Tan, Susan
Summary: It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic 2024
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Summary: Eleven-year-old June must juggle friendship, first love, and the fallout from a newly discovered family secret involving the entire town--all while under a truth-telling spell.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WELVelasquez, Eric
Summary: Ramsey dons his superhero cape to rescue Grandma from the huge octopus she is trying to cook--or is he simply telling a story? Includes author's note on the story's origin and a recipe for Octopus stew.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2019
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Summary: Musa and his sister travel to a Zanzibar beach in a shared minibus which, despite Musa's protests, gets loaded with everything from a man and his bicycle to ten swimmers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KHAStemple, Heidi E. Y.
Summary: While the ducks and dodos play dodgeball, Chick sits nearby reading her book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN STEMoreno, Nina
Summary: "Spring semester is here and Maggie is killing it! Her grades are up, she's loving outdoor track and field, and being a seventh grader means the awesome spring break trip to St. Augustine is almost here. She can't wait for her first overnight trip away from her overprotective parents, lovesick sister, and busybody abuela. Nothing will get in the way of Maggie having the best time ever with her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC MORCraft, Jerry
Summary: "Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan turns out to be one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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Summary: "When twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they do what any smart, responsible kids would do ... have the best day ever! No parental supervision sounds fun for a while, but forever is a long time. And soon the gang starts to notice strange...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2024
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Summary: Eleven-year-old June Jackson has always been good at making the people around her happy, even if that means avoiding telling them what you really think, but as she starts middle school her fairy godmother puts a spell on her that forces her to speak only the truth--even to her friends and family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WELReynolds, Aaron
Summary: "Twelve-year-old Dave Unga-Bunga is elected leader of the village after Shaman Faboo goes missing, and if Dave can't find Shaman Faboo and bring him back, he'll be doomed to take over as leader forever!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 REYBell, Kristen
Summary: What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa's funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That's the fun part!...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BELBardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
Summary: "Most days Caveboy has lots of fun things to do, like taking care of his pet rock and playing baseball. But today, he is bored. Mama is hunting, Papa is repainting their cave, and his friend Mags is busy. He could play with Sister, but sisters smell like burps! Will Caveboy ever find someone to play with?"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JBR RED BarCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BARCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BARReynolds, Justin A.
Summary: A new middle-grade from Justin A. Reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypseunder outrageously silly circumstances? Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores ... especially the dreaded L-A-UN-D-R-Y. If he can wear all the clothes he owns, he'll only have to do the laundry once during his school break. On...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC REYBryant, Elise (Elise M.)
Summary: While on a post-graduation Mediterranean cruise with her family, Lenore Bennett meets a hopeless romantic with a ten-year plan who helps her find something she's been looking for--love.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BRYDoan, Lisa.
Summary: "Jack's parents have decided to guide safaris in Africa, much to Jack's chagrin and none of their previous schemes have worked"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Darby Creek 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC DOAReynolds, Justin A.
Summary: When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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Summary: Despite being warned that kittens are monsters, Ember the Chihuahua (who still aims for world domination) agrees to babysit a family of kittens for three days after the mother cat offers him an army in return.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2023
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Summary: "A charming storybook collection of sweet tales based on the Netflix series starring Ada Twist--perfect for read-alouds or bedtime! Revisit some of your favorite episodes of the Netflix series, in print for the first time, with this gifty storybook collection. Each of the 12 stories retells a beloved episode from the show, making it perfect for group read-alouds or when it's time to settle down...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MEYPatterson, James
Summary: Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good! Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day--a comedy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC PATAbouet, Marguerite
Summary: Collects the adventures of Akissi, a young West African girl who is always getting into trouble.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 ABOCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC ABOSander, Sonia.
Summary: While visiting Fred's old summer camp, Scooby and the gang investigate a mysterious Bigfoot, who is trying to scare them away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2015
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SANWatson, Tom
Summary: Stick Dog, Mutt, and the rest of the tidbit-snatching gang cross Picasso Park to the site of a brand-new restaurant, where they sample mouthwatering sushi.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Summary: To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it is up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE TANFreedman, Claire.
Summary: Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the Mighty Underpants War as the true reason dinosaurs are extinct.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2010