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Jailhouse Rock
by Glynis BelecThis book retells the story of the jailing of Paul and Silas and their miraculous release (Acts 16:22-40). The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. Other Arch books are available in this library.
Jakara the Ghost Warrior: Special 15 (Beast Quest #15)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Avantian legend tells of a Mistress of the Beasts who never returned from her Quest, sixty years ago... Together with Daltec, can Tom and Elenna solve the mystery of the missing Kara, and defeat the Beast which haunts the island of Krikos?If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Jakarta Missing
by Jane KurtzDakar is scared. When her family left East Africa to spend a year or two in Cottonwood, North Dakota, Dakar's older sister, Jakarta, was adamant about staying behind. Now Jakarta is all by herself in Kenya. . . and she's missing. It's terrible to go through life cringing, sure that at any minute a blow is going to come from somewhere. Dakar doesn't want to worry, but she can't help it. What if Jakarta was in the middle of a Nairobi bombing? What if Mom gets caught by hoodies and forced back into that place when Jakarta isn't even there to help? What if Dad decides to go off to save lives and is seized by some mysterious disease? If Dakar were able to do three really brave things, would that be enough to keep her family together?Almost everything in Cottonwood, North Dakota, requires bravery from a girl who has grown up in Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Senegal. The possibility of a new friend, navigating a new school, and preparing for snow -- the first Dakar will ever see -- is the least of it. Jakarta is missing . . . when she's home and when she's not. And for Jakarta, Dakar will battle the universe.
Jake
by Audrey CouloumbisIt's a few days before Christmas when 10-year-old Jake's mom slips and breaks her leg. For as long as Jake can remember, it's just been him and his mom, so with no one else to look after him the hospital contacts the gruff granddad Jake only knows through awkward twice-a-year phone calls. When grandad shows up, he's nothing like Jake expected. But as Jake gets to know his grandfather and a makeshift family of friends and neighbors come together around him and his mom, he realizes that this might not be such a bad Christmas after all. <p><p> With beautiful spare writing that will appeal to fans of Because of Winn-Dixie and The Higher Power of Lucky, Newbery Honor—winning author Audrey Couloumbis tells a story as warm and welcome as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day and shows that the best gift of all is the gift of family.
Jake Bakes a Cake (Word Family Readers)
by Liza CharlesworthLet's Learn Readers boost key literacy skills through engaging, easy-to-read stories. Jump-start phonics learning with these super-fun books! For use with Grades K-2.
Jake Cake: The Football Beast (Jake Cake)
by Michael BroadHave you ever met a yeti playing football, a very tricky sea monster or a REAL phantom on the ghost train at the funfair? Jake has, and here's what happened when he met them! (Nobody believed him, of course.)
Jake Cake: The Pirate Curse (Jake Cake)
by Michael BroadThe fifth book about Jake Cake and his EXTRAORDINARY adventures. Here are three more hilarious stories, written in Jake Cake's own notebooks and embellished with his very funny comments and illustrations. It's not Jake's fault that he gets cursed by the ghost of Old Crusty, the fierce pirate (get those decks swabbed!), meets an alien pretending to be his granny and rubs up against a really mean genie!
Jake Cake: The Robot Dinner Lady (Jake Cake)
by Michael BroadJake Cake is an ordinary kid who likes writing and illustrating stories about his adventures. He swears they're all true, but no one ever believes him. In this second book of a four-book series, Jake discovers the school dinner lady is a robot (and she can't cook chips!), he has goblins in his garden (they're green and they bite) and he's tricked by a really tricky witch (trouble!).Just perfect for readers of 7+.
Jake Cake: The Visiting Vampire (Jake Cake)
by Michael BroadIn this fourth book in the series, Jake battles with a vampire visiting his school (fangs and bats and zombies), a demon hairdresser (arrrrrggggh!) and stays in a haunted castle (things that go CLANG in the night!).
Jake Cake: The Werewolf Teacher (Jake Cake)
by Michael BroadThis is the first book in a four-book series. Each book has three unbelievable adventures written in Jake's own notebooks and embellished with his gloriously funny comments and illustrations throughout. Here Jake meets a werewolf, a monster and a real-life mummy.Deliciously funny, the stories are a satisfying blend of comforting real life mixed with magical mayhem. Just right for boys and girls of 7+, and for all fans of Horrid Henry!
Jake Digs a Hole; Luke and the Bug Man: Set of 6 (Readers' and Writers' Genre Workshop Ser.)
by Dina Anastasio Amanda Jenkins Lyn Boyer Shawn ByousNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jake Drake, Bully Buster (Jake Drake #1)
by Andrew Clements Amanda HarveyJake recounts his second grade introduction to Link Baxter, SuperBully, who becomes his class project partner, with surprising results.When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast! Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet. But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter moved to town. Jake had his hands full just trying to survive, until class project time. Who did the teacher assign to be Link's partner? You guessed it. Jake has to use all his smarts -- and his heart as well -- to turn himself from Jake Drake, Bully Magnet, to Jake Drake, Bully Buster.
