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Second-Grade Friends
by Miriam CohenJacob worries a lot. If only he knew how much his friends from second grade really like him... He thinks they think he's too short, too uninteresting, and just too strange because he likes beavers and has never gone on a fishing trip. He worries that no one will show up for his birthday party. When his entire class shows up to celebrate with Jacob, he finally understands just how wonderful and unique they really think he is.
Second-Grade Friends Again!
by Miriam CohenThe team is mad at Jacob. Jacob thinks it's all Honey's fault that he's missed the ball. In his anger he says something mean to Honey. When he sees how he's hurt her feelings, Jacob has to decide what to do.
Second-grade Pig Pals
by Kirby LarsonQuinn and her second-grade classmates are getting ready to celebrate National Pig Day. But Quinn is the only one who has not brought something piggy for the class's Pig Patch. She is more interested in making friends with her new classmate, Manuela. But then their friendship hits a snag. How can they make second-grade "pig perfect"? Reading level 2.2, Ages 7-10
Second-grade Star
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "No more boring old Kelly? Kelly has been waiting for the Spring Concert for weeks. This year it's going to be really special--some of the second graders will have a chance to be stars! That's when Kelly decides that, more than anything, she wants to be selected for a special part. But, no matter how hard she tries to impress her teacher, she isn't chosen. Now what? Well, Kelly soon realizes that sometimes being a star isn't all it's cracked up to be. And that she has her own way of shining just as brightly."
Secondhand Dogs
by Carolyn CrimiA heartwarming—and heart-tugging—middle grade novel about love, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family—from author Carolyn Crimi, with adorable illustrations by Melissa Manwill. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie.Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances.When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’s future is threatened.At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’s presence causes disharmony in the group.When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.
Secondhand Summer
by Dan WalkerSecondhand Summer begins in Ninilchik, a tiny Alaskan community where the Barger family fishes for salmon. The father's death forces a move from their homestead to an apartment in a poor section of Anchorage. Written in the first person and based on the author's own experiences, the tale is about Sam, a fourteen-year-old boy who loved the homestead fishing life he left behind. Like most kids his age, his physical abilities and his imagination exceed his judgment and knowledge. The story focuses on the boy's adventuresome adjustments to the big city, the loss of his father, and becoming a teenager. Sam's new friends lead him on forays into vandalism, petty theft, and trespassing. An abandoned nightclub, which Sam and his friends take over as their "fort," absorbs Sam's attention and energy as an escape from an adult controlled world, but his time runs out when the teenagers take over. By the end of the summer, Sam loses his club, one of his new friends, and his idealism, leaving him feeling forever changed as he enters seventh grade, both wilder and wiser.
Secondhand Superstars (Into Reading, Level S #41)
by Heather Hammonds Diane FeyerNIMAC-sourced textbook. One day at school, Sasha is teased for wearing secondhand clothes. Sasha's brother, Chris, comes up with an idea to cheer her up and show everyone how wearing recycled clothing can benefit people and the planet. Sasha's best friend, Kaz, is excited about helping out, too. With the assistance of a mystery guest, their plan might just work!
Secondhand Wishes (Scholastic Press Novels Ser.)
by Anna StaniszewskiSecondhand wishes come with some hilarious, unintended consequences, from middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski.Lexi has to keep the universe in balance. If she does enough good things, like being on time, then the bad things, like her little brother needing more surgery, won't happen. It doesn't always work, but she has to keep trying. Just in case. On an extra bad day, Lexi finds a bag of four wishing stones in the antique shop in town, and wishes that her BFF Cassa and the new girl would stop talking to each other. That night, Cassa calls Lexi, crying over the end of her friendship with Marina. The wishes work!Sort of. When she wishes on the Success stone for the courage to try out for dance club, Lexi wows the entire auditorium with. . .singing? And when she wishes on the Health stone, her little brother starts squeaking like a hamster. This isn't the first time those wishing stones have been wished on -- and secondhand wishes come with unexpected consequences!This sweet and funny story from Anna Staniszewski is perfect for anyone who's wished for a dash of magic in their day!
Seconds (Orca Young Readers)
by Sylvia TaekemaWhen it comes to cross-country running, Jake does everything right, but he still comes in second. He eats all the right foods, trains like crazy and reads articles about running in his spare time. There's nothing easy about running, but the hardest part for Jake is that, at the end of the day, Spencer Solomon always wins first place. Determined to take the lead for once, Jake continues to push himself even more. His rigorous training schedule leaves no time for friends, family, pizza or joking around. When Jake is invited to join the Diamond Running Club, he thinks he's found an opportunity to train harder. Instead, with the help of his coach, Jake begins to rediscover what he used to love about running in the first place.
