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Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters

Suzanne Kamata (author) Tracy Nishimura Bishop (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781947159365

Thirteen-year-old Satoshi Matsumoto spent the last three years living in Atlanta where he was the star of his middle-school baseball team—a slugger with pro potential, according to his coach. Now that his father’s work in the US has come to an end, he’s moved back to his hometown in rural Japan. Living abroad has changed him, and now his old friends in Japan are suspicious of his new foreign ways. Even worse, his childhood foe Shintaro, whose dad has ties to gangsters, is in his homeroom. After he joins his new school’s baseball team, Satoshi has a chance to be a hero until he makes a major-league error.

Carnival of Fear

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988625

The Scarecrow Carnival has finally started. It's Tom and Jake's favorite time of year. But this year their fun takes an unexpected turn when a strange man approaches them in the Vintage Rose booth. Before long, the friends realize that he's up to no good. Will they be able to stop him before the carnival leaves town for good, and takes all of Scarecrow with it?

Qwik Cutter

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645983606

Shawn always runs late. Always. He even turns homework in late but never seems to get in trouble. His grades are great. He's smart. Well liked. Except by Amanda. She's furious that he gets away with everything. They were friends once, but no more. Especially not in their video production class. The class had a big summer assignment. Now it's time to turn it in. Shawn hasn't even begun editing. To cut corners he uses a downloaded freebie app. But it's been hacked. The morning the project is due, he wakes up in an alternate universe. A place where he doesn't exist and nobody recognizes him. Except for Amanda.

Found Glory

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987772

Apple Glen’s first Founder’s Day is coming up, and Luna plans to research the town’s mysterious founder for an essay contest. There’s just one problem. Not everyone agrees on who founded the town. Can Luna shed light on her town’s history, or will she be left in the dark of Apple Glen’s past?

Dream Land

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988496

When her best friend invites her to spend a week at the lake, Luna jumps at the chance. But what starts off as the perfect summer getaway quickly turns to an unsettling mystery. Can Luna figure out the forest’s secrets before it’s too late?

Coal Spell

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988113

Luna thinks it will be boring to stay at the historic Widmark Hotel while her mom is working to restore it. Then she meets a mysterious woman in the room next door. Unraveling the woman’s secrets takes Luna on a dangerous journey into the old hotel’s past.

Scent of Blue

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987796

After listening to a ghost story on a school camping trip, Luna starts to hear strange noises and smell phantom scents. When it happens again at the restaurant where her friend works, Luna can’t help but wonder what’s going on. Will she be able to dig up the truth behind the old ghost story?

Hindsight

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987758

The Garza family has just bought a big, old house in a small Ohio town. While helping her mom fix it up, Luna finds a mysterious metal box under the floorboards. This discovery gives her glimpses of the house’s past and may hold the key to her family’s future there.

Main Stage

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987765

Luna loves old buildings. But none have ever spoken to her like Apple Glen’s old Main Street Theater does. Will listening closely help Luna uncover the theater's mysterious secrets so it can be restored to its former glory?

Bone Hills

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987789

When Luna’s team wins a trivia competition, she is the only one excited about the prize: a weekend at Stone Hills. Rumor has it that the old horse ranch is haunted. As she tries to piece together the ranch’s past, Luna discovers a lot more than ghosts.

Quik Cutter 2: Augmented Reality

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645983545

When Shawn’s best friend shows him the Qwik Cutter Cam, he knows he has to have it. A website is offering one at a deep discount, but Shawn and his friend find out that might just be too good to be true.

The Tempest

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911833

Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, were put out to sea in nothing more than a raft but were miraculously spared, arriving safely on an enchanted island. Using the island's magic, which the sorcerer Prospero has learned to control over many years, he conjures up a storm that envelopes a nearby ship containing his enemies. Each separate group of survivors is manipulated by Prospero. Will his marooned rivals apologize for their mistakes?

