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Pee Wee Scouts: Bookworm Buddies
by Judy DeltonJoin the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges.Ready . . . Get set . . . Read!The Pee Wee Scouts are going to get library cards. And in addition to a Reading Badge, Mrs. Peters is going to give a prize to the scout who reads and reports on the most books. But having a library card is a lot of responsibility. The Pee Wees are excited to check out new books, but soon there's trouble. Tracy's new library book has fallen through a hole in her book bag, Tim's baby brother has colored his book, and Molly's dog Skippy ate hers. Will they get their Reading Badge if Mrs. Peters finds out? And how are they going to pay for the lost and damaged books?
Pee Wee Scouts: Eggs with Legs
by Judy DeltonJoin the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges. Does April Fools' Day count as a holiday?With both Easter and Mother's Day approaching, the Pee Wees are going to be very busy. The troop is going to dye eggs and take Easter baskets to the residents of a nursing home. Each scout is also thinking about what special thing they can do for their moms. Will they give flowers? Breakfast in bed? But Molly wants to concentrate on April Fools' Day instead. And she wants to play a trick on Roger.
Pee Wee Scouts: Grumpy Pumpkins
by Judy DeltonHalloween is here. Parties, costumes, pumpkins. The Pee Wee Scouts listen to Mrs. Peters, their troop leader, tell them all about the holiday plans. First, a trip to Mr. Riley's pumpkin farm. Next, carving the pumpkins with a safe tool. Then, the big Halloween party!Molly Duff is so excited about the fun and the food and games that the Pee Wees will play. She even plans her own special good deed. But when Mrs. Peters tells the Pee Wees where the Halloween party will be, Molly almost cries. Oh, no! Not there.Bad news for Molly means grumpy pumpkins everywhere.
Pee Wee Scouts: Lucky Dog Days
by Judy DeltonAUGUST IS HELP-A-PET month! The Scouts decide that the best way to help homeless animals is to raise money at a yard sale. It's going to mean a lot of hard work. But, in the end, the Pee Wees might be lucky enough to get a pet of their own!
Pee Wee Scouts: Pee Wee Pool Party
by Judy DeltonSummer vacation is here and all of the Pee Wees are excited about their new swimming badge. All, that is, except for Molly, who doesn't know how to swim and is afraid of the water. Can Molly earn her badge without actually getting wet? She does her best to avoid the water, but when the day of Jody's big pool party arrives, it's time for Molly to sink or swim!
Pee Wee Scouts: Pee Wees on First
by Judy DeltonJoin the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges. Batter Up! It's spring, and the Pee Wees are going to try for a badge in baseball! First, a professional baseball player is going to come to their meeting to tell them about the game, and show them some pointers. But even more exciting, the Pee Wees are going to play a real game . . . against their parents! Roger is especially eager to show off his skills. But Molly is very worried. She has never played baseball before. What if she cannot hit the ball? Will she still get her badge?
Pee Wee Scouts: Rosy Noses, Freezing Toes (Pee Wee Scouts)
by Judy Delton illustrated by Alan TiegreenJINGLE BELL ROCK Stars? The Scouts are having a holiday party to show off their musical talents. Molly plans to sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. ” And Rachel wants to perform Hanukkah songs on the piano. But notallthe Scouts are ready for the concert. Sonny hates the violin so much, he’d rather run away from home than play it! He disappears, and the Pee Wees have to work together to find their friend. Can they bring Sonny home for the holidays?
Pee Wee Scouts: Super Duper Pee Wee!
by Judy DeltonJoin the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges. Dear Pen Pal . . .The Pee Wees latest project is to write to another Pee Wee Scout in a different troop in a different town! When they draw names of their new pen pals, Molly is annoyed that she drew a boy! But to get her badge, she has to write him. Rat's knees! But Molly has other things to think about: her aunt and uncle are getting a divorce and Aunt Ree is moving in with them. And she's going to share Molly's room. And as a super duper bonus, this Pee Wee Scouts book includes some fun puzzles, riddles, and recipes.
Pee Wee Scouts: Teeny Weeny Zucchinis
by Judy DeltonJoin the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges. It's time for the Harvest Fest. There will be rides and booths and lots of fun things to eat. Each of the Pee Wees is going to help out. They can work in the first-aid tent or at one of the booths. And some of them are going to have a stand of their own. Mary Beth is going to sell cookies made from pumpkins grown in her backyard. And Rachel and Jody are going to have a stand together telling fortunes by reading tea leaves. Molly doesn't know what she's going to do at the Harvest Fest, but she's jealous of Rachel. Molly thought that Jody was her friend.
