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Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher 1: Catch the Munchies! (Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher #1)
by David FremontFast food, monsters, and super funny, madcap adventure combine in this graphic novel series starter as Carlton Crumple sets out to stop the Munchie monsters from taking over every Chubbzy Cheeseburger in America! Fans of series like Lunch Lady and Dog Man will gobble this down.Carlton Crumple has been obsessed with monsters ever since his older brother dressed up like them to scare him. He is determined to rid the world of monsters! Even though he's only eleven. . . .When a band of fast food crazed Munchies storm into a burger joint where Carlton is working, he finally has his chance! A cross-country chase ensues. Cops! Munchies! Carlton and his best friend Lulu!Cheeseburgers! Awesome!With it's bright art and over-the-top escapades, Catch the Munchies! is a hilarious and delicious treat, launching a new series that's sure to be devoured by middle grade graphic novel readers, especially fans of Lunch Lady and Dog Man.
Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher 2: Tater Invaders! (Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher #2)
by David FremontMore hilarious antics, more fast food, and more zany monsters combine in a treat middle grade graphic novel readers will devour in the second installment of the Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher series for fans of Lunch Lady and Dog Man.Now that Carlton's an official Creature Catcher with the Shady Plains police department, he's on the hunt for a new monster. While taking a snack break with his buddy and faithful assistant Lulu, suddenly one of their tater tots comes alive! And that little robot tot dude leads them to a whole underground world of evil potato creatures. Holy bacon bits!It's Carlton Crumple to the rescue, and he'll have to get to the root of the problem before everything becomes a mashed potato mess!David Fremont bring even more rolling-on-the-floor humor and fast-food fun in the second installment in his bright and brilliant middle grade graphic novel series, which will especially appeal to fans of series like Lunch Lady and Dog Man.
Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher 3: Reptoids from Space! (Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher #3)
by David FremontAn out-of-this-world new adventure in a very funny graphic novel series that combines fast food, monsters, and battle! Fans of Lunch Lady and Dog Man will gobble this down.When Carlton catches a UFO on camera, he kicks into full-on Creature Catcher mode. Sick of hearing about Carlton's heroics, his brother Milt stages an alien invasion using a remote-controlled drone disguised as a spaceship. And Carlton falls for it. Iggy and Poof Poof think the ship's cool, so they borrow it to stage a fake alien battle. But a real UFO full of Reptoids spots the showdown and, seeing it as a threat, swoops in and abducts Iggy and Poof Poof!Panicked, Lulu calls the Creature Catcher emergency line. Her creatures have been captured! Now it's up to Carlton to stage a rescue, and save the day!Bold artwork and otherworldly antics combine in the third installment in the Carlton Crumple Creatuture Catcher series. Middle grade graphic novel readers, including fans of series like Lunch Lady and Dog Man, will eat this up.
Carmela Full of Wishes
by Matt de la PeñaAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!In their first collaboration since the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson deliver a poignant and timely new picture book that's sure to be an instant classic.When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true--she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make . . . With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have crafted a moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Carmilla (Rare Classics #3)
by Joseph Sheridan Le FanuCarmilla, Rare Classics Volume 3 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Carmilla: Large Print
by Joseph Le FanuThis classic of Gothic horror follows Laura, a woman haunted by a girlhood dream of a beautiful visitor to her bedroom. Now, a decade later, Laura finds Carmilla, who appears to be her own age, on the side of the road after a carriage accident. The two recognize each other from the same childhood dream and become fast friends. Soon after, Laura begins to experience mysterious feelings and is once again haunted by nightmares. She finds Carmilla strangely irresistible and longs to be with her.But as the two friends grow closer, Laura's health begins to fail. It becomes apparent that her enchanting companion is harboring a sinister secret. To free herself from Carmilla's grasp, Laura and her family must fight for their lives.
Carnival Chaos (Cutiecorns #4)
by Shannon PenneyPuppypaw Island is barking with excitement for the first annual Cutiecorn Carnival and Talent Show! All different kinds of Cutiecorn animals are traveling to Puppypaw Island to celebrate. Everyone is excited to make new friends, but Twinkle can see that not all animals are alike and there might be some trouble coming. Can she use her seeing magic to calm the chaos?
