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Escuela de espías en las nieves (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsEn el cuarto libro —¡ahora en español!— de la exitosa serie bestseller del New York Times, Escuela de espías, Ben Ripley se inscribe en una escuela de esquiar, donde las pendientes y los riesgos son muy elevados.El alumno de trece años, Ben Ripley, no es precisamente el mejor estudiante que ha pasado por la escuela de espías: no acaba de sacar adelante la asignatura de Autoprotección Avanzada. Pero fuera de la clase, Ben logra mantenerse vivo bastante bien. Sus enemigos lo han secuestrado, le han disparado, lo han encerrado en una habitación con una bomba de tiempo e, incluso, han tratado de volarlo con misiles. Y siempre ha logrado sobrevivir. Después de esos éxitos inesperados, la CIA ha decidido activar a Ben de verdad. La Misión: Hacerse amigo de Jessica Shang, la hija de un criminal chino y averiguar todos los secretos de su padre.
The Sweet Shop (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #13)
by Melody MewsItty is in for a real treat when a new sweet shop comes to Lollyland in this thirteenth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.A new shop is opening in Lollyland—a sweet shop filled with cookies and tarts and cream puffs! Itty Bitty Princess Kitty can&’t wait for all the residents of Lollyland to become regular customers, just like her. But when it finally opens, business is slow. Can Itty find out figure out why no one is visiting the sweet shop? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Takes a Swing (Henry Heckelbeck #17)
by Wanda CovenIn this seventeenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry steps up to the plate!Henry Heckelbeck is so excited to join the Brewster Batters for his first baseball game! But soon he discovers that playing baseball isn&’t quite as easy as he thought it would be. Can a little spark of magic help him, or is he doomed to strike out? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Miles Morales Untangles a Web (Marvel After-School Heroes)
by Terrance CrawfordMiles Morales is on the case in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!Miles Morales loves spending time at the new center that Tony Stark has just opened. There, he and other kids can take classes, play sports, and even work on art projects. Which is exactly what Miles is doing when he discovers that someone is trying to steal top-secret files from the Stark Center. Luckily, King T&’Challa and his sister Shuri are in New York, and Shuri is just the tech genius who can help Miles save the day. Can this team identify and capture the villain before the Stark Center is completely destroyed? Miles is determined to untangle this web in this chapter book that&’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! © 2024 MARVEL.™
UnWholly: Unwind; Unwholly; Unsouled; Undivided; Unbound (Unwind Dystology #2)
by Neal ShustermanRife with action and suspense, this riveting companion to the perennially popular Unwind challenges assumptions about where life begins and ends—and what it means to live.Thanks to Connor, Lev, and Risa—and their high-profile revolt at Happy Jack Harvest Camp—people can no longer turn a blind eye to unwinding. Ridding society of troublesome teens while simltaneously providing much-needed tissues for transplant might be convenient, but its morality has finally been brought into question. However, unwinding has become big business, and there are powerful political and corporate interests that want to see it not only continue, but also expand to the unwinding of prisoners and the impoverished. Cam is a product of unwinding; made entirely out of the parts of other unwinds, he is a teen who does not technically exist. A futuristic Frankenstein, Cam struggles with a search for identity and meaning and wonders if a rewound being can have a soul. And when the actions of a sadistic bounty hunter cause Cam’s fate to become inextricably bound with the fates of Connor, Risa, and Lev, he’ll have to question humanity itself.
A Burning in the Bones (Waxways #3)
by Scott ReintgenRen&’s quest to dismantle Kathor&’s corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the &“pulse-pounding&” (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series.After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin&’Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they&’re eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood—and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that&’s already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doctors trace the illness to its source, they find another mystery: corpses placed in strategic locations around the city. As Ren leads the hunt for the culprits, she&’ll find herself two steps behind a devious enemy whose sights are set on an unexpected prize: the city&’s magic. Survival will require every ounce of their skill, every bond old and new, or else the future Ren and Theo have worked to build will burn down with the rest of the world.
