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Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising) (Scholastic Gold)
by Pam Muñoz RyanA Mexican "Grapes of Wrath," based on a family story, from the award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan.Esperanza pensaba que siempre viviría con su familia en su rancho en México, y que siempre tendía hermosos vestidos y una linda casa llena de sirvientes. Pero una tragedia inesperada las obliga a ella y a su madre a escapar a California en la época de la Gran Depresión, y a asentarse en un campamento para trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos. Esperanza no está preparada para el trabajo duro, las penurias económicas o la falta de aceptación que ahora sufre; pero cuando su nueva vida se ve amenazada, deberá buscar la manera de sobreponerse a las dificultades: su vida y la de su madre dependen de ello.Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Hot Cocoa Hearts: A Wish Novel (Scholastic Inc Pbk Novels Ser.)
by Suzanne NelsonA charming and delicious holiday tale of festive friendships and first crushes from the author of Cake Pop Crush and You’re Bacon Me Crazy.‘Tis the season . . . for heartbreak?Emery Mason is not a fan of the holidays. She’s so over the tinsel, the shopping, and all the other trappings of the season. Unfortunately, this year, Em is forced to work—as an elf!—at her parents’ Santa Photo Booth at the mall. There, Em meets Alejandro Perez, who works at the hot cocoa shop next door and is always full of holiday spirit. Alex is cute, but he’s nothing like Em’s real crush—the brooding and artistic Sawyer Kade.But the more time Em spends with Alex, the more she realizes that she may not be the Grinch she always thought she was. Soon, a blizzard, a Secret Santa surprise, and a family disagreement throw Em’s world upside down. Can Em embrace the magic of the holidays and find the perfect boy to kiss under the mistletoe?
The Black Lotus: Shadow of the Ninja (The\samurai Wars Ser. #1)
by Kieran Fanning"Wonderful characters, unbelievable adventure . . . I loved this book." -- Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series Ghost, Cormac, and Kate are not like other kids. Ghost can turn invisible, Cormac can run up walls, and Kate can talk to animals--all abilities that make them perfect for the Black Lotus, a training school for ninjas who are sworn to protect the world from the evil samurai-run Empire. But when the Moon Sword--a source of unimaginable power--is stolen, the three are forced to put their new skills to the test and go back in time to sixteenth-century Japan and retrieve it.
The Impossible Clue: The Impossible Clue
by Sarah RubinMath whiz Alice Jones has already cracked a mystery or two. She's smart and she's fearless, so who else would her classmates turn to? But when a famous local scientist vanishes from a locked room, Alice and her detective skills graduate to the big leagues. Dr. Learner had been working on a top-secret invisibility suit that everyone wants. Rumor has it he's disappeared under suspicious circumstances . . . literally. But is wacky science really behind his vanishing? Or is it something more sinister? Alice won't stop until she knows the truth . . . The Impossible Clue is a middle-grade story whose appeal is no mystery, with a protagonist whose charm needs no magnifying glass to detect.
Famous Friends: Best Buds, Rocky Relationships, and Awesomely Odd Couples from Past to Present
by Jennifer Castle Bill SpringDid you know that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, friends and political rivals, died only hours apart from each other on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Or that famed magician Harry Houdini and Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle were besties until a séance gone wrong ruined their friendship? Famous Friends explores fascinating stories like these to find out what happens when someone who is really famous becomes friends with someone ELSE who's really famous. From the original "bromance" to Taylor Swift's #squadgoals, get ready to learn about the coolest friendships of all time in Famous Friends!
The Handbook
by Jim BentonThere's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner, though. When mysterious goings-on begin to occur in the neighborhood, the trio investigates the hidden box from Jack's garage. In it, they find the Secret Parent's Handbook and with it all the means to subvert the irrational rules and petty tyranny of their home lives. No more clean rooms! No more vegetables! No more brushed hair or washed hands! It's all videogames and junk food all the time! But the authorities -- and the resistance -- have taken notice of the strange goings-on in Jack and his friends' neighborhood. And they are closing in . . .
