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Riding the Storm (The Dolphin Diaries #3)
by Ben M. BaglioJody, her family, and the crew of Dolphin Dreamer are in the Bahamas to see some Atlantic Spotted Dolphins. Jody's brothers are fascinated with stories of treasure hunting and the things that people have found from very old wrecked ships. Brittany is fascinated with several college students who have been bothering other tourists and the local dolphins. What will happen to the treasure hunters and rebellious Brittany when the college kids' go out in their boat in spite of warnings of a tropical storm?
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5)
by J. K. RowlingThere is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? Here are just a few things on Harry's mind: -A Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with a personality like poisoned honey -A venomous, disgruntled house-elf -Ron as keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team -The loming terror of the end-of-term Ordinary Wizarding Level exams ... and of course, the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. In the richest installment yet of J. K. Rowling's seven-part story, Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it), he finds depth and strength in his friends, beyond what even he knew; boundless loyalty; and unbearable sacrifice.
Santa Paws, Our Hero (Santa Paws #5)
by Nicholas EdwardsSanta Paws has hit it big! Now that it's Christmastime again, he's been asked to do appearances at malls, shopping centers, and children's hospitals all throughout New England. But when disaster strikes, Santa Paws is there to save the day.
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn
by Dav PilkeyA smelly space monster lands in Squeakyville and kidnaps Lucy, but Ricky has a big plan to get out of this stinky situation.
The Stone Goddess
by Minfong HoWhen 12-year-old Nakri, a dancer, and her older siblings are ripped away from their family by the cruel Khmer Rouge and sent to work in a children's labor camp, Nakri experiences innumerable tragedies. After the Vietnamese army liberates Cambodia, Nakri returns to her mother's village where they decide to seek refuge in America. Upon arriving in America, Nakri struggles to adjust to life in a completely new and different society while she is caught up in the memories of all that she left behind.
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
by John PetersonCousin Dinky Little has big news for the family: he and Della Kett are going to be married on Valentines' Day! The only problem is that the wedding has to take place in the Longs' house, which is almost a block away. That means that Granny and Mrs. Little (with Baby Betsy to look after) might not be able to attend the joyous event. But Cousin Dinky contrives an ingenious device for transporting the women to the Longs' house. After an adventurous journey, Lucy, as flower girl, and Tom, as ring bearer, attend the tiny bride and groom in a ceremony sure to delight all Littles' fans.
Somewhere in the Darkness
by Walter Dean MyersJimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comes back -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travel across the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who can exonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along the way, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and that while things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can be understood and forgiven.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Journey to the River Sea
by Eva IbbotsonSent to live with distant relatives on a rubber plantation in Brazil, Maia must leave her cozy boarding school in London for the unknown wilderness of the Amazon jungle.
Santa Paws Saves the Day (Santa Paws #7)
by Kris EdwardsThe Callahan family is on their way to Vermont for a fun-filled holiday on the ski slopes. Santa Paws and the new puppy are looking forward to a nice, relaxing week curled up next to the lodge fire. But up in the cold, snowy mountains, there's lots of people who need help. Fortunately, there's one dog who always comes to the rescue -- Santa Paws! But will his playful new sidekick accidentally get him *into* trouble instead of out of it?
The Vampire Plagues, Book One: London,1850
by Sebastian RookTwelve-year-old Jack Harkett is a street urchin living on the London docks. So when a merchant ship sails into port at twilight, Jack recognizes it for what it is: an opportunity. But Jack has never seen a ship quite like this one. Aside from a flock of enormous black bats that flies from its hull, there's only one living soul on board--a young stowaway named Benedict Cole. Jack and the wealthy, educated Ben have little in common. But once Jack hears Ben's hair-rising story of an ill-fated expedition--the two boys find themselves on the same side of a deadly struggle. With no one to turn to and nothing to rely on but their wits, they face a plague the likes of which London has never seen.
