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Abe Lincoln crosses a creek : a tall, thin tale (introducing his forgotten frontier friend)

Hopkinson, Deborah,


In Knob Creek, Kentucky, in 1816, seven-year-old Abe Lincoln falls into a creek and is rescued by his best friend, Austin Gollaher.
Date Published:2008

Two Bobbies : a true story of Hurricane Katrina, friendship, and survival

Larson, Kirby,


Tells the true story of Bobbie the dog and Bob Cat, two pets who bonded together and were able to survive the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Date Published:2008

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Rowling, J. K.,


"Year 5." 2013 Edition includes excerpt from Harry Potter and the half blood prince. 2018 Edition includes excerpt from Harry Potter and the half blood prince. 2022 Scholastic edition: "illustrated by Kay, Jim with Neil Packer." 2023 Scholastic edition: "illustrated by GrandPre, Mary." Sequel to: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire. Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kliatt Starred, September 2003. New York Times, July 2003. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal, August 2003. Wilson's Children, June 2004. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2004.
Date Published:2023

"Year 5." 2013 Edition includes excerpt from Harry Potter and the half blood prince. 2018 Edition includes excerpt from Harry Potter and the half blood prince. 2022 Scholastic edition: "illustrated by Kay, Jim with Neil Packer." 2023 Scholastic edition: "illustrated by GrandPre, Mary." Sequel to: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire. Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kliatt Starred, September 2003. New York Times, July 2003. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal, August 2003. Wilson's Children, June 2004. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2004.

Date Published:2023

Olympians vs. Titans : an interactive mythological adventure

Gunderson, Jessica,


The beginning -- Cronus and the Titans -- Zeus and the Olympians -- Prometheus -- King of Gods -- Greek gods and goddesses -- Other paths to explore. Takes readers on a self-guided tour of the mythical war between the Olympian and Titan gods with each choice affecting the outcome of the story.
Date Published:2017

Ron's big mission

Blue, Rose.


Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2010. Booklist, February 2009. Horn Book, October 2009. Multicultural Review, September 2009. School Library Journal, February 2009. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Nine-year-old Ron, a frequent visitor to the Lake City Public Library in South Carolina in the 1950s, where he pores over books on airplanes and flight, makes his own quiet stand against segregation when he decides to apply for his own library card. Based on the life of astronaut Ron McNair.
Date Published:2009

Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2010. Booklist, February 2009. Horn Book, October 2009. Multicultural Review, September 2009. School Library Journal, February 2009. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Nine-year-old Ron, a frequent visitor to the Lake City Public Library in South Carolina in the 1950s, where he pores over books on airplanes and flight, makes his own quiet stand against segregation when he decides to apply for his own library card. Based on the life of astronaut Ron McNair.

Date Published:2009

Thanks a million : poems

Grimes, Nikki,


A collection of poems honoring a wide range of human connections, from family to friendships to intergenerational relationships.
Date Published:2006

The storm in the barn

Phelan, Matt,


Eleven-year-old Jack Clark struggles with everyday obstacles while his family and community contend with the challenges brought on by the Dust Bowl in 1937 Kansas.
Date Published:2009

Rumpelstiltskin

Galdone, Paul,


Horn Book. Kirkus Review. Horn Book, April 2014. Kirkus Review, October 2001. A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
Date Published:2013

Who was Albert Einstein

Brallier, Jess M,


Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of physicist Albert Einstein, one of the key scientists in the development of the atomic bomb.
Date Published:2002

The tale of Despereaux : being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread

DiCamillo, Kate,


Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kirkus Starred, July 2003. New York Times, November 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, August 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruinches.
Date Published:2015

Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kirkus Starred, July 2003. New York Times, November 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, August 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruinches.

Date Published:2015

White is for blueberry

Shannon, George,


Encourages the reader to look at objects in nature from another perspective, observing their colors in a new way.
Date Published:2005

The first cat in space ate pizza. Book one /

Barnett, Mac,


Statement of responsibility from front cover. v. numbering from spine. Booklist, April2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April2022. Horn Book, July2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Pub Weekly, April2022. School Library Journal starred, May2022. "Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is--a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Statement of responsibility from front cover. v. numbering from spine. Booklist, April2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April2022. Horn Book, July2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Pub Weekly, April2022. School Library Journal starred, May2022. "Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is--a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Shermy & Shake, the not-so-nice neighbor

Larson, Kirby,


Shermy finds his plans for a quiet, relaxing summer upended by the arrival of Shake, who moves in next door, and as they are forced to spend more and more time together, these polar opposites must learn how to get along.
Date Published:2023

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

The Baby-sitters club. 06, Kristy's big day.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Kristy's big day / Ann M. Martin. Title supplied by cataloger. "Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only trouble is, fourteen kids are coming in town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that's before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Kristy's big day / Ann M. Martin. Title supplied by cataloger. "Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only trouble is, fourteen kids are coming in town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that's before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Paws for a cause

May, Kyla,


"Appeals to 1st-2nd graders; reading level grade 2"--Back cover. "When the local animal shelter can't afford new toys, it's up to Bub and his human, Bella, to save the day. But how could they possibly raise the money? A pet wash, of course! Fun and high jinks abound as Bella and Bub learn that running a pet wash is harder and wetter than it looks"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Indelible Ann : the larger-than-life story of Governor Ann Richards

Browne, Meghan P., 1985-,


Booklist, June2021. Kirkus Starred, April2021. Publishers Weekly, May2021. School Library Journal, August2021. "A folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Garvey's choice

Grimes, Nikki,


Garvey is a bookworm, an inventor of jokes, a loyal friend. He loves music and math and learning about outer space. But Dad wants Garvey to be a jock. He wants to talk sports with Garvey, to roughhouse with him, to play football together. Garvey tries to fill the father-sized hole in his heart with food. Now his classmates can't see who he really is either. All they see is an overweight, awkward kid who doesn't fit in anywhere. Garvey has an important choice to make, one that could be the key to getting people - including his father - to see and accept the real Garvey...
Date Published:2016

Garvey is a bookworm, an inventor of jokes, a loyal friend. He loves music and math and learning about outer space. But Dad wants Garvey to be a jock. He wants to talk sports with Garvey, to roughhouse with him, to play football together. Garvey tries to fill the father-sized hole in his heart with food. Now his classmates can't see who he really is either. All they see is an overweight, awkward kid who doesn't fit in anywhere. Garvey has an important choice to make, one that could be the key to getting people - including his father - to see and accept the real Garvey...

Date Published:2016

The last mapmaker

Soontornvat, Christina,


Newbery Medal/Honor. Eager to start a new life, twelve-year-old Sai secretly assists esteemed mapmaker, Paiyoon, on an expedition to chart the southern seas, but when she learns they are heading to the Sunderlands, a land of dragons, danger, and riches beyond imagining, Sai must weigh the cost of her dreams.
Date Published:2022