Woozles Bookshelf
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The Woozles Bookshelf contains a growing collection of our favourite Titles organized by category. See New Stock for a sneak preview of new books (from the latest Woozles Newsletter) that will appear on our shelves over the next few months.
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Middle Readers
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100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson
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When his parents are kidnapped on a biking expedition in South America, city boy Henry finds himself facing a long, dreary summer with unfamiliar relatives. Things take a turn for the eerie when Henry finds that under a plasteredover wall lurk 100 mysterious cupboards, each a portal to a different world. Learning to use and control the powerful magic requires the help of an unexpected ally, and Henry soon realizes that his summer will be anything but boring. [$7.99]
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11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
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In what seems like an homage to 'Groundhog Day', Amanda must relive her terrible 11th birthday until she gets it right. [$8.99]
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A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup
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The story of Mr. Cheeseman, his three relatively odor-free children, a psychic hairless dog and a sock puppet named Steve who are all on the run together. [$10.99]
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Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
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Twelve-year-old Joe should be just about the happiest kid ever...because he is rich beyond his wildest dreams and has everything he could possibly want. Except for one thing: a friend. [$9.99]
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Bone Prequel: Rose by Jeff Smith, illustrated by Charles Vess
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Delve into the beginnings of the Bone saga in this story of how Princess Rose confronts an evil dragon while Princess Briar embarks on a darker path. [$13.99]
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Cabinet of Wonders by Marie Rutkoski
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This startling debut is about the risks we take to protect those we love, and the magic, political intrigue and heroism some find along the way. [$8.99]
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Century #1: Ring of Fire by Pierdominico Baccalaria
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A bizarre mix-up of reservations leads four kids from four different countries to the same hotel room in Rome. In addition, all four share the same birthday: February 29th. Strange occurrences continue, leading them on a search for a powerful ancient object called the Ring of Fire. [$9.99]
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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
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While gently guiding the reader through the uncompromising truth of nature and the hardship of sacrifice, this book beautifully illustrates the facets of love and friendship. I have never forgotten it. [$9.99]
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Dani Noir by Nova Ren Suma
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Dani Callanzano is thirteen going on miserable. Her only escape from life is the little art movie theatre where she soaks in old black and white films...and where she finds a film noir mystery of her own. [$8.99]
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Darkwing by Kenneth Oppel
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A prequel to the Silverwing trilogy, this book takes place 65 million years ago when Dusk, a young chiropter, discovers the ability to fly. Using this newly-discovered gift, Dusk is ultimately able to save his colony from certain destruction, and provides a backdrop for the bat tales that follow. [$14.99]
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Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
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This multi-award winning book tells the story of the first free-born child in the rural Ontario settlement of Buxton. But when young Elijah journeys to America to help a neighbour, he comes face-to-face with the unspeakable horrors of the world that his parents left behind. [$8.99]
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Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
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This is a profoundly moving story of three girls whose lives are all affected in different and surprising ways by their shared experience of a solar eclipse. As the point of view alternates between the three, we witness their individual and collective transformations. [$8.99]
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Highway Cats by Janet Taylor Lisle
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This is a sweet and charming story of three kittens that find their way into the midst of a colony of feral cats who are struggling to deal with the looming threat of the demolition of their homes. [$8.50]
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House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones
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While looking after her Great Uncle William's 'unusual' cottage, Charmain finds herself dealing with any number of unexpected situations whenever she opens the house's single magical door in this sequel to Howl's Moving Castle. [$9.99]
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Ida B....And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, & (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan
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Ida B. is an unforgettable little girl whose life with her parents on their beautiful farm is filled with love and goodness. But can Ida B. find the strength within her irrepressible spirit to prevail when life throws some challenges her way? For ages 8-12. [$6.50]
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If You're Reading This, It's Too Late by Pseudonymous Bosch
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When Cass and Max-Ernest find themselves at the Museum of Magic they are soon swept away in a series of adventures involving a Sound Prism, the evil Lord Pharaoh and a homunculus who just may hold the key to their quest. This is the action-packed sequel to The Name of This Book is Secret which is coming out in paperback for $6.99.
