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P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out (Step into Reading)
by Marilyn Sadler Roger BollenIllus. in full color. Camping is not for girls, right? At least, that's what P.J. and his pals tell Donna and Honey Bunny when they want to tag along on a camping trip. But when two mysterious ghosts frighten the boys all the way home, only the girls know the real story.
P. S. Longer Letter Later
by Paula Danziger Ann M. MartinElizabeth and Tara*Starr are best friends, but Tara*Starr moves away, and the 2 girls must continue their friendship thru letters. Can they stay best friends despite the distance?
P. S. Wish You Were Here (Two of a Kind Diaries)
by Megan StineMary-Kate has decided to move back to Chicago, but Ashley refuses to leave their new boarding school, White Oak Academy. The twins have never been separated before--how will they cope? Written in diary format and featuring excerpts from the twins' letters and E-mails to one another, this super edition is sure to please. Don't miss this very special final installment of the three part super-special miniseries--Two Of A Kind Diaries!
P. Zonka Lays an Egg
by Julie PaschkisWhen dreamy hen P. Zonka starts laying eggs, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise!Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellow of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs like they do―they think she's just plain lazy. But when P. Zonka finally decides to give egg-laying a try, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise!This springtime delight, inspired by Ukrainian pysanky, will enrich the imagination and help readers appreciate the beauty of the world.
P.A.W.S. (German edition)
by Debbie Manber Kupfer Wiebke KleinP.A.W.S. ist die Geschichte von Miri und dem silberfarbenen Katzenanhänger, der ihr Leben veränderte. Als Miris Großmutter stirbt, nimmt diese das Familiengeheimnis mit ins Grab und Miri landet einsam und verlassen in einem Internat in St. Louis. Doch schon bald findet sie heraus, dass das Geheimnis gar nicht wirklich tot ist. Als sie von gemeinen Mitschülern geärgert wird, stellt sie erschrocken fest, dass sie eine geheime Fähigkeit besitzt. Diese Fähigkeit kann sie retten, aber ist sie auch in der Lage, die zu retten, die sie liebt? Miri findet neue Freunde mit denselben mysteriösen, magischen Fähigkeiten wie sie selbst, was ihre eigene Vergangenheit lebendig und ihr Schicksal um einiges gefährlicher macht. Begebe dich auf eine mysteriöse und übernatürliche Reise mit Miri und ihren neuen Freunden, Mitgliedern einer geheimen Organisation in St. Louis, die sich Partnerschaft für Animagi, Werwölfe und Sonstige Formwandler nennt, besser bekannt als P.A.W.S.
P.J. Clover, Private Eye: The Case of the Halloween Hoot
by Susan MeyersA valuable antique samovar-a Russian urn for making tea-is stolen from Park School two nights before the Halloween Hoot fundraiser. It sounds like a case for fifth- grade detectives P.J. Clover and Stacy Jones! If they don't find the samovar, it can't be auctioned to raise money for the school. What's more, their friend Mr. Sabatini, the kindly custodian who has been accused of leaving the school door unlocked, will lose his job. To make matters worse, P.J. and Stacy discover that the Halloween Hooter, a collection of student writing, is also missing! Faced with solving two cases in less than two days, P.J. knows she shouldn't accept a challenge from her rival, Butch Bigelow, to enter the costume contest at the Halloween Hoot. But how can she resist? The pace never flags as P.J. and Stacy race against the clock in another exciting, high-spirited mystery.
P.K. Pinkerton and the Deadly Desperados
by Caroline Lawrence"Clever, and very funny."--The New York TimesThe year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. "Pinky" Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin' Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma's last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that's exactly what Whittlin' Walt is after, and he'll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there's hardly a safe place to hide.
P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man
by Caroline Lawrence<P>Author Caroline Lawrence returns to the Wild West with another action-packed mystery starring Master-of-Disguise, P. K. Pinkerton. <P>After vanquishing three notorious Desperados, twelve-year-old P. K. Pinkerton opens a private-eye business in Virginia City. P. K. 's skills are quickly put to the test: When a maid named Martha witnesses a murder, she hires the young detective to track the killer before he finds her too. <P> P. K. enlists a trusted ally, Poker Face Jace, to help crack the case-but collecting clues and keeping Martha safe will not be easy. Cunning liars, rogue gunslingers and deadly foes lurk at every turn, and time is running out to bring the murderer to justice. <P> Sharp, thrilling and vividly imagined, P. K. Pinkerton's second action-packed adventure will keep your heart racing through the very last page. .
P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man
by Caroline LawrenceThe second book in a rip-roaring adventure series set in the wild west!After escaping the ruthless desperados, P.K. finally feels safe in Virginia City and is ready to set up a new private eye business. But all the mysteries in town seem to be pranks--until the day P.K. meets a young maid named Martha. Martha's employer has been found dead . . . and now the killer is after her. The mystery takes a grave turn when Martha disappears, so P.K. consults Poker Face Jace, an expert at people reading. With his help, P.K. inspects saloons and billiard rooms, and even tries sneaking into the coroner's office. But time is quickly running out for P.K., and Martha's life has never been in more danger.
