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The Luck Uglies (Luck Uglies #1)
by Paul DurhamThe first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, The Luck Uglies is an irresistible cross between Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon, overflowing with adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic.Rye O'Chanter has seen a lot of strange things happen in Village Drowning: Children are chased through the streets. Families are fined for breaking laws that don't even exist. Girls aren't allowed to read anymore, and certain books—books that hold secrets about Drowning's past—have been outlawed altogether.Now a terrifying encounter has eleven-year-old Rye convinced that the monstrous, supposedly extinct Bog Noblins have returned. Before the monsters disappeared, there was only one way to defeat them—the Luck Uglies. But the Luck Uglies have long since been exiled, and there's nobody left who can protect the village.As Rye dives into Drowning's maze of secrets, rules, and lies, she begins to question everything she's been told about the village's legend of outlaws and beasts . . . and what she'll discover is that it may take a villain to save them from the monsters.This critically acclaimed debut middle grade novel was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing and won the Cybil Award for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction and a Sunshine State Young Readers Award.
The Luck Uglies: Fork-Tongue Charmers (Luck Uglies #2)
by Paul DurhamThe Luck Uglies must face their greatest enemy in this second installment of the series that's a perfect match for fans of Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series and books by Kelly Barnhill. "There is not a single dull moment in this story. A total delight," raved Bookslist in a starred review!Rye O’Chanter was shocked to discover that her father was the leader of the notorious band of outlaws known as the Luck Uglies. Now she too has been declared a criminal in her own village, and she must flee to the strange and remote Isle of Pest while her father faces off against the Luck Uglies’ bitter rivals, the Fork-Tongue-Charmers, on the mainland.But all bets are off when the battle moves to the shores of Pest. To defeat the Fork-Tongue Charmers, Rye must defy a deranged earl, survive a test meant to judge the grit of the fiercest men, and lead the charge in defending the island against a strangely familiar enemy, which means uncovering some long-buried family secrets….The first Luck Uglies book was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book as well as a New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing, and it won the Cybil Award for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction and a Sunshine State Young Readers Award.
The Luck Uglies: Rise of the Ragged Clover (Luck Uglies #3)
by Paul DurhamIn this exhilarating conclusion to the critically acclaimed Luck Uglies series, the final battle between the Luck Uglies and the treacherous Fork-Tongue Charmers comes to Rye O’Chanter’s doorstep.Filled with adventure, humor, and a hint of magic, this middle grade fantasy series is an irresistible cross between Chris Colfer’s Land of Stories series and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.When Rye finally travels back home to Village Drowning to help her father with his plan to defeat the Luck Uglies’ bitter rivals, she finds it in shambles. The monstrous Bog Noblins now raid the streets at night. And people are afraid to leave their houses because no one is around to protect them.Rye soon realizes she can’t wait for the adults to sort everything out, so she enlists her friends to come up with a plan. A plan that could change everything for Drowning . . . because the only way to save her village may just be to destroy it.The Luck Uglies was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book as well as a New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing, and it won the Cybil Award for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction and a Sunshine State Young Readers Award.
The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever
by Teddy SlaterShare in this leprechaun family's charming St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with a fun parade and Irish feast you'll never forget.The St. Patrick's Day parade is off to a very fine start.The Leprechaun family is marching with lots of heart!Share in their dancing, share in their fun.You'll have the luck of the Irish when this day is done!Top o' the morning! It's March 17th, and the Leprechauns are gathered for their favorite day of the year. Join them as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music, dancing, and a parade!
Lucky (The Puppy Place #15)
by Ellen MilesIt's going to take all of seven-year-old Charles's animal smarts to get this mixed-breed puppy, whom he finds after a storm, to trust him, and all the vet's training to save him. Will this Benji look-alike be lucky enough to survive and find a home? With strong dogs and helpful puppy tips included in every book, this playful series is not only fun to read but a great resource for prospective or current junior dog owners!