Carnival Magic
by Amy EphronThis companion to Castle In the Mist features a mysterious carnival, an ominous psychic, and a wind that whisks Tess and Max away from their vacation in South Devon, England. Which fantastical world will they find this time?Tess and Max are back in England for another summer with their Aunt Evie--this time by the seashore in South Devon. And they're incredibly excited about the travelling carnival that's come to town. There are rides, games, acrobats, The House of Mirrors--and even a psychic, with a beautiful wagon all her own.In a visit to the psychic's wagon, while Tess is being hypnotized, the wagon seems to move. Before Tess can shake herself out of the hypnosis, before Max can do anything, they seem to be travelling--along with the rest of the carnival--too quickly for the two of them to jump out. But where are they going and what awaits them? Will they be caught in a world different from their own? And do the Baranova twins, acrobats who miss their sister almost as much as Tess and Max miss their family, hold the keys to the mystery? Internationally bestselling author Amy Ephron returns with a companion novel to The Castle in the Mist and creates a magical tale filled with adventure, mystery, fantasy, family, and fun.Praise for Carnival Magic:"Full of wonder and real-life enchantment, Amy Ephron's Carnival Magic is a charming adventure that will make a believer out of anyone!" --Rachel Vail, author of Well, That Was Awkward and the Friendship Ring series"Tess is a thoroughly modern heroine: She's athletic, impulsive, and fearless . . . The siblings are authentic children [and] the fantastic elements are the stuff of daydreams. Perfect for classroom read-alouds." --Kirkus Reviews"The short chapters filled with mystery and action will have readers eagerly continuing to discover the secrets that await them. . . . Fans of the first book will be eager for this fun middle-grade fantasy with a classic sensibility." --Booklist
Carnival at Candlelight
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie head back in time to Venice, Italy in the 1700s. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #33, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #5: Carnival at Candlelight. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Carnival at Candlelight (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #5)
by Mary Pope OsborneMerlin has a new mission for Jack and Annie: save the Grand Lady of the Lagoon from a terrible disaster! To find her, they must travel back over 250 years ago to Venice, Italy, on the night of the annual Carnival celebration. But Merlin's directions are very confusing! As Jack and Annie wander among the costumed crowd, no one is who they seem to be, the clocks all tell different times, and water is mysteriously rising in the streets. Seeking help from Venice's ruler, they find themselves thrown into a dark dungeon filled with rats. How will Jack and Annie save themselves and the Grand Lady, too? There can only be one solution--magic! Mary Pope Osborne is a master of bringing faraway places to life. In Carnival at Candlelight she sends young readers to one of the most glorious cities in the world for an adventure filled with history, mystery, and magic.
Carnival in a Fix
by Philip Reeve Sarah McintyreJourney to an amusement park on a moon! Funfair Moon, the outer space amusement park where Emily lives, has the highest roller coasters, the most dizzying Tilt-A-Whirls, and the scariest ghost train in the galaxy. Normally, Emily’s heroes Jinks and O’Hare keep it in tip-top shape. But the day the funfair inspector comes, everything goes wrong. Peeploid’s Merry-Go-Round and Fudge Shoppe is spinning out of control, gravity has reversed on the biggest slide, and there are strange little spiny black balls all over the place! Can Emily help fix the carnival before the inspector closes it for good? For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with humor, action, and illustrations on almost every page.
Carnivora the Winged Scavenger: Series 7 Book 6 (Beast Quest #42)
by Adam BladeThe final book in the seventh series of the exciting adventure stories that are as gripping as a computer game! Great for boys, with a huge collectability factor bolstered by the collectors' cards in the back of the books, and links to an excellent interactive website. In the frozen north, a killer stalks the night - Carnivora the Winged Scavenger! Can Tom rally the people of Tavania to beat Malvel's evil army? If not, the land will be destroyed, and he will never see Avantia again... Don't miss CONVOL THE COLD-BLOODED BRUTE HELLION THE FIERY FOE KRESTOR THE CRUSHING TERROR MADARA THE MIDNIGHT WARRIOR ELLIK THE LIGHTNING HORROR
Carol Burnett: The Sound of Laughter (The Women of Our Time)
by James HoweA biography emphasizing the early years of actress and comedienne Carol Burnett, whose down-to-earth humor brought her fame on Broadway, in films, and in her own hit television series. Other books in this series, and other books about Carol Burnett, are available in this library.
