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1) Betsy-Tacy
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Betsy-Tacy stories volume 1
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Betsy makes a new friend and shares toys and secrets with her.
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The Unwanteds volume 5
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Alex and his friends from Artim�e are stranded on a newly-discovered island, and they are not alone. While in Quill, his twin Aaron's power base grows as he joins with an unlikely ally in a risky plan to finally conquer Artim�e.
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The Unwanteds volume 7
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2016.
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"Head mage Alexander Stowe and his friends successfully fended off the latest threat to their magical world of Artim�e with the help of a surprise ally. But old enemies have secretly been plotting against them. Now Alex must lead his people in a final epic battle, one they can't hope to win alone"--
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Jason is so thrilled with the set of 12 mythological Greek god figures he receives for his birthday that he carries one with him to a local toy shop. Soon he discovers that a 13th doll-the Medusa Doll-was also made for his set. Surely this rare figure will be too expensive . . . or is it? Much to his surprise, the toy shop owner simply gives him the doll for free! At first, Jason can't believe his luck. But then strange stone statues start appearing,...
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In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Follow the story from McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Learn how Play-Doh is made, who came up with the name, the role of Captain Kanagroo in Play-Doh's success, and about other Play-Doh products. McVicker's family, retirement,...
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TJ's fourth grade class hasn't had any luck convincing Ms. Perry to let them have a pet. But somehow, Livvy changed her mind! Livvy gets to pick the pet and she's decided on a goldfish-AGAIN! Ethan's tired of being a bottom-feeder and decides to get the entire class to freeze Livvy out. Although TJ doesn't want a fish either, he knows it's not right to ignore Livvy. But if he talks to her, the class will freeze him out, too. Is it time for TJ...
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TJ's a great student and always aces his tests-until now. When he forgets to study for a test on the Boston Tea Party, he makes a bad decision. He feels really guilty and tries to forget about the whole mess. But when he gets a note that says "I saw what you did," he realizes that someone won't let him forget. It's a nightmare! Now he's worried everyone will find out about his secret. Can Maxi convince TJ that blackmail is bullying and he needs...
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Things are looking up for TJ Trapper. Livvy is working hard not to bully and TJ's best friend, Danny, is moving back to town! But when Danny returns, things don't go too well. Danny's not the same as he used to be . . . he's become a one-upper! Auntie Stella tries to help TJ, but her plan backfires. It doesn't even help when Dad offers advice. It isn't until Danny starts cyberbullying with his cell phone that TJ brings out TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper....
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TJ Trapper is just an ordinary fourth grader until the new girl, Livvy Armstrong, joins the class. Then trouble starts! Livvy is a bully. She calls kids names, starts rumors, and tries to talk kids out of going to TJ's birthday party. TJ doesn't know what to do, but he knows he doesn't like being bullied. Once he talks to his dad and Auntie Stella, TJ gets some tips on how to stop a bully. He learns about reporting and being an upstander. Soon,...
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Shivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas, is back. Comic book–like illustrations in each chapter bring Shivers to life and invite even the most reluctant readers to join the adventure. Perfect for fans of such series as Stick Dog, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
This time, Shivers must set sail again to get his beloved ship, the Land Lady, back from Mayor Sheila B. President. Shivers won't be going alone, however....
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Meet Shivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas. Along with his best friend, Margo, and his loyal fish mate, Albee, Shivers battles a giant squid, discovers hidden treasures, and gets pooped on by a pigeon to save his parents from the clutches of evil. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never eat snails again. So put on your pantaloons, batten down the hatches, and join Shivers on his first (but still very dangerous) adventure .Comic...
13) Facing a Frenemy
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Meri knows best friends forever don't always last, but why did her ex-best turn into the meanest girl in school? With help from one of the spunkiest girls in children's literature, Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables, Meri works to unravel the mystery of best friend turned worst bully. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
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When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can talk to animals. Then one day, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all -- a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been forgotten for years and years. With the help of two unexpected companions,...
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Shivers, the pirate who's afraid of everything, is back in his third laugh-filled, illustrated adventure from Story Pirates stars Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White. Can Shivers and his friends cure the curse cast by the most pungent ghost of all time, Quincy Thomas the Pirate?
Now that Shivers has a brand-new, just built, scare-proof ship, the Groundhog, things have FINALLY taken a turn for the cozy. There's just one problem-not a SINGLE drop...
16) Imaginary
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The story of a boy and his imaginary friend-told by the imaginary friend
Zach should've outgrown his imaginary friend by now. He knows this. He's 11, long past the days when kids are supposed to go on epic make-believe adventures with their invisible friends. But after the death of his father five years ago, all Zach wanted was an escape from the real world. So his imaginary friend, Shovel, hasn't faded away like the other kids' have. Their imaginary...
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MARTIN MOONE AND HIS IMAGINARY FRIEND SEAN MURPHY ARE BACK! THE LAUGHS ARE BIGGER AND THE ADVENTURES SILLIER.
It's lean times at the Moone Boy household and all Martin wants is a Game Boy. If he wants a Game Boy though, he's going to have to work for it. So his imaginary friend, Sean, suggests he get a job...
After failing to find work as a stable boy, cowboy, or homeboy, the Moone boy instead becomes Boyle's main butcher boy. But Francie Feeley's...
18) Mary Poppins
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Mary Poppins series volume 1
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A blast of wind, a house-rattling bang, and Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane. Quicker than she can close her umbrella, she takes charge of the Banks children--Jane, Michael, and the twins--and she changes their lives forever.
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TJ and his best friend Ethan are on the basketball team. Although Ethan isn't a starter, Coach Daltry notices he's been improving a lot. Niko notices it, too. If Ethan starts, Niko knows it means that someone will have to sit out and he knows that someone is him! He'll do anything he can to keep Ethan on the bench even if it means hurting Ethan or anyone else who sticks up for him. It's going to take more than one upstander to help TJ Trapper...
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An inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.
For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with these...