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Mudball Molly (Adventures at Hound Hotel)
by Shelley Swanson SaterenMolly, a West Highland terrier, is supposed to be the flower girl for her owner's wedding. The dirty dog hates being groomed, so Alfie is the back-up flower kid. Alfie wants out of the wedding, and his sister, Alfreeda, wants in. But none of that matters when Molly loses the wedding rings in the doggie play yard! Which kid will save the day and find the missing rings?
The Unbreakable Zamperini: A World War II Survivor's Brave Story
by Nel YomtovIn the 1930s Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943 Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp. For the next two years Zamperini endured brutal treatment at the hands of the Japanese officer who chose to make an example of him. But no matter how horrible things things became, Zamp refused to be broken. Learn all about Louis Zamperini and his unbreakable spirit as a prisoner of war in World War II.
Tracking Champ (Snoops, Inc.)
by Brandon TerrellChamp is gone! The new Fleischman Middle School bulldog mascot has gone missing, and nobody knows where he is. Some people think he was dognapped by one of the school's rival teams. But the clues don't add up. It's up to the Snoops, Inc. team to track down the missing mascot and return him in time for the big game. Will the kid detectives find out who took Champ and why? Featuring a diverse cast of inner-city youth, this Snoops, Inc. mystery will be sure to keep struggling readers turning the page to find out!
Football Triple Threat (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Jake MaddoxMichael has the speed to be a great wide receiver, but he struggles to consistently catch passes. The defensive coach sees potential in Michael's speed and has him try his hand at defensive back. Then the head coach puts Michael on special teams to return kicks. Michael is grateful for all of the opportunities to help his team win, but catching passes continues to trouble him. Can Michael improve his catching and become true triple threat?
The Sleeper (Ravens Pass)
by Steve BrezenoffThe old orphanage on the outskirts of Ravens Pass? It's full of aliens ready to take over the planet.
Lily and the Great Quake: A San Francisco Earthquake Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Veeda BybeeLily is a twelve-year-old Chinese American girl living in San Francisco's Chinatown when an earthquake destroys her home and sets her neighborhood on fire. Separated from her parents, Lily must help her younger brother and neighbor escape San Francisco. As the city burns, Lily struggles to keep her group close as they face peril and racism. Will Lily be reunited with her parents and make it across the bay to the safety of Oakland? Readers can learn the real story of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake from the nonfiction backmatter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
Dog Days for Delaney (Sleepover Girls)
by Jen JonesDelaney has always wanted a dog of her own, and she's proving it to her parents by volunteering at the local animal shelter. When the shelter enlists the Sleepover Girls to help with the annual puppy fashion show fundraiser, the sleepover girls couldn't be more excited (especially Delaney!). Delaney's parents even allow her to babysit one of the dogs overnight during the weekly sleepover. But when the dog gets lost, Delaney doesn't know what to do. Thankfully the Sleepover Girls are ready to save the puppy and Delaney's doggy dreams before the big fashion show.
The Doggone Dog (Pet Friends Forever)
by Diana GallagherWhen Kyle and Mia come across a dog with a collar but no tags, they're not sure what to do. The dog seems to miss his owner, but no one has reported him missing. Kyle and Mia don't know where to start. Will they ever track down the doggone dog's real home?
Project Park Art (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works of public art. Jina and her friends, along with the help of street artists, turn the graffiti in the park into something everyone can enjoy.
The Adventures of Perseus
by Mark WeaklandIf you asked Perseus if looks could kill, he would give you a definite yes! Discover how Perseus, with help from the gods, avoided the stony glare of the hideous gorgon Medusa and became a hero. Follow Perseus' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.
The Undercover Cheerleader (Snoops, Inc.)
by Brandon TerrellFrankie Dixon and Keisha Turner were once the best of friends. Then The Fallout happened, and Frankie has been a real pain ever since. But when Frankie receives a threatening note and is targeted by a mysterious foe, Keisha goes undercover to crack the case. Will she and the rest of Snoops, Inc., learn the identity of Frankie's enemy before things go too far? Featuring a diverse cast of inner-city youth, this Snoops, Inc. mystery will be sure to keep struggling readers turning the page to find out!
Stranded (Bug Team Alpha)
by Laurie SuttonBug Team Alpha is stranded. They find themselves in a hostile, far-flung planetoid, far, far from their home Earth. No one can rescue them. Then they begin seeing ghost-like apparitions. Are these visions here to help them? Or are the memories of the past? Each book includes a character list, mission report, discussion questions, writing prompts, and glossary.