P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows
by Caroline LawrenceWinning hearts and rave reviews, master-of-disguise P. K. Pinkerton returns to the Wild West in the best adventure yet! P. K. Pinkerton’s detective agency is thriving in Virginia City-until the evening P. K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing in Chinatown, P. K. is forced into taking a job trailing the abductor’s fiancé in Carson City. Danger lurks at every turn. P. K. must battle quicksand, escape the despicable former Deputy Marshall, Jack Williams, and save Poker Face Jace from certain death at the hands of the fatal "Black Widow,” who is courting P. K. ’s friend and mentor. Master-of-disguise P. K. Pinkerton has almost perfected the art of staying hidden in plain sight, but when the stakes become life or death, the only thing that can save the young detective is to give away the biggest secret of all. .
P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour (Lorimer Recordbooks)
by Catherine RondinaP.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman. Often the center of controversy, he is the pride of many fans and a hero to young athletes of color. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
P.O.D.: The Nexus
by Mat BroomeWhen a P.O.D. concert ends with far flung fireworks, frozen souls, and an alien intruder, the band’s members find themselves called to a greater mission: find the mysterious entity known only as “The Chosen.” As aliens invade the Earth and the evil being, The Soul Shredder, threatens to pit one against the other, Sonny, Wuv, Traa, and Marcos use their super powers to save the world. Strength, faith, and friendships are tested as the heroes fight the army of alien Xenophons. With the world crumbling around them, the heroes discover secret clues that lead them to The Chosen; but will The Soul Shredder use his trickery to find her first? It's a battle of good vs. evil and hero vs. villain, but in the end only an ageless wonder holds the key to survival.
P.S. Be Eleven
by Rita Williams-GarciaThings are changing in the Gaither household. After soaking up a "power to the people" mind-set over the summer, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return to Brooklyn with a newfound streak of independence. Pa has a girlfriend. Uncle Darnell is home from Vietnam, but hes not the same. And a new singing group called the Jackson Five has the girls seeing stars. But the one thing that doesn't change? Big Ma still expects Delphine to keep everything together. That's even harder now that her sisters refuse to be bossed around, and now that Pa's girlfriend voices her own opinions about things. Through letters, Delphine confides in her mother, who reminds her not to grow up too fast. To be eleven while she can. An outstanding successor to the Newbery Honor Book One Crazy Summer, P. S. Be Eleven stands on its own as a moving, funny story of three sisters growing up amid the radical change of the 1960s, beautifully written by the inimitable Rita Williams-Garcia.<P><P>2014 Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner
P.S. I Loathe You (The Clique #10)
by Lisi HarrisonMassie Block: The Briarwood boys have invaded OCD and are taking over everything. Worse, the soccer boys have become so popular that the Pretty Committee's alpha status is in serious jeopardy. So Massie lays out a New Year-New Pretty Committee rule: Anyone caught crushing on a boy will be thrown out of the NPC-forever. But will she be able to follow her own decree when she sees that Derrington has ditched his shorts-obsession in favor of ah-dorable jeans? Alicia Rivera: Is the opposite of onboard with the boyfast. Her crush, the Ralph Lauren-luh-ving Josh Hotz, is more irresistible than creme brulee fro-yo. But is he worth losing her spot in the NPC? And taking on the wrath of Massie? Dylan Marvil: Is so ready for the boyfast. She's straightened her unruly red hair and permanently pressed boys out of her life. If only she could do the same with curly fries and caramel popcorn. Kristen Gregory: Has traded her sporty-chic Pumas for Billabong board shorts and a shark tooth necklace. She claims she's sworn off boy-crushes, so what's with her Blue Crush makeover? Claire Lyons: Spent all summer thinking about Cam's one blue eye and one green eye. But now he's moved on to a new girl faster than you can say cuh-yutest couple. At least Claire finally has a secure spot in the NPC-unless jealousy-flirting breaks the boyfast. . . .
P.S. I Miss You
by Jen Petro-RoyA heartbreaking—yet ultimately uplifting—epistolary novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself."P.S. I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. " —Ann M. Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club"Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." —Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band GeekEvie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt. All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters.Evie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.Evie could really use some advice from Cilla. But Cilla isn’t writing back, and it’s time for Evie to take matters into her own hands.P.S. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy is a heartfelt middle grade novel dealing with faith, identity, and finding your way in difficult times.“A touching story of sisterly devotion and self-discovery. Readers will cheer on Jen Petro-Roy’s sweet, strong protagonist as she overcomes challenging family circumstances to embrace her own identity.” — Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed"A heartbreaking but empowering story that’s impossible to forget… Readers will love Evie’s smart, funny voice and will recognize themselves in her worries, her questions, and her hopes." —Kate Messner, author of The Seventh Wish
P.S. Longer Letter Later (Tara Starr And Elizabeth Ser.)
by Paula Danziger Ann M. MartinTwelve-year-old best friends Elizabeth and Tara*Starr continue their friendship through letter-writing after Tara*Starr's family moves to another state, in a complex and emotionally rich novel about two friends coping with overwhelming change.
