Katherine Applegate

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Louisiana

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary.

Crenshaw

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Roald Dahl

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Gordon Korman

A story of telling truth from lies - and finding out what being a hero really means.

There are two things Trevor loves more than anything else: playing war-based video games and his great-grandfather Jacob, who is a true-blue, bona fide war hero. At the height of the war, Jacob helped liberate a small French village, and was given a hero's welcome upon his return to America.

Now it's decades later, and Jacob wants to retrace the steps he took during the war - from training to invasion to the village he is said to have saved. Trevor thinks this is the coolest idea ever. But as they get to the village, Trevor discovers there's more to the story than what he's heard his whole life, causing him to wonder about his great-grandfather's heroism, the truth about the battle he fought, and importance of genuine valor.

War Stories

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Barbara Park

Denise Brunkus

Junie B. Joness first two adventures are now available in these book-and-CD editions. Illustrations.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

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Judy Blume

Stephanie's relationship with her best friend, Rachel, changes during her first year in junior high as she tries to conceal a family problem and meets a new girl from California.

Just As Long As We're Together

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Words Are Not for Hurting 

R. J. Palacio

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Born with a facial deformity that initially prevented his attendance at public school, Auggie Pullman enters the fifth grade at Beecher Prep and struggles with the dynamics of being both new and different, in a sparsely written tale about acceptance and self-esteem.

Wonder

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Louis Sachar

An unmanageable, but loveable,eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit, too.

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

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Jo Ann Allen Boyce

Debbie Levy

One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality

Recipient of a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Winner of the 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction A NYPL Top Ten of 2019 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.

This Promise of Change

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Beverly Cleary

In this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

Ramona likes that she's old enough to be counted on, but must everything depend on her? Mrs. Quimby has gone back to work so that Mr. Quimby can return to school, and Ramona is expected to be good for Mrs. Kemp while her parents are away, to be brave enough to ride the school bus by herself, and to put up with being teased by Danny the Yard Ape.

In Ramona's world, being eight isn't easy, but it's never dull!

Readers ages 6-12 will laugh along with and relate to Ramona's timeless adventures.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Beignet That Almost Got Away

Can I Play Too?

Cece Bell

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."

El Deafo

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Time for Kids Editors

Why do I sneeze? Why don't cats like water? Why does the moon stay in the sky? When it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with X-Why-Z from TIME For Kids, young readers — and their parents — can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6. The easy to follow, question-and-answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers age-appropriate answers to so many questions that kids have. From animals to plants, from the human body to history, from cell phones to smelly skunks, X-Why-Z helps children better understand the world they live in. With more than 200 questions, X-Why-Z will satisfy young readers' hunger to learn and have fun while soaking up information. Brought to you by the award-winning Time For Kids classroom magazine, parents, teachers, and librarians can be sure that X-Why-Z is on-level, informative, and entertaining. X-Why-Z is the perfect reference book to help emergent readers become stronger readers. It's a book that kids will come back to again and again.

Kids Ask - We Answer

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Swimmy

Mrs. McNosh and the Great Big Squash 

A Passover Story 

The Matzah Man

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Fredrick

James Patterson

Chris Grabenstein

Get ready to Laugh Out Loud (a lot!) with James Patterson's illustrated middle grade story of a twelve-year-old boy starting his own book company for kids.



Jimmy loves reading so much that he's inspired to start a book company for kids -- run by kids. It's a big dream for a twelve-year-old boy. Some would even say it's laugh-out-loud ridiculous!


But that doesn't stop Jimmy from dreaming even bigger! His company will be as imaginative and fun as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory . . . with a Ferris wheel instead of an elevator, a bowling alley in the break room, and a river filled with floating books! He just has to believe in himself and his idea (and maybe win the Lotto).


In this hilarious story filled with clever references to children's book favorites, James Patterson shows young readers that anything can be achieved if you believe in yourself no matter what!

Laugh Out Loud

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Johnette Downing

In this variation on the traditional song, the narrator's aunt makes repeated trips to Louisiana, returning with a bag of red beans from New Orleans, gumbo from Thibodaux, peaches from Ruston, and so on. Includes sheet music plus facts about the places mentioned in the song.

My Aunt Came Back from Louisiane

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Marissa Stapley

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride . . . the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while' - Taylor Jenkins Reid

What if you had the winning lottery ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn't cash it in?

Lucky Armstrong is tough, talented and in real trouble. Having just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, she's preparing to start a brand new life, complete with new identity, when everything goes sideways. Suddenly Lucky finds herself completely alone, without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she's learned the art of the scam.

When Lucky discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she'll be arrested for her crimes.

As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must find a way to confront her own past and learn what it means to be independent and honest . . . before her luck runs out.

Lucky

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Joan Holub

Suzanne Williams

Get to know Goddess Girl Pheme...the original "gossip girl"!

As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being "in the know" and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy. To make sure that people really get her VIP messages, her words tend to linger in cloud letters above her head--just in case people don't catch what she says!

But not everyone is thrilled with Pheme's insider knowledge on everything MOA--including the Goddess Girls. Can Pheme ever be trusted? Or will this "gossip girl" find herself on the other end of the rumors?

Pheme the Gossip

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J. K. Rowling

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths. Reprint. 2,500,000 first printing.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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The Unknowns 

Becca’s Books

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