Most Circulated Titles

Twins

Johnson, Varian,


Booklist starred, July 2020. Horn Book Starred, November 2020. Horn book, November 2020. Kirkus starred, September 01, 2020. Kirkus Starred, September 2020. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2020. School library journal starred, October 01, 2020. School Library Journal starred, October 2020. "Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Booklist starred, July 2020. Horn Book Starred, November 2020. Horn book, November 2020. Kirkus starred, September 01, 2020. Kirkus Starred, September 2020. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2020. School library journal starred, October 01, 2020. School Library Journal starred, October 2020. "Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Double down

Kinney, Jeff,


Booklist, December 01, 2016. Horn Book, October 2017. Horn book guide, The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side." As if that's not scary enough, Halloween is just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle.
Date Published:2016

Cabin fever

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, December 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Kirkus, December 01, 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2011. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
Date Published:2011

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, December 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Kirkus, December 01, 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2011. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?

Date Published:2011

Old school

Kinney, Jeff,


Horn Book, October 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2015. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Date Published:2015

Horn Book, October 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2015. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?

Date Published:2015

No place for monsters

Merritt, Kory,


Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2020. Horn Book, September 2020. Kirkus Starred, August 2020. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2020. School Library Journal, September 2020. "Two unlikely friends face down their worst fears in order to stop their small town--and themselves--from disappearing"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff,


Horn Book, October2015. Publishers Weekly Annex, November2014. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

I will surprise my friend

Willems, Mo,


Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other--but the best surprise is the one they least expect.
Date Published:2017

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

Memoirs of a tortoise

Scillian, Devin,


School Library Journal starred. Kirkus Starred, April 2020. School Library Journal starred, May 2020. School Library Journal starred, May 2020. Oliver the tortoise looks back on his happy life as he wonders why his pet human, Ike, who he has had for eighty years, has stopped visiting the garden.
Date Published:2020

Stella

Hoyle, McCall,


Kirkus Review, January2021. School Library Journal, January2021. "As a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help her handler keep people safe. During a routine security inspection, Stella misses the scent of an explosive. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Unable to go back to work because of her anxiety, Stella is retired as a working dog. A young girl named Cloe wants to adopt Stella, the beagle smells a strange chemical inside Cloe's body, a scent that surges just before the girl has a seizure. Stella's nose makes the connection, but how can Stella warn her new family"--OCLC.
Date Published:2023

Kirkus Review, January2021. School Library Journal, January2021. "As a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help her handler keep people safe. During a routine security inspection, Stella misses the scent of an explosive. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Unable to go back to work because of her anxiety, Stella is retired as a working dog. A young girl named Cloe wants to adopt Stella, the beagle smells a strange chemical inside Cloe's body, a scent that surges just before the girl has a seizure. Stella's nose makes the connection, but how can Stella warn her new family"--OCLC.

Date Published:2023

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

Happy Pig Day

Willems, Mo,


Booklist, October 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Kirkus Review, September 2011. Publishers Weekly, October 2011. School Library Journal, November 2011. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year, but Gerald the elephant is sad, thinking that he cannot join the fun.
Date Published:2011

Elephants cannot dance

Willems, Mo,


Has anyone ever seen an elephant dance? Is it possible? Piggy is going to try to teach her friend Gerald.
Date Published:2009

The thank you book

Willems, Mo,


May include a thank you card. Horn Book, April 2017. School Library Journal starred, June 2016. "Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Waiting is not easy

Willems, Mo,


Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.
Date Published:2018

Listen to my trumpet

Willems, Mo,


When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald the elephant, he decides he must be honest in his response.
Date Published:2023

The adventures of Captain Underpants

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


2013 edition: "Now in full color"--T.p. 2023 edition: "With all new Dog Man comic ; with color by Jose Garibaldi and Wes Dzioba." When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.
Date Published:2023

Bird & Squirrel. 6, All or nothing /

Burks, James (James R.),


"The dangerous Horned Toad 500 cross-country race is coming up and Bird's father has always won it. But when his dad gets injured, Bird reluctantly joins the race to save the family honor. While dealing with the scorching desert heat and dirty tricks from another team, Bird and Squirrel are put to the ultimate test of endurance and sportsmanship. Along the way, the duo learns that, win or lose, having good friends and family will always get you to the finish line"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"The dangerous Horned Toad 500 cross-country race is coming up and Bird's father has always won it. But when his dad gets injured, Bird reluctantly joins the race to save the family honor. While dealing with the scorching desert heat and dirty tricks from another team, Bird and Squirrel are put to the ultimate test of endurance and sportsmanship. Along the way, the duo learns that, win or lose, having good friends and family will always get you to the finish line"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

I love my new toy

Willems, Mo,


Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand new toy. But will an accidentally broken toy accidentally break a friendship?
Date Published:2008

I am going

Willems, Mo,


Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald the elephant that she is going, sending him into a panic.
Date Published:2010