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Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
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Maia is an orphan who cannot wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. While she imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures, she finds instead two spiteful cousins who view the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rain forest more than make up for the hideous Carters...
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Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
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This is a magical tale of a girl who has been locked in an attic by her stepmother. And a ghost named Po. Also, a boy named Will who is an alchemist's apprentice. It is a story of lost magic, of journeys and of friendship. And of finding where you belong. [$18.99]
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Lost on Brier Island by Jo Ann Yhard
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After the death of her twin brother, 14 year-old Alex is sent to Brier Island. Angry, isolated and wrought with guilt, she encounters a troubled young whale. Through this unexpected new bond and set against a beautiful backdrop, Alex finds redemption and finds her way. [$10.95]
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Masterpiece by Elise Broach
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Marvin is a beetle. James is a boy. Who would expect them to become friends, let alone accomplices. This fast-paced mystery will have readers at the edge of their seats! [$10.25]
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Museum of Thieves by Lian Tanner
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In a world where the Blessed Guardians control all, a girl runs away and finds herself at the Museum where she learns the terrible truth about the Guardians and their plans. It seems she will need to use her talent for thieving to thwart them. [$8.99]
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Nature Girl by Jane Kelley
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When eleven-year-old Megan finds herself lost on the Appalachian Trail, she decides to just hike to Massachusetts where her best friend is. What follows is an oftentimes hilarious account of her mishaps and adventures. [$7.99]
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No Moon by Irene N. Watts
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This retelling of the tragedy of the Titanic is from the point of view of Louisa, a young nursemaid who feels that the whole ordeal is her fault. [$14.99]
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Reckless by Cornelia Funke
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For years, Jacob Reckless has been secretly disappearing to the world behind the mirror. Jacob's secret seems safe, until the day his younger brother Will follows him... [$24.99]
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River Odyssey by Philip Roy
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In the third volume of the Submarine Outlaw series, Alfred travels up the dark and wilful St. Lawrence in search of his father. As always, he encounters dangers, ghostly shipwrecks and a little bad luck. But is the quest worth the danger? [$10.95]
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Savvy by Ingrid Law
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This Newbery award winner is about the Beaumont family. At the age of thirteen, the family members discover what their 'savvy' is. One sibling is able to cause hurricanes, another creates electricity, leaving Mibs wondering just what her special power will be. [$9.99]
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Scat by Carl Hiaasen
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Nick and Marta just don't believe that a teacher's disappearance after a field trip is due to a 'family emergency' and they are determined to uncover the truth in Hiaasen's latest romp. [$8.99]
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Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland
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A girl working in her parent’s bakery tries to play matchmaker in the hopes of injecting some romance into the lives of those around her. Inspired by her favourite books, Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, Polly learns that there is more to love than she thought.
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Scumble by Ingrid Law
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In this companion to Savvy, Mibs' cousin Ledge turns thirteen and discovers that his savvy (or special ability) is making things fall apart. To make matters worse, someone has spotted his savvy in action so Ledge must come to terms with this ability and figure out how to protect the secret. [$9.50]
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Secret Letters From 0-10 by Susie Morgenstern
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Ten-year-old Ernest and his grandmother lead a flat, colourless life. Every day is more or less the same for them, until one day a new girl appears at school. Nothing is the same after Victoria (and her thirteen brothers) enters their lives!
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That Boy Red by Rachna Gilmore
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This Depression-era story set in Prince Edward Island features a spirited young boy who spends his days immersed in the daily operations of his family farm and getting into mischief at the local school where his older sister teaches. Then his father is hurt and Red must step up and help his family pull through this difficult time. [$11.99]
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The Accidental Hero by Matt Myklusch
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Jack Blank lives in an unfortunate, dreary and sinking orphanage. Nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until he receives two visitors that will change his life forever. [$7.99]
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The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome
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A fast-paced tale of murder, larceny, ancient artifacts and the three friends caught in the midst of it all. And money. Lots and lots of money. [$9.99]
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The Blue Shoe by Roderick Townley
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This is the quirky, fairytale-like story of Hap, the cobbler's assistant, who is banished to the dreaded Mount Xexnax when a jewel goes missing from a magnificent blue shoe. [$7.99]
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The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
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Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul. When her father is arrested for having a foreign education, Parvana must transform herself into a boy to earn money and provide her family with food. This is the first book in the Breadwinner Trilogy.