Carol and the Pickle-Toad
by Esmé ShapiroCarol is tired of listening to her bossy toad hat -- until a pigeon carries it away! This delightful picture book from Ooko creator Esmé Shapiro is a quirky and funny fable about overcoming self-doubt and finding your inner voice.In the big city, people wear all kinds of hats. Not everyone wears a toad as a hat, but some people do . . . and some of those toad hats can be VERY bossy! Carol has always followed the orders of her demanding toad hat at the expense of her own inner voice. But when her toad hat is plucked away by a pigeon, how will Carol know what to do? After spending so long being told what to eat and do and paint, Carol's not sure what SHE wants, and nothing feels quite right. Feeling lost, she creates a new hat -- a toad made out of pickles and eggs -- to help guide her. Even though her new pickle-toad doesn't make a sound, Carol can hear it loud and clear! But when a pigeon takes away THAT hat too, Carol begins to understand that there is a big, booming voice that lives inside herself . . . and that it's well worth listening to!For any reader who's doubted their own voice and talents, or felt like a bossy friend or family member is always drowning them out, Carol and the Pickle-Toad is an inspiring invitation to listen to your own heart and stand on your own two feet -- even better if you're wearing very tall boots.
Carol, the Ancient Yuletide Troll
by Matt TaylorCarol, The Ancient Yuletide Troll is the first in a series of stories about Carol, a good troll who serves as a Santa figure for monsters. It introduces Carol, and explains how she became Santa&’s helper for delivering toys to the monsters. When Carol sees that the other monsters don&’t like her because she&’s the only one who receives presents from Santa (as she is the only monster who is &“nice&”), Carol pays Santa a visit. Santa encourages Carol to be the one to help turn the monsters around and get them on his nice list too. Carol tries, but the other monsters just ignore her, inspiring her to take matters into her own hands. She begins secretly giving toys to the naughty monsters instead of continuing to try and turn them into nice ones. Despite her good intentions, will Carol&’s actions go against Santa&’s wishes and put her on the naughty list as well?This fun, original story will not only teach children the importance of good behavior, but will teach them a great lesson in friendship, kindness, and sharing. Carol, The Ancient Yuletide Troll shows children the true spirit of Christmas in a new way from a not-so-scary monster named Carol.
Carolina Shout!
by Alan SchroederA young girl describes the music she hears in the cries of various vendors on the streets of Charleston, South Carolina. "By the time I'm dressed, I can hear the carpenters working on the house next door. (They must get up awful early.) As they pound the nails into the rafters, they sing along, catching the rhythm with their hammers. Whomp, bidda-bay! Whomp,bidda-bay! Come six o'clock, we quit our day! Whomp, bidda-bay! hHomp, bidda-bay! Six o'clock we end our day!" If you enjoy this book, you might also enjoy "Ragtime Tumpie," which is available in this library. Other books by Alan Schroeder are available from Bookshare.
