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This Story Has Gone Wrong

John Wood (author) Irene Renon (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229606

Don't read this story. It has gone completely wrong inside. All the pages are mixed up, and the main character is missing. Someone has messed it up. If I were you, I would go read a normal book.

Norman Normal: Day of the Gnomes

Robin Twiddy (author) Kris Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229057

Upon discovering that all of the plastic gnomes in his local garden center are actually real gnomes, Norman Normal's life becomes anything but normal. Will he be able to save them?

Great Things

William Anthony (author) Drue Rintoul (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229828

Darsha always knew she would make great things happen one day. But even Darsha didn't expect those great things to involve Bengal tigers, zoos, and reuniting long-lost families.

A Town Made of Sweets

William Anthony (author) Maia Batumashvili (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229026

Have you ever wanted to live in a world made entirely of sweets? Willow had a plan to cover the world in candy and build with bricks of brownies. What could go wrong?

Professor Molebody's Potato Panic

William Anthony (author) Amy Li (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229477

The Odd Box Arcade had Ellie's favorite game. But one day, its main character, Professor Molebody, is missing. What will Ellie do?

Sally Comet and the Space Pirates

Robin Twiddy (author) Richard Bayley (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229484

Sally Comet is the daughter of the galaxy's most famous space archaeologists. Will she be able to save her parents from space pirates out to steal a treasure?

The Dame of Faketown

John Wood (author) Simona Hodonova (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229361

The Dame of Faketown has a great idea. Nobody is allowed to walk on the ground. What will her people do? The phonemes /ay/a_e/ are featured in this title.

The Fixer

John Wood (author) Amy Li (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229385

The sun has stopped working. Luckily, the president knows just who to call. A little alien called the Fixer can save the day! The phonemes /ie/i_e/ are featured in this title.

The Magic Pea

Madeline Tyler (author) Margherita Borin (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229354

Anya wants to be a vet, just like her mom. When she finds a magic pea that lets her talk to animals, all her dreams come true. Where will she travel, and what animals will she help? The phonemes /ea/aw/ are featured in this title.

Hermit Hill

Nancy Deas (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459831506

In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary moon creatures, friends Ollie, Jenna, Sleeves and Kay are building a go-kart for the annual Fall Fair competition. Living in the nearby hills are tiny moon creatures, the Hivers, who play a crucial role in the health of the local mushroom crop. But the Hivers' important job is interrupted when Sleeves, the youngest of the group, stumbles upon them. Feeling left out of the go-kart project, Sleeves claims the Hivers as his loyal subjects and locks them away when he’s not around. Without the Hivers, the island’s mushroom crop starts to take a turn for the worse. Stories say that the last person who messed with the Hivers, the Hillside Hermit, was cursed to roam alone and never return to Sueño Bay. Is Sleeves destined to suffer the same fate or can he and his friends return balance to the island in time? This is the third book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series, following Shadow Island and Otter Lagoon.

The Magic Stone

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982166

Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he’s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!

Immortals vs. Navy SEALs

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149106

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Immortals or Navy SEALs? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.

Trolls vs. Fairies

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160514

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, trolls or fairies? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.

The Garden Troll

Vicki C. Hayes (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780449

Jenny does not like her new stepmother. She doesn't like their new house either. And she's always getting into trouble. She hates it when her stepmom bosses her around. So she makes a wish to the garden troll in the back garden. She wants her stepmom to get in trouble too. Soon there are a lot of mishaps. A freezer is turned off. The trash cans get dumped in the front yard. Is it the troll's doing? How can Jenny take back her wish before something really bad happens?

Body Switch

M. G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630781736

A wish comes true in a mysterious restaurant. Two boys switch places. Brian Stark is a normal middle school kid. He is bored with his family. School is a drag. Watching his little sister is a total pain. Jamie Hawk is an international pop star sensation with a ton of money, but he has no normal life. His dad bosses him around. He has no privacy. He never sees his mom. Zap! With a crack of lightning and a selfie, it all changes.

The One Great Gnome

Jeff Dinardo (author) Jhon Ortiz (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781947159594

In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, this story introduces readers to the hidden magical—and mysterious—world of gnomes, elves, and trolls.

Zuze and the Star

Vicki C. Hayes (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989172

Zuze's is a fan of the great Rufus Roth, a superstar musician from the past. And she is thrilled when her music class gets to go on a time traveling field trip. The class will visit five rock concerts. They will listen to two songs at each concert. Then they will return to class to write their reports. Zuze hopes Rufus Roth will sing her favorite song, "Susie Girl." Will she be disappointed?

Home Planet

Vicki C. Hayes (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783914

Sam was born on the moon. He lives on a moon base with his parents. He's never been to Earth. But there's a school break, and his aunt invites him to stay with her family. Sam is excited. He will get to spend time with his cousin, Linn. She will show him around. His parents know he will love his home planet.

Weather Control

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346330

Could humans really control the weather? Or does that only exist in comics? This book walks readers through the history of weather control in comics, explores everyday technologies that mimic weather control, and highlights future technologies that could make weather control a reality. Engaging text and images pair with profiles, fun facts, and infographics to help readers understand how weather control could one day be a reality!

Shapeshifting

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346316

The power to shapeshift only exists in comic books, right? In this title, readers will learn about shapeshifting heroes and how humans have attempted to become shapeshifters themselves. Crisp images pair with engaging text to introduce the subject. Meanwhile, special features such as profiles and infographics highlight examples of shapeshifting in comics and other media, show how people mimic this power in daily life, and explore the consequences of this power becoming a reality.

Invulnerability

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346309

Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger.  But could humans achieve the same invulnerability? In this title, reluctant readers will explore superheroes with this amazing ability, as well as different technologies humans have created to mimic the superpower. Engaging text, eye-catching images, and special features will help readers learn the possibilities and limitations of achieving this superhuman ability.

Super Healing

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346323

What if we could quickly heal ourselves like Captain Marvel or the Flash? This title invites independent readers to explore how humans have attempted to replicate these superpowers. Vibrant images and lively text draw in readers, while special features such as profiles, diagrams, and infographics offer additional information that engages readers and educates them on the possibilities of this amazing power.

Sphinxes

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341441

Sphinxes are the wise and cruel creatures of ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. This high-low title explores the lore behind them. Leveled text traces the origin of the sphinx, how it has changed over time, and how it is portrayed today. Added fun facts, an origin map, timeline, and more burst from the pages, while photos and illustrations provide visual reinforcement to the leveled text.

Fairies

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341410

In some myths, fairies are believed to live in a different dimension but have the ability to enter the human world! Highlighting the history of fairies, supposed real-life encounters, and how these creatures are portrayed today, this high-low title is sure to spark magic in all readers. Engaging features include a map of fairy origins, a timeline, callouts of fairy myths around the world, and more! Discover the fantastical realm of the fairies in this nonfiction title!

Stones

Vicki C. Hayes (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982210

Since her dad’s death, Jan Glass has been angry at everyone. Her mom and teachers are always on her case. Even her little sister seems extra whiny. One evening, Jan stomps off to bed in a fit of rage. But when she wakes up, everything is different. She finds herself in a strange place with odd creatures. They need her help, but Jan wants no part of it. Until, that is, one of the creatures changes her mind and her attitude.