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Telgemeier, Raina,


"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--p.4 of cover. Contains biographical information. Booklist starred, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. New York Times, August 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Raina, fourteen, and her ten-year-old sister Amara don't get along. On a road trip to a family reunion, the two are left alone in the family van when it breaks down.
Date Published:2022

"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--p.4 of cover. Contains biographical information. Booklist starred, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. New York Times, August 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Raina, fourteen, and her ten-year-old sister Amara don't get along. On a road trip to a family reunion, the two are left alone in the family van when it breaks down.

Date Published:2022

The Baby-sitters club. 01, Kristy's great idea.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: Kristy's great idea / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. But baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Date Published:2023

2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: Kristy's great idea / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. But baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

Date Published:2023

Before John was a jazz giant : a song of John Coltrane

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-,


Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist, February 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Library Media Connection, August 2008. School Library Journal, April 2008. Wilson's Children, January 2009. A biography of John Coltrane that focuses on his childhood and adolescent years and discusses his inspirations, influences, family, the development of his musical talent, and more.
Date Published:2008

Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist, February 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Library Media Connection, August 2008. School Library Journal, April 2008. Wilson's Children, January 2009. A biography of John Coltrane that focuses on his childhood and adolescent years and discusses his inspirations, influences, family, the development of his musical talent, and more.

Date Published:2008

Dog Man

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Booklist starred, August 01, 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 16, 2016. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2016. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

Booklist starred, August 01, 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 16, 2016. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2016. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2021

Hypnotized

Trembath, Don, 1963-,


Rufus and his sister's relationship changes after he attempts to hypnotize her.
Date Published:2007

Moribito II : Guardian of the Darkness

Uehashi, Nahoko,


Translation of: Yami no Moribito. The wandering female bodyguard Balsa returns to her native country of Kanbal, where she uncovers a conspiracy to frame her mentor and herself.
Date Published:2009

One false note

Korman, Gordon,


Some copies may include game cards. Amy and Dan Cahill are in the lead to find thirty-nine clues that safeguard a great power, and are in possession of a coded sheet of Mozart's music that will help them find the next clue while their relatives follow in close pursuit.
Date Published:2008

Great Bear Lake

Hunter, Erin,


Kallik, Lusa, Toklo, and Ujarak unite and begin their journey to discover what it means to be a bear in the wilderness, and when they gather near a remote lake to learn from their elders, they learn that one of their group is in danger, as not all bears have the best intentions.
Date Published:2010

Rapunzel's revenge

Hale, Shannon,


Rapunzel, having grown up in a lovely castle with the woman she thought was her mother, is placed in a very tall hollow tree as punishment after her curiosity prompts her to climb the castle wall and look at the ruin of the world beyond her home, but she is able to escape and, with the help of Jack, embarks on a plan to free the land from the grip of the witch.
Date Published:2021

Double identity

Haddix, Margaret Peterson,


Booklist, October 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2005. Horn Book, April 2006. Kirkus Review, September 2005. Library Media Connection, April 2006. Publisher's Weekly, December 2005. School Library Journal, November 2005. Teacher Librarian, April 2006. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2005. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2006. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Thirteen-year-old Bethany's parents have always been overprotective, but when they suddenly drop out of sight with no explanation, leaving her with an aunt she never knew existed, Bethany uncovers shocking secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.
Date Published:2007

Booklist, October 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2005. Horn Book, April 2006. Kirkus Review, September 2005. Library Media Connection, April 2006. Publisher's Weekly, December 2005. School Library Journal, November 2005. Teacher Librarian, April 2006. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2005. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2006. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Thirteen-year-old Bethany's parents have always been overprotective, but when they suddenly drop out of sight with no explanation, leaving her with an aunt she never knew existed, Bethany uncovers shocking secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.

Date Published:2007

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

Black bird, blue road

Pasternack, Sofiya,


Booklist, August2022. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, October2022. Horn Book Starred, September2022. Kirkus Starred, July2022. Pub Weekly, July2022. "Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illness--even facing the Angel of Death himself. Pesah has lived with leprosy for years, and the twins have spent most of that time working on a cure. Then Pesah has a vision: The Angel of Death will come for him on Rosh Hashanah, just one month away. So Ziva takes her brother and runs away to find doctors who can cure him. But when they meet and accidentally free a half-demon boy, he suggests paying his debt by leading them to the fabled city of Luz, where no one ever dies--the one place Pesah will be safe. They just need to run faster than The Angel of Death can fly"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, August2022. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, October2022. Horn Book Starred, September2022. Kirkus Starred, July2022. Pub Weekly, July2022. "Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illness--even facing the Angel of Death himself. Pesah has lived with leprosy for years, and the twins have spent most of that time working on a cure. Then Pesah has a vision: The Angel of Death will come for him on Rosh Hashanah, just one month away. So Ziva takes her brother and runs away to find doctors who can cure him. But when they meet and accidentally free a half-demon boy, he suggests paying his debt by leading them to the fabled city of Luz, where no one ever dies--the one place Pesah will be safe. They just need to run faster than The Angel of Death can fly"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane

DiCamillo, Kate,


2015 Candlewick Press edition includes unpaged "Questions to Consider" and an excerpt of "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo. Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.
Date Published:2015

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2022

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.

Date Published:2022

Dog Man. Lord of the fleas /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Kirkus starred, August 01, 2018. "When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action--and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Words on fire

Nielsen, Jennifer A.,


Kirkus Review. Booklist starred, October 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. Library Media Connection starred, November 2019. In 1893 twelve-year-old Audra lives on a farm in Lithuania, and tries to avoid the Cossack soldiers who enforce the Russian decrees that ban Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language; but when the soldiers invade the farm Audra is the only one who escapes and, unsure of what has happened to her parents, she embarks on a dangerous journey, carrying the smuggled Lithuanian books that fuel the growing resistance movement, unsure of who to trust, but risking her life and freedom for her country.
Date Published:2022

Kirkus Review. Booklist starred, October 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. Library Media Connection starred, November 2019. In 1893 twelve-year-old Audra lives on a farm in Lithuania, and tries to avoid the Cossack soldiers who enforce the Russian decrees that ban Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language; but when the soldiers invade the farm Audra is the only one who escapes and, unsure of what has happened to her parents, she embarks on a dangerous journey, carrying the smuggled Lithuanian books that fuel the growing resistance movement, unsure of who to trust, but risking her life and freedom for her country.

Date Published:2022

Silverwing

Oppel, Kenneth,


When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys.
Date Published:2007

Princess Academy

Hale, Shannon,


While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.
Date Published:2015

The ugly truth

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Horn Book, May 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2010. Publisher's Weekly, November 15, 2010. Horn book guide, While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Horn Book, May 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2010. Publisher's Weekly, November 15, 2010. Horn book guide, While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.

Date Published:2010

Pax

Pennypacker, Sara, 1951-


After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back.
Date Published:2016