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Rapunzel's Tale (Disney Tangled)
by Barbara BazalduaThe swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy—Disney Tangled—arrives in theaters Holiday 2010. This exciting chapter book retells the whole story from Rapunzel's point of view.
Rapunzel, the One With All the Hair: Rapunzel, the One With All the Hair (Twice Upon a Time #1)
by Wendy MassThe girl's stuck in a tower. The boy's stuck in a castle. There are two sides to every fairy tale . . . .Rapunzel is having the ultimate bad day. She's been stolen by a witch, may have a ghost for a roommate, and doesn't even have a decent brush for her hair.Prince Benjamin's got it pretty tough, too. His father wants him to be more kingly, his mother wants him to never leave her sight, and his cousin wants to get him into as much trouble as possible (possibly with a troll).Both Rapunzel and Prince Benjamin are trapped--in very different ways. Once their paths cross, well, that's when things get really strange.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!
Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Hair
by Ella McLeodRapunzella is a genre-bending novel that weaves together a young girl's ordinary life and a wildly dangerous fairytale universe, celebrating Black hair and the power of coming into your identity."Recasting classic fairy tales in the context of Blackness, the marvelous novel Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Hair celebrates Black women's solidarity and the magic that's innate in Black girls. . . . A love letter to Black women." Foreword, STARRED REVIEWZella is imprisoned in an enchanted forest made of her own Afro, and the might of the evil King Charming seems unstoppable. But is it? Can she use her power to change the future?You're fifteen. You spend your time at school and at Val's hair salon with Baker, Val's son, who has eyes that are like falling off a cliff into space. The salon is a space of safety, but also of possibility and dreams. When you dream, you visit an enchanted forest full of friends and wonder. You dream of witches and magic, of hair so rich and alive that it grow upwards and outwards into a wild landscape, becomes trees and leaves, and houses birds and butterflies and all the secret creatures that belong in such a forest. But when you wake, your memories vanish, and you are just you, trying to navigate relationships and learning who you will grow up to be.Is there a future where your dreams are more than just dreams?Ella McLeod's debut merges poetry and prose in a stunningly lyrical, heart-piercingly honest exploration of a teenager coming into her power as a young woman.
Rare Birds
by Jeff MillerJeff Miller&’s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel—inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent&’s heart transplant—invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland. Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what&’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what city they&’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle—a heart transplant to save his mom&’s life. When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might just find something else—himself. Jeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle-grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find that will resonate with fans of the Carl Hiassen&’s Hoot and Melissa Savage&’s Lemon. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare Birds is a perfect pick. Hardcover with dust jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.
Rarity and the Curious Case of Charity (My Little Pony Chapter Book Ser.)
by G. M. BerrowRarity is excited to welcome her new apprentice, Charity, to Ponyville. Rarity is sure that the two of them will become best friends, bonding over their love of fashion and glamour. But after Charity dyes her mane and tail to look more like her mentor, and begins to copy the fashionista's every move, Rarity realizes this pony is a problem!
Raspberry Beret
by Lisa A. MccombsAfter travelling the state of West Virginia and attending seven schools in five years, Abigail Van Buren Masterson is overjoyed to be attending Monongah Junior High for the second year this fall...and she is no longer the NEW kid. She knows that she and Jesse James are meant to be BFFs as soon as she hears Jesse's Louisiana French accent.
Rat Trap (Rat & Jeff #2)
by Michael J. DaleyRat and Jeff are back and still aboard the space station—but with suspicious scientists and robots around every corner, Rat is in danger againRat barely escaped the wrath of the researchers aboard the space station last time around. Thanks to her best friend, Jeff, she has managed to stay safe and out of sight. When Jeff learns that he and his parents will be taking the shuttle back to Earth, he&’s thrilled. But the scientists—Jeff&’s parents included—want to get rid of Rat for good. After a couple of serious close calls, Jeff starts to fear for the safety of his rodent friend. But can he outsmart a team that is bent on hunting Rat down? This science fiction adventure story is a must for young readers.
Rating Your Bunkmates and Other Camp Crimes
by Jennifer OrrTwelve-year-old Abigail Hensley is a socially awkward aspiring anthropologist who has always had trouble connecting with her peers. Abigail is hopeful that a week at sleepaway camp is the answer to finally making a friend. After all, her extensive research shows that summer camp is the best place to make lifelong connections. Using her tried-and-true research methods, Abigail begins to study her cabinmates for friendship potential. But just when it seems that she is off to a good start, her bunkmate's phone gets stolen, and Abigail is the main suspect. Can she clear her name, find the real culprit, and make a friend before the week is done?