Emily's Cupcake Magic! (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #1)
by Coco SimonKatie Brown&’s stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Emily Green has to switch to a new school while her old one is being renovated, and she&’s devastated when her friends get assigned somewhere else, leaving her totally alone. When she recognizes a girl from her old school, she at least has someone to sit with at lunchtime. But just as Emily is getting comfortable, her school announces a baking contest. Emily has baked before with her stepsister, Katie Brown, who&’s well-known for starting the Cupcake Club—but does Emily really want to live in Katie&’s shadow? She&’s feeling nervous until Katie advises her to bake cupcakes &“The Emily Way,&” and Emily starts to realize there&’s room for two star bakers in their family!
Natalie's Double Trouble (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #2)
by Coco SimonNatalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Natalie Ruiz&’s enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew. She&’s signed the club up for so many baking projects, how will they ever finish them all? And to make matters worse, her math-whiz twin sister Stephanie comes up with a solution to get all the cupcakes baked on time. Natalie wants to be happy that her twin saved the day—and closer to her in general—but can she be close to someone she secretly envies a little bit?
I'm Your Biggest Phantom (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #22)
by Andres MiedosoA Ghost Patrol supporter turns scarily devoted in this twenty-second haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! It feels nice to have an admirer. At least, that&’s what Desmond and Andres think when they meet Stanley, the number-one fan of the Ghost Patrol. But then Stanley starts acting out of control. Is he just a superfan? Or could he be a super phantom? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Unbecoming
by Seema YasminTwo Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this near-future speculative novel &“with sparkling humor and warmth&” (Booklist, starred review) that&’s perfect for fans of Unpregnant.In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right to choose is no longer an option. But best friends Laylah and Noor want to change the world. After graduating high school, they&’ll become an OBGYN and a journalist, but in the meantime, they&’re working on an illegal guide to abortion in Texas. In response to the unfair laws, underground networks of clinics have sprung up, but the good fight has gotten even more precarious as it becomes harder to secure safe medication and supplies. Both Laylah and Noor are passionate about getting their guide completed so it can help those in need, but Laylah treats their project with an urgency Noor doesn&’t understand—that may have something to do with the strange goings-on between their mosque and a local politician. Fighting for what they believe in may involve even more obstacles than they bargained for, but the two best friends will continue as they always have: together.
The Witch Get Witcher (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #21)
by Andres MiedosoThere&’s a witch running the school in this twenty-first haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!The principal of Kersville Elementary School is almost definitely a witch. Some witches use their magic for good, but other witches use their magic for casting hexes on unsuspecting people...like elementary school students. Which kind of witch is their principal? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
All Better Now
by Neal ShustermanAn Instant New York Times Bestseller From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a &“thought-provoking and grimly enjoyable&” (Kirkus Reviews) &“epic biological thriller&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure.A deadly and unprecedented virus is spreading. But those who survive it experience long-term effects no one has ever seen before: utter contentment. Soon after infection, people find the stress, depression, greed, and other negative feelings that used to weigh them down are gone. More and more people begin to revel in the mass unburdening. But not everyone. People in power—who depend on malcontents and prey on the insecure to sell their products, and convince others they need more, new, faster, better everything—know this new state of being is bad for business. Surely, without anger or jealousy as motivators, productivity will grind to a halt and the world will be thrown into chaos. Campaigns start up to convince people that being eternally happy is dangerous. The race to find a vaccine begins. Meanwhile, a growing movement of Recoverees plans ways to spread the virus as fast as they can, in the name of saving the world. It&’s nearly impossible to determine the truth when everyone with a platform is pushing their agenda. Three teens from very different backgrounds who&’ve had their lives upended in very different ways find themselves at the center of a power play that could change humanity forever.
Hold on to Your Heads! (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #23)
by Andres MiedosoDesmond and Andres attract the attention of a spooky thrift store mannequin in this twenty-third haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Thrift stores are a great place to look for ghosts. They love hiding in people&’s old stuff! But the Kersville Thrift Store has a totally different creature that&’s haunting its aisles…a mannequin that wants to thrift your head right off your shoulders! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Ren's One-of-a-Kind Cupcakes (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #3)
by Coco SimonRen Lu shows off her creative flair in this third book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!From the stylish blue streak in her hair to the fun decorations she designs for the Mini Cupcake Club, Ren Lu is always looking for ways let her creative side shine bright! When Fenton Street School announces their Kindness Week, Ren has the idea to make mini cupcakes for everyone in her grade. After all, what&’s kinder than a cupcake? But when someone else tries to sprinkle in their own ideas, it makes Ren feel a little sour. This is her idea, and she has it all under control…until she doesn&’t. Can Ren learn how to accept some help before her plan falls flat?
