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The Oz Series Volume Four: The Lost Princess of Oz, The Tin Woodman of Oz, The Magic of Oz, and Glinda of Oz (The Oz Series)
by L. Frank BaumThese four books in the classic children&’s fantasy series follow the continuing adventures of Dorothy, the Wizard of Oz, and other beloved characters.The Lost Princess of Oz: When Princess Ozma disappears, Dorothy Gale and the Wizard of Oz set out to find her. Together with Dorothy&’s friend Trot and the young boy Button-Bright, they find themselves in the dangerous land of the powerful Wizard Ugu.The Tin Woodman of Oz: This magical tale recounts how the Tin Woodman was turned into a tin man by the Wicked Witch of the East. It then follows him on a new adventure as he goes in search of his lost love, aided by his good friend the Scarecrow. The Magic of Oz: When a boy named Kiki Aru discovers a magical word that only he can pronounce, his mischief wins him a villainous friend, Ruggedo the Nome. Now Dorothy, the Wizard, and the Cowardly Lion must stop Ruggedo from using Kiki&’s magic to take over Oz. Glinda of Oz: In the final book of the original Oz series, Dorothy and Princess Ozma set out to stop a war between two obscure tribes. But when they&’re taken captive, it&’s up to Glinda the Good to save the day—with a little help from the Wizard, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman.
The Oz Series Volume One: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, and Ozma of Oz (The Oz Series)
by L. Frank BaumThe first three books in the timeless children&’s fantasy series—including the basis for the classic film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: When a tornado transports Dorothy Gale from Kansas to the marvelous land of Oz, she must follow the yellow brick road to find the Wizard, who can help her get home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each of whom has a wish as important as Dorothy&’s.The Marvelous Land of Oz: The Emerald City—once ruled by the kindly Scarecrow—has been taken over by the mean General Jinjur. Now an orphan boy named Tip joins with Scarecrow to find the only one who can save the city: the last rightful heir to the throne of Oz, a princess who was hidden away long ago.Ozma of Oz: On Dorothy&’s next magical journey, she winds up in the land of Ev, where she meets new friends such as the mechanical man Tik-Tok and the clever chicken Billina. But to save the imprisoned royal family of Ev, Dorothy calls upon her friends from Oz—including the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the new queen of Oz.
The Oz Series Volume Three: The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz, and Rinkitink in Oz (The Oz Series)
by L. Frank BaumThese three books from the original children&’s fantasy seriesfeature new characters and adventures in the marvelous land of Oz. The Patchwork Girl of Oz: When his uncle is accidentally transformed into a statue, a young Munchkin named Ojo the Unlucky must find the magic ingredients that will bring him back to life. Joining Ojo on his adventure to the Emerald City are an arrogant Glass Cat, a four-legged Woozy, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and a living patchwork doll. Tik-Tok of Oz: When the Shaggy Man goes searching for his brother, Tik-Tok, he encounters a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin, and the Rainbow&’s daughter, Polychrome. But when the warlike Queen Ann takes Tik-Tok into her ranks, the Shaggy Man&’s adventures have only just begun. Rinkitink in Oz: With his talking goat, Bilbil, by his side, jolly King Rinkitink of Gilgad sails to the island of Pingaree, where he charms the royal family with merriment and song. But when the festive holiday is cut short by a surprise attack, only King Rinkitink, Bilbil, and young Prince Inga manage to escape capture. And they&’ll need the help of Dorothy and the Wizard to set things right.
The Oz Series Volume Two: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, and The Emerald City of Oz (The Oz Series)
by L. Frank BaumDorothy&’s adventures in Oz continue in books four through six of the classic children&’s fantasy series.Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: When an earthquake swallows Dorothy and her kitten, Eureka, they&’re captured by the Mangaboo people. The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest—using only his wits and nine tiny piglets.The Road to Oz: Dorothy and Toto are on their way to Princess Ozma&’s birthday party when they meet the loveable Shaggy Man, but as they try to help him with directions, they wind up getting lost themselves!The Emerald City of Oz: When Dorothy learns that Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are in danger of losing their farm, she makes arrangements with Princess Ozma to bring her family to Oz. But while the Wonderful Wizard takes them on a fabulous tour of their new home, the jealous Nome King Roquat plots to conquer the land.
