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Attack of the Beastly Babysitter (Give Yourself Goosebumps #18)
by R. L. StineReaders are placed in the character of a young person who is being watched by terrifying babysitter Zoe, whose ideas of fun including horrifying games like the Bottomless Ball Pit and Tomb of the Unknown Rat.
Attack of the Black Rectangles
by A. S. KingAward-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write. <P><P>When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil’s Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged. <P><P> Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story. <P><P> But who? <P><P> Even though his unreliable dad tells him to not get so emotional about a book (or anything else), Mac has been raised by his mom and grandad to call out things that are wrong. He and his friends head to the principal's office to protest the censorship... but her response doesn't take them seriously. <P><P> So many adults want Mac to keep his words to himself. <P><P> Mac's about to see the power of letting them out. <P><P> In Attack of the Black Rectangles, acclaimed author Amy Sarig King shows all the ways truth can be hard... but still worth fighting for.
Attack of the Bullies (NERDS #5)
by Michael BuckleyThe grand finale to the New York Times bestselling series, Attack of the BULLIES stars Ruby Peet, aka Agent Pufferfish, the team captain with super nanobyte-enhanced allergies. Pufferfish leads the team in their latest case: the kidnapping of the president's daughter. But the NERDS discover she hasn't been kidnapped--she's been recruited. Their former librarian, Ms. Holiday, has started a rival organization called BULLIES, who each have their own nanobyte-enhanced upgrades. The BULLIES' plan: go back in time to make sure NERDS never existed! When Ruby's teammates begin to vanish one by one, she enlists Agent Brand and Heathcliff Hodges to go back to the 1970s and help the original nerdy secret agents make sure that the future is not erased from existence! Attack of the BULLIES promises action, humor, and a dramatic conclusion to the series.
Attack of the Drowned: An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel (Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld #2)
by Maggie MarksIntroducing the second novel of the brand-new series about the aquatic world of Minecraft! Brothers Mason and Asher have only ever known the comfort of dry land in the Overworld. But when a terrifying shipwreck leaves them stranded, their new friend Luna urges them to safe haven—underwater. In each story of the all-new series for Minecrafters, Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld, this unlikely trio must make the choice of staying in the world they know best and risk death, or voyaging into an unknown world where anything could happen. Follow their journey as Mason, Asher, and Luna face incredible obstacles and discover strength they never knew they had in Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld. In the second novel of their aquatic adventures, Mason and Asher&’s underwater base seems safe and peaceful, except for the fish-beast guardians that swim past. But when glowing eyes appear—watching the brothers through their glass walls—they realize they&’re trapped. The Drowned are everywhere! Food is running low and a leaking roof threatens to cave in. Will Luna arrive in time to help, or will Mason need to leave his home and face the Drowned head-on?
Attack of the Furball (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #8)
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka Amy IgnatowThe Christina Starspeeder saga continues in this laugh-out-loud epic froom author Amy Ignatow and illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka on this New York Times bestselling series, Star Wars: Jedi Academy!As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, it's a new year at Jedi Academy! Christina Starspeeder made it through her first year at the advanced Jedi Academy . . . Barely . . . And year two isn't looking any easier! Christina still apprentices under Jedi Master Skia Ro while enduring the non-stop sass from droid Q-13. But this year, she has to balance her studies with constant travel, accompanying Skia Ro on non-stop trips to new worlds full of cool creatures. And those cool creatures are the start of all Christina's problems this year.When working on the planet Cholganna, Christina falls in love with a baby nexu - a cat-like creature who's fluffiness is impossible to resist. But when she sneaks the nexu - named "Fluffernut" - back into the dorms, Christina slowly begins to realize why it's never a good idea to take wild animals for pets. Fluffernut begins growing and growing - she'll eventually grow to be 14 feet long and 3 feet tall! Plus, she's chewing up EVERYTHING in sight. And if that weren't bad enough, a mysterious bounty hunter seems to be on her trail, trying to steal Fluffernut back. Can Christina escape this jam without getting thrown out of Jedi Academy? Or will this be the end of her Jedi Academy career?
