Lupica, Mike
Summary: Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother he loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls' softball team, seems to understand.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2015
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1 available in JT Fiction, Call number: JT Fiction Lupica 2015Barnhill, Kelly Regan
Summary: When a Bandit King comes to take the magic that Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned rather than his twin summons the strength to protect his family and community, while in the woods, the bandit's daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her to Ned.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Young Readers 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BARAmoore, Nat
Summary: Finding a million dollars in your garden is every kid's dream, right? That's what me and my best friend Toby thought too. There's a lot you can get with a million dollars, including a whole lot of trouble.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD AMODyckman, Ame.
Summary: A boy and a robot strike up a friendship despite their differences.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DYCRusu, Meredith
Summary: Peppa helps a new student named Emily Elephant adjust to school and make friends as they learn, play games, and jump in muddy puddles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN RUSSummary: The bus driver has only one request, 'Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!' The pigeon, however, is determined to get behind the wheel. An impetuous pigeon just wants what he wants in these amusing dialogues. Youngsters who recognize themselves in the tantrum-throwing pigeon, will see themselves again, this time in the calm, shrewd duckling that knows just how to get his way. Also included are:...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2010
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Summary: Rocket the dog is excited about the 100th day of school and enlists the help of his friends to collect one hundred special things to bring to class, from heart-shaped stones found with Mr. Barker to feathers Owl provides, but will he find enough items in time?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade Books 2014
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN HILCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN HILWatson, Tom
Summary: "Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton's desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar! Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer--even if it means detention for all of them!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperChapters, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE WATCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED WATAcevedo, Desirée
Summary: "Vega and her friend Alex wonder why the pencil in the box is called 'skin color' when it doesn't match either of them. This question leads them on a beautiful journey of exploring the diverse array of skin colors they see in the world. Together, they discover how to bring all of them into their art."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cuento de Luz SL 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ACEFraillon, Zana
Summary: Subhi is a refugee. Born in an Australian permanent detention center after his mother and sister fled the violence of a distant homeland, Subhi has only ever known life behind the fences. But his world is far bigger than that -- every night, the magical Night Sea from his mother's stories brings him gifts, the faraway whales sing to him, and the birds tell their stories. And as he grows, his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC FRADomenici, Mickey
Summary: "Sienna and her Mixling friends go on an epic adventure within a mysterious castle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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Summary: New friends Nilly and Lisa help eccentric professor Doctor Proctor to develop his latest invention, a powder that makes one fart, making them very popular at school, but someone is planning to steal the industrial-strength formula for evil purposes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2010
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Summary: Cory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he's constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC GREShea, Bob
Summary: While Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony are trying to decide what to play, they each share an important secret.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney/Hyperion 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN SHEWilson, Karma
Summary: As friends Bear and Mouse share a day together, Bear counts various objects, from one to five, and the reader is invited to do the same.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2015
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Summary: Amanda and her alligator have lots of fun playing together and surprising each other, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILWillems, Mo.
Summary: Leonardo is a terrible monster so he decides to be a best friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILMcMullan, Kate.
Summary: Wiglaf wins a contest that brings Sir Lancelot to the Dragon Slayers' Academy for a day, but when Wiglaf's friend Erica suspects that Lancelot is not who he claims to be, trouble ensues.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Young Reader's Group 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC MCMPalacio, R. J.
Summary: Wonder: "August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school--until now. He's about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD PALPalacio, R. J.
Summary: Christopher was Auggie's best friend from the time they were babies until his family moved away; he was there through all of Auggie's surgeries and heartbreaks, through bad times and good. Alternating between childhood flashbacks and the present day, an especially bad day for Christopher, Pluto is the story of two boys grown apart learning that good friendships are worth a little extra effort.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Brilliance Audio 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC PALBarnhill, Kelly Regan.
Summary: An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD BARSantomero, Angela C.
Summary: When Daniel's school puts on a talent show, everyone is to perform using their special talents. But O the Owl doesn't think he has any special talent. Will Daniel and friends change his mind?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
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Summary: Brainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC LupCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Fiction LupJohn, Jory.
Summary: The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But then the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top! Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023