Jake Drake, Class Clown (Jake Drake #4)
by Andrew Clements Dolores AvendañoKnock, knock. Who's there? Jake. Jake who? Jake Drake, Class Clown.Miss Bruce is the new student teacher in second grade, and she never smiles. Never. But when Jake cracks up the class during a spelling bee, he sees the tiniest hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth. Suddenly, Jake has a new mission in life: to be so funny that even Miss Bruce will laugh! But then things get out of hand, and Jake finds himself in big trouble. Has Jake discovered -- too late -- that not everybody loves a clown?
Jake Drake, Know-It-All (Jake Drake #2)
by Andrew Clements Dolores AvendañoJake's desire to win the school science fair almost costs him his best friend.Jake Drake is excited about Despres Elementary School's first science fair. He wants to win the grand prize: a brand-new Hyper-Cross-Functional Bluntium Twelve computer system. And he really wants to beat the third-grade know-it-alls, Marsha McCall and Kevin Young. The trouble is, to beat the know-it-alls, Jake has to become a know-it-all himself. And he may just lose more than he wins.
Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake #3)
by Andrew Clements Dolores AvendañoThe end of third grade turns into a disaster for Jake when he inadvertently becomes the teacher's pet, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't shake the image.Mrs. Snavin looked right past all those waving hands. She looked right at me and she smiled and said, "I think I'll have Jake take it." Then Mrs. Snavin said, "but be sure to hurry right back, Jake, because we're going to work on our number-line project, and you have to be my special computer helper, okay?" And I could feel every kid in the class looking at me. They weren't saying anything. They weren't even whispering. But right then, I heard what they were thinking anyway. They were thinking, teacher's pet.
Jake Finds Out (Making Out, Book #2)
by Katherine ApplegateZoey fooled around with Lucas behind Jake's back. Now Jake is going with Claire and Zoey's heart is broken because Lucas' father is sending him to Texas for Killing Jason's brother while driving drunk. Claire can save Lucas by admitting she was the driver of the car, but will Jake still want her? Nina has finally gotten up the nerve to ask Ben out. As wise as he usually is, does he have a clue about how she feels about him? Aisha goes out with Christopher to prove she can date him without losing her head. Does her experiment work? All of them live on an island, population 300, it's small in size but big enough for teen romance to break in waves over the high school juniors and seniors who live there. To find out how it all started, check Bookshare for Zoey Fools Around, Book 1 in the Making Out series.
Jake Gaither, Winning Coach
by Wyatt BlassingameHe always did his best. This is an inspiring biography of a man who worked hard, excelled at sports, and survived brain cancer.
Jake Goes Fishing (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanSpilled worms and a snagged hook threaten to ruin Jake's fishing trip. He wants to have fun with his father. But what if there are no fish to bring home for dinner? Although he makes some mistakes at first, Jake spends a wonderful day fishing with his father, then enjoying a very special fish dinner. Picture descriptions present.
Jake Goes Fishing: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanJake and Father plan to go fishing, but on the way to the lake Jake spills the worms. Jake is noisy in the boat and then gets a fish hook caught in his pants. When things finally settle down, they catch several fish for supper and have a great day together. But feeling sorry for the fish, Jake decides to put them back in the lake. Jake feels like he spoiled the day by wanting to put the fish back. Father assures Jake that God gave them a good day to have fun and be together. Father stops by the store on the way home and they buy some crackers shaped like fish.
Jake Helps Out (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanJake wants to help Mother and Father with the chores so they can go to the beach for the day. As he tries to help out, a series of mishaps leaves him feeling frustrated and useless.
Jake Helps Out: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanJake is excited about going to the beach with Mother, Father, and his little sister, Kelly. He wants to help out so they can be on their way. After spilling the milk, breaking a plate, and sloshing pickle juice in the picnic basket, he finally goes to his room feeling like he’s just in the way. While waiting for Mother and Father to finish the chores, he reads books to Kelly. When they get to the beach, Jake helps Kelly build a sand castle and teaches her how to swim. At the end of the day, Mother and Father explain to Jake that he was a big helper even though he didn’t realize it.
Jake Learns to Share (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanJake is happy because it is his birthday. He knows it is his day to be the center of attention. Focusing on himself, however, causes him to spoil his own birthday party. Jake's family helps him see that sharing his birthday is a better choice. Picture descriptions present.
Jake Learns to Share: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanIn Jake Learns to Share, its Jake’s birthday and he’s announced he’s going to eat his cake all by himself. He also intends to play with his presents all by himself. But he quickly discovers that leaving his family out of the fun makes for a boring, lonely celebration!
Jake Makes the Team (Sound Out Chapter Books - Set A-2)
by Matt SimsMy name is Jake. I am on a team that runs. The team name is the Hot Feet. We will run in a 10K race. A 10K race is six miles and a bit more. Sid is the team boss. Sid said we need to get set.
Jake Plays Ball (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crystal BowmanJake's great at drawing. He runs fast and climbs high. But he strikes out at baseball. What will it take for Jake to smack that ball into outfield? Picture descriptions included.