Rats Around Us (Creepy Crawlies)
by Rachel EagenEven though they have helped humans learn how to fight disease, rats have a bad reputation. They spread disease and steal food and are quite comfortable living in swamps, sewers, and basements. Color images show different species of rats, and a special section on pest control explains how rats were controlled in the Middle Ages and how they are controlled today
Ratscalibur
by Josh LiebThe New York Times bestselling author of I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President reinvents the Excalibur legend--with rats! When Joey is bitten by an elderly rat, he goes from aspiring seventh-grader to three-inch tall rodent.At first, Joey is amazed by his new rat self. The city streets call to him at night. Smells that would have repelled him before are suddenly tantalizing. (A chicken bone? Yes! A squashed cockroach? Like perfume!) And wow, the freedom! But when a bout of hunger leads Joey to pull the spork from the scone, he finds himself at the center of a longtime rat prophecy.Joey has unwittingly unlocked the sword Ratscalibur; and now, it is up to him to protect his new rat friends from the evil crows who seek to destroy their peaceful kingdom. But what does an eleven-year-old know about actual swordplay? And what happens when Joey no longer wants to be a rat?
Ratty
by Suzanne SelforsAn Amazon Best Book of the Month!This heartwarming tale by bestselling author Suzanne Selfors is about the unlikely friendship between a boy who is cursed to look like a rat and a girl who loathes rodents. This instant classic is perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, A Wolf Called Wander, and Flora & Ulysses.Ratty Barclay wasn't supposed to be born a four-foot-tall, walking, talking rodent, but thanks to the Barclay family curse, he's had to live in hiding from the rest of the world. All he wants for his thirteenth birthday is to return to his family's abandoned estate on Fairweather Island to somehow break the curse. Then he'll finally get to live his life as a four-foot-tall, walking, talking, human boy.Edweena Gup, the granddaughter of the Barclays' groundskeeper, has dedicated her life to being a Rat-Catcher Extraordinaire like her great-great-great grandmother before her. It doesn't matter that Fairweather Island has been rat-free for over a hundred years—she's determined to make sure everyone is prepared for their imminent return. And when she spots a human-sized rat lurking on the Barclay grounds, her worst fears are confirmed.Though it seems like Ratty and Edweena are destined to be enemies, they have a lot in common—they're both lonely and misunderstood. But will they be able to overcome their fears of each other and maybe even become . . . friends?
Raven Rise: The Merchant Of Death; The Lost City Of Faar; The Never War; The Reality Bug; Black Water; The Rivers Of Zadaa; The Quillan Games; The Pilgrims Of Rayne; Raven Rise; The Soldiers Of Halla (Pendragon #9)
by D.J. MacHaleThis is where it begins. The showdown for Halla. At stake is nothing less than all that ever was and all that will be. There's only one thing missing--Bobby Pendragon. While Bobby remains trapped on Ibara, the battle moves to his home territory: Second Earth. Mark Dimond and Courtney Chetwynde are left on their own to defend Second Earth agsinst the forces of Saint Dane. They must face off against a charismatic cult leader who has risen to power by revealing a shattering truth to the people of Earth: They are not alone. The Convergence has broken down the walls. The territories are on a collision course. The final phase of Saint Dane's quest to rule Halla is under way. And Bobby Pendragon is nowhere to be found.
Raven's Gate: Raven's Gate (The Gatekeepers #1)
by Anthony HorowitzThis chilling NYT bestseller from Anthony Horowitz, "a master of edge-of-your-seat writing" (Booklist, starred) is "an exhilarating read" (Kirkus) that "should attract a strong following" (PW)As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, Matt was given a choice: go to jail or go live with an old woman named Mrs. Deverill in a remote town called Lesser Malling. He should have chosen jail. A strange and sinister plan is coming together made in Lesser Malling, with Matt at the center of it all. People who try to help him disappear . . . or die. It all ties to an evil place named Raven's Gate - a place whose destiny is horrifyingly intertwined with Matt's own.
Ravenous
by MarcyKate Connolly“A fantastical adventure fortified by its flawed heroine.” — Kirkus Reviews“Within this creative realm, Connolly compassionately explores human emotions as Greta grapples with a newly discovered lineage. A welcome return to a complex land of fantasy and friendship.” — Booklist“Even with her flaws, her fierce dedication to her brother is admirable, and her slow transformation into a more accepting, open person is all the more satisfying given her earlier closed views.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “This is a dazzling and unique once-upon-a-time about a girl who is part dragon, part bird, part cat, all hero.” — --Natalie Lloyd, author of A Snicker of MagicPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Kym’s bravery shines, as she fights against the menacing forces in Bryre and also struggles to figure out where she, a self-described monster of a girl, belongs. This remarkable, absorbing debut will enchant readers.” — --Rebecca Behrens, author of When Audrey Met AlicePRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Pays tribute to classic fairy tales while turning the tradition on its head. A smart, ambitious adventure, led by a heroine whose differences only enhance her humanity.” — --Emma Trevayne, author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious TimesPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “A likely read-aloud that has its share of guts, blood, and grim reality within this fantasy land, Monstrous will keep young readers thinking about trust, good and evil, friendship and loyalty, and devotion to community.” — BooklistPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Magic, fantastic creatures, mythology, and a bit of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein combine here for an exciting…tale.” — School Library JournalPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Connolly invokes fairy-tale elements with ease, and... the formidable theme of sacrifice resonates far beyond the final page.” — Publishers Weekly“Fans of the first installment will seek out this adventure-filled fairy tale” — School Library Journal
Ravenwood (Ravenwood Ser. #2)
by Andrew Fusek PetersWho holds the seeds to save a sky-high world? Arborium is at risk, the sharpened blades of rival Maw poised to saw off its bark and branches. What can a poor plumber's apprentice armed with little more than a monkey wrench do to stop the chopping? Carved into a massive, mile-high canopy, the forest kingdom of Arborium stands upon the tallest of trees. Within them, 14-year-old Ark holds the lowest of jobs: unclogging toilets. He's already up to his elbows in gunk when he REALLY steps in it. He overhears a plot echoing through the pipes: Maw, a ruthless glass-and-steel superpower, is scheming to wield its axes of evil to strip Arborium of its wood -- a natural resource now more precious than gold. The fate of a kingdom in the filthy hands of a plumber boy? Plunged into danger, Ark must make the treacherous climb down to the darkest roots of RAVENWOOD if there's any hope of rescuing his threatened tree home!