PeeWee & Plush (The Pals Park Adventures)
by Johanna Hurwitz&“The joys of a burgeoning friendship and love delightfully unfold through the world of these two fluffy critters&” in this chapter book for young readers (Kirkus Reviews). Here is an all-new Park Pals adventure from the author of PeeWee&’s Tale and Lexi&’s Tale. When Plush, a female guinea pig, ends up in Central Park, PeeWee thinks he'll have a family soon. But at first, Plush would rather listen to classical music than explore the wild outdoors with him. Then PeeWee finds out that winter will be coming—something neither of them have ever faced. And for once, PeeWee&’s best friend, Lexi, who always has something smart to say, doesn&’t have much advice. Will PeeWee and Plush overcome their differences in time to prepare for the bitter cold? Full of surprises, and featuring an adorable cast of guinea pig babies, this action-packed tale about building friendship and conquering fear is sure to find a special place in readers&’ hearts.
PeeWee's Tale
by Johanna Hurwitz Patience BrewsterA guinea pig in Central Park? PeeWee, once a boy's dear pet, has been secretly released into the wilds of Central Park. But instead of relishing his freedom, PeeWee is at first a stranger in a strange land--until he meets Lexi, a city-wise squirrel who gives his new stubby-tailed friend some tips as well as some confidence. A series of eye-opening adventures--from the search for PeeWee's former owner to his discovery of the power of reading--turns a timid rodent into an endearing hero that will leave Hurwitz fans cheering for more.
Peer Pressure & Relationships
by Christie MarloweOur friends are supposed to be there for us when we need them, to help us through tough times and laugh with us when things are going well. But sometimes, our friends can push us to do things we wouldn't do normally. We might want to do the things our friends are doing to fit in or be cool. This is peer pressure, and it can be dangerous when it leads to hurtful behaviors.
Peeves
by Mike Van Waes“Gremlins meets Inside Out in this sneaky parable about courage and self-control. Fun, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt."—Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player OneSteven (Slim) Pickings is on the edge of a breakdown—but then, it always feels like Slim is teetering on the edge of something. The difference this time is that something’s caused Slim’s worries to come alive!He’s set loose a bunch of annoying, pesky, outrageously contagious creatures—and they’re infecting everyone they meet and massing to take over the town! Slim’s problems began when he and his sister, Lucy, visited their dad's work and Slim was hit in in the face with an experimental medicine, a previously not-yet-human-tested anti-anxiety spray called Personal Vexation Zoners, PVZ. No one knew the side effects before, but certainly none of the experts imagined that the spray would cause anyone infected to literally sneeze out their biggest peeves.Now Slim and the rest of the town are trailed by the things that annoy them most. Noisy Peeve, Lazy Peeve, Asking Peeve—they all stick with Slim at all times and left untreated, they’re quickly getting worse and way, way more destructive.To stop them, Slim will have to do more than just team up with his family and friends—he’ll have to face his fears, literallyDebut author award-winning screenwriter Mike Van Waes brings original intelligence and wit to a magical coming-of-age story in Peeves, where you have to face your feelings before your feelings have faces.
Pegasus and the End of Olympus: Book 6
by Kate O'HearnJoin Emily and Pegasus one last time, in this epic conclusion to the Pegasus series!After the events in Hawaii, Emily is struggling to adjust. With the blessing of Jupiter and the elder Olympians, Emily decides she must return to Earth one last time, to fulfil a promise made long ago ... But when she arrives, she is horrified to find that the CRU have taken more victims. Emily has no choice but to expose herself, Pegasus, Joel and their close Olympian friends including Lorin, to the biggest danger they've ever faced, as they delve deeper into the CRU and make an astonishing discovery about its origins. A discovery that means Emily will be forced to return to Titus to face Saturn, before an unstoppable force of evil is unleashed on the unsuspecting worlds.Fans of Percy Jackson won't want to miss the Pegasus series by Kate O'Hearn.Have you read the rest of the series?Pegasus and the Flame, Pegasus and the Fight to Save Olympus, Pegasus and the New Olympians, Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus, Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans
Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus: Book 2
by Kate O'HearnReborn as the Flame, Emily has saved Olympus from destruction. The Olympic flame now burns strong, and peace has been restored. But not for long ... When the gruesome Nirads begin a new invasion, Emily and her friends become entangled in the conflict as old grudges are unearthed and new enemies are discovered. And all the while, Emily yearns for her father, still a prisoner of the sinister CRU, somewhere in New York. Join Emily astride the magnificent winged-stallion, Pegasus, as she embarks on a new flight of adventure through worlds both old and new. 'Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy.' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
Pegasus and the Flame: Book 1
by Kate O'HearnWhen Pegasus, the majestic winged-stallion, crashes on to her roof in the middle of a storm that blacks-out New York City, 13-year-old Emily's life becomes that of legend: epic battles with gruesome monsters, desperate chases from a corrupt governmental agency, captivating flights astride the beautiful winged-stallion, and one heroic quest to save Olympus before the Olympic flame burns out ... A must for fans of Percy Jackson!
