Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Minnesota

Serafina and the Black Cloak

Terri Libenson

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ? Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.

Just Jaime

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Shannon Hale

Best Friends

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Liesl Shurtliff

From the New York Times bestselling author of RUMP, comes a spellbinding fairy tale featuring a brave heroine, a wild wolf, plenty of magical misadventures, and more!

Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She's not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red's granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness.
 
With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves' caverns to a haunted well and a beast's castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman--two mortal enemies who seek the girls' help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for. . . .
 
Liesl Shurtliff weaves a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on a beloved character from her award-winning debut, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.


"Moving and filled with hope . . . the charm of Shurtliff's retelling is how she imbues the storybook tropes with vibrant humanity."--Shelf Awareness, starred review

And don't miss Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, "a delightful story of family, perseverance and courage" (Booklist).

Red: the (Fairly) True Tale of Red Riding Hood

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Michael Buckley

The Sisters Grimm: the Fairy-Tale Detective - #1

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Vera Brosgol

All Vera wants to do is fit in—but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range—Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares!

Be Prepared

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Jennifer L. Holm

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From a three-time Newbery Honoree. Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenagerNwhich makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.

The Fourteenth Goldfish

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Rebels of Eden

Raina Telgemeier

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears.

Guts

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Bonnie Timmons

Provides techniques for dealing with embarrassing, emotional, or frightening situations, including forgetting your lines on stage, being threatened by a bully, or losing your parents in a big city. Original.

A Smart Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations

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Patti Kelley Criswell

Finding the Words to Fit Any Situation

Help girls find the right words to fit more than 200 situations! With the advice in this latest addition to the Smart Girl's Guide series, girls will learn smart words to choose when stressed, shy, sad, or facing other awkward moments. Girls can ask a teacher for help. Stand up to a bully. Express sympathy for the loss of a loved one. Plus, the tools, tips, techniques, (and actual words!) will help girls untangle their tongues and speak out with confidence and grace.

A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say

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Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Neil Patrick Harris

From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical second book in the NY Times bestselling series with even more tricks up its sleeve! Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. But she turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a valuable trait when belonging to a group of magical best friends. When a famous psychic comes to town, however, Leila and her pals won't be able to escape the big mystery heading their way. Whether chasing mad monkeys or banishing ghosts from haunted hotels, these six friends will do their best to keep Mineral Wells safe--but can they still protect themselves in the process? Join the Magic Misfits as they discover adventure, friendship, and more than a few hidden secrets in this delightful new series. Whether you're a new fan of stage magic or a longtime expert at illusion, Magic Misfits is sure to delight even more than sawing your assistant in half! ...have more questions? I thought you might. Here are some answers: WHERE? A sleepy town in New England and the magic shop there, run by the friendly but mysterious Dante Vernon--the gang's caped and top-hatted mentor. WHO? Carter, who makes cards and coins vanish. Leila, who escapes from trunks and straitjackets. Theo, who levitates with the aid of his violin bow. Ridley, who invents and transforms everyday objects. And of course twins Olly and Izzy, who make everyone laugh. WHY? Because together, these six Magical Misfits will discover adventure, friendship, and the town's long-hidden secrets. (Psst. Hey, you! Yes, YOU! Congratulations on reading this far down. As a reward, I'll let you in on a little secret....This book isn't just a book. It's a treasure trove of secrets and ciphers and codes and even tricks. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll discover more than just a story--you'll learn how to make your own magic!)

The Magic Misfits: the Second Story

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Michael Dahl

A young fan cheers on his hometown hockey team, and then returns home to snuggle into bed.

Goodnight Hockey

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Jean Marzollo

Walter Wick

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.

I Spy Spooky Night

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I Spy Treasure Hunt

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Chanda Bell

In Case of Elftastrophe

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L. & Williams T. Minter

Using everyday ingredients and items from around the house, the authors have once again come up with fun and engaging makes that are hilarious. Grown-ups, get ready to cringe, this could be the most horrible book ever seen. Projects include dirt pies, cut and warts, eyeball cake, guts pizza, severed thumb, snot bites, skull pots, and vampire smoothies.

Horrible Craft Book The

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Eric Rohmann

A wordless tale in which a bird flying around the dinosaur exhibit in a museum has an unsettling experience when it finds itself back in the time of living dinosaurs.

Time Flies

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And other amazing facts about prehistoric reptiles

I Didn't Know Dinosaurs Laid Eggs

Daniel Lipkowitz

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Unlock Your Imagination

Divided into six themed chapters--transportation, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure and useful makes--a guide filled with hints and tips from Master Builders helps LEGO fans create new projects from kits intended for specific builds.

The LEGO Ideas Book

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J. J. Johnson

Colleen Russo Johnson

Christin Simms

(Dinosaurs for Kids and a Science Book for Kids)

A Dino Dana Field Guide for KidsFun facts about dinosaurs for kids. Did you know that the brachiosaurus was the tallest dinosaur that we know of today? That the kosmoceratops had fifteen horns and hooks on its head? That the spinosaurus is the only known dinosaur to spend most of its time swimming? Discover this and much more in Dino Dana: A Field Guide into Adventure and Science . Dino Dana's field guide for your child. Fans of the Amazon Prime TV show Dino Dana will be so excited to have a Dino Field Guide of their own, put together by the incredible show's creator and executive producer, J. J. Johnson. Full of colorful illustrations and fascinating science facts, this dinosaur book is sure to amaze any young dino enthusiast. A great science book for kids. This book for children is perfect for any kid who likes history and science. In the Dino Dana field guide, your kids will learn: * Which time period each dinosaur lived in

Dino Dana

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Super Heroes lead very exciting lives protecting innocent people from cunning villains. They also face many challenges as they try to live both their real life and the life of a Super Hero. But how did they get these super powers? These folks weren't always mighty crime fighters. The Origin Storybook tells the history of how these Marvel characters became famed Super Heroes. From the tale of a meek high school student who was bitten by a radioactive spider and his transformation into Spider-Man, to the childhood story of Charles Xavier who would later be known as Professor X and lead the powerful team of X-Men. With stories on the She-Hulk, Ant-Man, Iron Man and other beloved characters, the twenty-one stories in the collection will bring readers back to the beginning, while captivating them with incredible tales and exciting battles. These thrilling stories will make a new generation familiar with the origins of these classic characters. Both entertaining and educational, after reading the collection, you are sure to feel like a comic book expert.

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