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The Calder Game by Blue Balliett
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Two Calders have gone missing. One is a sculpture. One is a boy. Calders' friends must fly to England where they endure twists and turns, mazes and mystery as they try to find their friend. [$9.99]
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The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
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On the heels of a separation, 11 year-old Bindie, her mom and her aunt decide to start fresh and open a restaurant. Business is hard and so are the feelings Bindie is having about her changing family. [$7.99]
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The Dread Crew: Pirates of the Backwoods by Kate Inglis
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When a young boy in rural Nova Scotia begins finding evidence of pirates, he does his best to track them. However, as it happens, his next-door neighbour Grampa Joe knows a lot more about this fearsome, junk-seeking crew than anyone might have imagined!
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
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Callie is a charming and feisty young protagonist whose innate curiosity and interest in the natural world around her lead to interesting adventures while she manages to cope with the hazards of having six brothers to deal with. This is a heartwarming Newbery Honor winning title.
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The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O'Connor
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Owen Jester’s summer begins to look much more promising when something falls off a train and he is the one who finds it. [$7.99]
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The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines by Jo Ann Yhard
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Thirteen-year-old Grace and her friends are faced with a daunting mystery when Grace receives a strange note about her father's death, setting off a chain of events that sees the four of them turning into detectives to solve the mystery behind his suspicious accident. A fast-paced mystery with lots of cliffhangers!
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The Glory Wind by Valerie Sherrard
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Grace is unlike anyone Luke has ever met - fun, charming, imaginative and full of life. But when the truth about her mother's past challenges local small-town values, Luke finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of confusion and controversy.
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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
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A wonderful novel about the adventures of a boy raised by ghosts, werewolves and other characters one finds in a graveyard. [$10.50]
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The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
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This first book in a brand new series returns to the world of Camp Half- Blood where a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. [$18.99]
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The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
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This is a story about a fiesty, utterly winsome young girl named Lucky who is afraid that her homesick guardian Brigitte is going to leave her to return to her native France. Lucky hopes that maybe if she can find her Higher Power everything will work out right. [$7.99]
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood
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It is sometimes said of misbehaved children 'they must have been raised by wolves'. Well, the Incorrigible Children actually were. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumsley is no ordinary governess. She teaches them many interesting things...and solves a few mysteries too.
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The Invisible Rules of the Zoe Lama by Tish Cohen
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Zoe Costello is the small but mighty protagonist of two books by Tish Cohen, who acts as peacekeeper of the playground and go-to gal at home. Her invisible rules will have you well-prepared for all of life's surprises. But when a new girl arrives at school and Zoe is determined to help her fit in, things don't go according to her plans...
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The Last Olympian: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book Five by Rick Riordan
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This fifth and final volume in the series reveals the highly-anticipated prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday while the battle for civilization continues. [$22.99]
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
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This is the story of Edward Tulane, a vain and selfish china rabbit who was cared for by a little girl named Abilene until one fateful day when he is accidentally tossed overboard a ship cruiser. So begins the rabbit's real adventure, and his journey towards learning real love and kindness.
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The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
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Four sixth-grade girls discover that their mothers have signed them up for a book club. Through the reading of Little Women, the girls gain insights which help them through the day-today happenings of middle school and also grow closer through the experience. A delightful book set in Louisa May Alcott's hometown, it may inspire readings of Little Women. [$6.99]
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The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
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From its initial warning not to read past the first page, this book draws you into an intricate web of mind-bending riddles, curious coincidences and dastardly plots. A mysterious narrator details the discoveries of two young heroes as they unravel the secrets of the book's sinister villains. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer. [$6.99]
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The Owl Keeper by Christine Brodien-Jones
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Max misses his Gran and all the stories she used to tell him about the world before the Destruction. His favorite was the story of the Owl Keeper. But now that Gran is gone, so are her books and tales of the world as it once was. Then a mysterious girl comes to town...
