"Snack-loving sixth-grader Nate Wright always has his hands full--of Cheez Doodles! But those delicious orange curls make his breath stink, and when he tries to quit them cold turkey, poor Nate's a hot mess. And that's not the end of his problems. Out of nowhere, Nate gets dumped by his best buddy Francis. He strikes out at the school dance. And a close encounter at the beach with a spiky-haired look-alike has everyone seeing double. Can our favorite troublemaker turn the funk back into fun?"--

Big Nate. Attack of the cheez funk breath!

When the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets.

I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

"Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money. The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats. Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!"--

The Baby-sitters Club. 17, Mallory and the trouble with twins

"Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a mop! When her best friend, Ran -- a former girl group idol -- invites her to try out for a pop star survival camp together, it's the chance of a lifetime to put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat?"--

Hikaru in the light! 1

"Henry and Casey continue to search for the lost Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield as Henry trains the Kubfu, the Pokémon from the Isle of Armor. But a new danger presents itself..."--Back cover.

Pokémon. Sword & shield. 11

"A brave warrior fights to protect his home from threats both outside and within in this first book in the middle grade graphic novel series by Matt Myklusch set in the same Imagine Nation from his acclaimed Jack Blank series. The Imagine Nation is the origin of all stories, made up of worlds inhabited by everything from comic book superheroes to embattled knights of medieval epics. Ever since failing to save his parents from a terrible fate, young swordsman Skerren has molded himself into a fearless warrior to defend his home, the medieval borough of Varagog Village--and to never again be as powerless as the was the day he lost his family. History comes dangerously close to repeating itself when Skerren's mentor, King Hovarth of Varagog nearly dies on his watch. With the king's life hanging by a thread, Skerren is named as Hovarth's heir, prompting an arrogant prince to challenge him for the throne. Skerren is forced to split his attention between political enemies inside the village threatening the title he never asked for and the villainous Night Lander Horde still circling outside following their strike against Horvath--all while being unsure who he can trust. Skerren must face devastating betrayals, the looming threat of war with the Night Landers, and the haunting truth about his parents' death. He may even find out if he has what it takes to be a king...if he survives the experience"--

Imagine nation. The blood of kings

"In the flash of a giant wave, the mighty kingdom of Atlantis disappeared into the sea. For hundreds of generations, the lost empire has remained hidden at the bottom of the ocean. Now, a young man named Milo Thatch has discovered the secret of Atlantis, and a fantastic journey is about to begin!"--

Atlantis, the lost empire

"While Puppy gets a BIG present and a very SPECIAL birthday breakfast, all Kitty can do is pop the balloons, topple the cake, and cause MAYHEM ... unless she can learn how to let Puppy have the spotlight"--

Bad Kitty. Party animal

"What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem left, right, and center!"--Provided by publisher.

Saphie : the one-eyed cat. Volume 1

New recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, uhh...just what is the greatest mystery of all? Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his Earthly form! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and cameos from everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!

Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild ghost chase

"Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different: Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they're sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he's gone. What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she's getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather--but only if she can make sure he doesn't slip away forever"--

Cassi and the house of memories

"The Bins siblings have their sights set on the big pet expo in the heart of downtown Toronto. Dusty, Scraps, and ReRe expect to loot the convention for the latest treats, and they definitely don't expect to meet Dusty's doppelganger. Prince the Raccoon is everything Dusty isn't--famous, pampered, and rich! But Prince wants to know what life is like outside his comfy digs and on the streets. So, with the Bins' help, Dusty and Prince decide to switch places"--

The racc pack. Volume 2, Prince and the pawper

CheckMate, an AI paperclip designed to fix grammatical errors, wants to turn carbon-based lifeforms into paperclips. When he invades every computer, the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 come to help.

The first cat in space and the wrath of the paperclip

Janey's family is sailing to the Caribbean in their boat, but it means Janey has to leave all her friends behind for a life at sea, and she discovers that when you are constantly on the move it can be difficult to connect to people.