Raw Talent (Orca Limelights)
by Jocelyn ShipleyFourteen-year-old Paisley loves to sing. Paisley dreams of being a pop star just like her idol, Denzi, who also grew up in the small town of Stonehill. The problem is, Paisley suffers from severe stage fright. She can only sing in private. When word gets out that a famous Stratford actor who has worked with Denzi is staying at a local B&B, Paisley decides it's time to face her fears. She convinces the actor to tutor her and signs up to sing in a high-profile fundraiser. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Ray And Me (Baseball Card Adventures #9)
by Dan GutmanAfter he survives a hit in the head with a baseball, Stosh learns about Ray Chapman, the only player in Major League history to get hit by a ball and die. If only they'd had batting helmets back in 1920. Stosh travels back in time to try and save Ray, in the gripping ninth novel in this series.
Ray Charles: Soul Man
by Ruth TurkA biography of the popular singer, who became blind as a young boy.
Rayleigh Mann and the Quest of Misfits
by Ciannon SmartPerfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Amari and the Night Brothers, this sequel to Ciannon Smart’s Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters takes Rayleigh and his friends on a thrilling treasure hunt through Below-London to unravel a monstrous mystery.On the previous All Hallows' Eve, Rayleigh was just a typical Londoner. Or he thought he was.Now Rayleigh has embraced his monster heritage, passed all the tests to stay in Below-London with the rest of monster society, and even saved his father—the Bogey Mann—from the notorious Illustrious Society.But his adventures are far from over.Though Rayleigh is supposed to be staying far away from trouble, it’s found him once again. As strange shadows begin to reach out to him for help and clues begin to fall into place, Rayleigh and his new friends are embroiled in a mysterious treasure hunt to prevent Below-London from falling into chaos—and not the good kind, this time.Fans of The School for Good and Evil and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky will thrill as they and Rayleigh return to Below-London—soaring across the city, exploring libraries that disregard the rules of space and time, and meeting new friends as they uncover a sinister plot and embark on another unforgettable adventure.
Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters
by Ciannon Smart"A dangerously good time!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author“This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. Triumphant!” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers Enter the world of Below London, the magical home of monsters, where causing a ruckus is the best thing you can do.Notorious troublemaker Rayleigh Mann has just discovered he’s the son of the infamous Bogey Mann. There’s just one problem: Bogey is missing and Rayleigh is the only one who can find him. But to do so, Rayleigh must travel to Bogey’s world…Below London, where Rayleigh’s penchant for tricks just might help him survive an adventure straight out of his wildest dreams—or perhaps his most terrifying nightmares.With a hilarious voice and endlessly fun magic, the first book in Ciannon Smart’s thrilling middle grade fantasy series is perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Marvellers.
Raymie Nightingale
by Kate DiCamilloTwo-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship — and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways.
Raymond and Graham: Bases Loaded
by Steve Knudson Mike WilkinsonBest friends Raymond and Graham can't wait to defeat their rival team and win the Little League championship, impressing the girls they like and shaming their school bully in the process. But things don't go exactly as planned . . . With kid-friendly humor and funny black-and-white illustrations, this series is perfect for middle-grade readers, especially boys.
Raymond and Graham: Cool Campers
by Mike KnudsonIt's time for camp, and fourth-graders Raymond and Graham are excited about their week at Camp Grizzly. This summer they plan to be the coolest kids at camp, but when they arrive they quickly find out they are more like the Geek Patrol than Cool Campers. Illustrations. 160 pp. 5 1/16 x 7 3/4. Pub. 6/11.
Raymond's Run
by Toni Cade BambaraHazel helps take care of her brother Raymond in their Harlem neighborhood, where she's determined to beat her rival Gretchen in an upcoming footrace. But her competitiveness melts away after she sees Raymond running alongside the race track. Hazel gains not just a new appreciation for her brother but also respect toward her longtime rival.
Razor's Edge (Orca Sports)
by Nikki TateTravis and his best friends Ryan and Jasper live for the thrill of watching their horses race. When a thief starts hacking off the tails of Standardbred horses stabled at Blackdown Park, suddenly the track isn't such a great place to hang out. Things get even more unpleasant when a troubled girl comes between Travis and his friends. Travis has to make some tough choices, but how can he stand by his friends when he no longer trusts them?