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Invisible

Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-,


Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.
Date Published:2022

Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.

Date Published:2022

The Baby-sitters club. 11, Good-bye Stacey, good-bye.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Based on: Good-bye Stacey, good-bye / Ann M. Martin. Volume number from spine. Stacey McGill is moving back to New York, and her friends must face the sadness of saying good-bye, hunt down the perfect farewell gift, and take on the difficult task of filling Stacey's place in the Baby-sitters Club.
Date Published:2022

Stacey's mistake

Crenshaw, Ellen T.,


Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey's New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?
Date Published:2023

Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey's New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?

Date Published:2023

Kristy and the walking disaster

Martin, Ann M., 1955-


"Graphix." When Kristy sees how much her little brothers and sister want to play on a softball team, she starts a ragtag team of her own. Maybe Kristy's Krushers aren't world champions but nobody beats them when it comes to team spirit. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2024

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

Rowling, J. K.,


"Year 1". 2015 Arthur A. Levine edition: "illustrated by Jim Kay." Sequel: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
Date Published:2023

Wonder

Palacio, R. J.


2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2022

2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Date Published:2022

Book of a thousand days

Hale, Shannon,


Fifteen-year-old Dashti, sworn to obey her sixteen-year-old mistress, the Lady Saren, shares Saren's years of punishment locked in a tower, then brings her safely to the lands of her true love, where both must hide who they are as they work as kitchen maids.
Date Published:2007

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


Contains biographical information. Kirkus, January 01, 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 07, 2009. School library journal, March 2010. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March 2010. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all the while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.
Date Published:2020

Contains biographical information. Kirkus, January 01, 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 07, 2009. School library journal, March 2010. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March 2010. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all the while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Date Published:2020

La lección de August

Palacio, R. J.,


Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2019

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina,


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

Falling short

Cisneros, Ernesto,


Junior Library Guild. "Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won't change things at home--not without each other's help. This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac's parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father's approval by earning a spot on the school's basketball team. But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?"--From the publisher's web site.
Date Published:2022

Junior Library Guild. "Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won't change things at home--not without each other's help. This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac's parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father's approval by earning a spot on the school's basketball team. But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?"--From the publisher's web site.

Date Published:2022

Dolphin tale


Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. Title and credits from container. Sawyer, having found an injured dolphin on the beach, forms a unique bond with the creature while trying to help it heal and return to the ocean.
Date Published:2011

The storm runner

Cervantes, Jennifer,


"Rick Riordan presents." Booklist starred. Kirkus Review. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred, August 2018. Kirkus Review, July 2018. School Library Journal starred, August 2018. To prevent the Mayan gods from battling each other and destroying the world, thirteen-year-old Zane must unravel an ancient prophecy, stop an evil god, and discover how the physical disability that makes him reliant on a cane also connects him to his father and his ancestry.
Date Published:2018

"Rick Riordan presents." Booklist starred. Kirkus Review. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred, August 2018. Kirkus Review, July 2018. School Library Journal starred, August 2018. To prevent the Mayan gods from battling each other and destroying the world, thirteen-year-old Zane must unravel an ancient prophecy, stop an evil god, and discover how the physical disability that makes him reliant on a cane also connects him to his father and his ancestry.

Date Published:2018

Haunted : the White House

Rajczak, Michael,


Includes glossary. The obstinate Mr. Burns - Abigail Adams - The British soldier - Dolley Madison - Andrew Jackson - A ghost in the attic - Abraham Lincoln - The demon cat - Anna Surratt - White House s eances - A haunted city - More spooky stuf. This book describes reports of ghosts in the nation's White House, discussing the ghost of Abigail Adams, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, and the ghost of Andrew Jackso.
Date Published:2014

Includes glossary. The obstinate Mr. Burns - Abigail Adams - The British soldier - Dolley Madison - Andrew Jackson - A ghost in the attic - Abraham Lincoln - The demon cat - Anna Surratt - White House s eances - A haunted city - More spooky stuf. This book describes reports of ghosts in the nation's White House, discussing the ghost of Abigail Adams, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, and the ghost of Andrew Jackso.

Date Published:2014

Is this forever, or what : poems and paintings from Texas


Includes indexes. A collection of poetry and full-color artwork from Texas.
Date Published:2004

Peak performance : sports nutrition

Shryer, Donna,


Provides a basic, comprehensive introduction to sports nutrition, including information on how nutrients help the athlete reach peak performance, with a review of the food pyramid and how to read labels to make healthy food choices.
Date Published:2008

Children of the fox

Sands, Kevin,


Booklist, October 2021. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Review, September 2021. Pub Weekly, September 2021. School Library Journal, November 2021. "Callan and four other young criminals are recruited to pull off a difficult heist from the city's most powerful sorcerer"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

Jennifer Chan is not alone

Keller, Tae,


Junior Library Guild. "When her new neighbor and alien-enthusiast Jennifer Chan goes missing, Mallory Moss must follow the clues to find her, and think about her own part in why Jennifer might have run away"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

What happened to Rachel Riley

Swinarski, Claire,


Booklist starred, January2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December2022. Kirkus Review, November2022. Publishers Weekly, November2022. School Library Journal starred, January2023. "Thirteen-year-old new girl Anna Hunt decides to make an investigative podcast about how fellow classmate Rachel Riley went from being the most popular girl in school to the most hated"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Booklist starred, January2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December2022. Kirkus Review, November2022. Publishers Weekly, November2022. School Library Journal starred, January2023. "Thirteen-year-old new girl Anna Hunt decides to make an investigative podcast about how fellow classmate Rachel Riley went from being the most popular girl in school to the most hated"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Flip the script

Lee, Lyla,


Booklist, May2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, May2022. School Library Journal, September2022. "As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend, heartthrob Bryan Yoon, who might be falling in love with her. After all, she promised the TV producers a contract romance, and that's all they're going to get from her. But when showrunners bring on a new lead actress to challenge Hana's role as main love interest--and worse, it's someone Hana knows all too well--can Hana fight for her position on the show, while falling for her on-screen rival in real life?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, May2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, May2022. School Library Journal, September2022. "As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend, heartthrob Bryan Yoon, who might be falling in love with her. After all, she promised the TV producers a contract romance, and that's all they're going to get from her. But when showrunners bring on a new lead actress to challenge Hana's role as main love interest--and worse, it's someone Hana knows all too well--can Hana fight for her position on the show, while falling for her on-screen rival in real life?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022