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The wild zone
Riordan, Rick, author.
Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson’s legendary quests? In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood’s forbidden Wild Zone, unleashing ancient curses, bloodthirsty monsters — and a fight to survive... Katie Kim may be a newcomer to Camp Half-Blood, but even she knows they weren't supposed to be running through the Wild Zone -- the forest is off-limits to campers and staff. Why, then, did Clarisse, head counselor of the Ares cabin, take her and four other newbies there in the dark of night and tell them to race back to camp by morning? Clarisse's threat was scary enough, but when Katie's half-brother Grant goes missing, his disappearance sparks the arrival of vicious monsters and a mysterious curse. It's up to Katie and the three remaining newbies -- the Wild Omada -- to brave the Wild Zone again and uncover its dark and deadly secrets.....
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A raven of the rainforest
Parry, Rosanne, author.
On Westerly the raven’s otherwise ink-black tail, one bright white feather stands out. Westerly stands out, too. She isn’t like her brother and sister—she’s different. Everyone knows it, including the roost’s storykeeper, who proclaims that Westerly alone is destined to save her fellow ravens from a terrible fate. Questioning her destiny, isolated from her family, and full of doubt, Westerly takes to the sky, vowing never to return. But when a once-in-a-lifetime volcanic eruption finds her, she has no choice but to flee in the direction of home.....
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Building 903
Lowry, Lois, author.
Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by the tyrannical Zokiris, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate Zokiris, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa's brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key not only to her brother's disappearance, but to the source of all real magic... books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won't be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.....
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Mission manta ray
Kavvadias, Philip, author.
Finn and Milo get assigned a R.A.P.T.O.R. mission in the Pacific Ocean, along with a new girl, Tasi, and Arty the Microraptor. They’ve been sent to investigate a giant, deep-sea octopus that’s coming unusually close to the surface. But when their ship is torpedoed by a submarine that’s shaped like a manta ray, it’s clear something nefarious is happening in the ocean that someone doesn’t want R.A.P.T.O.R. to discover. Plunged into danger, the junior agents will have to survive on their own as they once again come face to face with an enemy with fathomless ambition.....
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Roi and me and the Double V : a WWII story
Headen, Sandra W., author.
Best friends Marvel and Roi help out on the WWII homefront, but when racial injustice threatens their community, they must turn to activism for a victory of their own... As WWII rages overseas, best friends track star Marvel and future journalist Roi face injustice much closer to home. They do what they can to support the war effort—growing Victory gardens, collecting scrap—but these contributions don't feel like much of a victory when no one is fighting to protect their freedom. Patriotic Black recruits are turned away from the army, food shortages abound, and the military moves into their neighborhood. When an industrial developer threatens to destroy the local park where Marvel runs track, this Olympic hopeful fears she'll never make it to the starting line. Galvanized, Marvel and Roi learn about the Double V campaign challenging the irony and hypocrisy of racial inequality: V for Victory Abroad and Victory at Home. With the help of their journalist teacher, can two kids support their community in an activist movement to win the battle against injustice at home? Rich with historical detail and a convincing voice, Sandra W. Headen's immersive middle grade novel invites readers into the underexplored world of the Black WWII homefront. Roi and Me and the Double V is a story of fighting for dreams, standing up to injustice, and the power of the people — children included.....
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Darktail's judgment
Hunter, Erin, author.
Darkpaw is no ordinary kittypet. Raised in the Twolegplace by his mother, he eagerly awaits the return of his father, Onewhisker, a WindClan cat who promised to raise him as a warrior. But as the seasons pass with no sign of Onewhisker, Darkpaw begins to doubt that his father ever planned to come back for him. Chafing against the boredom of kittypet life, Darkpaw's hurt transforms into deep anger -- at his father, at his Twolegs, and at the other kittypets who don't treat him like the warrior he's destined to become. When tragedy strikes, a hardened Darktail makes it his mission to hunt down the one cat responsible for all his misfortunes. As a rogue, Darktail learns to use his influence -- and strength -- to recruit other cats in his pursuit of Onewhisker. But as his hunt intensifies, as well as the violence required to maintain his following, Darktail transforms into a villain who will haunt the Clans for seasons to come -- and is forced to pay the ultimate price.....
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The night of the lions, 2025
Tarshis, Lauren, author.
Eleven-year-old Dylan is still reeling from the injury that shattered his all-star Little League dreams back home in Boston. His film-maker older sister offers him the trip of a lifetime: to travel with her as she films a world-famous lion expert in the heart of southern Africa. Dylan's days in the wilds of Botswana are filled with awe and wonder -- elephants splashing in lagoons, leopards growling under star-lit skies, herds of zebras racing through golden grasslands, glittering snakes basking on tree branches -- until disaster strikes. A plane crash hurls Dylan into the unforgiving wilderness, wheredeadly creatures are on the prowl. Alone, injured, and terrified, Dylan must summon every ounce of strength and as he faces the deadliest predator of all: the African lion.....
