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The Pumpkin Princess and the forever night

Banbury, Steven,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, On Halloween night, a young girl escapes her unhappy life in an orphanage only to run into a terrifying creature known as the Pumpkin King. He is surprised when she is unafraid of him and offers to adopt her, bringing her back to his home in Hallowell Valley. There, she befriends all sorts of undead creatures, including a witch named Lyla and a vampire named Vlad. But someone is not happy she's there and begins causing trouble, forcing her and her new friends to band together to save the day.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, On Halloween night, a young girl escapes her unhappy life in an orphanage only to run into a terrifying creature known as the Pumpkin King. He is surprised when she is unafraid of him and offers to adopt her, bringing her back to his home in Hallowell Valley. There, she befriends all sorts of undead creatures, including a witch named Lyla and a vampire named Vlad. But someone is not happy she's there and begins causing trouble, forcing her and her new friends to band together to save the day.

Date Published:2024

Harry Potter and the half-blood prince / Harry Potter #6 /

Rowling, J. K.,


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. "Year 6"--Spine. School Library Journal, September 2005. Pub Weekly, July 2005. New York Times, July 2005. Horn Book, September 2005. Kirkus Review, August 2005. Kliatt Starred, September 2005. Horn Book Starred, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2005. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2005. Catholic Library World, December 2005. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, New York Times Review of Books, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Kliatt, Voice of Youth Advocates, Audio file. ALA Booklist. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. Granny. Novice wizard Harry Potter, now sixteen-years-old, begins his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the midst of the battle between good and evil which has heated up with the return of the Dark Lord Voldemort.
Date Published:2005

Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. "Year 6"--Spine. School Library Journal, September 2005. Pub Weekly, July 2005. New York Times, July 2005. Horn Book, September 2005. Kirkus Review, August 2005. Kliatt Starred, September 2005. Horn Book Starred, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2005. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2005. Catholic Library World, December 2005. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, New York Times Review of Books, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Kliatt, Voice of Youth Advocates, Audio file. ALA Booklist. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. Granny. Novice wizard Harry Potter, now sixteen-years-old, begins his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the midst of the battle between good and evil which has heated up with the return of the Dark Lord Voldemort.

Date Published:2005

Just one flake /

Jonker, Travis,


School Library Journal starred, October 2023. Pub Weekly, September 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2023. Kirkus Review, October 2023. Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal starred, October 2023. Pub Weekly, September 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2023. Kirkus Review, October 2023. Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.

Date Published:2023

Don't let the pigeon stay up late! /

Willems, Mo.,


School Library Journal starred, April 2006. Publisher's Weekly, February 2006. Booklist, February 2006. New York Times, November 2006. Horn Book, October 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2006. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Booklist, February 15, 2006. School Library Jl. starred, April 2006. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2006. The Horn Book, May 2006. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. Horn Book Starred, October 2006. Horn Book, May 2006. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, A pigeon fights yawns while coming up with many reasons why it should be allowed to stay up late.
Date Published:2006

School Library Journal starred, April 2006. Publisher's Weekly, February 2006. Booklist, February 2006. New York Times, November 2006. Horn Book, October 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2006. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Booklist, February 15, 2006. School Library Jl. starred, April 2006. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2006. The Horn Book, May 2006. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. Horn Book Starred, October 2006. Horn Book, May 2006. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, A pigeon fights yawns while coming up with many reasons why it should be allowed to stay up late.

Date Published:2006

Unleashed

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


School Library Journal, January 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. "Dog Man . . . is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

Cabin Fever

Kinney, Jeff,


Junior Library Guild. Booklist, December 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2011. Kirkus, December 01, 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Wilson's Junior High Catalog. Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But he's innocent--sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a 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

Junior Library Guild. Booklist, December 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2011. Kirkus, December 01, 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Wilson's Junior High Catalog. Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But he's innocent--sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a 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

Apple pie tired

Charles, Beth,


Kirkus Review, September 2024. Lola wants to make Thanksgiving dinner, but each time she tries to start, her parents need her help making apple pies for the family business.
Date Published:2024

The Night Librarian /

Lincoln, Christopher, 1952-,


School Library Journal, May 2024. Pub Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, May 2024. Booklist, June 2024. School Library Journal. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Starred. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. "Twins Page and Turner know about the magic a library holds--they've been going to their beloved New York City public library for years, especially since their parents are always traveling for work. But a secret mission involving their dad's rare and valuable edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula uncovers a world they've never known, featuring a mysterious Night Librarian, famous heroes (and villains) that have broken free from classic books, and an epic battle to save the library from total destruction"--Amazon.
Date Published:2024

School Library Journal, May 2024. Pub Weekly, April 2024. Kirkus Starred, May 2024. Booklist, June 2024. School Library Journal. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Starred. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. "Twins Page and Turner know about the magic a library holds--they've been going to their beloved New York City public library for years, especially since their parents are always traveling for work. But a secret mission involving their dad's rare and valuable edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula uncovers a world they've never known, featuring a mysterious Night Librarian, famous heroes (and villains) that have broken free from classic books, and an epic battle to save the library from total destruction"--Amazon.