Attack of the Goblin Army (Tales of a Terrarian Warrior #1)
by Winter MorganWelcome to Terraria, a world like Minecraft’s Overworld that’s full of action and possibility. Unique treasures to horde, wondrous biomes to explore, intricate buildings to construct, and treacherous villains to fight await anyone daring and creative enough to seek fortune and glory in Terraria. <p><p> Miles, a young hero setting out on his first quest, yearns to become Terraria’s strongest hero-and when Matthew offers to adventure alongside him as his friend and personal guide, he’s positive that the road to success is paved before them. Matthew tells Miles that to truly advance in the game, he must defeat the Wall of Flesh, so he sets his sights on that goal. <p> But Miles is devastated when he learns that becoming powerful enough to defeat the Wall of Flesh will come at a high cost: Matthew will be destroyed, and he’ll lose his best friend forever. Miles must make a decision: should he stay loyal to Matthew and set his own dreams aside, or sacrifice his closest friend for the chance to chart a life in an unknown territory and save his biome? <p> In this first exciting installment in the Tales of a Terrarian Warrior series, every choice has the power to change the future, and turning back is never an option.
Attack of the Graveyard Ghouls (Goosebumps Series 2000 #11)
by R. L. StineThe fog shimmered up over the dark grass, over the bent, scraggly trees. Covering the hill, covering the old graveyard.<P><P> Spencer Levy heard the horrifying moan. Though the windowpane, he heard a long, low moan floating from the hill.<P> Human and animal at the same time.<P> So cold. So sad. So near...
Attack of the Graveyard Ghouls (Classic Goosebumps #31)
by R. L. StineThe original series from the Master of Fright--now a major motion picture in theaters August 7, 2015! The original books featuring the scariest creatures from the Goosebumps movie, in theaters August 7th, 2015! The fog shimmered up over the dark grass, over the bent, scraggly trees. Covering the hill, covering the old graveyard. Spencer Levy heard the horrifying moan. Though the windowpane, he heard a long, low moan floating from the hill. Human and animal at the same time. So cold. So sad. So near...
Attack of the Jack! (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #2)
by R.L. StineIn this spinoff to the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, two siblings rescue their uncle when he mysteriously turns into a Jack-in-the-box.Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Jack was a sailor and he has collected strange and fascinating items from the sea. Exploring a back room, Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A pirate’s chest. The trunk is wrapped in old, heavy chains and locked with a huge rusted lock. But they manage to get it open. They lift the lid slowly-and see that it’s filled with antique jack-in-the-boxes. Huh? One box is hidden under the others, covered in dust. It plays an odd unpleasant song. Up pops a very ugly, mean-looking puppet, an old pirate with a dirty red bandana over his long greasy hair, scars on his cheeks, and a beard, and one eye missing. “Thanks for letting Sailor Jack out!” he rasps, bouncing on his spring. Devin and Violet have a troubling question: Now that their uncle has been turned into a toy, how will they get him back?
Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns (Classic Goosebumps #36)
by R. L. StinePUMPKIN POWER!Nothing beats Halloween. It's Drew Brockman's favorite holiday. And this year will be awesome. Much better than last year. Or the year Lee and Tabby played that joke. A nasty practical joke on Drew and her best friend, Walker.Yes, this year Drew and Walker have a plan. A plan for revenge. It involves two scary pumpkin heads.But something's gone wrong. Way wrong. Because the pumpkin heads are a little too scary. A little too real. With strange hissing voices. And flames shooting out of their faces...
Attack of the Killer Komodos (A Maggie and Nate Mystery)
by Summer Rachel ShortPerfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, this exciting second book in the Maggie and Nate Mystery series follows the friends to Yellowstone National Park where they must track down a deadly creature amidst a series of natural disasters.Having rescued her town from zombifying mutant mushrooms, eleven-year-old Magnolia Stone is ready for her next adventure! Maggie and her best friend, Nate, head to Yellowstone National Park to visit Maggie&’s park ranger dad. But when the kids bump into a rogue Komodo dragon, a dangerous predator that shouldn&’t even be in the park, and a major earthquake leaves Maggie and Nate stranded, they set off to figure out what&’s going on and to reunite Maggie&’s family once again. While Maggie comes up with scientific solutions as they battle earthquakes, landslides, wolves, and other unusual creatures, Nate focuses on conspiracy theories and getting stellar footage for his YouTube channel. But only by combining their skills will they have any hope of saving Yellowstone or each other.
Attack of the Mutant: Attack Of The Mutant; My Hairiest Adventure; A Night In Terror Tower; The Cuckoo Clock Of Doom (Goosebumps #25)
by R. L. StineRealizing that he has become lost in a strange part of town, Skipper Matthews, a ravenous comic book collector who's favorite character is an evil super-villain, discovers a building just like the secret headquarters of his idol.