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Flight : a story of seeking refuge
Gratz, Alan, 1972- author.
Daniela López is on a life-or-death journey. Forced to flee their beloved home in Honduras, Dani and her family were headed north in search of safety--until a treacherous mistake ripped Dani's parents away. Now, Dani and her younger brother Carlos are on their own, and they have no choice but to keep going, in the desperate hope of finding their parents at the Mexico-United States border. But to get there, they will have to ride on top of a roaring freight train known as "The Beast." Rickety and deadly, The Beast makes hairpin turns at terrifying speeds and shoots through dark tunnels. And there is the constant danger of being caught by gangs and kidnappers along the way. Surrounded by hundreds of fellow refugees, Daniela will have to figure out who she can and cannot trust--and fast. Otherwise, she and Carlos might not stand a chance of surviving.......
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Gabby Torres gets a billion followers
Dominguez, Angela, author, illustrator.
Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though... until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right?....
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories 2
Kinney, Jeff, author, illustrator.
In this second collection of Rowley Jefferson's spooky stories, Rowley invites readers into his strange and hilarious imagination. The book features a series of short, spooky tales involving monstrous insects, a young Grim Reaper, and a lost pinkie searching for its owner. Although the stories are filled with creepy situations, Rowley's humor makes them entertaining and delightfully frightening for young readers.....
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Sing me a story : short stories in verse by Latine authors
An anthology of short stories in verse by Latine children's literature authors about the power of music. Edited by multi-award-winning author Aida Salazar, this anthology brings together a star-studded cast of Latine kidlit verse novelists for an unprecedented collection of short stories in verse about the power of music. All of your favorite Latine kidlit verse novelists have contributed stories to this powerful collection that pays tribute to the power of various forms of music, from bachata to hip hop, and Selena to dem bow. Stories written by: Andrea Beatriz Arango, David Bowles, Stephen Briseno, Margarita Engle, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, Juan Felipe Herrera, JP Infante, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, Jasminne Mendez, Rico Pabon, Nonieqa Ramos, Yaccaira Salvatierra, Ari Tison, Aida Salazar, John Santos, and Elisabet Velasquez.....
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The invisibles
Kowitt, Holly, author.
Welcome to the out crowd... Seventh-grader Jimmy Stern can't catch a break. As the new kid at school, he just wants to keep his head down and read his favorite Weird Walt comics. But when he accidentally drops Kyle Scott's phone in the toilet, his social status goes down the drain. Being targeted by the most popular guy in school sucks. Or, at least, it did suck, until Jimmy receives a note from a mysterious group of students called The Invisibles. Social outcasts like himself, The Invisibles have a plan: elect Jimmy as Art Week Secretary and stop Kyle's favorite actor, Bayleigh White, from visiting their school. Jimmy quickly agrees, realizing that he can ask Weird Walt to do the Art Week visit instead. But as campaign tactics spiral out of control, Jimmy will have to decide what he's willing to do to get even.....
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Fight of the flamestrike
Cowell, Cressida, author, illustrator.
Disastrous Lesson Number Two: Boarding-An-Enemy-Ship-At-Sea Hiccup and his fellow Vikings are SUPPOSED to be learning about enemy ships at sea. But when they come across a mysterious vessel, with a ripped sail and nobody driving it, Hiccup's heart sinks. There is something deeply spooky about this ship. They really, really shouldn't get onboard. But like on so many occasions in Hiccup's life, they are going to do it anyway.....
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Snare your crush (in three easy steps)
Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979- author.
You and your best friend Elise are baking cupcakes for the upcoming school dance when she drops some earth-shattering news: Elise has a crush on James (the very same James that you happen to have a crush on) and is planning to ask him out at the dance... tonight! Your friendship -- and your crush -- is on the line. What do you do? Help your BFF ask out your one true love? Or do you snare your crush for yourself?....
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What we do at night
Stine, R. L., author.
When Noah Baumgardner starts a new school in Georgia, he has a hard time making friends. Everyone already has their groups, and the school year is almost over. Noah is worried he's doomed to be the "new kid" forever. But then Noah meets a group of kids who call themselves the Night Birds. They stay up late and hang out in a vacant lot near his house. The Night Birds seem a little strange, but Noah really wants to fit in with them. However, the Night Birds have a secret. Will making new friends end up being the last thing Noah ever does?....
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