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Girl Overboard
by Aimee FerrisMarina joins a group of international teens for a semester at sea in the Caribbean, learning about marine life and resolving some issues about her relationships and her future.
The Case of the Booby-Trapped Pickup (Hank the Cowdog Series, #49)
by John R. EricksonThere's never a dull moment when Hank the Cowdog is around. In this next installment to the long-running series, Hank gets the ride of his life when Slim's pickup truck breaks down and they end up with a brand-new model on loan while the old one gets fixed. But a ranch dog like Hank isn't used to power windows and door locks, and he manages to get himself in a whole heap of trouble with just one push of a button! Will Hank be able to find a way out of this latest mess?
Froggy's Sleepover
by Jonathan LondonFroggy is sleeping over at Max's house for the first time! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he's ready to flop flop flop off to Max's house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they go shloop! Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house. So off they go shloop! Back and forth they go between the two houses. Froggy's Sleepover is sure to dissolve any sleepover worries into giggles as Froggy and Max delight young readers with sleepover fun.
Millions of Cats
by Wanda GágOnce upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home. How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. Newbery Honors Book, Images and image descriptions available.
Millions of Cats
by Wanda Gág<p>An American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats. <p>Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. First published in 1928, it was a recipient of the 1929 Newbery Honor Award and has gone on to sell over a million copies. <p>With its charming illustrations and rhythmic, singsong refrain, Millions of Cats remains as beloved today as it was when it first appeared almost a century ago.</p>
No Time Like Show Time: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure
by Michael HoeyeFor ages 9-12. Watchmaker-mouse Hermux Tantamoq enters the exciting and shady world of show business to investigate a mysterious blackmailer at the Varmint Theater.
Naughty Little Monkeys
by Jim AylesworthMom thinks all twenty-six of her monkeys are angelic, but from Andy's wayward airplane to Zelda's trip to the zoo, these little ones find a way to get into mischief for each letter of the alphabet. Jim Aylesworth's rollicking rhyming text and Henry Cole's irresistibly mischievous monkeys teach thealphabet with unmatched exuberance, from Andy . . . all the way to Zelda!
The Case of the Tender Cheeping Chickies (Hank the Cowdog Series, #47)
by John R. EricksonIn the course of his job as Head of Ranch Security, Hank the dog is asked to guard five chicks, despite the fact that poultry is his favorite kind of dinner.
Gentle Ben
by Walt MoreyThe Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love - Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. The two experience many adventures together. Through their relationship, Mark matures and develops an unselfish love. Through this story, Mark's family learns to communicate better and to develop the ability to support and love each other. Although Ben is a lovable old bear, he is often not understood by others and is ruthlessly pursued by the shady villain Fogg Hanson. Mark's Dad has to continually intercede in order to save the Gentle Giant's life. This children's story was subsequently made into a film and a TV series.
The Pack
by Elisa CarboneAkhil Vyas, a new boy in school, reluctantly decides that in order to prevent a violent crime, he must tell Omar and Becky his secret.
Skippyjon Jones
by Judy SchachnerMy name is Skippito Friskito. I fear not a single bandito. My manners are mellow, I'm sweet like the Jell-O, I get the job done, yes indeed-o. Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no ... . He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-beeto to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!
The Boy Who Spoke Dog
by Clay MorganWhen Jack washes up on a mysterious island after a deadly storm, there's no one to help him, except for the dogs. The sheepdogs on the island have eyes that speak right to Jack's heart, especially one dog—Moxie. But when angry beasts called fangos threaten to destroy the island, Jack and his companions must fight to save it. Once the battle ends, Jack is changed. Will he ever be the same again? Told from Jack's and Moxie's points of view, this adventure reveals how loyalty between boy and dog becomes a means for survival and hope.
Froggy's Baby Sister
by Jonathan LondonFroggy's hoping for a new brother when the new baby arrives, but instead his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister. Full color.
The Case of the Tricky Trap (Hank the Cowdog Series, #46)
by John R. EricksonSomeone has been getting into the feed shed, and Slim puts out a trap. Hank, must check the trap and help Slim nab the culprit. Unfortunately, the trap is trickier than Hank thought, and he soon comes face to face with his old buddy, Eddy the Rac.
The Case of the Falling Sky (Hank the Cowdog Series, #45)
by John R. EricksonWhen Hank hears a rumor that the sky is going to fall from the ranch's resident rooster, he is naturally a bit skeptical. But when a report from Pete the Barncat and a strange dream seem to support the theory, Hank knows that he'd better take the threat seriously. After all, as Head of Ranch Security, it's his job to protect the ranch from any and all danger. So Hank decides that he'll do whatever it takes to prevent the sky from falling on his beloved ranch. Even if it means getting into trouble with Sally May (again). . . .
Hoofbeats: Lara and the Moon-colored Filly #4
by Kathleen DueyNine-year-old Lara is the daughter of the leader of her cattle-raising clan. While she spends her days tending to the cattle, her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. When Lara goes to the highlands to set the cattle out to graze, she finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth.
Hoofbeats: Lara and the Moon-colored Filly #2
by Kathleen DueyCaptured by members of another Irish clan, Lara continues to protect the young filly, Dannsair, and ponders how they might escape together.
Hoofbeats: Lara at Athenry Castle #3
by Kathleen DueyLara is the daughter of the leader of her cattle-raising clan. Her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. She finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth. Childless milk-cow helps her. A rival clan captures them both.
The Dungeon of Doom (Hank the Cowdog Series, #44)
by John R. EricksonCruel and Unusual Punishment. As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows that it's his job to clear the ranch of all intruders--and that includes gophers. But when Hank's efforts to rid the yard of one such critter causes a stampede in the middle of the cattle roundup, Loper decides that he just can't take it any more. He wants Hank to learn some manners, so he's sending him to--gulp!--Obedience School. To Hank, this sounds like torture, complete with dank dungeons, torches burning on the walls, and menacing instructors who wield etiquette like weapons. How will he ever survive?
Hoofbeats: Katie and the Mustang #1
by Kathleen DueyKatie Rose is dreaming of going west to find her Uncle Jack. Mr. Stevens brings home an unbroken Mustang. Katie is drawn to the horse's wildness. When Katie learns that the Stevenses plan to join the expansion West without her or the Mustang she decides to go on her own.
Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story In Reverse (a Tale Of Wickedness - And Worse!)
by William WiseA school of ten sly piranhas gradually dwindles as they waylay and eat each other.
The Mystery Of The Television Dog (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level L)
by Susanna Natti David AdlerMysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to a book signing. Cam is waiting in line for a book "pawtograph" from famous TV dog Poochie when he mysteriously disappears and is replaced with an imposter! Can Cam find the real Poochie?
The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree (Hank the Cowdog Series, #41)
by John R. EricksonLittle Alfred chooses Hank as his first mate for the tree-house pirate ship. Will Hank the Cowdog find a way to survive the high seas and return to shore in one piece?
Journey of the Sparrows
by Fran Leeper BussMaria and her brother and sister, Salvadoran refugees, are smuggled into the United States in crates and try to eke out a living in Chicago with the help of a sympathetic family.
Gregory's Shadow
by Don FreemanGregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel brave. But one day Gregory and Shadow go outside to look for food, and they get separated. Scared and lonely, they search and search for one another. To make matters worse, tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and everyone will be waiting to see if Gregory and his shadow leave their home together. Will the two friends find each other in time for Groundhog Day?