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The New Kid

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988533

Paige and Coco are curious about the new boy in school. His name is Orion Wells, and from the beginning, the boy is different. Paige thinks it's Orion's magical green eyes. Could the boy be from another planet? After a few weeks at school, the entire culture has changed. The bully is nice. Lonely kids have made friends. Teachers are calmer. The principal smiles. Even Coco changes. During a major talent show, Coco doesn't get stage fright. She nails her song and wins the contest.

The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Heather Smith (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459836044

Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather’s most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves.

Nerding Out About Science Fiction

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942062

Nerding Out About Science Fiction covers the wonderfully nerdy world of sci-fi: from space operas to dystopian societies. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About Fantasy

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942024

Nerding Out About Fantasy covers the wonderfully nerdy world of fantasy: from languages spoken in fantasy worlds to popular fantasy games. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Wizards, Witches, and Dragons, Drawing and Reading

Ann Becker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906451

This book presents facts about wizards, witches, and dragons and offers step-by-step instructions on drawing them.

The Fox and the Crow

Shannon Anderson (author) Flavia Zuncheddu (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355726

Crow is not beautiful. He can't sing like the other birds, either. But he finally has something that all the other animals want. And he won't share it with anyone! Will a clever fox find a way to get Crow's prize? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Tortoise and the Hare

Shannon Anderson (author) Flavia Zuncheddu (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355696

When Hare brags about how fast she can run, slow-moving Tortoise challenges her to a race. Does Tortoise have some magical power that will help him run? No, but he is wise and determined. Will that be enough to win the race? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Shannon Anderson (author) Flavia Zuncheddu (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355702

What is a wolf who is a terrible hunter supposed to do? Wolf has to figure out a way to get dinner. What will he cook up as a plan? And will anyone fall for it? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Shannon Anderson (author) Flavia Zuncheddu (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355719

When a boy gets bored of tending sheep, he finds something fun to do. Will his idea of fun get him in trouble? When the farmers have had enough, the boy may regret his games. How will he ever be trusted again? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Ants and the Grasshopper

Shannon Anderson (author) Flavia Zuncheddu (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355689

Who wants to work when it's nice outside? Grasshopper plays all summer long. But what's a bug to do when winter comes and all the food is gone? The hardworking ants spend their summer saving up food. Will they share with Grasshopper, or will they teach him a lesson? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Let's Play Ball: Facing Your Fear

Josh Anderson, Gil Conrad (author) Turner Lange (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190702

Javier loves playing baseball. He wants to prove to everyone that he's a great pitcher. But his nerves get the best of him. With help from an alien friend, will Javier have the chance to run the bases, or will he be stuck in the dugout? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of baseball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

La revanche parfaite

K. L. Denman (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781554698547

Lizzie Lane a l'habitude de vivre au sommet de la chaîne alimentaire. Sa vie presque parfaite bascule lorsque Rachel, une victime sociale de Lizzie, réussit à lui attirer des ennuis à l'école. La vengeance de Rachel détourne de Lizzie même ses amies les plus proches. Lorsque l'étrange nouvelle voisine de Lizzie lui enseigne quelques notions de magie, Lizzie ne peut s'empêcher de jeter un sort à Rachel. Mais elle oublie la « Loi de trois », selon laquelle tout sort que l'on jette revient vers soi multiplié par trois, et elle devient la victime de son propre complot de revanche. Lizzie Lane is used to life at the top of the food chain. Her near-perfect life is ruined when Rachel, a girl she socially destroyed, exacts her revenge by getting Lizzie in trouble for cheating on a test. Friendless and facing detention, Lizzie obsesses over finding the perfect revenge. When Stella, Lizzie's strange new neighbor, teaches Lizzie about magick, Lizzie can't resist creating a revenge spell. But she forgets the "rule of three," that whatever spell you cast comes back on you three-fold, and her zit spell backfires with dramatic results. When she asks for help from Stella's Baba, the only advice she gets is to "write the lesson of the zit on her heart." Can Lizzie find a way to teach Rachel a lesson without causing permanent disfigurement to herself?

Vampires

Ashley Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640003170

A countdown of five of the most intriguing vampires provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.

Mermaids

Ashley Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640003156

A countdown of five of the most intriguing mermaid sightings provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.