Caroline Zucker Gets Her Wish (Caroline Zucker Ser. #5)
by Jan BradfordCaroline makes exciting plans for her third grade class's participation in the school fair and tries to convince her mother to let her dress in a more attractive, feminine manner. "When the boys in her class ask Caroline to help them build a game booth for the school costume fair, she doesn't like it one bit. She's sick and tired of being treated like one of the guys. Maybe its time for a change. With her friend Maria's help, Caroline sets out to remind everybody that she's really a girl. But is the third grade at Hart Elementary ready for the new, improved Caroline Zucker?" RL: 3.0 Ages 7-10
Caroline Zucker Helps Out (Caroline Zucker #6)
by Jan BradfordNine-year-old Caroline receives unexpected help from her two younger sisters in her plans to earn her own spending money, but their efforts end up creating a big problem for the entire family. SHE SHALL HAVE MUSIC WHEREVER SHE GOES Though Caroline wants a Porta-Tunes more than anything in the world, she's sure she'll never be able to save up enough money to buy one of the pocket-sized cassette players. Then she sees a magazine ad that offers a Porta-Tunes as a prize for selling flower seeds. It seems like the perfect solution--until Caroline discovers that she has to sell 250 packs of seeds to win the prize! Patricia and Vicki come up with a secret plan to help her. But when her sisters' plan backfires, it's up to Caroline to help them out of the mess they've gotten themselves into! Read all of the 6 books in the Caroline Zucker series includ9ing #1 Caroline Zucker and the Birthday Disaster, #2 Caroline Zucker Makes A Big Mistake, #3 Caroline Zucker Meets Her Match, #4 Caroline Zucker Gets Even and #5 Caroline Zucker Gets Her Wish Reading level Third Grade Interest level 7-10
Caroline Zucker Makes a Big Mistake (Caroline Zucker #2)
by Jan BradfordTOO MANY FLOWERS... Nine-year-old Caroline is very proud that her parents have allowed her to choose her new bedroom wallpaper all by herself. She thinks that the huge purple daisies and yellow roses make her room look just like a garden. So what if nobody else likes it? It's Caroline's room, and she loves it! But then Caroline has a bike accident and has to stay in bed for three whole days. By the time she's able to get up, she hates her new wallpaper. There has to be a way to get rid of those awful daisies and roses. But how? Look for more books about Caroline Zucker in Bookshare's library including: #4 Caroline Zucker Gets Even and #5 Caroline Zucker Gets Her Wish. Pictures are described. Ages 7-10
Caroline's Comets: A True Story
by Emily Arnold McCullyWith courage and confidence, Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) becomes the first woman professional scientist and one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in Hanover, Germany, Caroline was scarred from smallpox, stunted from typhus, and used by her parents as a scullery maid. But when her favorite brother, William, left for England, he took her with him. The siblings shared a passion for stars, and together they built the greatest telescope of their age, working tirelessly on star charts. Using their telescope, Caroline discovered fourteen nebulae and two galaxies, was the first woman to discover a comet, and became the first woman officially employed as a scientist--by no less than the King of England. The information from the Herschels' star catalogs is still used by space agencies today. The book includes excerpts from Caroline Herschel's autobiography. A 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12.
Caroline's Mystery Dolls (Sweet Valley Kids #17)
by Francine PascalCaroline Pearce is always bragging about her collection of porcelain dolls, but no one has ever seen them. Some of her friends, especially Jessica Wakefield, wonder if Caroline really has any dolls at all. When Caroline opens her case to take out the doll she brought to class for show-and-tell, there's nothing inside! Did someone take the doll, or was Caroline lying all along?
Carols and Crushes: A Wish Novel (Wish)
by Natalie BlittCharlie's moment to shine has arrived: She's determined to land a solo in this year's holiday concert. With her best friend, Renee, and smart, cute Eric in chorus with her, this winter promises to be pitch-perfect. Until disaster strikes. The concert is suddenly in danger of being canceled. And Charlie has to partner up with annoying, oh-so-perfect Matthew. If they can't work in harmony, Charlie's favorite time of year will be ruined. Will she be able to save the show from a blizzard of problems -- and figure out who makes her heart sing?
Carrera extrema (Jake Maddox Novelas gráficas)
by Jake MaddoxNelson Greenwood loves BMX racing, almost as much as he loves to draw superheroes. The hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, isn't afraid of anything, much like Nelson's twin brother Nick. Nelson looks up to Nick and his mad BMX skills. But when a rough crash keeps Nick out of the BMX-Treme Competition, he suggests that Nelson take his place. However, Nelson doesn't think he has what it takes to compete against the best racers in the city - especially Nick's nemesis, Cain Otto. Can Nelson shift gears and muster the courage and strength of Major Speed to compete in the race? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike. Fully translated Spanish text.
Carrie Measures Up: Measurement: Length (Math Matters)
by Linda Williams AberDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Carrie's Grandma is always knitting surprise presents for the family. When she asks Carrie to be her "measuring girl," Carrie decides to knit grandma the biggest (and longest!) surprise of all!With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Measurement/length)