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602918405

The terms of the loan are unusual, to say the least. If Antonio can't repay his debt on time, he will owe the grasping moneylender a pound of flesh! All seems hopeless- until a clever young named Portia dares to impersonate a judge at Antonio's trial.

Jump

Saddleback Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612473802

"What a thrill!" Rafael thought. But then he looked over his shoulder. Rafael was terrified. It was time to jump.

As You Like It

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911765

Orlando makes his way to the court of Duke Frederick, and falls desperately in love with the Duke's niece, Rosalind. Meanwhile, in the Forest of Arden, the Old Duke is living peacefully after having his throne usurped by his brother, Frederick. Orlando learns about a threat on his life and flees to the forest. Shortly thereafter, Rosalind is banished by her uncle and also seeks safety there disguised as a boy. Will the Old Duke recognize his daughter? Will the lovers be reunited?

Othello

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911819

A beautiful love story turns to tragedy when jealousy takes root. The powerful general, Othello, finds himself hurting the one person he loves most in the world, his wife, Desdemona, when he misplaces his trust in Iago. Treacherous and vindictive, Iago is enraged at being passed over for a promotion and plots his revenge against Othello setting off a chain of events that ends in the ultimate sacrifice.

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911802

Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow more to make a good impression when he courts his true love, Portia. However, Antonio is short of cash and must borrow from the lender, Shylock. More problems arise when Antonio's ships are wrecked, leaving him penniless when Shylock's loan is due. Bassanio must now find a way to save his friend's life, but help is on the way from an unexpected source!

Dracula

Bram Stoker (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602918092

Why are the Transylvanian peasants so fearful of Count Dracula's castle? When a young businessman discovers the truth, it is nearly too late. Will Jonathan have enough time to save his beloved fiancÂŽ from the vampire's deadly embrace?

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612479668

As usual, Tom Sawyer and his pal Huck Finn were only out looking for fun. They never dreamed they'd witness a murder! And that isn't Tom's only problem. There's a new girl, Becky Thatcher, and the fence he's suppose to paint-- not to mention the hunt for Injun Joe's buried treasure!

Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612479651

Fearful of Caesar's growing popularity, a group of powerful Roman politicians begin to plot his death. Can a man remain loyal to Caesar and still be loyal to Rome? Caesar's noble friend Brutus is forced to make a terrible decision.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612479644

Freedom is everything to Huckleberry Finn. How can he avoid being "civilized" by the good-hearted Widow Douglas? But just now Huck has more important things on his mind-- like helping his friend Jim escape the slave-catchers!

Hamlet

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612479705

The ghost of the murdered king begs his son to get revenge. But young Prince Hamlet is the beset by doubts and unable to bring himself to action. If he waits too long, however, he could well become the murderer's next target.

Langston Hughes: Harlem Renaissance Writer

David H. Anthony (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433397752

Langston Hughes is often thought of as one of the greatest and most influential African American authors. This fascinating and inspiring biography will have readers enthralled by the life of Hughes as they learn how he became known as the voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Featuring lively images, photos, and captivating facts, this book allows readers to gain insight into how the Civil Rights Movement had an effect on Hughes' life and writing as well as important movements in the Harlem Renaissance like jazz, poetry, music, and clubs. The easy-to-read, supportive text works in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they may need to better understand the content and vocabulary.

Under the Witch's Spell

Stephanie Loureiro (author) Jared Sams (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190658

Elena, Amy, and Fiona band together for an exciting adventure. Tío sends them back to ancient Rome, where a witch is being accused of taking the form of an evil creature. Is this witch real? Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger? Join the girls on a breakneck adventure through the city of Rome in all its glory—from the Colosseum to the Market of Trajan. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Rome. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

The Vampire's Life Source

Christina Hil (author) Jared Sams (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190603

The cradle of civilization is being drained of life—by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use Tío’s time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people—and the vampire—safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.