Lucky (The Puppy Place #15)
by Ellen MilesSeven-year-old Charles faces a super-sized challenge when torrential rain and an injured pup take his backyard camping trip by storm. It's going to take all of Charles's animal smarts to get this mixed-breed puppy to trust him and all the vet's training to save him. Will this Benji look-alike be lucky enough to survive and find a home? With strong dogs and helpful puppy tips included in every book, this playful series is not only fun to read but a great resource for prospective or current junior dog owners!
A Lucky Author Has a Dog
by Mary Lyn RayFor every aspiring young author out there, this story of a lucky author (and, of course, her dog!) offers both answers and inspiration!Ever wonder what it's like to be an author?Does she write in a quiet corner somewhere? Or someplace loud and busy? Does she have ideas forty times a day? Or does she sometimes get stuck? And how does her dog make her lucky?New York Times bestselling author Mary Lyn Ray, together with illustrations from Steven Henry (Ella the Elegant Elephant) that are chock full of hidden jokes, answers these questions and more in a story of one writer, her furry friend, and a school visit that brings authors young and old (and dogs!) together.
Lucky Chuck
by Beverly ClearyVroom-vroom! Ratta-tatta,<P><P> ratta-tatta. Cha-kung! <P> Nobody can catch LUCKY CHUCK!<P> Speed along with Chuck in this reissue of a funny, fast-paced tale by one of America's most beloved authors, Beverly Cleary. You'll quickly learn what happens when safety rules are ignored.
Lucky Duck: Short Vowel U (Let's Read Together ®)
by Barbara deRubertisLet&’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success."Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss&’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library JournalLucky Duck gets stuck in a muddy puddle. Has this duck ran out of luck? (This easy-to-read story features the short &“u&” vowel sound.)
Lucky Duck
by Greg PizzoliFrom Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learns just how lucky she is.Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles. But with each unfortunate discovery, Wolf shows up with a gift she's won. Her luck has turned around . . . hasn't it? Come see just how lucky Susan is, in this slyly funny story about finding luck when you least expect it.Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers another rib-tickling picturebook that will have kids howling with laughter.
Lucky Ducklings
by Eva MooreWhile following their mother through town, five little ducklings fall into a storm drain.
Lucky Goes to School (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Gail HermanWhen Lucky's owner goes to school, where will Lucky go? Who will he meet? Find out in this fun-filled Level 2 reader.
Lucky Jars & Broken Promises
by Chrissie Perry Hardie Grant EgmontPenelope tries to impress her father with her booth at the school fair in the third book in the charming Penelope Perfect chapter book series.Penelope Kingston is absolutely certain that her stall at the school fair will be a huge success. She and Oscar are in charge of the lucky jars, and Penelope wants to break last year’s record. This is even more important because Penelope’s dad is coming to the fair. She and her brother don’t get to see him very much these days so Penelope is about to burst with excitement. If she can make her dad proud, maybe he’ll want to spend every weekend with Penelope and Harry, her brother. She just has to make sure that everything goes perfectly…
Lucky Me, Lucy McGee (Lucy McGee #3)
by Mary AmatoFourth grader Lucy McGee's ukulele is missing--and if she doesn't find it soon, she'll be kicked out of the Songwriting Club!Lucy McGee is determined to track down her beloved instrument, but she can't let anyone catch on--even best friend Phillip. When Lucy learns that YouTube songwriting stars Ben & Bee are playing a show on Saturday and they're giving away a free ukulele, it seems like the perfect solution. If only it wasn't the most in-demand, expensive concert ever.Soon frenemy Scarlett announces that she has an extra ticket to the show, prompting everyone in the Songwriting Club to try to win her over. Lucy McGee will have to get extra creative to find out what happened to her uke and to charm the always-scheming Scarlett in this humorous but heartfelt chapter book. The third book in Mary Amato's charming Lucy McGee series features artwork on every page as well as song lyrics for aspiring musicians to try out on their own.
The Lucky Snow Leopard (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #4)
by Amelia Cobb Sophy WilliamsZoe is delighted that her great uncle Horace has brought home two new animals for the Rescue Zoo: a beautiful snow leopard and her fuzzy cub Ali. Even more exciting is the news that soon there will be three snow leopards -- Ali is about to be a big brother!
