way of Maddie's friendships, and snooping around takes her to places she doesn't belong. Is there even a real crime to be solved, or is this just Maddie's overactive imagination running wild?
Give Me a Break (From the Files of Madison Finn #18)
by Laura DowerMaddie's ski vacation is shaping up to be a disaster--can she catch a break?A surprise ski trip with her dad is just what Maddie's winter vacation needs. And when Dad says she can bring along her BFF Aimee and her pug, Phinnie, it's guaranteed to be the best week ever. But things keep going wrong: First the group gets a flat tire, and then there's snow in their hotel room. It seems like Maddie has the most terrible luck ever--and to make matters worse, she and Aimee can't stop fighting. Can a ski class full of cute boys turn this vacation around?