Please Pay Attention
by Jamie SumnerThree starred reviews! A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn&’t built for her in this &“intimate, lyrical&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.There is a Before and an After for sixth grader Bea Coughlin. Before the shooting at her school that took the lives of her classmates and teacher and After, when she must figure out how to grieve, live, and keep rolling forward. But as her community rallies in a tidal wave of marches and speeches and protests, Bea can&’t get past the helplessness she felt in her wheelchair as others around her took cover. Through the help of therapeutic horseback riding, Bea finally begins to feel like herself again. And as she heals, she finds her voice and the bravery to demand change.
The Bark Park (Good Dog #13)
by Cam HigginsIn this charming thirteenth book of the Good Dog series, Bo tries to make a new friend at the dog park!There&’s a new doggy park near the farm, and Bo can&’t wait for a full day of fun! There are plenty of pup friends, lots of grass to roll in, and even a water sprinkler! But when Bo meets a new pup who doesn&’t seem to want friends, he doesn&’t understand. Could it be that not all pups are meant to be Bark Park buddies? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Lost and Found in the City (Ratnip #1)
by Cam HigginsIn this first book of the new chapter book series from the author of Good Dog, meet Ratnip, an adorable rat who goes on adventures in the city that are equal parts sweet and icky!Ratnip the rat lives in the City, where there&’s always plenty of food to eat…if you know where to look. Dumpster diving isn&’t just for finding food, though. It&’s also for discovering knick-knacks and adventure! And tonight, Ratnip is on a very special mission to return treasure to its rightful owner. But will he make it home before sunrise? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Maid for It
by Jamie SumnerFrom the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and &“heart-wrenching&” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom&’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from working. Now that Franny and her newly sober mom have moved to a cozy apartment above a laundromat, Franny&’s looking forward to a life where her biggest excitement is getting top grades in math class. But when Franny&’s mom gets injured in a car accident, their fragile life begins to crumble. There&’s no way her mom can keep her job cleaning houses, which means she can&’t pay the bills. Franny can&’t forget what happened the last time her mom was hurt: the pills that were supposed to help became an addiction, until rehab brought them to Mimi&’s laundromat and the support group she hosts. Franny will not let addiction win again, even if she has to blackmail a school rival to help her clean houses. She&’ll make the money and keep her mom sober—there&’s no other choice. But what happens if this is one problem she can&’t solve on her own?
Path of the Winter Beast (The Kingdom of Wrenly #21)
by Jordan QuinnPrince Lucas and Lady Clara venture into the heart of Flatfrost to face a winter beast in this twenty-first fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!With the magical Winter Drop festival just around the corner, Prince Lucas would rather be doing absolutely anything besides listening to his tutor all day. Clara, on the other hand, is joyfully helping her father bake for the upcoming festivities. But when palace guards storm into the throne room with a so-called Beast Catcher, the friends find a little more adventure, and danger, than they bargained for. With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Stranger Skies (The Drowned Gods Trilogy)
by Pascale LacelleNinth House meets The Hazel Wood in this &“richly written&” (Booklist, starred review) sequel to the New York Times bestselling dark academia fantasy Curious Tides, following Emory, Baz, Romie, and Kai on their desperate quests through worlds and time!Opening locked doors has a price—even for those who hold a key. After going through the door that called to them both in dreams, Emory and Romie find themselves in the Wychwood: the same verdant world written of in Song of the Drowned Gods, albeit a twisted, rotting version of it. A sinister force has awoken with their arrival, intent on destruction as it spills across realms, and now Emory and Romie must stop it before it reaches their own shores. Meanwhile, Baz and Kai are desperate to follow their friends through the door to other worlds, but a mishap pulls them back in time instead—where they come face to face with Cornus Clover himself, famed author of Song of the Drowned Gods. Stuck together in the past, they must navigate a very different Aldryn as they unravel the school&’s darkest secrets. Across time and worlds, Emory, Romie, Baz, and Kai find their fates eerily interwoven with the heroes from Clover&’s book. But when stories can&’t be trusted, friendships are put to the test, and deadly enemies are not always as they seem, they must decide who gets to be a hero—and who is desperate enough to see themselves become a villain.
