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Get ready for Book 5 in the ongoing chapter book series based on
Minecraft! The adventures continue in the fifth official Minecraft
chapter book based on the most popular video games of all time.
When Po, Morgan, and three of their fellow Minecraft players track
the Evoker King to his home in the heart of a perilous dungeon,
they have to gear up for an epic fantasy quest filled with danger,
dragons, and hostile mobs. Meanwhile, in the real world, the school
play seems to be full of its own traps and troubles. Are Po and his
friends doomed in both worlds?! (c) 2020 Mojang AB and Mojang
Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
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Run, Mo, Run!
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David A Adler; Illustrated by Sam Ricks
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Mo is the star of his school's track-and-field meet in the
perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler!
Mo and his classmates from 2B will compete against the students
from class 2M in a track-and-field meet and the winning team will
get a surprise dessert! Mo, Jenna, and Dov will compete in the
day's final event--the relay race--but first, Mo has to pass the
baton without dropping it. He practices at lunch and during class,
but the baton keeps slipping out of his hand. When the score is
tied and the pressure is on, will Mo be able to win for his team?
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of
Dumplin', comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp
story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect
for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish. Magnolia "Maggie" Hagen is
determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over
her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally
attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she's been
dying to go to for three whole summers. But on the last day of
school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn't going to Camp
Rising Star. She's being shipped off to fat camp-and not just any
fat camp. She's going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous
wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her
soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet. When Maggie arrives at camp,
things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and
grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged
to donate blood-at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods
and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even
rumors of a camp ghost. Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends
and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a
camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad .
. . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things
begin happening-especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the
least scary thing about this place. . . .
Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at
Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in
whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't
like him either. Dubbed the "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and
classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter
skinned brother, Trey. Quiet, obedient. When an incident with
"King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the
only way to get even is to beat the king of the school at his own
game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte
embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on Middlefield Prep's
fencing team and maybe learn something about himself along the way.
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Swim Team
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Johnnie Christmas; Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas
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"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that
will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the
Newbery Medal-winning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade
graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith
Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees-until she's stuck with the
only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The
thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's
forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for
her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former
swim team captain, is willing to help. With Etta's training and a
lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community
counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But
that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the
prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the
Mighty Manatees in their wake. Can Bree defy the odds and guide her
team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last
lap-for good? Praise for SWIM TEAM: Harvey Award Best Children's or
Young Adult Book Nominee "A revelation! You'll root for Swim
Team-the water is just right." -JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times
bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator "Swim Team is a
beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a
fantastic storyteller and artist." -KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet
"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!" -GENE
LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops
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Kick
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Mitch Johnson
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Budi's plan is simple. He's going to be a star. Budi's going to
play for the greatest team on earth, instead of sweating over each
stitch he sews, each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick
brings Budi's world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most
dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it isn't only Budi's dreams at
stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big, about hope and
heroes, and never letting anything stand in your way.
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Anderson's Heat
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Derek Tellier; Cover design or artwork by Mark Britt
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Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends find a
soccer ball and decide to play a game. But what happens when the
ball gets stuck up a tree and lost in a pond? Young readers will
enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I
Can Read book about the little hippo that has captured hearts
around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.
Fiona Plays Soccer is: An endearing animal book that's a perfect
gift from parents and grandparents A sweet story about teamwork and
playing together A Level One I Can Read story geared for children
just learning to read Created by New York Times bestselling artist
Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona,
It's Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very
Marley Christmas fame ?Fiona Plays Soccer?is one title in the I Can
Read brand that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:?
Meet Fiona Fiona Saves the Day Fantastic Fiona Fiona and the Rainy
Day Fiona's Train Ride Fiona Goes to School Fiona Gets the Sniffles
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I Am Lenny Brown
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Dan Freedman; Illustrated by Kajsa Hallström
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There's more than one way to find your voice . . . Lenny Brown is
eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and his dog,
Rocky. When Lenny has to move house and start at a new school, it
feels like his whole life is changing, and not for the better. Will
he be able to make friends and find a way to fit in? But when Lenny
finds a different way to express himself, everyone is in for a big
surprise as they find out just how amazing he can be . . .
THE END OF THE DREAM? Foul Playis the second book in the
football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of the
first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning
comics writer Rob Williams.With a stunning super-strike against
premier English club Tynecaster, Roy Race announced himself to the
footballing world. Melchester Rovers fans thought a saviour had
arrived to lift them out of lowly League Two, and the agents came
calling, sensing a new cash cow on the scene. But a lot of things
can go wrong on a football pitch. Injuries can happen to anyone -
even Roy of the Rovers. Is Roy's career over before it's even
begun? Will he ever play in front of the Mel Park faithful again?
