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Carlos isn't sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos's top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he isn't happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesn't make it easy. Will Carlos--and his geckos--survive Bernardo's visit? Can he keep the peace for his family's sake? Emerging and newly independent readers are sure to recognize themselves in this humorous school and family story.
The second book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. Cara has spent her life on
the streets, relying on her wits - and a mysterious voice that
seemed to live inside her head - for survival. She's amazed when
she learns that the voice actually belongs to a dragon - her dragon
- and she's invited to join a hidden society, the Dragonseer Guild,
for those who can summon their own dragon. But Cara isn't used to
having friends, and so when she and her dragon Silverthief uncover
a dangerous secret, they must decide who they can trust... and
their lives will depend on it. An exciting new fantasy series from
the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated
throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train
your Dragon.
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Freeze
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Chris Priestley; Illustrated by Chris Priestley
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Award-winning master of scary stories Chris Priestley returns with
a spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales to chill you to the
bone ... When Maya and her classmates are asked to write a creepy
story with a winter theme, they come up with some brilliant ideas.
Rising floodwaters uncover long-buried bodies and ghostly children
take to the ice on a frozen canal. But as each of the stories is
read out in class, Maya grows more and more uncomfortable. She
features in each of her friends' creepy tales and they start to
feel a little too real. Finally, when a mysterious new girl stands
up to read the last story of the day, the light outside dims and it
starts to snow. The classroom starts to freeze but everyone is
trapped. Can Maya stop the story before the nightmare comes true?
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The Big Buna Bash
(Hardcover)
Sara C Arnold; Illustrated by Roberta Malasomma
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Mordecai's Magic
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Bryan Patrick Avery; Illustrated by Arief Putra
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There's more to life than lessons at Malory Towers, Enid Blyton's
best-loved boarding school series. This fantastic bumper collection
contains Malory Towers books 10-12, with a brand-new cover
illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Fun and Games It's competition time
at Malory Towers and this term there's a tennis tournament and a
music prize to be won! Tensions are running high, with games
captain June and orchestra leader Millicent willing to do anything
to succeed. But the girls have more to worry about when belongings
start disappearing from dorms . . . Secrets Mischievous Daffy loves
playing tricks, but when she goes too far, there are a few
surprises in store . . . Meanwhile, there's something familiar
about new pupil Alice. The girls are certain they've met her before
- could she be hiding a secret? Goodbye Head Girl Felicity Rivers
can hardly believe it's nearly time to leave her beloved school.
The sixth-formers are hoping for a restful final term but
headmistress Miss Grayling has other ideas - and so does an old
pupil who makes a surprising return. It is not a great success. Can
Felicity solve the problem, with some help from a few other
familiar faces? Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels
set at Malory Towers. Books 7-12 are authorised sequels of the
series written by Pamela Cox in 2009 and focus on the adventures of
Felicity Rivers, Susan Blake, and June Johns. This collection
features the original stories and is unillustrated.
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers.
Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From
the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy
series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical
school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and
must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure
along the way! Impulsive Isla isn't afraid of breaking a few rules
to win the school treasure hunt and her dolphin, Bubble, is always
up for a dare. But the seas surrounding the academy are swirling
with magic, and soon Isla and Bubble find themselves in very deep
water... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who
love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Cora and
Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from
Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry
Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and
many more! Step into the dark and enchanting world of the School
for Good and Evil with this stunning companion book. Soman
Chainani's New York Times bestselling series comes to life in this
handbook full of everything students at the School need to learn in
order to survive their own fairy tale. With full-colour
illustrations the handbook includes character interviews, diary
excerpts, brand-new short stories and much, much more. A must-have
for all super-fans of the School for Good and Evil.
?Cuanto tiempo tendremos que esperar? ?Dolera? ?Cual es la mejor
manera de limpiar mis dientes? !Leer Dentista con su hijo es la
oportunidad perfecta para hablar de todo lo que se hace en el
dentista, y mucho mas! How long will we have to wait? Will it hurt?
What's the best way of cleaning my teeth? Reading Dentist with your
child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and
many more!
The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back—and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures.
Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But with the arrival of a new Society member—and a new threat—they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the villainous Mr. Curtain and a telepathic enemy tracking their every move, not to mention a dramatically preteen Constance.
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over 3 million copies. In The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, the Society encounters all new challenges, but the series' trademark sly humor, sweet camaraderie, hairsbreadth escapes, and mind-bending puzzles are all as engaging as ever. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see the Society has grown up a little with them, while a new generation of readers will fall in love with this irresistible series.
From the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a
new coming-of-age romance about senior year, first love, and
finding yourself. Lily Hopper has two more weeks until she's
officially finished with boarding school. With graduation quickly
approaching Lily is worried that she's somehow missed out on the
fun of being in high school. So, when she receives a mysterious
note inviting her to join the anonymous senior class Jester in
executing the end-of-year prank, Lily sees her chance to put her
goody-two-shoes reputation behind her. When Lily realizes the
Jester is none other than Taggart Swell, her ex- boyfriend, she's
already in too deep to back out. Lily might've dumped Tag, but she
still has major feelings. Plus, his brilliant plan to steal the
school's yearbooks, targets none other than Lilly's prom date: the
Senior Class President, Daniel. As the group of pranksters hide
cryptic clues across campus for Daniel to find, Lily and Tag find
themselves in close quarters. As the exes dodge Campus Safety
guards, night owl teachers, a troop of freshmen, and even Daniel
himself, new sparks fly. But old hurts and painful secrets refuse
to be ignored. And with graduation on the horizon, Lily can only
hope that breaking the rules will help mend her heart.
The weirdness never stops
Oh no Kids are getting too unhealthy, so Ella Mentry School has
hired a health teacher to help the kids eat right and exercise. Ms.
Leakey is a real health nut. She makes a punching bag filled with
junk food She designs a robot that smokes and drinks She opens up a
fast food restaurant that sells broccoli burgers She puts sunscreen
on her car
The fifth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer Kai and his
dragon Boneshadow are summoned to the palace to work for the King,
they decide to secretly search for a dragon they believe is hiding
there. But during the search, Kai comes into contact with a
mysterious potion. It makes him more powerful, and more
confident... But is that all? As he uncovers the secrets of the
palace, and discovers who has been working against the dragonseers,
Kai begins to change - and soon he's in danger of losing his
friends ... and even Boneshadow herself. An exciting new fantasy
series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly
illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How
to Train your Dragon.
A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars. There
was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her
phone but left her laptop behind. Apparently, she'd met someone
online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing. She ran
away. She was taken. The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about
Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his
front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore.
And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers
on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he
begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden
doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is
about to take a twisted and desperate turn.
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