John Schoffstall

Former library book with clear cover and stamps

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

North Carolina

A Novel

Kind-hearted Lizbet and witch girl Strix embark upon a perilous quest where even the fate of Heaven is at stake.

Half-Witch

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Shannon Hale

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

This first book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale's beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.

The Goose Girl

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Jenny Jackson

A deliciously funny, sharply observed debut of family, love, and class, this zeitgeisty novel follows three women in one wealthy Brooklyn clan

"A vibrant and hilarious debut...Pineapple Street is riveting, timely, hugely entertaining and brimming with truth." --Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest

Darley, the eldest daughter in the well-connected old money Stockton family, followed her heart, trading her job and her inheritance for motherhood but giving up far too much in the process; Sasha, a middle-class New England girl, has married into the Brooklyn Heights family, and finds herself cast as the arriviste outsider; and Georgiana, the baby of the family, has fallen in love with someone she can't have, and must decide what kind of person she wants to be. 

Rife with the indulgent pleasures of life among New York's one-percenters, Pineapple Street is a smart, escapist novel that sparkles with wit. Full of recognizable, loveable--if fallible--characters, it's about the peculiar unknowability of someone else's family, the miles between the haves and have-nots, and the insanity of first love--all wrapped in a story that is a sheer delight.

Pineapple Street

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J. K. Rowling

Jack Thorne

John Tiffany

As an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and a father, Harry Potter struggles with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs while his youngest son, Albus, finds the weight of the family legacy difficult to bear.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two (Special Rehearsal Edition Script)

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William H. Hooks

Absolutely beautiful book, basically a creole Cinderella story. As pictured there is a inscription in the front. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

After failing to flatter her father as much as her two evil sisters do, Candace is banished from his plantation and only after much time and meeting her Prince Charming, is her father able to appreciate her love.

Moss Gown

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As pictured book has an inscription on the first page, the pages are  very slightly wrinkled, maybe dampness but it’s a beautiful fun book. 

A take of greed and high adventure in two acts 

The sign of the seahorse 

Shirley Climo

Mermaid Tales from Around the World

Enter the mermaid's realm, where brightly colored fish dart through strands of seaweed and noble octopi guard the gates of underwater palaces. From the ice floes of Alaska to the islands of the Mediterranean Sea to the reefs of New Zealand, the power of a magical water maiden is matched only by her unpredictability. For who can guess what may happen when a mermaid finds herself face-to-face with a human? Gathered from the diverse cultures, the stories in this collection tell of mortals who strive to capture mermaids--and mermen--as well as those who seek to rescue them from peril; mortals who entice mermaids to live on dry land, and those who dare follow mermaids under the waves. And here, too, are the fates of those fortunate--or follish--enough to listen to the mermaid's appealing song. Renowed author and folklorist Shirley Climo presents tales of mystical merfolk from around the globe. Accompained by stunning illustrations from Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories are woven together with threads of international mermaid lore, presenting a world of watery enchantment.A catch of international mermaids, from a Japanese ningyo and a Swiss nix to an Irish merrow and an Alaskan nuquot, swim through the pages of this elegant gift volume. Drawing on the folklore of diverse cultures, renowned author Shirley Climo presents a multi-faceted view of merfolk, exploring the promises and perils of meeting these creatures. Accompanied by stunning paintings from the brushes of Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories in this collection are woven together with insightful introductions comparing and contrasting the myths of many lands. Lavishly designed and illustrated, this beautiful book is the definitive collection of mermaid lore. A catch of international mermaids, from a Japanese ningyo and a Swiss nix to an Irish merrow and an Alaskan nuquot, swim through the pages of this elegant gift volume. Drawing on the folklore of diverse cultures, renowned author Shirley Climo presents a multi-faceted view of merfolk, exploring the promises and perils of meeting these creatures. Accompanied by stunning paintings from the brushes of Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories in this collection are woven together with insightful introductions comparing and contrasting the myths of many lands. Lavishly designed and illustrated, this beautiful book is the definitive collection of mermaid lore.

A Treasury of Mermaids

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2 book bundle : 
 - The borrowers 
- Fouth grade is a jinx 
Both paper back and both scholastic

2 book bundle : see details 

Colleen L. Reece

Owners name written on first two pages as pictured 

Secrets of the Forest

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Written by J.K. Rowling as a fictitious author.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Michelle Magorian

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

It's 1945. World War II has just ended and twelve-year-old Rusty comes back home to Britain after being evacuated to the US. The greyness and bleakness of life in England is a shock, but even worse is adapting to the strict discipline of her family, including a brother she's never met, after the warmth and openness of her adopted American family. Rusty is sent to an horrific boarding school, before finally running away as her search for happiness becomes more and more desperate.

Back Home

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Kristiana Gregory

Former
Library book with library stickers 

For use in schools and libraries only. Jeff and David will need their wits, courage, and gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island.

The Clue at the Bottom of the Lake

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Franklin W. Dixon

3 book bundle :
 - Nancy Drew: The hidden staircase 
- The hardy boys : footprints under the window 
- The hardy boys: what’s happened at midnight 
All 3 hardcover 

See details 

Footprints lead to the breakup of a ring smuggling Chinese aliens. Published originally in 1933.