And can Rovers make it to the playoff finals without him? The
dramatic footballing adventure of Roy Race continues! Enjoyed this
title? Pick up Play-Offs next to continue the story! Praise for the
Roy of the Rovers series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love
the way that they are about so much more than football: they are
about heart, values and family. Both graphic novel and fiction
titles are compelling, engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get
reading. - Jim Sells, Programme manager for Sport & Literacy,
National Literacy Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football
mad, really enjoyed it and left us wanting to read the next one in
the series! - GoodReads Review
The only official chapter book series based on Minecraft comes to
an epic conclusion with Book 6--Last Block Standing! As the world
of Minecraft falls under the Evoker King's control, Morgan, Ash,
and their friends get ready for the final showdown. But with their
enemy now in possession of the most powerful building block in
Minecraft, do they really stand a chance of defeating him? And
meanwhile, in the real world, the kids deal with the devastating
news that Ash and her family may be moving away! Will both worlds
come to an end, or is this just a new beginning? Find out in Last
Block Standing! the sixth book in the Woodsword Chronicles! (c)
2021 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
After watching a ninja cartoon, Pedro dreams of being a ninja
himself. Luckily, his dad gets him karate lessons. With hard work
and a little practice, maybe Pedro can become ninja star, just like
thoses he sees at the cinema! A glossary and reading questions make
this title a black-belt level book!
_______________ "A winner with my grandson. And I liked it too!" -
Prue Leith "A beautiful book about following your dreams" - David
Atherton, Winner of the Great British Bake-Off _______________ A
hilarious and original picture book about believing in yourself and
learning how to shine. Nut isn't like the other Vikings; he doesn't
climb hills or swim icy lakes ... but he does have one great
passion - Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So, when Viking Sports Day comes
round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE
THE DAY? Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a
hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.
Enter Cloudkiss Canyon at your own risk. Sadie meets Wilder Girls
in this unnerving tale about the struggle for survival, the twisted
satisfaction of revenge, and the darkness hiding in all of us. From
Erica Waters, the acclaimed author of Ghost Wood Song and The River
Has Teeth, this mystery will haunt you to the end. The Cloudkiss
Killer is dead. Now a true-crime podcast is hosting a contest to
find his bones. Lucy was almost the serial killer's final victim.
Carolina is a true-crime fan who fears her own rage. Maggie is a
psychology student with a little too much to hide. All of them are
looking for answers, for a new identity, for a place to bury their
secrets. But there are more than bones hiding in the
shadows...sometimes the darkness inside is more frightening than
anything the dead leave behind. Praise for Erica Waters' The River
Has Teeth and Ghost Wood Song: "Potent, atmospheric, and wholly
satisfying." -Kirkus (starred review) "A backwoods murder ballad of
a book. [The River Has Teeth] is well worth a listen." -NPR "The
River Has Teeth is the perfect story for anyone who is tired of
feeling helpless. This book has teeth, too." -Hannah Whitten, New
York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "A gorgeous, creepy
gem of a book. Ghost Wood Song weaves a captivating spell you won't
want to break." -Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author
of Furyborn and Sawkill Girls "Ghost Wood Song will make your heart
dance." -Jeff Zentner, Morris Award winning author of The Serpent
King and Goodbye Days "The perfect balance of atmospheric chills,
dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of
home." -Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House
of Salt and Sorrows
"Packed full of emotion. . . . An influential read with a powerful
message."-Booklist Whether goose or swan, I have wings. And I'll
fly. Gus's life is about one thing-swimming. And he knows that the
only coach in town who can get him to the Olympics is Coach Marks.
So it seems like a simple plan: convince Coach Marks to train him,
and everything from there on in is just hard work. Gus has never
been afraid of hard work. But there are a few complications. For
one thing, Coach Marks was Danny's coach. Danny, Gus's brother,
committed suicide after failing to make the national swimming
team-a big step on the way to the Olympics. And for another, Gus
and Danny didn't exactly get along; Gus never liked living in
Danny's shadow. A shadow that has grown even bigger since his
death. In this powerful novel about the punishing and the healing
nature of sports, Gus's rage threatens to swallow him at every
turn. He's angry at his brother, his mother, his coach . . . even
himself. But as he works toward his goal and through his feelings,
Gus does everything he can to channel this burning intensity into
excelling at the sport that he and Danny both loved, and finds
solace in the same place he must face his demons: in the water. In
addition to Gus's incredible narrative, there are four pieces of
original art featured in Geese Are Never Swans. The art was curated
by TaskForce, a creative agency that collaborates with the most
influential nonprofits, brands, and people taking on the most
pressing challenges facing our nation and our world. TaskForce
builds capacity and community for those shaping a more empathetic
society through public opinion and policy. The artists'
interpretations of their work are included in the book.
#1 New York Times Bestseller A People Kid Pick of the week From the
mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller
Kobe Bryant comes this radically original portrait of five young
basketball players, one enlightening coach, and the awesome
transformative power of the game. Filled with insights about the
mental stamina and emotional clarity that peak performance
requires, this is an indispensable story for young athletes,
coaches, educators, and anyone interested in the astonishing
potential of team sports to unlock individual growth. THE GAME WILL
NEVER BE THE SAME Magic doesn't seem possible for the West Bottom
Badgers. They're the lowest-ranked basketball team in their league,
and they live in the poorest neighborhood in Dren. Nobody expects
them to succeed at anything. Plus, every kid on the team has secret
struggles of his own. When a new coach named Professor Wizenard
arrives on the first day of training camp, the Badgers can't
explain the magical-seeming things they see and hear. Every player
experiences unique and strange visions-visions that challenge
everything they thought they knew about basketball, and about their
lives and their secrets off the court. To survive the increasingly
intense ordeals of training, the Badgers will need to take
unimaginable risks, learn to trust their teammates, and confront
the darkness within themselves.
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