The Crimson Spy (The Kingdom of Wrenly #20)
by Jordan QuinnPrince Lucas and Lady Clara wonder who they can trust in this twentieth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!Danger washes ashore in the port of Silvertown, where a missing royal ship brings rumors of pirates. Not only that, but Prince Lucas and Lady Clara are tasked with caring for a rare gift: a phoenix. At first, they think nothing of the shimmering fire bird. But soon, they learn that not all magical creatures are to be trusted. With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Rolling On (Roll with It #3)
by Jamie SumnerIn this &“equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming&” (Kirkus Reviews) companion to Jamie Sumner&’s acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go.It&’s the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high school—everyone except Ellie Cowan. Ellie wants to freeze time. Middle school was epic. She moved to Oklahoma, made her best friends, won a baking championship, quit a beauty pageant, and dominated Putt-Putt golf in her wheelchair. But now her feelings for her best friend Bert are starting to change. When did Bert get so cute? And why are all the other girls suddenly noticing, too? As if that isn&’t enough to deal with, Grandpa&’s health takes a turn for the worse. So what do you do when you don&’t know how to hold on or when to let go?
May the Best Bot Win! (Transformers: EarthSpark)
by Ryder WindhamTransformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, now airing! The Terrans compete in this action-packed illustrated chapter book with an all-new, original story featuring beloved characters from the show!When Robby and Mo show the youngest Terrans that a little sibling rivalry can be fun, they call on Wheeljack the scientist to design a Terran Triathlon! The three challenges highlight intelligence, athleticism, and creativity. May the best bot win! TRANSFORMERS © 2023 Hasbro. Transformers: EarthSpark TV series © 2023 Hasbro/Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A Game of Noctis
by Deva FaganAn &“exciting, fast-moving&” (School Library Journal) middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag team of players to save her grandfather from a terrible fate—perfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger!In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her beloved Gramps is sentenced to a life of servitude, Pia accepts a dangerous offer and joins a team of players seeking to win the most perilous game of all: Noctis. The Seafoxes—Pia&’s new teammates—are unlike anyone she&’s ever met. There&’s brash, bold Carlo; macabre Serafina; kindhearted Pasquale; and their dashing ringleader, Vittoria. Each has their own reason for playing, and soon, Pia begins to question all her long-held beliefs. Maybe the rules Pia once trusted to lift her up have only been keeping her—and thousands of others like her—down. As she struggles with these revelations, Pia must survive a gauntlet of clockwork soldiers, perilous underwater adventures, and even a game against Death herself. But with Pia&’s grandfather&’s life at stake, Pia must finally decide whether she&’s brave enough to not just break the rules, but to change the very nature of the Game.
Stuntboy, In-Between Time (Stuntboy #2)
by Jason ReynoldsFrom Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the sequel to the hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel Stuntboy, in the Meantime about the greatest young superhero you&’ve never heard of, jam-packed with illustrations by Raúl the Third!Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have never heard of. He likes it that way—then no one can get in the way of him from keeping other other people safe. Super safe. He&’s Stuntboy. He&’s got the moves. And the saves. Except. There&’s been one major fail. He couldn&’t save his parents from becoming Xs. Which is a word that sounds like coughing up a hairball. But don&’t talk to him about the divorce, because of the hairball thing, and also, it gives Portico the frets. What&’s also giving him frets is his parents living on two separate floors in their apartment building. He&’s never fully with one parent or the other. He&’s in-between, all the time. The in-between time. And the elevator is busted, so to get between floors means getting past the bullies who hang in the stairwells. So when Portico and new friend, Herbert, and best best friend, Zola, discover an empty apartment, unlocked, they are psyched. It&’s a perfect hideout, and hangout, and it&’s not half anyone&’s…it&’s all theirs. So they decide to make it their own…let&’s say with stunts of the drawing kind. Problem is, that gives some Grown Up People the frets, which leads to double frets for Portico. And he&’s not sure his arsenal of stunts can combat that.