The P. K. Pinkerton Mysteries: Book 1 (P. K. Pinkerton Novels Ser. #1)
by Caroline LawrenceFrom the author of the bestselling Roman Mysteries, a new series set in the Wild West, packed with danger and deadly desperados at every turn!Virginia City in 1862 is a mining camp sitting above a rich vein of silver in America's Wild West. It's a dangerous place, full of gamblers, hurdy girls and gunmen - all of them on the make!When twelve year-old P.K. Pinkerton arrives there, homeless, penniless and hunted, things don't look good. But P.K. soon finds allies in Sam Clemens, a newspaper reporter, Poker Face Jace, a gambler who can tell when someone is bluffing, and Ping, a Chinese photographer's apprentice. With the help of these friends - and armed with a Smith & Wesson seven-shooter and a knack for disguises - P.K. takes on the tricksters and desperados and tries to become a detective.Fast, furious and funny - an utterly entertaining mystery adventure from an author who knows exactly how to grip and thrill her readers.
The Pacific Division (Above The Rim)
by James KelleyYou might call the NBAs Pacific Division the Wild, Wild West. All five of the teams have, in recent seasons, been among the league's most high-scoring and exciting to watch. The Golden State Warriors caught everyone's eye with a great playoff win in 2007. The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the NBAs up-and-coming teams. The Los Angeles Lakers have the league's top scorer and a history of 18 NBA titles. The Phoenix Suns thrill fans with high-scoring games and Steve Nash's all-around skills. And the Sacramento Kings play in a small town, but they have succeeded in a big way. The word "pacific" actually means peaceful. Opponents of these teams quickly find out that they're in for something other than a peaceful night at the gym! Read on to see how these teams grew to become today's Pacific Division.
The Pacific Giants (The Cryptid Files #3)
by Jean FlitcroftThe ugly head pivoted on its long neck. Its eyes bulged, its jaw dropped open, and then the snake-like coils appeared... With another summer ahead of her, Vanessa joins her dad's girlfriend, Lee, on a trip to a remote island off the coast of Canada. Lee's investigating the disappearance of whales in the area. Vanessa hopes to spot a few whales herself. But she doesn't expect to encounter a very different kind of water creature—one that the locals don't like to talk about. Without her mom's cryptid files to help her, can Vanessa identify this strange beast? Mysterious sea serpents aren't the only secret on this island, though. Vanessa soon finds herself drawn into a world of ruthless whale hunters. To expose their crimes, she'll have to risk her life—and come face-to-face with the monster that roams this corner of the Pacific.
The Pacific Northwest
by Laura ShallopFind out about the people, places, and history that make the Pacific Northwest a unique region of the United States.
The Pack
by Kate OrmandShifters are unknown to the human world, with the exception of a secret organization—the EOS, referred to as “hunters.” Hunters capture and kill. Some shifters are taken to labs for testing—a place they will never leave—others are deemed useless, a danger to society, and are killed. Shifters travel in packs, constantly moving, and keep themselves hidden to avoid discovery.Horse shifter Flo now travels in a wild pack with what remains of the shape-shifter circus she once performed in. She, bear shifter Jett, and the others seek a new home—somewhere they can feel safe and protected—and a fresh start. As they grow closer to this goal, someone who betrayed them in the past returns to ruin their best hope of finding a secure future.With no memory of life before the circus, Flo, an orphan like the others, is unsure how to live in this new world. But then she’s presented with news: one of her relatives is alive. The discovery comes at a cost, but Flo and her friends will do anything to rescue family, even if it means facing the hunters again.
The Pack: The Pack (Dogs of the Drowned City #2)
by Dayna LorentzFans of WARRIORS and WOLVES OF THE BEYOND have a new animal adventure series to sink their teeth into!The thrilling DOGS OF THE DROWNED CITY trilogy continues! Shep the German shepherd doesn't know why his family has left him alone, nor does he understand the terrible, shrieking storm that has torn apart his city. He just knows that the new dogs he's met are his best chance at survival -- especially now that they've made enemies of the wild dogs in the city. Can Shep keep his new friends safe until his family -- maybe -- returns?
