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The Boll Weevil Ball 

Katherine Marsh

Kelly Murphy

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Indiana

Twelve-year-old Mary Hayes can't stand her orphanage for another night. But when an attempted escape through the stove pipe doesn't go quite as well as she'd hoped, Mary fears she'll be stuck in the Buffalo Asylum for Young Ladies forever. The very next day, a mysterious woman named Madame Z appears at the orphanage requesting to adopt Mary, and the matron's all too happy to get the girl off her hands. Soon, Mary is fed a hearty meal, dressed in a clean, new nightgown and shown to a soft bed with blankets piled high. She can hardly believe she isn't dreaming! But when Mary begins to explore the strange nearby town with the help of her new friend, Jacob, she learns a terrifying secret about Madame Z's true identity. If Mary's not careful, her new home might just turn into a nightmare. Award-winning author Katherine Marsh draws from Russian fairytales in this darkly funny middle-grade fantasy novel Praise for Jepp, Who Defied the Stars New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2012 The Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2012 * "This shining gem is a must-have." -School Library Journal, starred review * " an epic search for love, family, respect, and a destiny of one's own making." -Publishers Weekly, starred review * " this outstanding work of historical fiction provides readers with more than just an imagined biography. Incorporating elements of adventure, romance, tragedy, intrigue, and science, the novel conjures a place and time not commonly explored in young adult fiction " -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Rich, absorbing storytelling-a terrific read in every way." -Nancy Werlin, National Book Award Finalist and author of Impossible "Narrating a young adult novel from a dwarf's perspective is nothing short of inspired. Marsh transcends genre to create an engaging narrative complex enough to keep not-so-young adults turning its pages." -The New York Times Book Review Praise for The Twilight Prisoner * "Readers should be drawn in by the complex relationships between Marsh's protagonists and Jack's continuing existential struggles, caught between the worlds of the living and the dead." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "An outstanding story with wide appeal." -Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Night Tourist Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, 2008 * "This intelligent and self-assured debut will compel readers from its outset, and leave them satisfied as it explores universal themes of love, loss, and closure." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

The Door by the Staircase

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Michigan

Nate Fludd, Beastologist, is back in the camel saddle in hot pursuit of a missing, deadly Basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving an entire Dhughani village from the Basilisk's poisonous gaze isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to piece together the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect the lone copy of theFludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seem to be one step ahead of them. Pack your goggles, rue, and an extra pair of gloves and join Nate on another unbelievable adventure--there's no rest for the world's youngest beastologist-in-training!

The Basilisk's Lair

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Florida

Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompadays' apartment. He is very much a beetle. James Pompaday lives with his family in New York City. He is very much an eleven-year-old boy.After James gets a pen-and-ink set for his birthday, Marvin surprises him by creating an elaborate miniature drawing. James gets all the credit for the picture and before these unlikely friends know it they are caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht Dürer. But James can't go through with the plan without Marvin's help. And that's where things get really complicated (and interesting!). This fast-paced mystery will have young readers on the edge of their seats as they root for boy and beetle. In Shakespeare's Secret Elise Broach showed her keen ability to weave storytelling with history and suspense, and Masterpiece is yet another example of her talent. This time around it's an irresistible miniature world, fascinating art history, all wrapped up in a special friendship-- something for everyone to enjoy. Masterpiece is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Masterpiece

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In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble—even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend? The Miniature World of Marvin and James by Elise Broach, with illustrations by Kelly Murphy, is the first in a series of chapter books set in the world of the acclaimed middle-grade novel Masterpiece. A Christy Ottaviano Book

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

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Missouri

Cats Aloft

Tuckered out from a journey across the Wild West, cat brothers Anton and Cecil are ready to head east for home--until a minor stop to change trains in Chicago turns into a major adventure. A bloodhound detective recruits the brothers to help solve a case: puppies are disappearing right off their leashes!



Anton and Cecil's search takes them deep into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where they befriend exotic animals, ride the newly invented Ferris Wheel, and look for clues amid the crowds of fairgoers. Just as they close in on the culprit, Cecil is carried away in a giant flying balloon and Anton is left behind. Can the cat brothers find the puppies and each other in this big, busy city?



Fans of classic animal adventures such as A Cricket in Times Square and Poppy will love Anton and Cecil's world, brimming with action and rich, true-to-life detail.

Anton and Cecil, Book 3

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New Jersey

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Virginia

Zagora Pym has always wanted to be a desert explorer. Her father, Charlie Pym, is exactly that, and she's always loved to look over his maps of far away exotic places. One day she'd be trekking through the deserts of Africa and China, discovering hidden treasures from lost tribes. But Zagora would never have guessed that her chance to prove herself would come so soon. Like most adventures, it starts with a mysterious letter. The question is, how will this adventure end?

Zagora's dreams of desert exploration are about to come ture, but are she and her father and brother being followed? And will they ever make it back to civilization?

The Scorpions of Zahir

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Pennsylvania

#juvenilefiction #hardcover All flaws are shown in pics, but book is in great shape, overall.

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Kelly Murphy

The Boll Weevil Ball

Katherine Marsh; Kelly Murphy

The Door by the Staircase

R. L. LaFevers; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Basilisk's Lair

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

Lisa Martin; Valerie Martin; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Anton and Cecil, Book 3

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Christine Brodien-Jones; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Scorpions of Zahir

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

Katherine Marsh; Kelly Murphy (Cover Design by)

The Door by the Staircase

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Kelly Murphy

The Boll Weevil Ball

Katherine Marsh; Kelly Murphy

The Door by the Staircase

R. L. LaFevers; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Basilisk's Lair

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

Lisa Martin; Valerie Martin; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Anton and Cecil, Book 3

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Christine Brodien-Jones; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Scorpions of Zahir

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Masterpiece

Elise Broach; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

Katherine Marsh; Kelly Murphy (Cover Design by)

The Door by the Staircase