Stan Kirby

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

Captain Awesome vs. the Spooky, Scary House

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Amy Ignatow

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia's the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, human guinea pig. Julie's the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey star, faithful recorder. In this notebook they write down their observations and carry out experiments to try to determine what makes the popular girls tick. But somehow, when Lydia and Julie try to imitate the popular girls, their efforts don't translate into instant popularity. Lydia ends up with a bald spot, their parents won't stop yelling, and Julie finds herself the number-one crush of Roland Asbjørnsen. Worse, they seem to be drifting farther and farther from their goal--and each other.

Amy Ignatow's hilarious debut novel introduces the intrepid fifth-graders Julie and Lydia, whose quest to understand popularity may not succeed in the ways they want, but will succeed in keeping readers in stitches.

From Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:

Lydia and Julie, BFFs since birth, are now preparing to enter junior high, and they're on a mission to become popular. First, however, they have to determine exactly how popularity is achieved, so they decide to approach the matter as any good scientist would: observe those creatures already at the height of popularity and apply said observations to themselves, in the hopes of cracking into that mysterious world of junior-high stardom. The two record their observations and the often spectacularly unsuccessful outcomes of their various social experiments in a scrapbook-like journal, complete with notes passed at school, lists of projected popularity goals, and credibly goofy and kidlike drawings. The story here is fairly familiar: the girls fail miserably at their first attempts at the A-list (Lydia's hair falls out after a botched dye job, among other disasters) but eventually find acceptance in the upper echelon, only to learn the valuable lesson that it's the people you're most comfortable around who make the best friends. The diary format, however, adds an extra dimension of funny, and as in Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid series about Greg Heffley, it allows Julie and Lydia to come alive through their witty dialogue, their perceptive commentary, and even their characteristic handwriting. Secondary characters shine as well, particularly Julie's embarrassing but ultimately charming two dads, along with Lydia's goth-punk sister, a font of random quips and junior high wisdom. The popular kids end up being far from perfect and each has issues of her own to contend with, making the actual friendships that form among the girls all the more endearing. Those waiting for the next installment of Greg Heffley's adventures will be well served by this amusing experiment in sixth-grade celebrity. KQG

The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang

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Edith Kunhardt

A Step 4 HISTORY reader. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town is rediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastating moment in history, in an accessible, attractive package."--Publishers Weekly.  

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence. With full-color illustrations.

Pompeii... Buried Alive!

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Leo Lionni

Frederick, the poet mouse, stores up something special for the long cold winter.

Frederick (Step into Reading, Step 3)

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Ellen Weiss

Mel Friedman

Pepper and Jake, sister and brother shepherds, match wits with the giant, Urk, who regularly floods their valley with his dirty washwater. Simultaneous.

The Stinky Giant

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Chris Grabenstein

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

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Tui T. Sutherland

An exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave -- Pet Trouble is Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Eric can't wait to get a dog he can run around and play with, like his friend Parker's golden retriever. But Meatball the bulldog doesn't seem to be the run-around-and-play type ... Even when they go for a walk, Meatball sits down on the sidewalk! Can Eric get this stubborn bulldog to get up and go?

Bulldog Won't Budge

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Emmanuel Guibert

The evil Supermuscleman, chief executive dictator of the universe, is determined to make every kid in the galaxy obey him.Who can outwit him and his wicked plans? Only Sardine, a little girl aboard the spaceship Huckleberry with her cousin Louie and her pirate uncle, the gruff Captain Yellow Shoulder.As they travel across the universe they encounter cosmic squids, masters of the universe, space leeches, talking clouds, and many other strange and sometimes evil beings.This is the first book in an exciting new series by two of Frances most talented comics authors. With rambunctious, high-energy artwork and a clever, swashbuckling heroine, Sardine in Outer Space is a feast for the imagination of young readers.

Sardine in Outer Space

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Kyla May

Lulu, one of the Lotus Lane Girls, loves all things sparkly and glamorous, so when she hears about a Penelope Glitter look-alike contest she is determined to enter and win--and she is not going to let the still-unresolved problems with neighbor Mika get in the way.