The Pagemaster
by Todd StrasserA young boy who is afraid of everything gets trapped in the local library, where he befriends three strange characters; Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror, and must overcome his fears while journeying through "Storyland" towards the Exit Sign.
The Pages Between Us
by Lindsey Leavitt Abby Dening Robin MellomTold in letters, posters, blog posts, homework assignments, and more, The Pages Between Us is a totally fun, totally earnest snapshot of middle grade friendship--and what it truly means to be there for someone during the ups, downs, and everything in between.Piper and Olivia have been best friends since...well, forever. But they're distressed to find that their new middle school schedules aren't giving them enough together-time. Luckily, an idea sparks when Piper finds a cute, sparkly notebook to disguise as her "French Class" homework. It's genius--now the two BFFs can stick together all the time. And document their adventures--you know, for anthropology's sake.But as the two navigate the tricky new world of sixth grade, they realize that they may need to branch out more than they originally thought. Their notebook, once a life raft, begins to feel like a big responsibility. Can they grow up, without growing apart?
The Pages Between Us: In the Spotlight
by Lindsey Leavitt Abby Dening Robin MellomBFFs Olivia and Piper star in this fun snapshot of middle grade friendship told in a sweet journal-style book packed with engaging art. This is a follow-up to The Pages Between Us, by beloved middle grade authors Lindsey Leavitt and Robin Mellom.It’s time for the Battle of the Books!When no one from their school signs up for the annual competition, BFFs Piper (The Drama Lover) and Olivia (The Bookworm) decide to put their talents to good use by creating a video to get their classmates excited about the contest. Only things don’t go exactly as planned…The video goes viral, thrusting Olivia into a spotlight she never wanted, while no one seems to remember that Piper wrote, produced and directed the video. And on top of everything, while their video motivated a lot of people to sign up to participate in Battle of the Books, no one seems to have any interest in doing the reading.With the tournament approaching will Piper and Olivia be able to work together to save the day yet again?
The Pain and the Great One
by Judy Blume Debbie Ohi"Sometimes I think Mom and Dad love her more than me."--The Pain "Sometimes I think Mom and Dad love him more than me."--The Great One The Great One thinks her brother, the Pain, is a messy slowpoke who gets dessert even if he doesn't finish dinner. She thinks her parents love him more than they love her. The Pain thinks his older sister, the Great One, is a bossy know-it-all. Just because she's older, she gets to feed the cat and play real songs on the piano. He thinks his parents love her more than they love him. How will they ever find out who is loved more?
The Pain and the Great One
by Judy Blume"The Pain" and "The Great One" are not their real names. But you may know their voices. When this girl, age eight, and this boy, age six, tell all about each other, they sound a lot alike. They are brother and sister and they're caught in a contest over whom Mom and Dad love most. You probably know who wins, too, in this funny, family picturebook.
The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington
by Sarah AlbeeGeorge Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington&’s most lasting and recognized portrait—the one that&’s used on the one-dollar bill.George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn&’t always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted—which took days and days to complete—he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart&’s unique way of painting didn&’t compel his subjects to sit for hours on end—in fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists&’. And Gilbert Stuart&’s one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time—it&’s the one that&’s used on the one-dollar bill.
The Painting
by Charis CotterA haunting, beautiful middle-grade novel about fractured relationships, loss, ghosts, friendship and art.Annie and her mother don't see eye to eye. When Annie finds a painting of a lonely lighthouse in their home, she is immediately drawn to it--and her mother wishes it would stay banished in the attic. To her, art has no interest, but Annie loves drawing and painting. When Annie's mother slips into a coma following a car accident, strange things begin to happen to Annie. She finds herself falling into the painting and meeting Claire, a girl her own age living at the lighthouse. Claire's mother Maisie is the artist behind the painting, and like Annie, Claire's relationship with her mother is fraught. Annie thinks she can help them find their way back to each other, and in so doing, help mend her relationship with her own mother. But who IS Claire? Why can Annie travel through the painting? And can Annie help her mother wake up from her coma? The Painting is a touching, evocative story with a hint of mystery and suspense to keep readers hooked.