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The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
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A sweet, gentle tale of four sisters who spend an idyllic and adventuresome summer in a cottage on the grounds of a posh English mansion, this is a delightfully old-fashioned and marvelously winsome story. [$7.99]
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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
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The beloved Penderwick sisters are back to continue their unforgettable adventures in a story filled with laughs and joyful tears. [$18.99]
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The Present Tense of Prinny Murphy by Jill MacLean
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When a thoughtful substitute teacher introduces Prinny to a book that touches her in a special way, it marks a turning point for her at a time when lots of other things in her life are feeling especially grim. [$11.95]
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The Search for Wondla by Tony Diterlizzi
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From the creator of the Spiderwick Chronicles comes a tale of Eva Nini, alone in a strange land she calls 'Wondla', desperately searching for anyone else like her. [$19.99]
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The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman by Ben H. Winters
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Bethesda Fielding is certain that her shy, quiet teacher has a secret. Could it be that Ms. Finkleman was a rock star?! Soon the entire school gets involved in the planning of a giant rock concert. But is there still more to the mystery of Ms. Finkleman? [$6.99]
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The Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone
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Deep inside the Chicago Art Institute, there is a collection of 68 exquisitely crafted miniature rooms. Some even claim they are magic... [$7.99]
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The Underneath by Kathi Appelt
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An abandoned calico cat befriends a chained up hound dog and they soon become an unlikely family in this sweet tale about the power of love and the fragility of happiness. [$8.99]
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The Whole Truth by Kit Pearson
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Two sisters go to live with their grandmother in BC. Although they revel in the joys of new-found family and friends, a shocking secret jeopardizes all that they have come to love. [$19.99]
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The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
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The author of The Giver and Number the Stars is back with a rather Lemony Snicket-esque book about four siblings avoiding an evil plan hatched by unlikely characters: their own parents. [$8.99]
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To Come and Go Like Magic by Katie Pickard Fawcett
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Chili Sue Mahoney is weary of her poor little Kentucky town and longs to see the world so she is delighted when Miss Matlock returns to Mercy Hill as the new seventh grade substitute. As Chili spends time listening to Miss Matlock's grand tales of other parts of the world she comes to develop a new appreciation for the wonders of her own home. [$7.99]
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Tumbleweed Skies by Valerie Sherrard
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While her father takes a temporary job as a traveling salesman, Ellie has no choice but to stay at her grandmother's farm in Saskatchewan. One thing is for sure - her tough and bitter Grandma Acklebee is the last person in the world Ellie wants to know. And the feeling is mutual.
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Tumtum and Nutmeg: the First Adventure by Emily Bearn
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Tumtum and Nutmeg live in Nutmouse Hall, a stately home in the broom cupboard of Rose Cottage, where Arthur and Rose live. This first book in the series recounts the daring adventures of these two helpful mice.
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War Games by Audrey Couloumbis & Akila Couloumbis
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Set in Greece during World War II, this is the story of one boy's struggle to find a way to make a difference in a world that has been turned completely upside down by war when the Germans invade Greece. [$7.99]
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What Happened on Fox Street by Tricia Springstubb
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For fans of The Penderwicks, this is a charming and sweet story about a spirited young girl and her summer full of surprises. [$6.99]
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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
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When Miranda's best friend Sal gets punched one day for no apparent reason, strange things begin to happen. First, Sal completely shuts her out of his life. Then Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes about the future. And her spare apartment key is stolen. She is also caught up in the book A Wrinkle in Time and is trying to sort out the secrets of time travel at the same time as she is trying to process the mysteries of her very own world.
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Wildwood by Colin Meloy
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In this thrilling adventure, by the lead singer of the Decemberists, an ordinary little girl finds herself in the midst of an extraordinary series of events when her brother is kidnapped by a flock of crows and she must rescue him from the Impassable Wilderness. [$18.99]
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Word Nerd by Susin Nielsen
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When Ambrose is nearly killed by bullies and a peanut, he is forced to stay at home where he befriends Cosmos, his new scrabble partner. Both are great at scrabble, but one learned the game playing with his mom while the other honed his skills in jail. [$14.99]
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Words That Start With B by Vikki VanSickle
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It’s turning out to be a year full of surprises for Clarissa Delaney, one that will have you laughing through your tears. [$8.99]
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