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Too bright to see

Lukoff, Kyle,


Includes excerpt from Different kinds of fruit. In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
Date Published:2022

Are you there God? It's me, Margaret

Blume, Judy,


"A Richard Jackson book." "Now a major motion picture"--Cover. Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.
Date Published:2022

The last kids on Earth

Brallier, Max,


School Library Journal starred, September 2015. Pub Weekly, August 2015. Kirkus Starred, August 2015. Booklist, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2015. Library Media Connection, March 2016. "After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, September 2015. Pub Weekly, August 2015. Kirkus Starred, August 2015. Booklist, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2015. Library Media Connection, March 2016. "After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

Tales from a not-so-happily ever after

Russell, Rachel Renée,


A bump on the head suffered during gym class causes middle school drama queen Nikki Maxwell to have a crazy dream where all of her acquaintances assume the roles of familiar fairy tale characters.
Date Published:2014

Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have been taking turns going to school, but when the doubles fall prey to their gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, and his method of mind control that turns students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, it is up to original George and Harold to strike back.
Date Published:2021

Harry Potter and the cursed child. playscript /

Thorne, Jack,


"Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John iffany & Jack Thorne"--Front cover. "J.K. Rowlings' Wizarding World"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2016. New York Times, September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2016. "As an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and a father, Harry Potter struggles with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs while his youngest son, Albus, finds the weight of the family legacy difficult to bear"--OCLC.
Date Published:2017

"Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John iffany & Jack Thorne"--Front cover. "J.K. Rowlings' Wizarding World"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2016. New York Times, September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2016. "As an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and a father, Harry Potter struggles with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs while his youngest son, Albus, finds the weight of the family legacy difficult to bear"--OCLC.

Date Published:2017

Wings of fire.

Deutsch, Barry,


Cover title. Based on: The dark secret by Tui T. Sutherland. "In the shadows, trouble is brewing... The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe--whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave--before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Cover title. Based on: The dark secret by Tui T. Sutherland. "In the shadows, trouble is brewing... The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe--whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave--before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Treehouse Comix proudly presents." Kirkus Review, May 2023. "Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favorite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure. WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Treehouse Comix proudly presents." Kirkus Review, May 2023. "Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favorite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure. WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Kirkus Starred, August 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

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree?"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space (and the subsequent assault of the equally evil lunchroom zombie nerds)

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Full color." Principal Krupp, in the guise of his alter ego Captain Underpants, tries to come to the rescue when three evil space aliens infiltrate Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turn everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.
Date Published:2023

Misfit mansion

Davault, Kay,


"Ages 8 and up"--Dust jacket. School Library Journal, June 2023. Publishers Weekly, May 2023. Booklist, July 2023. Kirkus Review, May 2023. "A monster girl who sneaks into a human town to find a family for herself and her mythical housemates, only to unravel long-kept secrets"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Curveball

Cartaya, Pablo,


School Library Journal, February 2024. Booklist starred, May 2024. Publishers Weekly, February 2024. Elena Rueda loves baseball--and is the best player on her team--but recently has stopped having fun, so during a summer spent with her brother's quirky friends she reflects on who she is and maybe learns to love to play again.
Date Published:2024

Katrina Hyena, stand-up comedian

Kohn, Sophie,


Kirkus Review, August 2024. "When the spotted hyenas in Katrina's clan laugh, it's meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that's not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This causes great frustration with the other hyenas. Every single time Katrina starts laughing, they think she's in danger and rush to help her. What if Gary the Lion is on the prowl?! Katrina, whose dream is to be a stand-up comedian, thinks her stressed-out clan worries too much about Gary, so she decides to help them relax by putting on a comedy show"--Amazon.
Date Published:2024

Kirkus Review, August 2024. "When the spotted hyenas in Katrina's clan laugh, it's meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that's not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This causes great frustration with the other hyenas. Every single time Katrina starts laughing, they think she's in danger and rush to help her. What if Gary the Lion is on the prowl?! Katrina, whose dream is to be a stand-up comedian, thinks her stressed-out clan worries too much about Gary, so she decides to help them relax by putting on a comedy show"--Amazon.

Date Published:2024

Good luck, Ivy

Yee, Lisa,


"American girl"--Cover. "1976." In 1976, Ivy must choose between participating in a gymnastics tournament and attending a family reunion, and fears she will wind up disappointing everyone, no matter what she decides to do.
Date Published:2007