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Bus to the Badlands

Margriet Ruurs (author) Claudia Davila (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459816718

Josh, Mark, Angela and their friends have been waiting for years to go on the class trip to Drumheller, Alberta. Now they are finally the oldest kids at Pleasant Valley grade school and can get excited about the overnight outing. But first, they have a lot of learn about what they'll see in the dinosaur capital of the world. And they have to raise money for all the pizza they are going to eat on the trip! Once they finally get going, a frightening encounter with a slithery serpent leads to an amazing discovery. One that might be even better than all-you-can-eat deep dish!

Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids

Alain M. Bergeron (author) Sampar (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818385

Billy Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along). Billy Stuart follows his grandfather's puzzling clues through a maze of caves and caverns to find him before he leaves, trailed by his Scout pack, the Zintrepids. What Billy doesn't know is that once they go down the fateful path his grandfather has taken, there will be no turning back. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is Billy's first adventure and is sure to amuse readers of all ages.

Candle Point

Nancy Deas (author) Mike Deas (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459831520

In the small village of Seuño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary moon creatures, friends Kay, Ollie, Jenna and Sleeves try to help a lost moon creature at the lighthouse of Candle Point. When a wild winter storm rolls in and all the power goes out, Kay stays with her reclusive aunt, Gayle, the lighthouse keeper of Candle Point. On the long trek through the blustery snowstorm, Kay stumbles upon an injured moon creature. Kay smuggles her new friend into her aunt's lighthouse to take shelter from the cold. While exploring the lighthouse she discovers a network of tunnels and a colony of moon creatures. Kay tries to reunite the abandoned creature with its family but she can't do it alone.

Up to the Hills

Elizabeth Scully (author) Laura Gomez (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941256

Kim and Jin take Clem on a hike. Find out what happens in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

Bob and Tom

Cecilia Minden (author) Rachael McLean (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941102

Bob and Tom meet a fox that gives them an idea. Find out what happens in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

Luca and Lucky

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978497

Luca and his dog Lucky are off for a fun-filled afternoon of playing fetch at the park. The wind blows Lucky's favorite toy farther and farther away. But is it lost forever? After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Lost in the Woods

Stephanie Gaston (author) Katie Crumpton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978503

When Luca chases his dog Lucky into the woods, eerie sounds and scary sights close in around them. But Luca finds an old lantern that lights up the night and leads him on a magical journey home! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Wildes: The Vaquita

Roland Smith (author)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935460

Ring and Asia Wilde's wild life is anything but ordinary. Instead of attending school, they travel the world with their tutor and parents (scientists who work to protect endangered species). On their last adventure, they swung through the Amazon rainforest to save their mom from vile kidnappers--while defending the forest's population of golden lion tamarins. Now they're in Baja, Mexico--the Sea of Cortez to be exact--searching for the endangered vaquita and finding danger and conspiracy instead.

Nathan Chase in Thunder Chase

Robin Twiddy (author) Kris Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229613

Nathan Chase's world is turned upside down after a chance encounter with a secret agent and a shadowy organization known as RUIN. The future of the world is in his hands... and the chase is on. Can Nathan stop the storm of the century?

Power of the Grannies

Robin Twiddy (author) Rosie Groom (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229859

Doyle has gone to stay with Gran, but she's not acting like herself. She's mad! Gran is getting the old gang back together. But what are they up to?

Dai the Spy

Mignonne Gunasekara (author) Emre Karacan (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229842

Dai is the world's best spy. In the spy world, he is famous for his spy skills. There is only one problem. Dai doesn't really have any spy skills. He has gotten by on nothing but luck. And now his luck may be running out.

The Magic Button

Kirsty Holmes (author) Brandon Mattless (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229019

Jacob loves playing video games more than anything. But when his strange Auntie Nush sends him a magic button for his birthday, the game gets real. Jacob has to learn all about courage.

The Pine Pig

Shalini Vallepur (author) Abigail Hookham (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228975

Camp Wild Pines is a safe place... most of the time. The Pine Pig lurks in the pine forest, looking for campers. What will happen to Eliza, Rupinder, and Tommy when they venture into the pine forest looking for adventure?

We Didn't Mean to Go on a Voyage!

Kirsty Holmes (author) Brandon Mattless (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228913

Taylor's family are in for a fun day of sailing. At least, that's what they think...

Flynn's Fantastic Flight

A. H. Benjamin (author) Marcus Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228920

Flynn loved bubble gum. He wanted to blow a bubble so big that it would lift him off the ground. But Flynn wasn't prepared for the adventure that followed.

The Bot in Bede

John Wood (author) Beth Barnett (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228470

The town of Bede has a visitor. It is a big metal bot. But this bot is going to delete everything. This is bad for Bede. Can Neve do anything about it? The phoneme /e_e/ is featured in this title.

No Time for Bed

John Wood (author) Eren Arpaci (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228487

Tash doesn't sleep. At night, Tash runs from the monsters in the jungle. But Tash cannot run forever. Then, Tash finds a family of bugs with a secret. The phoneme /i_e/ is featured in this title.

Stuck at Home with Jokes Malone

John Wood (author) Chloe Jago (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228494

Kid King is trapped with his clown, Jokes Malone. He wants to help people in town, but the snow is too deep! Can Kid King save them, or will he be trapped forever? The phoneme /o_e/ is featured in this title.

The Big Chew

Robin Twiddy (author) Marcus Gray (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228463

The crew of The Big Chew are on the search for treasure. However, their ship is falling apart. But do not worry, they have a way to fix it! They use lots and lots of gum! Is it just as good as glue? The phoneme /ew/ is featured in this title.

The Trolls in the Forest

Emilie Dufresne (author) Cassie Gregory (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229149

An owl has stolen Mai's coin. She and Ren go to the forest to get it back, but the owl isn't all they find there. The phonemes /ow/oi/ are featured in this title.

Clever Atami

Vicky Bureau (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978572

Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Wildes: The Amazon

Roland Smith (author)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668918135

Ring and Asia Wilde's life is anything but ordinary. Some of their closest friends are endangered monkeys and rare birds. Instead of attending middle school, they accompany their parents (scientists who work to save endangered species) on adventures around the world. They spend more time climbing trees, tracking animal prints, and taking on three-hundred-pound anacondas than they do filling out worksheets. But a research trip to the Amazon rainforest turns into a dangerous mystery when their mother goes missing. Who kidnapped Dr. Jane Wilde, and why? Ring and Asia have the skills to survive the jungle--but do they have what it takes to rescue their mom?

Bear in the Family

Eric Walters (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459832985

On returning to their home after a massive wildfire, nine-year-old Jasmin and her seven-year-old brother, Hunter, thought the biggest surprise would be whether their fire-resistant house had survived. Jasmin and Hunter did not expect to find an orphaned bear cub stuck in the neighbors’ well. Rescuing the tiny cub from the well was the easy part; now they need to care for it until the people from the bear-rescue sanctuary can make it safely through the fires to pick it up. The cub turns out to be exactly what one would expect of a wild animal—a huge handful!

Sandstorm Terror!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090056

When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on his own. Explore the exciting true story of a desert survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn desert survival tips and read the stories of other desert survivors.

Wildfire Escape

James Buckley Jr. Kerstin LaCross (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647476366

As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry. When the wildfire drew near, Nancy began packing up her pets. Dogs, cats, and birds alike jammed into her truck. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't save all of her beloved animals alone. Follow along as several heroes stepped in to help Nancy's furry and feathered family make it to safety in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more rescuers who saved animals from wildfires.