Date Published:2024

The I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 /

Tarshis, Lauren,


Christian Library, November 2014. Ben's father, a Japanese native, has recently died, and Ben's pilgrimage to his father's hometown is painful, but the pain soon turns to fear when Ben is separated from his family after a massive earthquake triggers a tsunami.
Date Published:2013

For Whom the Ball Rolls

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Dog Man has been working hard to overcome his bad habits, but when his obsessions turn to fears, he finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain, while Petey the Cat, who was just released from jail, starts a new life with Li'l Petey"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Horn Book Guide, "Dog Man, ... 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?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Horn Book Guide, "Dog Man, ... 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?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

A bad case of stripes /

Shannon, David, 1959-,


"Being yourself"--Cover. Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal, March 1998. Five Owls, May 1998. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2003. Booklist, January 1998. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 1998. Library Talk, November 1998. Christian Library, January 1999. L.A. Recommended Foreign Language, February 1999. ALA Booklist. IRA Children's Choice Award. Kirkus Reviews. New York Times Book Review. Kirkus starred, December 15, 1997. Booklist, January 15, 1998. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March 1998. Horn book guide, Wilson Children's catalog. Elementary school library collection, Phase II. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. PW. A. In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.
Date Published:2004

"Being yourself"--Cover. Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal, March 1998. Five Owls, May 1998. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2003. Booklist, January 1998. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 1998. Library Talk, November 1998. Christian Library, January 1999. L.A. Recommended Foreign Language, February 1999. ALA Booklist. IRA Children's Choice Award. Kirkus Reviews. New York Times Book Review. Kirkus starred, December 15, 1997. Booklist, January 15, 1998. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March 1998. Horn book guide, Wilson Children's catalog. Elementary school library collection, Phase II. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. PW. A. In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

Date Published:2004

The principal from the black lagoon /

Thaler, Mike,


In title: The word "Teacher" is crossed through with the word "Principal" written above it. A young boy is sent to the principal's office and on the way he imagines all sorts of horrible things about how bad the visit will be.
Date Published:1993

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs /

Barrett, Judi,


NYT. C. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Booklist. New York Times. Reading Rainbow Book. NCTE Adventuring With Books. Elem. School Library Collection. Booklist. New York Times. Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Date Published:1982

Perspectives.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Kirkus Reviews Starred, Kirkus Starred, January 2022. "Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view--both inside and outside the classroom?"--Dust jacket.
Date Published:2021

Meet Miss Fancy /

Latham, Irene,


Booklist starred, January 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Ten-year-old African American boy wants to welcome the circus elephant named Miss Fancy to her new home in a nearbypark, but he is disappointed to see a sign that states "No Colored Allowed."
Date Published:2019

Booklist starred, January 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Ten-year-old African American boy wants to welcome the circus elephant named Miss Fancy to her new home in a nearbypark, but he is disappointed to see a sign that states "No Colored Allowed."

Date Published:2019

Smile /

Telgemeier, Raina,


School Library Journal, March 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. School Library Journal. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.
Date Published:2010

School Library Journal, March 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. School Library Journal. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Date Published:2010

Winging it

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know.
Date Published:2025

Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know.

Date Published:2025

Fresh start /

Galligan, Gale,


"New school. New friends. New challenges"--Front cover. School Library Journal starred, December 2024. Booklist starred, January 2025. Publishers Weekly, October 2024. Kirkus Starred, November 2024. Horn Book, March 2025. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, "Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore, Korea, France, and the United States. When Ollie starts at a new school, she doesn't worry about making a good impression because she knows that when her family inevitably moves again, she'll get a fresh start somewhere else. A complete reset. It doesn't matter if her classmates think she's weird for pretending that she lives in the world of an imagined anime, or if she makes an enemy out of the most popular girl in her class, or if she does something hugely embarrassing! And it definitely doesn't matter that all her mom wants is for Ollie to be more of a proper Thai daughter. But after moving from Germany to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house so that Ollie and her sister, Cat, can finish grade school in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"New school. New friends. New challenges"--Front cover. School Library Journal starred, December 2024. Booklist starred, January 2025. Publishers Weekly, October 2024. Kirkus Starred, November 2024. Horn Book, March 2025. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, "Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore, Korea, France, and the United States. When Ollie starts at a new school, she doesn't worry about making a good impression because she knows that when her family inevitably moves again, she'll get a fresh start somewhere else. A complete reset. It doesn't matter if her classmates think she's weird for pretending that she lives in the world of an imagined anime, or if she makes an enemy out of the most popular girl in her class, or if she does something hugely embarrassing! And it definitely doesn't matter that all her mom wants is for Ollie to be more of a proper Thai daughter. But after moving from Germany to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house so that Ollie and her sister, Cat, can finish grade school in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

A big guy took my ball! /

Willems, Mo.,


School Library Journal, July 2013. Booklist, May 2013. Horn Book, November 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2013. Kirkus Review, April 2013. Kirkus, April 15, 2013. Booklist, May 01, 2013. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2013. Horn book guide, Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.
Date Published:2013

School Library Journal, July 2013. Booklist, May 2013. Horn Book, November 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2013. Kirkus Review, April 2013. Kirkus, April 15, 2013. Booklist, May 01, 2013. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2013. Horn book guide, Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

Date Published:2013