Attack of the Vampire Worms (Ghosts of Fear Street #33)
by R. L. Stine Catherine HapkaThese worms want more than blood! When Jane and Lewis find themselves trapped underground, ghastly vampire worms lead them to a group of pale-colored strangers.
Attack of the Zombie Zing (Project Z #3)
by Tommy GreenwaldThe thrilling conclusion to the Project Z trilogy!Life as an undead fifth grader is pretty good for Arnold. He finally feels like he can embrace both his zombie side (unlimited jellybeans!) and his regular kid side (kickbutt trampoline moves!).And now there's a new zombie in town. Azalea, Arnold's closest friend from the Territory, is living with Evan's family and ready to try out human elementary school. But when Azalea questions whether or not she wants to return to the Territory, Arnold starts having doubts, too. Should he stay-- or go?
Attack of the Zombies (Academy for Roblox Pros Graphic Novel #1)
by Louis SheaDo you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel series, Academy for Roblox Pros! Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world ... or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and find out in this illustrated unofficial Roblox graphic novel series!
Attack on Minecrafters Academy: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy, Book Four (The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series #4)
by Winter MorganIt’s a new school year at Minecrafters Academy, and Lucy is returning-this time not as a student, but as headmaster. She sets to work preparing the school for the Overworld Academic Olympics, a prestigious competition that will test their combat, treasure hunting, and potions brewing skills.But training is interrupted when an explosion rocks the campus. The school is under attack from a mysterious culprit-and everyone is a suspect.Meanwhile, Julia, a new student at Minecrafters Academy, is having a hard time adjusting to her new life on campus. When she catches her roommate, Hallie, sneaking around just after the attacks on the school, Julia begins to suspect her. Then Hallie goes missing right before another round of explosions and a massive creeper invasion. It’s up to the students and teachers of Minecrafters Academy to track down the villain behind the attacks and protect not just the school, but the entire Overworld.As the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series continues, new friends and sinister new foes will be revealed.
Attack On Pearl Harbor: World War Ii Strikes Home In The Usa (X Books: Total War)
by Steve DoughertyThe U.S. fleet is under attack! High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! Mess Attendant Dorie Miller wasn't trained for combat. But as Japanese fighter planes fire at his ship, how will Miller and others in the U.S. Navy manage to defend themselves? The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 brought America into World War II.
Attack on Petra (Left Behind: The Kids #33)
by Jerry B. Jenkins Tim Lahaye Chris FabryJudd and Lionel must find a way to help their friend Westin Jakes before its too late. Will they escape in time? In Wisconsin, Vicki reaches out to a new friend and endangers herself and the rest of the Young Tribulation Force. Sam Goldberg, living in Petra, watches deadly bombs hurtle toward a million people. Will the work in Petra come to an end? Follow the kids as they make life threatening decisions in a world filled with Nicolae Carpathia's evil.
Attack on the Overworld: An Unofficial Overworld Adventure, Book Two (Unofficial Overworld Adventure #2)
by Danica DavidsonStevie and Maison have a great friendship where they travel back and forth between the Overworld and the human world. Maison has earned some fame for battling off the mobs at her school, but the attention has also brought about cyberbullies DestinyIsChoice123 and TheVampireDragon555, who have hacked her computer and discovered the portal! Now, through complex coding, the cyberbullies have turned the Overworld into eternal night and unleashed a pack of zombies, allowing their griefing to reach a whole new level. Things become even worse when DestinyIsChoice123 and TheVampireDragon555 are bitten and turn into zombies themselves. Because they're human and not Minecraft characters, they have all the powers of a zombie while retaining their intelligence, creating a new breed of zombies. TheVampireDragon555 is even able to control and rule over the zombies, letting him raise his own army. Stevie and Maison run for the village to warn everyone, but it's too late: all the villagers have been turned into zombies. In the midst of the eternal night they'll have to fight off zombies, and find supplies to make potions to save the villagers and the Overworld.
