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Second to None
by Destiny HowellA hilarious conspiracy thriller perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibbs.In it to win it.Every school has their number ones: the class president, the first chair in band, the spelling bee champion. And behind every high rolling high achiever? A kid in second place.Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation for being the go-to kid for solving just about any problem. Need help getting an unfair teacher or bully off your back? DJ is your guy. He knows the social order of Ella Fitzgerald Middle school like the back of his hand. So when the usual winners start losing — all at the same time — he knows something is wrong. Very wrong.With the help of his usual crew, Audrey, Monty, and Connor, DJ is determined to get to the bottom of what’s happening. Maybe it’s all in his head. Or maybe there’s a conspiracy at work. DJ and his friends will have to figure it out — before the school saboteur comes for them.
Second-grade Star
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "No more boring old Kelly? Kelly has been waiting for the Spring Concert for weeks. This year it's going to be really special--some of the second graders will have a chance to be stars! That's when Kelly decides that, more than anything, she wants to be selected for a special part. But, no matter how hard she tries to impress her teacher, she isn't chosen. Now what? Well, Kelly soon realizes that sometimes being a star isn't all it's cracked up to be. And that she has her own way of shining just as brightly."
Secondhand Dogs
by Carolyn CrimiA heartwarming—and heart-tugging—middle grade novel about love, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family—from author Carolyn Crimi, with adorable illustrations by Melissa Manwill. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie.Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances.When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’s future is threatened.At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’s presence causes disharmony in the group.When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.
Secondhand Wishes (Scholastic Press Novels Ser.)
by Anna StaniszewskiSecondhand wishes come with some hilarious, unintended consequences, from middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski.Lexi has to keep the universe in balance. If she does enough good things, like being on time, then the bad things, like her little brother needing more surgery, won't happen. It doesn't always work, but she has to keep trying. Just in case. On an extra bad day, Lexi finds a bag of four wishing stones in the antique shop in town, and wishes that her BFF Cassa and the new girl would stop talking to each other. That night, Cassa calls Lexi, crying over the end of her friendship with Marina. The wishes work!Sort of. When she wishes on the Success stone for the courage to try out for dance club, Lexi wows the entire auditorium with. . .singing? And when she wishes on the Health stone, her little brother starts squeaking like a hamster. This isn't the first time those wishing stones have been wished on -- and secondhand wishes come with unexpected consequences!This sweet and funny story from Anna Staniszewski is perfect for anyone who's wished for a dash of magic in their day!
Secret Agent Grandma (Give Yourself Goosebumps #16)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!Your parents are going away so your super-cool grandma is coming to stay with you. But when you go to meet granny at the train station you start seeing double—double grannies!There's one granny on the station platform. And another one writing in lipstick on the window of the train. Which one is your real grandma?If you think she’s on the platform you find yourself face to face with a hideous monster! If you decide to jump on the train, you are surrounded by a group of angry aliens out to take over the world! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Secret Agent Mater (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroBased on Disney/Pixar Cars 2, this Step 2 reader starring Lightning McQueen and Mater is sure to be a hit with children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: Brazil (The Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart Series #2)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntFor fans of the award-winning SECRET AGENT JACK STALWART series comes a must-read new chapter book series! Now Jack teams up with his older brother, Max, to solve new international mysteries, using their special training as secret agents. Secret agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to the Amazon jungle to investigate the disappearance of an important Global Protection Force scientist. Soon, they discover that the scientist's disappearance is no accident. A greedy outlaw is illegally mining for gold and he'll stop and nothing to keep his secret safe. Can Jack and Max save themselves and the scientist from almost certain death?
Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: Thailand (The Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart Series #1)
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt Brian WilliamsonFor fans of the award-winning SECRET AGENT JACK STALWART comes a must-read new chapter book series! Now Jack teams up with his older brother, Max, to solve new international mysteries, using their special training as secret agents. Temporarily retired from the GPF-Global Protection Force-and on family vacation, Jack Stalwart and his older brother, Max, are motivated to act when a band of thieves takes the Emerald Buddha from the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Without the help of the GPF, they're on their own. They're also up against one of the smartest and wealthiest villains they've ever faced. Can Jack and Max find Thailand's most precious statue before it's too late?
Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: The Fate of the Irish Treasure: Ireland (Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart Series #3)
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt Brian WilliamsonThe third jet-setting installment in the thrilling award-winning chapter book series Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart, by Elizabeth Singer Hunt (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart). <P><P>Now Jack teams up with his older brother Max to solve an intriguing Irish mystery, using their special training as secret agents. Ireland's greatest national treasure, the sacred Book of Kells, vanishes from a library in Dublin. Clues point to the Mastermind being involved. Will Jack and Max be able to find the Book and uncover the Mastermind's identity before he strikes again?
Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: The Race for Gold Rush Treasure: California, USA (Book 4) (Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart #4)
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt Brian WilliamsonThe fourth globe-trotting installment in the exciting Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart series, by beloved children's author Elizabeth Singer Hunt (author of the award-winning Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series). Now Jack teams up with his older brother Max to solve a thrilling California puzzle, using their special training as Global Protection Force agents.In the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, an unbelievable discovery is made: $10 million in rare coins dating back to the California Gold Rush! Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to protect the treasure. But almost as soon as they arrive, it vanishes into thin air. Little do they know that the culprit is someone from Jack's past. Unfortunately for the brothers, the criminal isn't only after the loot. He wants revenge.
