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Ada's violin : the story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay

Hood, Susan, 1954-,


Also available in Spanish as El violin de Ada: la historia de la Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados del Paraguay. The Recycled Orchestra, comprising of children from Cateura, Paraguay, playing instruments made from recycled trash, performs concerts all over the world to sold-out audiences. Here's the story of how it began.
Date Published:2016

Ramona and her father

Cleary, Beverly,


2002 HarperTrophy edition: "illustrated by Tracy Dockray." 2013 Harper Reillustrated edition: "illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers" ; includes excerpt of "Ramona and her mother" / Beverly Cleary. The family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.
Date Published:2013

Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost

Funke, Cornelia, 1958-


"Chicken House." Translation of: Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Tom Tomsky, a timid nine-year-old, reluctantly agrees to help professional ghostbuster Hetty Hyssop find the Incredibly Revolting Ghost that is haunting the Averagely Spooky Ghost hiding out in Tom's attic.
Date Published:2006

"Chicken House." Translation of: Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Tom Tomsky, a timid nine-year-old, reluctantly agrees to help professional ghostbuster Hetty Hyssop find the Incredibly Revolting Ghost that is haunting the Averagely Spooky Ghost hiding out in Tom's attic.

Date Published:2006

The Chicken Squad

Cronin, Doreen,


2014 Atheneum BFYR edition includes unpaged excerpt of "The case of the weird blue chicken: the next misadventure." / Doreen Cronin. Subtitle from cover: "the first misadventure." Booklist, April 2014. Horn Book, October 2014. Kirkus Review, March 2014. New York Times, August 2014. School Library Journal, April 2014. When a weird blue chicken comes to Chicken Squad headquarters for help, siblings Dirt, Sugar, and Sweetie help find her missing house.
Date Published:2015

2014 Atheneum BFYR edition includes unpaged excerpt of "The case of the weird blue chicken: the next misadventure." / Doreen Cronin. Subtitle from cover: "the first misadventure." Booklist, April 2014. Horn Book, October 2014. Kirkus Review, March 2014. New York Times, August 2014. School Library Journal, April 2014. When a weird blue chicken comes to Chicken Squad headquarters for help, siblings Dirt, Sugar, and Sweetie help find her missing house.

Date Published:2015

My pet ferrets

Gelman, Amy,


Follows an eleven-year-old girl through the experience of choosing and caring for two pet ferrets.
Date Published:2001

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Horn Book, November 2018. School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn book guide, Publisher Annotation: Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?
Date Published:2021

Horn Book, November 2018. School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn book guide, Publisher Annotation: Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?

Date Published:2021

Don't let the pigeon drive the bus

Willems, Mo,


Booklist starred, September 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2003. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2003. Horn Book Starred, July 2003. Horn Book, October 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Publishers Weekly, February 2003. School Library Journal starred, May 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A pigeon that longs to drive a bus sees a chance to make its dream come true when the bus driver takes a short break.
Date Published:2013

Booklist starred, September 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2003. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2003. Horn Book Starred, July 2003. Horn Book, October 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Publishers Weekly, February 2003. School Library Journal starred, May 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A pigeon that longs to drive a bus sees a chance to make its dream come true when the bus driver takes a short break.

Date Published:2013

Cesar Chavez

Shea, Kitty,


Introduces union activist Cesar Chavez. Provides information on his life as the child of a migrant worker. Discusses his successful efforts to organize California migrant workers into a union. Includes photographs from various points throughout his life.
Date Published:2005

The gingerbread man


The gingerbread man outruns everyone until he meets up with the wily fox.
Date Published:1967

Auggie & me : three Wonder stories

Palacio, R. J.


Three titles originally published by Alfred A. Knopf as ebooks: The Julian Chapter, 2014; Pluto, 2015; and Shingaling, 2015. The Julian chapter -- Pluto -- Shingaling. "These stories are an extra peek at Auggie, a boy born with extreme facial abnormalities, before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

Three titles originally published by Alfred A. Knopf as ebooks: The Julian Chapter, 2014; Pluto, 2015; and Shingaling, 2015. The Julian chapter -- Pluto -- Shingaling. "These stories are an extra peek at Auggie, a boy born with extreme facial abnormalities, before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

Wonder Woman wrestles Circe's sorcery

Manning, Matthew K.,


"Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston." "Wonder Woman is quickly overwhelmed after she travels to another dimension to battle Circe. To conquer this sassy sorceress, Diana Prince must think back to when she left her homeland and traveled to a new world"--Back cover.
Date Published:2017

The chalk giraffe

Paxton, Kirsty,


When a little girl cannot satisfy the grumpy giraffe she has drawn on the pavement, he draws her into the picture so she can see for herself what is missing.
Date Published:2020

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

The polar bear

Hemstock, Annie,


Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, relations with humans, and survival methods of the world's largest land carnivore.
Date Published:1999

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

Harry Potter and the half-blood prince

Rowling, J. K.,


"Year 6" on spine. 2013 & 2018 Editions include excerpt from Harry Potter and the Deathly hallows. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. ALA Booklist. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist starred, August 01, 2005. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2005. Horn book, September 2005. Kirkus Reviews. School library journal, September 2005. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Senior high core collection. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince brings us Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as Lord Voldemort becomes ever more powerful with his followers increasing day by day in this continuing battle between good and evil. Harry searches for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort, and thereby finds what may be his only vulnerability.
Date Published:2023

"Year 6" on spine. 2013 & 2018 Editions include excerpt from Harry Potter and the Deathly hallows. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. ALA Booklist. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist starred, August 01, 2005. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2005. Horn book, September 2005. Kirkus Reviews. School library journal, September 2005. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Senior high core collection. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince brings us Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as Lord Voldemort becomes ever more powerful with his followers increasing day by day in this continuing battle between good and evil. Harry searches for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort, and thereby finds what may be his only vulnerability.

Date Published:2023

The adventures of Super Diaper Baby : the first epic novel

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


2025 Graphix edition: "written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey as George Beard and Harold Hutchins with color by Wes Dzioba." Dav Pilkey writing as George Beard and Harold Hutchins. Two incorrigible fourth graders named George and Harold create a superhero named Super Diaper Baby and write a comic book about his adventures.
Date Published:2025

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

365 days of wonder: Mr. Browne's book of precepts : a quote for every day of the year about courage, friendship, love, and kindness

Palacio, R. J.


School Library Journal, October2014. "A book of precepts, with one saying for each day, from Auggie's teacher Mr. Brown"--
Date Published:2016

Hard luck

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Booklist, December 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2013. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, "Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--
Date Published:2013

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Booklist, December 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2013. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, "Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--

Date Published:2013