Attacked!: Pearl Harbor and the Day War Came to America
by Marc FavreauThe true story of Pearl Harbor as you&’ve never read it before—action-packed, informative, and told through the eyes of a diverse group of people who experienced the terror of the unprecedented attack firsthand. A single day changed the course of history: December 7, 1941. Nobody in America knew Japan&’s attack on Pearl Harbor was coming. Nobody was prepared for the aftermath. It became a defining moment from which the country never truly recovered. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman, this unflinching narrative puts readers on the ground in Pearl Harbor through the stories of real people who experienced the attack and its aftereffects. It alternates between the sweeping views and fateful decisions of leaders such as FDR and on-the-ground accounts from soldiers and sailors of all backgrounds as well as an array of other unique participants and observers. Attacked! sheds new, compelling light onto a history we think we know, what it means to be American, and the enduring lessons from an event we never saw coming.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
by Shirley BrinkerhoffADHD is a common condition in which kids are too energetic and have problems concentrating on one task. All too often, students with ADHD are simply thought to be "problem students," students who aren't trying hard enough or have discipline problems. Today, though, more and more people are becoming aware that ADHD is a serious medical condition, and there are medications and therapies that can help those who have it. As you read Connor's story in this book, you'll find out what it's like to live with ADHD. You'll see some of the challenges he faces as a result of his condition--and you'll discover what schools and families are doing to help kids like Connor live with their disabilities.
Attica
by Garry KilworthA novel with echoes of timeless classics such as THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, THE BORROWERS and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Garry Kilworth's ATTICA reveals a twilight world of forgotten wonders, and extraordinary adventures - all happening just above our heads. Join Jordy, Alex and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful other place, accessible for just a moment in time through the trap-door of the attic in their family home. From hat-stand forests, to towering hills of old musical instruments, deserts of old books and a great water-tank lake, the vast continent they stumble upon is one of limitless surprises - and that's before they meet the inhabitants: strange clans of small and lumpen people who live in homes constructed from all manner of found things and drive vehicles powered by old sewing-machine parts. It is against this remarkable backdrop that the three children will embark on a spellbinding adventure to recover a prized possession, save a life, and - somehow - find a way back home.
Attitude (Orca Limelights)
by Robin StevensonWhen Cassie comes to Vancouver from Australia for an intensive summer program at a prestigious ballet school, she finds it hard to fit in. A clique of girls who have been at the school a long time don't want the newcomers to get any attention. At first Cassie tries to go along to get along, but when she realizes that some of the visiting summer students are being bullied and threatened, and that she herself is being sabotaged, she finally speaks out—and finds out how far some girls will go to succeed.
Atty at Law
by Tim LocketteIntroducing Atticus Peale! <P><P>A debut middle-grade novel featuring a savvy sleuthing heroine sends a powerful message about standing up for others. <P><P>Atticus Peale is desperately trying to save the life of a dog in the animal shelter where she volunteers. And an alligator in the swamp who only allegedly tried to eat a fisherman. Her father named her after his favorite character, a lawyer in a famous book, but everyone calls her Atty, and no one, except her dad, stepmom, and stepbrother, thinks she's old enough to make a legal case for those who, as Atty points out, can't speak up for themselves. She's learning some law basics from her dad, who is defending an illiterate man in town on a murder charge. <P><P>But when strange occurrences begin to threaten Atty's efforts, she isn't sure which is more difficult: coming to the defense of the voiceless, countering the sideways looks she and her biracial family get in their Alabama town, or navigating the social scene of middle school. But one thing she is sure of: Jethro Gersham did not kill anyone, and she is determined to find out who did. Full of grit, curiosity, and also all the awkwardness and anxiety that comes with turning twelve, readers will cheer for Atty's success .... and survival!
Atty in Love
by Tim LocketteA tender and funny contemporary young adult follow-up to the highly praised Atty at Law, Atty in Love explores first love and includes an interview with a real-life animal rights lawyer.When feisty 13 year old Atticus Peale meets a mysterious boy in her Alabama town, she has to make a tough choice between her values as an activist and her first real love.Atticus T. Peale—Atty for short—is thirteen and a self-described advocate for animals. She&’s also a vegetarian atheist in the heart of the Deep South&’s bible belt, where ribs and guns and church are a way of life, and euthanizing animals is just the way they&’ve always dealt with strays.Having already been to court to save her dog Easy, Atty spends a lot of her free time designing plans for a no-kill-shelter in her small Alabama town while juggling school work, hanging out with her best friend Reagan, and battling &“the blues.&” But when Atty meets a mysterious boy at the county fair, her world begins to crumble. As it becomes increasingly clear that this boy—with his wild hair and rough hands--works with a captive animal, Atty must choose between her own values and the boy she's fallen for.Atty in Love is about the tough choices that arise when two principled people disagree. It is also a story about what it means to, as Atty likes to say, &“contain multitudes&”—to love both men and women, to defend your mixed-race family in the American South, to care for someone who experiences the world in fundamentally different ways than you do. Tender and laugh-out-loud funny, the book includes an interview with the Harvard Animal Law and Policy Clinic&’s real-life animal law expert Katherine Meyer.