Secret Cargo (Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys Be A Detective Mystery Stories #4)
by Carolyn Keene Franklin W. DixonHelp your three favorite sleuths tackle a crime ring on America's highways when a young trucker asks Nancy, Frank, and Joe for assistance. He suspects that the people who have hired him to transport certain cargo are dishonest, and it's up to you, Nancy, and the Hardys to uncover the guilty culprits and their plot. Clues are scarce, but what starts out as a routine investigation becomes more and more perilous for the young detectives. You must choose which clues to follow and which ones to abandon as dangerous dead ends. Should the sleuths pursue the clues that lead to the sailboat named Greenglobe? Can they trust its owner? Only YOU can decide! SECRET CARGO is a Be A Detective Mystery Story filled with surprise endings, suspense, and lots of fun you'll never forget! This is not a book you can read straight through from beginning to end. You constantly have to choose multiple places to skip around.
Secret Headquarters Movie Novelization
by Terra WintersFans everywhere will love reading this exciting novelization of a thrilling new superhero adventure from Paramount Pictures premiering August 5, 2022!Charlie Kincaid is an average kid, just hanging around with his friends, worrying about perfecting his pitching skills and who he should ask to the school dance. That is, until the day he discovers a secret headquarters that seems to belong to a superhero. Now suddenly, nothing is the same. What should he do next, and who can he trust?
Secret In The Maple Tree
by Matilda NordtvedtChange is a constant theme in life, and Hilda has to learn how to adjust in Secret in the Maple Tree. This chapter book tells the story of 8-year old Hilda and her journey to gaining a new brother, learning forgiveness, and relying on God throughout the transitions in life. Complete with a glossary of challenging words for your child to reference, this novel promotes extended reading comprehension while enhancing character-building traits.
Secret Kingdom: Book 10
by Rosie BanksEllie, Summer and Jasmine have such a great time splashing around with the water nymphs at Lily Pad Lake. But when Queen Malice and her awful Storm Sprites arrive and put a spell on Clearsplash Waterfall, their fun is soon over. Can the girls break Queen Malice's spell and get the magic water they need for King Merry's counter-potion?
Secret Kingdom: Book 11
by Rosie BanksEllie, Summer and Jasmine are all ready for some storytime fun with the book brownies at Fairytale Forest. But Queen Malice is up to no good again, and she casts a spell to wither all the books buds growing on the trees. Can the girls find a way to break her spell and get the book buds they need to stop King Merry from becoming a stink toad?
Secret Kingdom: Book 13
by Rosie BanksWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Now the gnomes of Flower Forest are being terrorised by a giant, who's destroying the precious sugarsap trees! Can the girls catch the giant and get him back in the book before the peaceful land is ruined for ever?
Secret Kingdom: Book 14
by Rosie BanksWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are called to Swan Palace to help the Swan Queen protect the other swans against a wicked witch on a broomstick. Can the girls catch the witch and get her back in the book, or will they be defeated by her horrible magic?
Secret Kingdom: Book 15
by Rosie BanksWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are thrilled to visit the snow brownies' animal sanctuary and help look after all the cute animals. But a hungry ogre has been eating their food! Can the girls catch the ogre, get him back in the book and save the animals?
Secret Kingdom: Book 16
by Rosie BanksWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are excited about attending the annual Phoenix Festival fireworks display, but when they get there they discover that a nasty wizard is controlling the fireworks - and he's kidnapped King Merry! Can the girls rescue their friend and get the wizard back in the book?
Secret Kingdom: Book 17
by Rosie BanksWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are called to Snugglewool Village, where the wool imps make warm winter clothes for everyone in the Secret Kingdom. But a wily Big Bad Wolf has just got himself elected mayor, and he's up to no good... Can the girls unmask the wolf before he blows the whole village down, and get him back in the book?
Secret Kingdom: Book 23
by Rosie BanksWhen Ellie, Summer and Jasmine receive an urgent message from King Merry saying that Queen Malice has taken over the Secret Kingdom, they know that this will be their most important adventure yet! The girls must find four magical jewels to create a new crown for the king - but how will they find the emerald when the entire kingdom is under the queen's wicked spell?
Secret Kingdom: Book 24
by Rosie BanksA brand-new adventure awaits Ellie, Summer and Jasmine in the Secret Kingdom!Queen Malice has taken over the Secret Kingdom and trapped King Merry in the dungeons at Thunder Castle! With the help of the water nymphs, Ellie, Summer and Jasmine must find the magical sapphire, but will the pesky Storm Sprites get there first?
Secret Kingdom: Book 26
by Rosie BanksA brand-new adventure awaits Ellie, Summer and Jasmine in the Secret Kingdom!Ellie, Summer and Jasmine have one jewel left to find! But Queen Malice is determined to take the magical ruby for herself. The girls must summon all of their courage and solve the ruby's riddle...before the Secret Kingdom is lost to the evil queen forever.
Secret Kingdom: Book 28
by Rosie BanksSerenity Island is a beautiful, tropical place - until Queen Malice arrives! Ellie, Summer and Jasmine must help perform a special musical ceremony, but Jasmine's lost her talent for music! Can the girls award the Melody Medal before the island is ruined forever?
Secret Kingdom: Book 31
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has cast her most dangerous spell yet! The wicked queen has cursed the Magic Hourglass and when the sand runs out, all the magic will be gone from the Secret Kingdom forever! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer must find the four Enchanted Objects to break Queen Malice's spell. But King Merry's ancestors lost the objects long ago! With the magic in the Secret Kingdom already going wonky, can the girls help Fairy Prince Felix find the charmed heart?