Amelia Sparklepaw's Party Problem: Special Edition) (Magic Animal Friends Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Jess and Lily can't wait to celebrate their friend Goldie's birthday in Friendship Forest, but wicked witch Grizelda is determined to ruin the party! With the help of fluffy kitten Amelia Sparklepaw, can Jess and Lily rescue Goldie and save the day? Read all three stories in this Magic Animal Friends Special Edition to find out!
Grace Woollyhop's Musical Mystery: 12: Grace Woollyhop's Musical Mystery (Magic Animal Friends #12)
by Daisy MeadowsBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Little lamb Grace Woollyhop is busy getting ready for a concert at Harmony Hall -- until wicked witch Grizelda casts a spell on her! Now instead of making music, Grace just wants to make trouble! Can Jess and Lily break the spell in time for the concert?
Chloe Slipperslide's Secret: 11: Chloe Slipperslide's Shiny Secret (Magic Animal Friends #11)
by Daisy MeadowsBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Lily and Jess are back in Friendship Forest and they can't wait to spend time with little otter Chloe Slipperslide. But when Grizelda casts a spell, Chloe starts to hide all the shiny objects in Friendship Forest! Can Lily and Jess find all Chloe's favorite things and break the spell?
Evie Scruffypup's Big Surprise: 10: Evie Scruffypup's Big Surprise (Magic Animal Friends #10)
by Daisy MeadowsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures! Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Lily and Jess are excited to visit Friendship Forest for Blossom Day, but Grizelda has a terrible trick in store! When Grizelda casts a spell on Evie Scruffypup to make all Evie's fun surprises mischievous ones, can the girls undo the spell before Blossom Day is ruined?
Olivia Nibblesqueak's Messy Mischief: 9: Olivia Nibblesqueak's Messy Mischief (Magic Animal Friends #9)
by Daisy MeadowsBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! When Jess and Lily return to Friendship Forest, Grizelda casts a spell to make little Olivia Nibblesqueak the hamster think she's a messy creature -- just like Grizelda's new helpers! Can Jess and Lily find a way to make Olivia herself again?
Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphix)
by Tui T. SutherlandThe New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation!The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal -- and perhaps even death.The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.
A Graphix Book: The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire Graphix #1)
by Tui T. Sutherland Mike HolmesNot every dragonet wants a destiny... Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms. The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes. <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>
Mountain Mission (Race the Wild #6)
by Kristin EarhartDoes Team Red have what it takes to beat the best of the best? When the race lands in the Himalayas, one of the most treacherous mountain ranges in the world, the all-stars better get ready to climb to new heights! But the competition is getting tough -- especially with a new team member on board. If Russell and the red team can't keep up, they are looking at a long fall to the back of the pack!
Outback All-Stars (Race the Wild #5)
by Kristin EarhartDoes Team Red have what it takes to beat the best of the best? G'day mate! It's an all-star race through the Australian Outback. But each team is a champion. So Sage knows the red team is going to have to be smarter and tougher than the competition if they want to win. If not, they'll be going down on their trip down under! Each chapter in this action-packed adventure series is bursting with totally true facts about wild and wonderful creatures, dangerous habitats, maps, and more!
Pumpkin the Hamster (Dr. KittyCat #6)
by Jane ClarkeDr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.We'll be there in a whisker!Pumpkin the hamster is taking part in a first aid class at Dr. KittyCat's office. Pumpkin has trouble following instructions and keeps tripping over his classmates. Is there something wrong with his eyes? Fortunately for Pumpkin, Dr. KittyCat is on the case!Pumpkin has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn red line art for a completely unique look.
Nutmeg the Guinea Pig (Dr. KittyCat #5)
by Jane ClarkeDr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.We'll be there in a whisker!All the little animals of Thistletown are having fun at Nutmeg's birthday party. But when she starts to feel dizzy, the festivities have to stop. Luckily, Dr.KittyCat and Peanut are close at hand to help, so hopefully Nutmeg can have a happy birthday after all!Nutmeg has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn pink line art for a completely unique look.