Secret (Elemental #4)
by Brigid KemmererKeep his brother's business going or the Merricks will be out on the street. Keep the secret of where he's going in the evenings from his own twin--or he'll lose his family. Keep his mind off the hot, self-assured dancer who's supposed to be his "girlfriend's" partner. Of course there's also the homicidal freak Quinn has taken to hanging around, and the Elemental Guide counting the hours until he can try again to kill the Merrick brothers. There's a storm coming. From all sides. And then some. Nick Merrick, can you keep it together?
Secret 7 ka Romanchak Karnama
by Enid Blyton Dr Sudhir Dixit Rajni DixitWhen a priceless pearl necklace goes missing, the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they saw him making his escape. Now all they have to do is find the necklace.
Secret Admirer (Faithgirlz / Girls of 622 Harbor View #No. 8)
by Melody CarlsonMeet Morgan, Amy, Carlie, and Emily. They all live in the trailer park at 622 Harbor View in tiny Boscoe Bay, Oregon. Proximity made them friends, but a desire to make the world a better place—and a willingness to work at it—keeps them together. Carlie’s mad! Can she forgive her friends—and will they forgive her? In book seven, Project: Ski Trip, friendships are put to the test as the girls go on their long-awaited ski trip with the church youth group. But there are boys on this trip, and some of the girls would rather flirt than ski—and tomboy Carlie would rather snowboard than shower! Then an accident on the slopes forces her to slow down—and shows her who her real friends are. What happens when the boy you like doesn’t like you back? In book eight, Project: Secret Admirer, the Valentine’s Day dance is on the horizon, and Amy daydreams about the cutest boy in school—after all, someone’s leaving secret admirer notes in her locker. But when news of her crush gets out, she is so embarrassed. What do you do when you’re going to be single on the biggest couples’ night of the year? Amy just might have an answer…helping others who are lonely on the most romantic day of the year!
Secret Admirer (Fear Street #36)
by R. L. StineFEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE... Selena has it all. She just scored the lead in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she starts receiving dead flowers from a secret "admirer" named The Sun, she just assumes it's a harmless fan. But Selena soon realizes that The Sun is serious...dead serious. First, her understudy is injured in a suspicious accident. Then, a speeding car almost kills her! Selena doesn't know what this psycho wants.... All she knows is that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare.
Secret Admirer (Sweet Dreams #81)
by Debra SpectorThe most important part of Kim Belding's world is KLAU, the Laurence High School radio station. As one of its top disc jockeys, she gets to play the latest hits and the newest music. When a secret admirer begins calling in his song requests, Kim loses her usual on-the-air cool. Who could the mystery caller be? Is it Ray, Laurence High's hot rock guitarist? Or Buddy, the president of the student council and Kim's sworn enemy? Or is her unknown fan someone she's never met? Kim's determined to discover her caller's identity, but she may be in for a big surprise!
Secret Agent
by Robyn Freedman Spizman Mark JohnstonLISTEN UP PEOPLE, because we've got a problem here. It's time to get really worried, and by that I mean majorly concerned, about Kyle Parker. he used to be a cool guy. Okay, not the smartest kid at school or the best looking, but he could always hold his own. Until recently. Until he failed to notice that Lucinda (who, btw, is really hot) has been following him around for weeks. Or that a volleyball was coming straight for his face during gym. But can you blame him at a time like this? In case you haven't heard, Kyle's mom kicked his dad out of the house. Why? Because of a book. Kyle's dad's book. The one he's been writing and can't get published. Which means he can't make any money. Which means he can't support his family. So it's the big D. Divorce. Unless Kyle can pull a fast one and fake out the most famous editor in New York City. How? By going undercover. Secret. Top secret. That's right. Kyle Parker is about to become his dad's secret agent. So pay attention because he's going to need all the help he can get.
Secret Agent 44: Who Stole Air Force One?
by Dow KumpTwelve-year-old, sixth grader, Charlie Richmond, code name Secret Agent 44, has a big dream - to become a heroic spy like his father. His biggest problem is the spy tools and gadgets he creates fail most of the time. Discouraged, he believes his code name should be Secret Agent Blunder Boy. Charlie's big chance to become a hero happens when Air Force One, the President of the United States' airplane, is stolen. No one in Washington, DC can find the most powerful and famous jet in the world. On the case and reporting for duty, the easy part for the junior spy was finding the plane - the hardest part will be landing Air Force One onto the football field before kickoff of the Super Bowl!