Lotus Lane: Lulu-my glamorous life

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Usborne The Pony-Crazed Princess: Princess Ellie’s Snowy Adventure

Sue Bentley

Robyn is feeling horrible. It's Christmas and she's stuck on a family cruise with very bad seasickness. But when Storm, a fluffy white Labrador puppy, magically appears, Robyn decides to leave all her troubles at sea. She and Storm soon meet Krista, from Lapland, and a truly magical Christmas adventure begins...

Magic Puppy: Snowy Wishes

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Ann M. Martin

A fresh new look for the beloved series -- set to relaunch just after a brand-new prequel hits stores! The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes, a fact she keeps secret from everyone except her new friends in the Baby-sitters Club. But Stacey's condition causes a lot of problems, and she has to miss a lot of BSC meetings. Can she find a solution before her new friends get sick of her disease?

The Baby-Sitter’s Club: The Truth about Stacey

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Jake Maddox

Star quarterback Carlos Suarez is the key to helping the Westfield Wildcats have a chance at winning the big game.

Team Jake Maddox: Quarterback Comeback

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Dan Gutman

It's the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of Mrs. Walter's fifth-grade class couldn't wish more for the final bell to ring. But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom window--and a genie pops out! Bob, as he's called, is willing to grant only one wish for the class to share, and if they can't agree on something before the bell rings in an hour, they'll get nothing at all. What follows is a debate that is at turns thought-provoking and hilarious--and at all times irresistible.

The Christmas Genie

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Jeff Kinney

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?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 8: Hard Luck

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Lincoln Peirce

Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!

For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the eighth novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.

BIG NATE IS BLASTING OFF!

Nate has a crush on Ruby. But after his scrap with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the Weekly Bugle, he's got a problem WAY worse than detention! Can Nate bounce back? And will the annual Mud Bowl be a blast . . . or a bust?

Meet BIG NATE, P.S. 38's coolest doodler and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.

This Big Nate activity book is bursting with exclusive activities. Includes mazes, sudoku, crossword puzzles, doodle games, comics, secrets codes, and much more!

Nate may not be Joe Honor Roll, but he knows he's meant for big fun. He's always up for scribbling games, jokes, laughs, and creating comics. And now you can join him!

There is plenty of space for kids to get creative, and all the favorite characters from Nate's New York Times bestselling world are included--the know-it-all Gina; Nate's best buddies, Francis and Teddy; his rival, Artur; and his least favorite teacher, Mrs. Godfrey, aka Godzilla. Nate's world pops off the pages with more than 500 black-and-white illustrations that you get to help create.

An awesome way to guarantee 100% relief from boredom--learn to doodle, draw, and write the Big Nate way!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"

Big Nate Boredom Buster: Super Scribbles, Cool Comix, and Lots of Laughs

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Lloyd and the Bear: Aliens and Bears and Omni-spacial travelers, oh my! 

Ever After High: A Wonderful World

Erik Craddock

When a storm cuts off the electricity, Stone Rabbit, Henri, and Andy start playing a board game using strange dice that Henri "found," and soon they are trapped in the game and must defeat an evil Dark Lord in order to get home.

Stone Rabbit: Dragon Boogie

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David Lubar

Presents thirty-three horror stories about such topics as warped technology, revengeful ants, sadistic gym teachers, and a brother's surprise for his sister's vampire friends.

Attack of the Vampire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales

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Watch out for the road weenies! A town is overrun by road weenies—a.k.a. joggers—who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... Welcome to the weird and wacky world of award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar. These thirty-five tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark. As an added bonus at the end of the book, David answers the question most frequently asked of writers with a behind-the-scenes look at the various ways he got the ideas for the stories in this collection. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!

Invasion of the Road Weenies And Other Warped and Creepy Tales

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Jake the Fake keeps it real

Dav Pilkey

Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?

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