Lucky Stars: A Graphic Novel (Mr. Wolf's Class #3)
by Aron Nels SteinkeMr. Wolf's students are having a "writer's workshop" and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he's going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives treats to the rats at school so that they'll leave gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess.
Lucky Stars #2: Wish Upon a Pet (Lucky Stars #2)
by Phoebe BrightCassie doesn't know what her new magical charm does yet, but she's excited to find out. And when a new girl comes to town, Cassie may have her chance! Sita is visiting with her pony, Sunbeam. They're hoping to win first place in a pony show . . . until Sunbeam disappears. It's up to Cassie and Alex to track him down, and make Sita's wish of winning a blue ribbon come true. But where do they start? Luckily, Cassie's new charm -- and some friendly animals -- might be able to help!
Lucky Stars #3: Wish Upon a Song (Lucky Stars #3)
by Phoebe BrightIt's the series you've been wishing for -- each book comes with a special charm! Includes a magical flower charm! There's a big festival in town -- and Cassie's favorite singer, Jacey Day, is coming to perform. Cassie can't wait to see her! But Jacey's backup singers are sick. Without them, the performance could be ruined. . . . Luckily, Cassie has a plan! Can she use her newest charm to make Jacey's performance sparkle? Each book comes with a charm just like Cassie's -- collect them all!
Lucky Stars #4: Wish Upon a Party (Lucky Stars #4)
by Phoebe BrightIt's the series you've been wishing for -- each book comes with a special charm! It's just like magic! The new boy staying at the B&B is supposed to do magic tricks at a birthday party --- but he's not very good. His tricks are always going wrong! Luckily, Cassie has a few tricks up her sleeve, like a brand-new charm for her bracelet. Can she use it to add some magic to this party --- and make another wish come true? Cassie's latest adventure comes with a collectible cupcake charm, just like the one Cassie earns in the story!
Lucky Stars #5: Wish Upon a Superstar (Lucky Stars #5)
by Phoebe BrightIt's the series you've been wishing for -- each book comes with a special charm! Lucky Cassie --- Roxy Gold, the biggest movie star around, is shooting a film in her town! Cassie can't believe how glamorous her life is. But Roxy doesn't seem happy. She can't go anywhere without people taking her picture or asking for her autograph! If only she could be invisible. . . . Cassie wants nothing more than to make Roxy's wish come true --- but how? Maybe her newest charm can help! Cassie's latest adventure comes with a collectible heart charm, just like the one Cassie earns in the story!
Lucky Stars #6: Wish Upon a Gift (Lucky Stars #6)
by Phoebe BrightIt's the series you've been wishing for -- each book comes with a special charm! Cassie has helped many wishes come true! Now she just has to earn one more charm for her bracelet. Then she'll finally be a real Lucky Star! But getting her final charm won't be easy. Everything is going all wrong! Cassie's cat is upset, her dad is missing the big meteor shower, and the ballerina staying at the B&B can't remember her routine. Plus, Alex is leaving! Will Cassie be able to help anyone -- or will she wish this day had never happened? This final adventure in Cassie's 6-book arc comes with a collectible star charm, just like the one Cassie earns in the story!
Lucky Thamu
by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker Jaylon TuckerThis series explores the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling During the school holiday, for the first time, Eli is going by himself to visit his grandfather, Thamu to go camping and prospecting. Eli loves being with Thamu, listening to his stories and learning about the country. Thamu knows lots about everything—but does Thamu know where to find gold, and will Eli will strike it lucky?
Lucky Wheels (DC Batman Batwheels)
by Andrew GuastaferroThe adventures hit the streets when the Batmobile comes to life in this full-color picture book inspired by the new hit preschool animated series DC Batwheels!The wheels start turning and the engines revving when the Batmobile come to life as a Super Hero named BAM along with some of DC's other heroic vehicles! Based on the new preschool animated series on Cartoon Network and HBOMax as part of their new preschool programming block Cartoonito, this full-color picture book introduces BAM in an original story in which he learns that having the right tools is the best way to get the job done . . . even if it means having to give up his well-worn "lucky tires." It's a great way for young fans of Batman™, the Batmobile, and all manner of things that go to enjoy BAM's adventures again and again.