Brooke's Quest for Captain (Team Cheer)
by Jen JonesBrooke believes she is meant to be the leader of her cheerleading squad, so she is shocked when she learns that the team will have two co-captains this year. Just when she starts to get used to the idea of sharing the role, her grades start to slip. Is Brooke losing everything she's dreamed of just as she gets it?
Sniper Shield (Shadow Squadron)
by Carl BowenLieutenant Kimiyo Yamashita is known for his iron will and nerves of steel, but when Shadow Squadron is tasked with protecting an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician, even the hardened sniper flinches. Yamashita promises to keep the dirty V.I.P. in his sights at all times . . . but that only makes the itch to pull the trigger more tempting.
Project Share Table (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can&’t believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With help from her school&’s custodians, Jina and her friends start a Share Table so kids can donate their uneaten food instead of throwing it in the trash.
Hot Spot (Firestormers)
by Carl BowenAn epic wildfire rages in the Pacific Northwest, and the world’s newest, most elite firefighting crew — the FIRESTORMERS — is on the scene. But so are a group of conservationists, bent on defending the habitat of a rare, endangered bird species. With lives and land at stake, crew boss Anna MacElreath and the Firestormers must decide who or what to save inside this latest hot spot.
Party! (The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez)
by Diana GallagherClaudia is tired of being left out of popular princess Anna's parties, so she decides to throw one of her own. The problem is, parties are expensive. To foot the bill, Claudia takes on extra jobs. But between school, babysitting, dogwalking, and running errands, she doesn't have much time left for her friends. What good is a party when there's no one to invite?
Alice on the Island: A Pearl Harbor Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Mayumi Shimose PoeIn 1941, thirteen-year-old Alice's days are filled with swimming in the Hawaiian sea, going to school, and helping watch her younger siblings. But on December 7, everything changes when she experiences an act of war, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. As the United States enters World War II, Alice's father is sent to a Japanese internment camp, leaving Alice and the rest of her family struggling to adjust to life without him. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story takes readers to one of history's most important moments.
The Untold Story of Washington's Surprise Attack: The Daring Crossing of the Delaware River
by Danny KravitzGeneral George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River lives on in a famous painting, but the unforgettable true story of that night is unfamiliar to many people. Washington's daring act boosted sagging morale, shocked the British, and convinced potential allies such as France that the Americans meant business.
Soccer Step-Up (Jake Maddox JV)
by Jake MaddoxHotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there's a problem. There won't be a middle school team this year! The program has been cut due to budget constraints, and the girls are forced to try out for the high school JV team. At first Melina is secretly excited for the tougher gameplay, but when the older girls begin teasing her relentlessly, she struggles to hold her own on the field. Now Melina is doubting her skills and her love for soccer. Can Melina perform like the talented striker she is, and can the girls ever play like a true team? A glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and bonus soccer facts make this action-packed sports story as engaging and educational as it is exciting.
The Quest of Theseus: An Interactive Mythological Adventure (You Choose)
by Blake HoenaYou are the mighty Greek hero Theseus, on a quest to prove that you are the rightful heir to Athen’s throne. But your journey is filled with danger. A giant, an evil witch, and the half-man half-bull monster known as the Minotaur stand in your way. Do you have what it takes to find your long-lost father and make him proud? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Theseus’ adventures from Greek mythology.
My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales)
by Jerry MahoneyMaddie is going to let Holden badmouth Aladdin all he wants. Whenever he makes fun of a fairy tale, the two stepsiblings find themselves sucked into the story to fix the problems he causes. Maddie is so ready to be a glamorous princess. But the part she's actually going to play is . . . no, it's just too cruel!
Leaping Lizzie (Adventures at Tabby Towers)
by Shelley Swanson SaterenQueen Lizzie's Pizza Palace is ready to open, but its starring feline attraction, a sphynx cat named Lizzie, won't stop leaping on the counter. Her owner's checked her into Tabby Towers in hopes of keeping her paws off the pepperoni!
Sea Demon (Shadow Squadron)
by Carl BowenShadow Squadron hits the ground running in their first mission, operation SEA DEMON. When well-organized Somali pirates kidnap several V.I.Ps at sea, Lt. Commander Ryan Cross and his men are called upon to put these pirates down before innocent blood is shed.
A Home in the Sky (Twicetold Tales)
by Olivia SnoweJack trades his bike for a handful of beans that grow into a huge vine, stretching into the sky.