The Palace of Dreams (Thirteen Witches #3)
by Jodi Lynn AndersonThis third book in the haunting and magical Thirteen Witches series from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson follows Rosie in her last stand against the Nothing King—perfect for fans of Newbery winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon.After barely escaping Earth with the League of Witch Hunters, Rosie and her friends are hiding out from the Nothing King and his witch followers on a barely inhabited planet. Then a messenger arrives with the unexpected news that Earth survived the Nothing King&’s black hole, but only because he wants one last treasure before dragging everything into oblivion: the Museum of Imagined Things. Rosie saw the museum once when she visited the Brightweaver in the clouds. It is infinitely tall and made only of mist and figments, so Brightweaver was able to bundle it up and hide it for safekeeping. The League of Witch Hunters, joined by a gaggle of the world&’s last ghosts picked up from Limbo along the way, cross the galaxy in search of the museum and in preparation for their last showdown with the Nothing King. As Rosie and her allies weather surprises and betrayals while fighting to maintain their trust in each other, they may find the museum has one last secret in store.
The Palace of Laughter
by Brandon Dorman Jon BerkeleyMiles Wednesday, orphaned, unwashed and living in a barrel, has never been to a circus before--but then the Circus Oscuro is no ordinary circus. There's a strange beast called The Null and an array of sinister-looking clowns, and when an unusual little girl with wings falls from a tower during the performance, Miles's life is changed forever. As Miles and Little embark on an extraordinary journey to rescue two friends who have been captured at the Palace of Laughter, they discover nothing less than the power of friendship and the gift of family.
The Palace of Memory (Mysterium #2)
by Julian SedgwickDanny Woo has just escaped from the jaws of death. But he's still haunted by the suspicious deaths of his parents, who were the star performers in a radical traveling circus, the Mysterium. When he discovers that the Mysterium is re-forming in Barcelona—without him—he's devastated. But after learning that the Mysterium's enemies may be active in Barcelona, he rushes to warn his friends. Could there be a traitor within the company itself? If Danny wants to live long enough to find the answers, he will need all the skills his parents taught him. He senses that everything is linked to his parents' deaths . . . and to the clues they left behind.
The Palace of Memory: Book 2 (Mysterium #2)
by Julian SedgwickDanny Woo has escaped from the jaws of death once - but his trials are not yet over. He's meant to be recovering, but when he discovers the Mysterium - the circus into which he was born, and which cost his parents their lives - is being reformed in Barcelona, he determines to join them. But all is not well - who is the bad seed inside the once-loyal company? And who is the woman in green who can kill, and who seems to be trailing Danny with each move he makes? Everything, he knows, is linked to the death of his parents: he must continue his quest to find his parents' killers. Once again, the story culminates in Danny's participation in a well-known and dangerous stunt.
The Palace of Memory: Book 2 (Mysterium Ser. #2)
by Julian SedgwickDanny Woo has escaped from the jaws of death once - but his trials are not yet over. He's meant to be recovering, but when he discovers the Mysterium - the circus into which he was born, and which cost his parents their lives - is being reformed in Barcelona, he determines to join them. But all is not well - who is the bad seed inside the once-loyal company? And who is the woman in green who can kill, and who seems to be trailing Danny with each move he makes? Everything, he knows, is linked to the death of his parents: he must continue his quest to find his parents' killers. Once again, the story culminates in Danny's participation in a well-known and dangerous stunt.
The Pancake Problem (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans #2)
by Maureen FergusFans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this laugh-out-loud graphic novel: a pancake adventure with Weenie, Frank and Beans featuring wiener dog smooches, a huge pile of stinky brussels sprouts and a whole lot of syrup.Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend Beans and his cat friend Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except brussels sprouts). And Weenie SUPER LOVES pancakes. Maybe too much. When the SuperSonic Pancake Maker malfunctions, Weenie knows exactly what to do! Sort of . . .
The Panther Mystery (Boxcar Children #66)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they are going to visit Florida. The Aldens travel to Everglades National Park to help find one of Grandfather's friends. Andrew Beldon, a park ranger, has been missing for several days. Yet, everyone the Aldens question seems angry and secretive instead of worried. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are determined to solve this mystery, even if it means following Andrew's trail deep into the spooky Everglades.
The Pants Project
by Cat Clarke"My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl.I'm Transgender. Which is a bit like being a transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day." <P><P>Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts. <P><P>Operation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy—it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.