Jerry Spinelli

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

For use in schools and libraries only. Even though his classmates from first-grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.

Loser

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Carolyn Keene

How Many Strings Will Fray Before A Family Business Falls Apart? Nancy, George, and Bess are going on a vacation to Paris, and Nancy's father pulled a few strings to get the girls some quaint accommodations:a tiny top-floor flat in a small three-story house on the Ile Saint Louis. The first floor of the building is a puppet theater, museum, and shop, owned by twenty-seven-year-old Mimi Loiseau, who lives on the second floor. Mimi's great-grandmother had always hinted at a unique family treasure. She died before she could tell Mimi what, or where, it was. Now someone is stealing puppets and vandalizing apartments. Could this someone be looking for the long-lost treasure? Nancy's on the scene just in time to help save Mimi's business -- and to make sure they all get home in one piece!

No Strings Attached

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The Year of Miss Agnes 

Lily B. On the Brink of Love

Because of the Rabbit

Julia Alvarez

After his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure, eleven-year-old Tyler befriends the oldest daughter, but when he discovers they may not be in the country legally, he realizes that real friendship knows no borders.

Return to Sender

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S. Terrell French

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Clandestine e-mail exchanges, secret trips, fake press releases, and a tree-house standoff are among the clever stunts and pranks the kid heroes pull in this exciting ecological adventure. 

"Sibley Carter is a moron and a world-class jerk," reads Julian Carter-Li in an angry e-mail message meant for his greedy, high-powered uncle. The fateful message sets him on the course to stop an environmental crime! His uncle's company plans to cut down some of the oldest California redwood trees, and it's up to Julian and a ragtag group of friends to figure out a way to stop them. This thrilling, thoughtful debut novel shows the power of determined individuals, no matter what their age, to stand up to wrongdoing.

John and Patricia Beatty Award
(California Library Association)
National Green Earth Book Award
National Outdoor Book Award honorable mention


Carol D. Reiser Book Award


 
"Fast paced and full of fun . . . Reminds readers that everyone, no matter how large or small, can take action on issues that are important to them." --School Library Journal

"One of the finest children's novels of the year . . . A true emotional journey full of adventure, friendship, complex morality, trust, lies, and discovery." --A Fuse #8 Production

 

Operation Redwood

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Eleanor Estes

Freya Littledale

In winning a medal she is no longer there to receive, a tight-lipped little Polish girl teaches her classmates a lesson.

The Hundred Dresses

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Alice in Blunderland

The Frog Princess

Susan Westmoreland

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

100+ Super-Easy, Delicious Recipes

Tomato Soup with Cupid Croutons. A Meatball-Mozzarella Pizza. Homemade Fudgy Ice-Cream Sandwiches.



Good Housekeeping's fun-to-make (and eat!) recipes will appeal to every kid.



With aspiring young chefs showing off their skills on Chopped Junior and Food Network Star Kids, it's clear that kids CAN cook and LOVE to cook! Now, Good Housekeeping has created the perfect cookbook for kids of all ages who are eager to step in the kitchen. It features more than 100 delicious, fail-safe recipes, accompanied by colorful photographs and basic kitchen and cooking how-tos. Prepare tempting fare like mac 'n' cheese, lasagna, salads, smoothies, burgers, cakes, and more! And when children want to whip up something for their friends and family, they'll find variations that make every dish super-special.



Whether you want to whip up a delicious dinner to impress your family or a hearty breakfast to wow your friends after a sleepover, we've got you covered. Loaded with tips that guarantee success in the kitchen, Good Housekeeping Kids Cook!features 100+ delicious and fail-proof recipes, including:

Bagel Breakfast Bake * Tropical Smoothie Bowl * Veggie Wraps with Goat Cheese * Turkey & White Bean Chili * Beef 'N' Mushroom Burgers * Meatball-Mozzarella Pizza * Lemon-Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes* Sesame Green Beans * Cute Little Cheesecakes * Homemade Fudgy Ice-Cream Sandwiches * Crispy Chocolate-Chip Cookies * Pretzel Bites * Smoky Guacamole * Fizzy Cranberry-Lemonade Punch



Kids (and parents!) are sure to have mouth-watering fun with this cookbook!

Good Housekeeping Kids Cook!

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Ellen Raskin

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

The Westing Game

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Winifred Conkling

Young Sylvia Mendez never expected to be at the center of a landmark legal battle. Young Aki Munemitsu never expected to be sent away from her home and her life as she knew it. The two girls definitely never expected to know each other, until their lives intersected on a Southern California farm in a way that changed the country forever. Who are Sylvia and Aki? And why did their family stories matter then and still matter today? This book reveals the remarkable, never-before-told story--based on true events--of Mendez vs. Westminster School District, the California court case that desegregated schools for Latino children and set the stage for Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education at the national level.

Sylvia and Aki

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The Ugly Princess and the Wise Fool

Jean Craighead George

Ten-year-old Willy needs to win the big dogsled race in order to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm, but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox. The fast-paced narrative will enthrall young readers.

My Side of the Mountain

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Marilyn Levinson

After her father leaves the family to marry another woman, Cassie decides that she does not want any men in her life--not even her best friend Bobby--until her great-uncle changes her mind.

No Boys Allowed!

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The Hero of Ticonderoga