Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Wisconsin

A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together, from America's favorite rapping teacher.



As featured on Good Morning America!



Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.



Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears.



With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his 'hood?



Dwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher, whose viral back-to-school music video "Welcome to the 4th Grade" took the internet by storm. His debut novel, Simon B. Rhymin' , inspires young readers everywhere to use their voice to create change within their communities.



Read more about Simon and his crew in Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand!

Simon B. Rhymin'

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Seuss

Pennsylvania

The narrator is frightened by a pair of pale green pants with no one inside that seems to be following him, until the two meet and discover that they have nothing to fear. Features illustrations that glow in the dark.

What Was I Scared Of?

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#juvenilefiction #fiction #ya #youngadult #hardcover #janetteoke #christian 

Ohio

After being raised by her trapper grandfather, a teenage Kendra is apprehensive about leaving the wilderness to face school and the unknowns of civilization.

Heart of the Wilderness

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Marissa Moss

New York

The arrival of the ultra-cool new girl, Maxine, also brings the mysterious appearance of incredibly mean notes in Amelia's locker in this relatable installment of the bestselling Amelia series.

When a new girl Maxine comes to the 6th grade, she seems more like an 8th grader. She's super stylish and has sushi for lunch, while Amelia has bologna. Then Amelia's best friend Carly starts hanging with Maxine, and mysterious notes start appearing in Amelia's locker. Could Maxine be behind them? Amelia tries not to think so but then when Maxine comes between Amelia and Carly--it's more than Amelia can bear!

Amelia's Book of Notes and Note Passing

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#juvenilefiction #hardcover #graphicnovel

Kentucky

Folktales from Latin America

"A collection of three Mexican folktales retold in graphic novel form"--

The Dragon Slayer

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As soon as Seneca Frazier sees the post on the Case Not Closed website about Helena Kelly, she's hooked. Helena's high-profile disappearance five years earlier is the one that originally got Seneca addicted to true crime. It's the reason she's a member of the site in the first place. So when Maddy Wright, her best friend from the CNC site, invites Seneca to spend spring break in Connecticut looking into the cold case, she immediately packs her bag. But the moment she steps off the train in trendy, glamorous Dexby, things begin to go wrong. Maddy is nothing like she expected, and Helena's sister, Aerin Kelly, seems completely hostile and totally uninterested in helping with their murder investigation. But when Brett, another super user from the site, joins Seneca and Maddy in Dexby, Aerin starts to come around. The police must have missed something, and someone in Dexby definitely has information they've been keeping quiet. As Seneca, Brett, Maddy, and Aerin begin to unravel dark secrets and shocking betrayals about the people closest to them, they seem to be on the murderer's trail at last. But somewhere nearby the killer is watching . . . ready to do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried. First in a new series by the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, Sara Shepard, The Amateurs is packed with the twists and turns, steamy romance, and stunning revelations that her fans have been waiting for.

The Amateurs

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From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team.

With Mike's signature fast-paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports action.

When twelve-year-old Alex makes up her mind to join her middle school's football team, she doesn't expect it to be easy. But she also never anticipated she'd be met with scorn and derision from her exclusively male teammates. Football has always been a source of happiness for Alex. She and her single father never miss a Steelers game on TV, and Alex knows she has a talent for throwing the perfect spiral. But the guys suck the joy right out of the game for Alex--going out of their way to trip her up during tryouts, and teaming up against her just to watch her fail. Suddenly, Alex is the lowest she's ever felt. But if getting QB is worth it to her, she's going to have to fight for it.

Triple Threat

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California

Since Eureka's mother drowned, she wishes she were dead too, but after discovering that an ancient book is more than a story Eureka begins to believe that Ander is right about her being involved in strange things--and in grave danger.

Teardrop

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New Jersey

Madeline

Meg Cabot

A near-death experience, a horrible incident at school, and a move from Connecticut to Florida have turned seventeen-year-old Pierce's life upside-down, but when she needs him most John Hayden is always there, helping but reminding her of her visit to the Underworld.

Abandon

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Beware of the Dog!

Dr. Noel Zone is BACK to make YOU into a qualified Level 2 Dangerologist in this wacky handbook about how to avoid danger of even more kinds--from dinosaurs to volcanoes to the circus--plus the overwhelming danger of a real live puppy! A little dog called Napkin has come to stay, but every POD (Pupil of Dangerology) knows the only safe pet is a pet rock. As Napkin wreaks havoc around the Dangerzone, Dr. Noel will have to work up the courage to keep teaching (and to leave the safety of his wardrobe)!

With art on every page, silly acronyms, and recurring characters, this hilarious follow-up to Danger Is Everywhere is perfect for readers of all ages who are looking for a laugh!


Danger Is Still Everywhere

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Mary Pope Osborne

Michigan

Jack and Annie, joined by Teddy and Kathleen (from earlier books), travel in the Magic Tree House to a land of snow where the Ice Wizard has captured Morgan and Merlin. The four friends must find the Ice Wizard's missing eye . . . or is it really his heart that is missing? Illustrations.

Winter of the Ice Wizard

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Tamika, a fifteen-year-old hearing-impaired girl, Jimmi, an eighteen-year-old veteran who stopped taking his antipsychotic medication, and sixteen-year-old Fatima, an illegal immigrant from Africa, meet and connect in their Bronx, New York, neighborhood,with devastating results.

The Orange Houses

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Twelve-year-old Ruby finds her life spinning out of control in the wake of questionable choices and dreads an upcoming reading of her award-wining essay.

The Center of Everything

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Brandon Mull

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

As a dark force engulfs the land, the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers who each have forged a rare bond with their spirit beasts--a bond that gives great powers to all of them.

Wild Born

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It is 1664 and young Beth Johnson is an actress and a spy in training--so when she uncovers a plot to kill King Charles II she must find a way to alert her spymaster and prevent the assassination to prove herself.

Treason

Rachel Renée Russell

Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

As Nikki plans how she's going to spend her summer, things get more complicated after she starts hanging out with a visiting student.

Dork Diaries 12

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Criss Cross Applesauce Detective Agency: The Riddle of the Missing Puppies

A. B. Greenfield

Connecticut

A smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings. Ra the Mighty adores his duties as Pharaoh's cat: naps by the pool and plenty of snacks. Being lazy is so much fun. But when a royal tomb gets robbed, Ra and his hardworking friend Khepri must team up to restore justice. The clues point to a young boy whom Ra admires. Will the Great Detective play favorites, or will he uncover the truth? Mystery awaits! More than thirty wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life, along with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note about ancient Egypt. Fans of Bad Kitty will love Ra's witty voice and arrogant antics. Don't miss Ra's other adventures, including Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective and Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Ra the Mighty: the Great Tomb Robbery

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Rhode Island

When their beloved aunt--matriarch of the world's most powerful family--dies, orphaned siblings Amy and Dan Cahill compete with less honorable Cahill descendants in a race around the world to find cryptic clues to a mysterious fortune. Includes game cards which the reader may use to play an online version of the treasure hunt.

The Maze of Bones

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Tessa Gratton

Oregon

In Yaleylah, Missouri, teens Silla and Nick, drawn together by loss and a shared family history of blood magic practitioners, are plunged into a world of dark magic as they try to unravel the mystery of Silla's parents' apparent murder suicide.

Blood Magic

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Wyoming

A boy and his elephant escape into the jungle when the Viet Cong attack his village immediately after the Vietnam war.

A Million Shades of Gray

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Virginia

As she embraces her powers as a genie, sixteen-year-old Azra fights to help her fellow Jinns become free of a tyrannical leader.

Circle of Jinn

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Iowa

In an attempt to understand why her best friend committed suicide, eighteen-year-old Cody Reynolds retraces her dead friend's footsteps and makes some startling discoveries.

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Heart of the Wilderness

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