Sea legs

Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Her former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

Speechless

"In this shimmering new sequence of storylines from the world of Phoebe and her Unicorn, Marigold and Phoebe delve into the world of reading by forming their own book club. Unlikely new friendships form when Lord Splendid Humility meets Marigold's frenemy, Dakota. But there's plenty of adventure and intrigue, too, and when Marigold goes missing, Phoebe sets out to find her unicorn best friend and makes a shocking discovery." -- Page [4] cover.

Phoebe and her unicorn. 21, Unicorn book club

When twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are forbidden to go to a Johnny Buck concert, Jessica comes up with a plan to sneak out of the house and attend.

Sweet Valley twins. 5, Sneaking out

"JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--

Oasis

Enter a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle and is magically transported into the vibrant Sock-Verse. Alone for the first time in his life, Freddy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ruffles, a no-nonsense frilly sock, and Hanks, a warm and fuzzy knee-high. This trio of mismatched misfits embark on an epic quest in search of the gatekeeper of the Sock-Verse, an elusive being that knows the secrets to travel back to the Foot-side--a way back to Freddy's sock-twin Peter! But the journey won't be easy. Our heroes will come toe-to-toe with a gang of dyed socks who are heel-bent on bringing order and monotonous conformity to the Sock-Verse. As the trio work together to overcome many challenges, they will forge an enduring friendship and discover how wonderfully wacky and diverse the Sock-Verse really is.

Life really socks. 1, Into the sock-verse

"When Willa and Wade see a bird fly by, they feel the pull of the sky. But Willa is an ostrich and Wade is a penguin. Can they reach their lofty goal? In this first book of a new graphic novel series for early readers, two dreamers try different ways -- from pirouettes to pogo sticks -- to get off the ground."--

Willa and Wade and the way-up-there

"Ever since La Ion transferred to a new school, the school's robot soccer club has been begging him to join. As the school's battle robot team also asks La Ion to be a member, he'll learn how a rivalry between the clubs started. And before long, he'll take his first shots in a robot soccer competition. When an opponent tries to win by smashing his competition, will La Ion's soccer experience help him outwit the bully?"--Back cover.

The robot makers. Book 02, The robot soccer competition

"This high-octane middle-grade graphic novel set in two timelines tells the hidden history of the first female racecar driver to race in the Indy 500 and follows a spunky twelve-year-old mechanic discovering that history while restoring a vintage Jaguar."--

Drive

The second volume in a brand-new middle-grade anthology series with Marvel Comics, edited by John Jennings. Featuring 15 all-new six-page stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics for young readers, this all-star lineup features original stand-alone stories featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Thor, Moon Knight, Silk, Spider-Man 2099, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye. This all-star roster takes a fun, fresh look at everyone's favorite Marvel super heroes, delivering delightful stories that will introduce them to first-time fans for a whole new generation of readers. (Anthology).

Marvel super stories. Book 2, Amazing adventures

Sam-I-Am is determined to help his grumpy friend Walter experience the joys of the great outdoors despite Walter's many objections.

Green eggs and ham take a hike

In this middle grade graphic novel adventure story perfect for fans of Zita the Spacegirl, a family vacation through the cosmos turns into a fight for all mankind. Luckily Blake Laser, twelve-year-old inventor, is ready to save the day. Blake Laser. Daughter. Sister. Genius. Blake and her family are headed for a vacation out in deep space for some rest, relaxation, and a whole lot of family bonding time. It's uncharted territory, and Blake is excited for the new adventure. But the trip is cut short when the Interplanetary Space Control Center flags them down to warn them of danger. Someone-or something-is draining heat from the sun, threatening to plummet Earth to unlivable temperatures in just under forty-eight hours. The McClain family are the only ones close enough to investigate. They must put their trip on hold to figure out what's going on and, more importantly, stop it. If they don't, the fate of the entire planet hangs in the balance. Luckily, Blake Laser has a few clever gadgets and a few more bright ideas up her sleeve that just might save the day.

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