Private Peaceful
by Michael MorpurgoAs the enemy lurks in the darkness, Private Thomas Peaceful struggles to stay awake through the night. He has lived through the terror of gas attacks, watched his friends die, and battled the rats, the mud and the sheer exhaustion of staying alert. But in the morning, Thomas will be forced to confront an even greater horror. When morning comes, the unthinkable will happen.
Werewolves Don't Run for President (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #49)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City, but can one of the candidates running for President of the US really be a werewolf?
Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles Book #1)
by Suzanne CollinsWhen 11-year-old Gregor follows his little sister through a grate in the laundry room of their New York apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland beneath the city. There, humans live uneasily beside giant spiders, bats, cockroaches, and rats - but the fragile peace is about to fall apart. Gregor wants no part of a conflict between these creepy creatures. He just wants to find his way home. But when he discovers that a strange prophecy foretells a role for him in the Underland's uncertain future, he realizes it might be the only way to solve the biggest mystery of his life. Little does he know his quest will change him - and the Underland - forever.
I Spy a Penguin
by Jean MarzolloA Level 1 reader with picture clue riddles and search-and-find fun! All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader!
Santa Paws and the Christmas Storm
by Kris EdwardsSanta Paws is known far and wide for his amazing rescues. Even the people on tiny Blueberry Island off the coast of Maine have heard of his daring feats. Santa Paws and the entire Callahan family are spending Christmas on the island this year. It's not long before Santa Paws is sniffing out trouble. First, he and Cookie rescue the two cats from the freezing ocean waters. Then he comes to the aid of Jake, an island dog injured in a fight. And then comes a big storm, just before Christmas. A little boy goes missing. Can Santa Paws find him and save the holiday?
The Egyptian Box
by Jane Louise CurryWhile exploring a big, old house that's part of her father's inheritance, Tee (short for Leticia) Woodie finds a decorated Egyptian box, which holds a shabti, a colorful wooden figure of a girl in painted mummy wrappings from the waist down.
Inkdeath (Book 3, Inkheart Series)
by Anthea Bell Cornelia FunkeAs Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double--tries to keep the Book of Immortality from unraveling, Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, asking for Bluejay's surrender or the children will be doomed to slavery in the silver mines.
All Their Kingdoms
by Madeleine A. PollandIn Ireland's post-famine years, a country girl Celia has been raised to marry well, but not for love.
Hit Me with a Rainbow
by James KirkwoodA shy, bright, classy young man Kelly meets a beautiful celebrity Maggie, and cheerfully improbable things begin to occur.
Down Among the Dead Men
by Patricia MoyesMost folks in Berrybridge Haven agreed that fog had caused the nasty accident that drowned Pete Rawnsley. Only a few old salts whispered that it was no accident at all.
The Memory of Eva Ryker
by Donald A. StanwoodEva Ryker was ten years old when the Titanic sank, and Eva's life was forever changed. Now, because of a chance meeting thirty years later, journalist Norman Hall delves into the mystery.
Spartacus
by Howard FastBorn in bondage, trained as a gladiator to excite the degenerate lusts of Rome. Against him stood the Supreme Commander of the Roman Army, a man consumed by hatred, and desire for the one woman his wealth could never buy... Bursting his chains, Spartacus led the most savage rebellion ever seen. An empire trembled in terror. A renegade army poured over the land, demanding death for the oppressors and freedom for the enslaved.
Wolfling
by Gordon R. DicksonEarthmen like Jim Keil were 'wolflings,' just idle curiosities. Was he an exotic diversion for a decadent aristocracy - or the instrument of their doom?
My Daddy was a Pistol and I'm a Son of a Gun
by Lewis GrizzardEven while sharing the sorrows of life with his father, Grizzard always maintains his marvelous (make thatmaaaahhhhhvelous) humor. From mispronunciations of his name, (you wouldn't rhyme it with the chicken part, would you?) to ballgames and business trips, Grizzard pokes fun. His observations are poignant and rich. A delightful book.
The Shell Seekers
by Rosamunde PilcherThis is a novel of one family and of the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations.