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Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate : the Nate files.
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The Big Nate Files is the ultimate companion to the TV show, expanding on the show's dynamic storylines and colorful characters in a series of book-exclusive features all about the spectacularly quirky world of Nate's School, P.S. 38. Each chapter explores a different aspect of Nate's social life and school adventures, including The Prank Files, The Friendship Files, and The Fear the Mollusk Files (all about Nate's rock band). The Nate Files also includes a gallery of over two dozen comic strips Lincoln Peirce produced for the show.
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J FIC Pei
The girls of Skylark Lane
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Aggie and Jac might be twin sisters, but lately they haven't felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious, Aggie is worried her new locker won't open, that Jac could make new friends without her, and that her friends from home will move on, leaving her all alone. When the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls, even if she has to drag along Jac, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain's older brother ... Aggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships. But as Jac and Aggie grow into different people, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up. (10/4)
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J FIC Ben
Deer run home : a novel in verse
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With a family who refuses to learn sign language, twelve-year-old Effie is mostly cut off from human communication at home, unable to speak of her abusive stepfather or violent father--only her interpreter understands, and Miss Kathy is willing to take Effie's case to court to provide her with a safe home. Told in verse. (10/4)
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J FIC LeZ
Wish monster
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In the darkness, something opened its eyes. The town of Haywood, New Jersey, has a secret. A wish monster. Violet Park discovered its cave by accident, and the wish monster granted her deepest desire by bringing her dog Midnight back to life. It even erased everyone's memory of his death. Life was perfect. But then an unremarkable boy named Hudson Causeway somehow remembered Midnight had died. That scared Violet. What if he ruined everything? Even worse, what if the wish monster wasn't as innocent as it seemed? Deep down, Violet knew: No wishes are made without consequences, and every monster needs to be fed. (10/4)
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J FIC Whi
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : amazing adventures omnibus
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Relive all the action from Nickelodeon's 2012 animated TMNT series in this graphic novel collection of stories based on the show! Emerging from the sewers for the first time, the brothers will face New York City, their enemies, and... delicious pizza! Younger and ninja-ier, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael will have to work together to grow into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This omnibus collects all 14 issues of the series and the three-issue miniseries Robotanimals from a wide array of talent including Landry Q. Walker, Chad Thomas, Sina Grace, Caleb Goellner, Ian Flynn, Jon Sommariva, Matthew K. Manning, and more! (10/4)
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J FIC Tee
The last dragon on Mars
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Thirteen-year-old Lunar Jones was born on Mars, with every day a struggle, until he stumbles into a restricted military zone where he learns dragons are real and a new dragon has chosen him as a rider--a role he needs to embrace quickly because this dragon could save the Martian colony. (10/4)
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J FIC Rei
The firelight apprentice
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In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi's developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king's magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect-despite her knowing that she can't keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. When a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognize Safi's talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure-even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces. (10/25)
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J FIC Pau
Detective Beans & the case of the missing hat
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Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined. (10/25)
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J FIC Che
Unsinkable Cayenne
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When her unconventional parents finally agree to settle down in one place, twelve-year-old Cayenne's dreams come true, but the reality of fitting in is much harder than she imagined. (10/25)
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J FIC Vit
Looking for home
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With his mother dead, his father gone, and his older brothers and sisters unable to help, eight-year-old Ethan Cooper knows it's his responsibility to keep him and his younger siblings together--even if that means going to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle into the Briarlane Christian Children's Home, where there's plenty to eat, plenty of work, and plenty of talk about a Father who never leaves. Even so, Ethan fears losing the only family he has. How can he trust God to keep him safe when almost everything he's known has disappeared?
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J FIC Ric
Twig friends. 01
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McDonald, Andrew, 1982-
Wood, Ben
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Twig friends Ziggy, Noodle, Red, and Stump always stick together--even in the face of wild surprises, paint problems, and volcanoes. (11/20)
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J FIC McD
John the skeleton
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Laan, Triinu, 1975-
Cullen, Adam,
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Everyone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning. When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the first time, makes a snow angel, scares away crooks, and becomes a source of comfort for Grams, Gramps, and their grandkids. With delightful illustrations and a charming cast of characters, John the Skeleton is a quirky, touching, and unforgettable book. (11/20)
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J FIC Laa
Mishka
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Vendel, Edward van de
Forest-Flier, Nancy
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Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member -- Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit -- and also Roya -- get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen. (11/20)
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J FIC Ven
The Minecraft-inspired misadventures of Frigiel and Fluffy. 01
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Presenting the first original comics of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself. Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys! Vol 1 contains two complete self-contained stories: The Mystery of the Lost Watermelons & Popularity Contest, plus bonus material. (11/20)
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J FIC Fri
Slouch
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As the tallest girl in the seventh grade, twelve-year-old Stevie receives unwanted attention that weighs on her self-esteem as she navigates family issues and struggles to stand tall on the debate team. (11/20)
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J FIC Wym
The case of the forest fingers
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Ahn, Chi-hyeon
Kang, Kyŏng-hyo
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Strange fingers have appeared in the forest outside of school! Is it zombies? Only the Science Mystery Detectives can solve this case, and they'll do it using the power of science! (11/20)
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J FIC Ahn