3  book bundle 

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Josh Lieb

Former library book with clear cover and stamp 

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President

"A witty mash-up of favorite fantasy motifs."--New York Times Book Review

"Ratscalibur is funny, it's scary, and it's sweet, like life. But it has talking rats and magic, so it's better than life."--Jimmy Fallon

"Full of clever dialogue and hilarious puns...Don't be surprised if this novel achieves best-seller status." --Booklist

"The only way I could've liked this more is if I were eleven."--Ira Glass

"A charming take on an old favorite."--Publishers Weekly
 

When Joey is bitten by an elderly rat, he goes from aspiring seventh-grader to three-inch tall rodent.

At first, Joey is amazed by his new rat self. The city streets call to him at night. Smells that would have repelled him before are suddenly tantalizing. (A chicken bone? Yes! A squashed cockroach? Like perfume!) And wow, the freedom! But when a bout of hunger leads Joey to pull the spork from the scone, he finds himself at the center of a longtime rat prophecy.

Joey has unwittingly unlocked the sword Ratscalibur; and now, it is up to him to protect his new rat friends from the evil crows who seek to destroy their peaceful kingdom. But what does an eleven-year-old know about actual swordplay? And what happens when Joey no longer wants to be a rat?

Ratscalibur

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Sheryl Berk

Carrie Berk

Truth, Love and Cupcakes

When Kylie starts fourth grade at a new school, she starts a cupcake club in an effort to meet friends.

The Cupcake Club

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Marianne Malone

Former library book with clear cover and stamp, stop of book pages is slightly discolored from shelf life 

An adventure inspired by the Thorne Rooms, an exhibition of 68 exquisitely crafted miniature rooms in the Children's Galleries of the Chicago Art Institute, envisions a magical key that enables people to shrink to a small enough size to visit the rooms directly and discover hidden secrets and the mysterious activities of previous visitors.

The Sixty-Eight Rooms

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Susan Cooper

Former library book with clear cover and stamp

A Boy works for a Magician.
The Boy polishes the Magician's wands, and catches the rabbits that the Magician pulls out of hats. But the Boy's favorite job is operating the puppets for the Magician's famous puppet play, "Saint George and the Dragon" -- until one terrible day when, in the middle of a performance, the Boy can't find the Saint George puppet. The Magician is furious. He points a long magical finger at the Boy, and -- poof! -- the Boy is suddenly in the strange Land of Story, where he must find Saint George.
The Boy's hunt for Saint George is full of adventures with oddly familiar people. He saves the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe from losing her children; he spoils the wolf's plan to eat Little Red Riding Hood; and he narrowly escapes being eaten by the Giant at the top of Jack's beanstalk. But the Boy's last adventure is the most amazing of all -- and changes his life forever. No child who reads this delightful tale by master storyteller Susan Cooper is likely to forget it.

The Magician's Boy

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Candlewick Press Staff

A Children's Anthology

This is volume 2 of an oversized book that contains picture-book stories, excerpts from longer works, and verse by well-known British writers. Also use volume 1, with the same title (1992).

Big Bear's Treasury

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Kathryn Lasky

Former library book with clear cover and stamp and writing as pictured. 

Sophie and Rose

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Melody Carlson

Sea Hag's Treasure

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Suzanne LaFleur

Beautiful Blue World is a thrilling and moving story of children who become the key to winning a war.
 
Sofarende is at war. For twelve-year-old Mathilde, it means food shortages, feuding neighbors, and bombings. Even so, as long as she and her best friend, Megs, are together, they'll be all right.
 
But the army is recruiting children, and paying families well for their service. If Megs takes the test, Mathilde knows she will pass. Megs hopes the army is the way to save her family. Mathilde fears it might separate them forever.
 
This touching and suspenseful novel is a brilliant reimagining of war, where even kindness can be a weapon, and children have the power to see what adults cannot.


Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, Outstanding Merit
ILA-CBC Choices Reading Lists, Teacher's Choice
Junior Library Guild Selection
Nominated for multiple state awards

Beautiful Blue World

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Frances Keiser

Nature book to write about things kids see in nature, they can draw pictures and learn about animals
And plants they see. 

Nature Discoveries and Outdoor Fun

Pelican Pete's Backyard Adventures

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Robyn Supraner

Annoyed that his friends have forgotten his birthday, detective Sam Sunday begins investigating the disappearance of some valuables at an old hotel.

Sam Sunday and the Mystery at the Ocean Beach Hotel

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Emily Gravett

Former library book, with clear cover and sticker. But a really cute book! 

A little dragon and his favorite book make for a combustible combination in this clever picture book with a surprise ending.

It's nearly Cedric the dragon's bedtime, and for Cedric, bedtime means storytime! When his mother reads him his favorite book, he likes the story so much that he wants to hear it again...and again...and again!

Cedric's mom understands that the best stories are ripe for repetition, and she tries very hard to be patient. But sometimes dragons will be dragons--which is why this bedtime tale ends with an incendiary surprise!

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