P.S. Send More Cookies
by Martha FreemanThe girls from Flowerpot Cabin learn that there are two things they can count on in life—friendship and cookies—in Martha Freeman’s third novel in the Secret Cookie Club series, which was called “a younger version of Ann Brashares’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” by School Library Journal.It’s not all sugar and spice for the girls of Flowerpot Cabin after they leave summer camp. Grace learns she isn’t good at everything when she gets volunteered to dogsit, Emma’s mom has a hard time when her beloved grandmother dies, Olivia’s brother makes a big announcement that starts a family feud, and Lucy isn’t sure how she feels when her dad pops back into her life. Meanwhile, beloved counselor Hannah continues to deal with the fallout from a summer romance. But no matter what tough stuff comes their way, there are two things the members of the Secret Cookie Club can count on: friendship and cookies.
P.S. We'll Miss You (Friends 4-Ever, No #1)
by Deirdre CoreyMOVING! "Moving?" Molly gasped. She didn't even like saying that word out loud. "I don't want to move. Why can't I stay here with all my friends?" Molly's parents didn't even try to answer that question. "Why does Grandpa have to be sick anyway?" Molly blurted out. "It's all his fault!" Now she was really going to get a talking-to, the one about disappointing her parents and just thinking about herself. She knew what happened when people moved. People forgot all about you. Like her best friend in nursery school, Kristin, who moved away. Now she didn't even remember Kristin's last name. There had to be a way to get her parents to take back their words. There just had to be!
PAWS: A Graphic Novel (PAWS #1)
by Nathan FairbairnAre you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then don&’t miss PAWS, a new graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, Roller Girl, and Allergic, this funny and heartwarming series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!Meet best friends Gabby Jordan, Priya Gupta, and Mindy Park. They&’re different in just about every way—personalities, hobbies, family, and more—but they have a few important things in common: they&’re all in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for reasons that are as varied as the trio themselves none of them can actually have any pets.Unable to resist the adorable temptation any longer, the girls decide to come up with a way to finally get their hands on some furry friends. And, as luck would have it, it seems like their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born!But it turns out that running a business is harder than it looks, especially with three co-owners who are such different people. The girls soon argue about everything, from how to prioritize their commitments to the best way to keep their doggy clients happy. And when their fighting ultimately leads to a doggo crisis, will it tear their business and friendship apart or will they be able to get it together to save the day?
PAWS: A Graphic Novel (PAWS #3)
by Nathan FairbairnThe best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic!The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby&’s parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous.Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful news: her family is being evicted! And although their new home is in a nice neighborhood ripe with possibilities, it's also all the way across town, so Priya is reluctant to give the change a chance. Instead, she resorts to long rides on the bus to her old school so she can continue being a part of PAWS with her friends.But when a big storm hits, burying the city in snow, the girls find themselves on the verge of a doggy crisis. With Gabby distracted and Priya stretched thin, will they be able to overcome their challenges, or could this mean the end for PAWS?
PAWS: A Graphic Novel (PAWS)
by Nathan FairbairnMore heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby&’s got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad&’s house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception. When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client&’s house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone&’s hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might think… Hazel soon learns that juggling multiple cats and dogs along with her own physical therapy—while also keeping a big secret—is no easy task. When disaster strikes, will she have the energy to make everything right by herself, or will she be forced to reach out for help and risk getting into even more trouble?
PAWS: Mindy Makes Some Space (PAWS #2)
by Nathan FairbairnAre you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then you won&’t want to miss the second book in this graphic novel series that&’s the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Your favorite dog-walkers are back with even more cute animals—and even more friendship and family drama—in this funny and heartwarming story perfect for fans of Real Friends, Roller Girl, and Allergic!Best friends Mindy Park, Gabby Jordan, and Priya Gupta are back in business! After a few ups and downs, their dog-walking business is booming and the girls are closer than ever. It&’s a dream come true!But for Mindy, things at home are beginning to feel like a bit of a nightmare. Her mom just started dating someone, which has Mindy feeling like the odd one out. For as long as she can remember, it&’s been just the two of them and she doesn&’t want that to change. (So what if her mom&’s boyfriend has a cute pet cat, and all of Mindy&’s friends seem to think he&’s pretty cool?)And things only get worse when a new student named Hazel arrives in class and seems totally into joining PAWS. Sharing her mom feels bad enough, so there&’s no way Mindy&’s is going to share her best friends and her business, too! But when Mindy&’s stubbornness starts to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn&’t have to be a cat-tastrophe?
PB & J Hooray!: Your Sandwich's Amazing Journey from Farm to Table (Into Reading Texas, Read Aloud Module 8 #3)
by Janet Nolan Julia PattonNIMAC-sourced textbook
PB&J Hooray!
by Janet Nolan Julia PattonFrom peanut, grape, and wheat seeds to sandwich, PB&J Hooray! is all about how peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are made. The story begins with the kitchen and works backward to the shopping, delivery, production, harvesting, farming, and planting processes! In fun, rhythmic language, readers discover how peanuts become peanut butter, grapes are made into jelly, and wheat turns into bread.
PB&J: The Backstory (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Tom CostaNIMAC-sourced textbook