Pegasus and the New Olympians: Book 3
by Kate O'HearnJust as Emily is getting used to life as the Flame of Olympus, news from the human world disrupts the peace ... There's been a Pegasus spotting on Earth. Tornado Warning is as beautiful and mysterious as the mythological winged-stallion, but has been born and bred on Earth. Emily and her friends are determined to find out the truth before Jupiter of Olympus gets involved and fly back to the human world to investigate. Their new mission takes them through the Nevada desert from Area 51 to Las Vegas where they discover a sinister conspiracy. Emily is convinced that they will trace it back to their old enemies - the corrupt governmental agency, the CRU. But what they find is bigger and more dangerous than they ever expected and will pit Olympian against Human in a war of epic proportions. With the fate of two worlds in her hands, Emily must make an impossible choice, otherwise everything she has ever known and loved will be destroyed. Join Emily astride the magnificent winged-stallion, Pegasus, as she embarks on a new flight of adventure through worlds both old and new.'
Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus: Book 4
by Kate O'HearnJoin Emily and Pegasus as the legend continues in a new epic adventure that takes us back to the very origins of mythology ...A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches Pegasus slip away. Determined to save him, Emily embarks on an investigation that takes her back in time to the origins of Olympus and to the deadly battle between the Olympians and the Titans. There Emily is confronted with the full power of the flame and a discovery that will change the face of history. In the race against time to save Pegasus, will Olympus find its true Hero?
Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans: Book 5
by Kate O'HearnJoin Emily and Pegasus as the legend continues in a new epic adventure ...The ancient rivalry between the Olympians and the Titans, thought long over, is rekindled - but this time the Titans have a secret weapon that can rival the power of the Flame of Olympus. The balance of power is tipped in Saturn's favour now that he has found his own Flame of Titus. Jupiter's Olympus will finally be in his grasp!Caught in the middle of this ancient power struggle, Emily and Pegasus must head to the Diamond Head volcano in Hawaii to track down the one thing that can save Olympus ... before the Titans get there first.Fans of Percy Jackson won't want to miss the Pegasus series by Kate O'Hearn.Have you read the rest of the series?Pegasus and the Flame, Pegasus and the Fight to Save Olympus, Pegasus and the New Olympians, Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus
Peggy's Letter (Orca Young Readers)
by Jacqueline HalseyIn the final months of World War II, ten-year-old Peggy shelters with her mother and baby brother in a London butcher's shop during an air raid. They survive, but their home and everything in it are lost, including Peggy's most treasured possession, a biscuit tin of letters from her father. Their lives change dramatically and Peggy makes friends with a boy named Spud who has a passion for scavenging bombsites, leading to more than one surprising discovery.
Pele's Fire
by John Bennett Jeffrey Fuerst Bryon CahillPerform this script about a Hawaiian tour guide who takes children on a journey through time to teach them about the goddess Pele.
Pelts and Promises
by Nancy LohrIn 1903, having accidentally ruined the Parson's big pulpit Bible and promised to replace it, Jamie and his best friend Willie B. set out to earn the money by hunting rabbits and selling their pelts.
Pelé
by James Buckley Jr.Pele, known to his family as Edson Arantes do Nascimento, grew up playing soccer on the streets of Bauru, Brazil, using a sock filled with newspaper for the ball. Luckily, the practice paid off, and by the time he was 16, he was already the top scorer in the nation. Find out how Pele became the only player ever to win three World Cup trophies-and how he earned his reputation as the greatest soccer player of all time.
Pemberton Finds a Forever Family
by Steven M. LadikPemberton is a yellow, fuzzy Labrador Retriever-and he wants nothing more than to meet this "forever family" he's been hearing about! As a puppy, Pemberton is taken from his mother and brought to a puppy mill, where he desperately misses the comfort of being loved and cared for. When he's rescued by local shelter workers, he finds himself in a foster home for other dogs like him. While the older labs, Gus and Churchill, help Pemberton come out of his shell, he still longs to find a home where he truly belongs. One day, a family with a shy little boy comes to visit the foster home, and Pemberton thinks this just might be the "forever family" he's heard about . . . Heartwarming, emotional, and uplifting, this early reader's chapter book is sure to delight young puppy-lovers and speak to the need to belong in all of us.
Pembrick's Creaturepedia (The Wingfeather Saga)
by Andrew PetersonThis detailed companion is essential to all who travel to the lands of Skree, and a must-have for all Wingfeather Saga fans. Now with all-new illustrations!Sketcher, adventurer, disguiser, and sneaker Ollister B. Pembrick roamed all of Skree with a sketchbook and pen, searching behind every tree stump and under every stone, in every river and on every hill, to discover and document the endless living wonders of the Maker's world. He risked life and limb--quite literally--to compile sketches and details of the creatures of Skree, usually from the cover of a hollow log, a hedge, or a pile of leaves. Refer to this carefully documented Creaturepedia before traversing through the Stony Mountains or harvesting fartichokes within a fortnight after a sandstorm. The drawings and field notes about squeeblins, toothy cows, oiples, and more will surely save any explorer's life and will definitely keep them--and their appendages--from being gobbled. Tread carefully, young adventurer. The creatures within are not to be trifled with.