Survival of the Sparkliest! (The Wish List #4)
by Sarah AronsonQ: What will Isabelle learn in Level Four?a) How to be a great fairy godmotherb) The TRUE story of the Unhappy Princessc) The secret to Clotilda's successd) All of the aboveIsabelle has finally made it to the last level of fairy godmother training! Once she aces the final, she'll be a real fairy godmother. She can't wait for unlimited sparkles, fancy wands, and a chance to reconnect with her first assignment, non-princess Nora.But a sparkly disaster throws Isabelle for a loop. Suddenly, her future as a fairy godmother isn't looking like a wish come true. Is she destined for the Home for Normal Girls, after all?
Halfway to Happily Ever After (The Wish List #3)
by Sarah AronsonHappily Ever After? Not so fast! With two levels of fairy godmother training behind her, Isabelle is actually looking forward to Level Three. But when half the trainees go on strike, regular training seems to go up in sparkles again. But Isabelle's too close to becoming a real fairy godmother to let her skills get rusty. And when she finds out her first two princesses are unhappy at summer camp, she has to do something! Can Isabelle grant a few wishes without crossing the picket line?
Keep Calm and Sparkle On! (The Wish List #2)
by Sarah AronsonIsabelle has finally made it to Level Two of Fairy Godmother Training -- but just barely. She'll really have to step it up if she wants to pass the next challenge. Level Two of training comes with a twist, however. Isabelle's newest practice princess isn't who she expected -- and granting the new girl's wish means making her old princess, Nora, really unhappy. What's a godmother to do? Isabelle will need more than a few magic sparkles to make everyone happily ever after this time!
The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever!: (the Wish List #1) (The Wish List #1)
by Sarah AronsonQ: What do you need to become a great fairy godmother? a) kindness b) determination c) gusto d) all of the above Fairy-godmother-in-training Isabelle doesn't know what gusto is, but she's pretty sure she has what it takes to pass fairy godmother training with flying colors. But then Isabelle is assigned a practice princess who is not a princess at all. Nora is just a normal girl -- a normal girl who doesn't believe in fairy godmothers, or wishes come true, or happily ever afters. Isabelle has to change Nora's mind about magic and grant a wish for her. If she can't, Isabelle will flunk training and never become a great fairy godmother!
Ugly Cat & Pablo and the Missing Brother (Ugly Cat And Pablo Ser.)
by Isabel Quintero Tom KnightUgly Cat was supposed to meet up with his brother Tamarindo so that they could go on a search for the best albondigas (meatballs) in the neighborhood, but then Tamarindo never showed up! Now Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are on a mission to find Ugly's brother. But when all signs are pointing to the haunted Old Herrera House, can they figure out a way to sneak in, rescue Tamarindo, and make it out in one piece?
Ugly Cat & Pablo (Ugly Cat And Pablo Ser.)
by Isabel QuinteroFrom the 2015 winner of the ALA William C. Morris Award comes a humorous chapter book series about a not-so-attractive cat and his well-dressed mouse friend.Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make a great snack for her pet snake. Oh and there's also the small problem that Ugly Cat may have inadvertently swallowed Pablo in all of the commotion! Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are an unlikely and dynamic duo who will win young readers over with their ridiculously silly antics and their search for tasty treats.
Ugly Cat & Pablo
by Isabel QuinteroUgly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make great snack for her pet snake.
The Phantom of the Theater: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Creepella von Cacklefur #8)
by Geronimo StiltonIt's always a fur-raising adventure with Creepella von Cacklefur!The famouse opera singer Violetta von Cacklefur is in Gloomeria to perform at the Royal Mousetropolitan Theater! But the mischievous phantom of the theater has anold grudge against her. It's up to Creepella and Geronimo to track him down in the theater's spooky basement... before the curtains rise and he ruins the show!