Secret Agent Elephant
by Eoin McLaughlinWatch out, supervillains. There's a new spy in town . . .Secret Agent 00 Elephant has struggled through his secret service tests and how he's ready to take on his first spy mission: to find feline supervillain Vincent le Morte and stop him from destroying the world.He just needs to stay away from those mini pizzas . . .Good luck, Agent Elephant. The world is counting on you. AND REMEMBER: DO NOT GET DISTRACTED BY THE MINI-PIZZAS!
Secret Agent Grandma (Give Yourself Goosebumps #16)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!Your parents are going away so your super-cool grandma is coming to stay with you. But when you go to meet granny at the train station you start seeing double—double grannies!There's one granny on the station platform. And another one writing in lipstick on the window of the train. Which one is your real grandma?If you think she’s on the platform you find yourself face to face with a hideous monster! If you decide to jump on the train, you are surrounded by a group of angry aliens out to take over the world! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 1: USA
by Elizabeth Singer HuntIn this action-packed new series, nine-year old secret agent Jack Stalwarttravels the globe in search of his missing older brother Max while solvinginternational crimes for the Global Protection Force. In The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur, Jack zooms to New York City from his home in England, to try to solve the mystery of the missing Allosaurus toe. Starting at the Natural History Museum, Jack's detection takes him to a competitive grade-schooler determined to win the science fair with his experiment crossing his own dog with the DNA from the bone of a dangerous, carnivorous dinosaur. Soon the gargantuan creature is terrorizing New Yorkers and Jack must stop him before he devours the animals in the Central Park zoo! [Proofreader's Note: This series is an early chapter book for younger children, with many illustrations. As the illustrations only show what the story tells, they were not described.]
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 2: Australia (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #2)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntMeet Jack Stalwart. Code name: COURAGE. Jack is an ordinary kid who becomes a secret agent by night, thwarting evil all over the world as he searches for his missing brother, Max. Destination: AustraliaA diver has vanished from the Great Barrier Reef, along with unknown treasure from the wreck of the HMS Pandora. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart find the diver and defeat a deadly band of pirates before they sail away with the treasure forever? Read more about Jack's thrilling adventures as he travels the globe. . . .
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 1 (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #1)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntIn The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur, Jack zooms to the city that never sleeps to try to solve the mystery of the missing Allosaurus toe. Starting at the Natural History Museum, Jack's detection takes him to a competitive grade-schooler determined to win the science fair with his experiment crossing his own dog with the DNA from the bone of a dangerous, carnivorous dinosaur. Soon the gargantuan creature is terrorizing New Yorkers and Jack must stop him before he devours the animals in the Central Park zoo!
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 12 (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #12)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntA team of GPF scientists has vanished in the Arctic while doing research on global warming. While rescuing them from the jaws of a hungry polar bear, Secret Agent Jack Stalwart learns of the malicious Black Arctic Project: A group of mysterious villains are speeding up global warming by blowing up glaciers. Can Jack stop them before the entire planet is doomed?
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Cambodia (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #5)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntWhen an archaeologist who guards the priceless 1,000-year-old treasures of the temple of Angor Wat goes missing, her daughter Kate calls on Jack to help bring her home. No sweat for a top secret agent. Except this time it's personal. The archaeologist also has information leading to the whereabouts of Jack's missing brother. Now Jack must stop a power-hungry madman before the treasure, and the archaeologist, disappear forever. aaa"
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: China (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #7)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntDeep inside China's famous Wolong Nature Reserve, an endangered Giant Panda named Ling has disappeared, and for his seventh mission, Jack is paired with a surly, sixteen-year-old park assistant named Fong to help track the panda down. As a member of the evil Scorpion Gang, Fong and a partner Wong have been posing as assistants to steal Ling, and several other rare creatures from the reserve to sell on the black market. Now Jack must infiltrate the ruthless gang's Beijing headquarters, overrun with menacing teenage thieves, and rescue Ling and the other animals before they, and maybe Jack, disappear forever. a"
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Egypt (The Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series #14)
by Elizabeth Singer HuntIn this thrilling and educational adventure series, nine-year-old secret agent Jack Stalwart travels to the farthest ends of the earth to solve international crimes and bring home his long-lost brother, Max.