Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

Jack Semple and E.D. Applewhite are back, in this middle-grade sequel to Stephanie S. Tolan's Newbery Honor Book Surviving the Applewhites.

Teenager E.D., the not so artistic, not at all eccentric member of the unconventional Applewhite clan, can't believe the plan her father has hatched to save the family from financial disaster. He's decided to transform their rural North Carolina farm into a summer camp for creative children.

Soon the farm is packed with temperamental artists, out-of-control campers, and an even more out-of-control goat. It's all a little too much for structure-loving E.D., even before threatening notes begin appearing in the family mailbox. Together with Jake Semple--the boy who survived his first year in the Applewhites' home school--she's determined to save the camp and the family from disaster.

Like Carl Hiassan's Chomp, Applewhites at Wit's End combines outrageous humor and the frustrations and joys of being part of a family.

Applewhites at Wit's End

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

The Super Doopers

An archvillain is attacking your hometown. SuperHero School has failed miserably, and the heroes have all been vanquished. There's no one left to save you. It's a dire situation.



That is, until the Super Doopers, a family with, well, really odd and slightly disturbing superpowers steps in to try and save the day.



It's frightening!

It's funny!

It's... super!



It's The Super Doopers in, A Dire Situation!



(No superheroes were hurt during the writing of this book)

*SIGNED* A Dire Situation

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Juwanda G. Ford

Shelly Hehenberger

New York

Together for Kwanzaa

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Joanne Rocklin

Mr. Day's fourth-grade class has a contest, recycling bottles and cans so that they will have enough money to buy a guinea pig.

How Much Is That Guinea Pig in the Window?

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Orson Scott Card

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Missouri

To prevent the destruction of his planet, teenaged Rigg Sessamekesh, who can manipulate time, must assume more responsibility when he and others travel back 11,000 years to the arrival of human starships.

Ruins

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Michigan

Vivian feels left behind when her older sister, Audra, runs away from home. She believes that Audra will return and pays careful attention to the clues around her. Then, inexplicably, writing begins to appear in a blank notebook. When Audra does come back for Vivian, she's in the company of a strange man. The three of them run away together and practice wilderness survival. While Audra plans for the future, Vivian continues to gather evidence: Who is this mysterious man, and does he have any connection to the words appearing in her notebook? Klickitat is a haunting story, full of atmosphere and awakening, crafted by one of today's most startling literary talents.

Klickitat

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Florida

In 1453, seventeen-year-old Luca Vero, accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, is recruited to help investigate evil across Europe but frees his first subject, Isolde, from captivity in a nunnery, and together they seek the one who defends theboundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness.

Changeling

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After years of pining for the girl next door, 15-year-old Matthew Wainwright must deal with Tabby dating a popular senior just when he needs her most in this fiercely funny and heart-wrenching debut novel.

A Short History of the Girl Next Door

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Anita Ganeri

Chris Oxlade

Conserving Water

This volume examines the importance of water conservation.

Down the Drain

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The Beast in Ms. Rooney’s Room

Pam Muñoz Ryan

The True Recital of Marian Anderson

When Marian Sang

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H. A. Rey

In this early reader based on the Curious George TV show, George learns about height and measurement at an amusement park.

Curious George can't wait to ride the Turbo Python 3000 with his friends Betsy and Steve at the amusement park. But he is not tall enough! Will George figure out how to ride the roller coaster before the end of the day? This simple story is perfect for children who are learning to sound out words and use visual clues to read stories. The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal's streaming platform.

Curious George Roller Coaster (CGTV Reader)

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Patricia Reilly Giff

Fish Face

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Fantasy Field Trips: Adventure to the Pioneer Prairie

Jillian Harker

Little Bear is curious and asks lots of questions. Luckily for him, wise Grandma Bear seems to have all the answers. And as they set off to look for food, Grandma Bear can show Little Bear a trick or two.

I Love You, Grandma

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Each student in Ms. Rooney's room celebrates the December holidays by being a secret pal to a classmate.

The Kids of Polk Street School: December Secrets

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Arthur and the New Kid

Arthur, Clean Your Room! 

Joan Bauer

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart

When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.

Almost Home

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Olivier Dunrea

Gossie, the beloved first story in the Gossie&Friends series, is now available in a completely new format This simple story of friendship and sharing, with its expressive illustrations and childlike gosling characters, shines in this new Green Light Readers, early reader edition. This is just the right book for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own. Features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the companion Gossie and Gertie early reader edition

Gossie

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California

A math-whiz from a trailer park discovers she's the only student capable of unraveling complex clues left by a serial killer who's systematically getting rid of her classmates.

Nearly Gone

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Resolving to live life to the fullest after her shut-in mother dies, Barrie moves to her aunt's South Carolina plantation, where she confronts a generations-old feud and an ancient spirit's curse alongside an insightful young man.

Compulsion

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Finn Easton, sixteen and epileptic, struggles to feel like more than just a character in his father's cult-classic novels with the help of his best friend, Cade Hernandez, and first love, Julia, until Julia moves away.

100 Sideways Miles

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Mississippi

When rebellious seventeen-year-old Rilla is sent from West Virginia to stay with her park ranger sister in Yosemite National Park, she risks everything as her summer becomes one ecstatic, harrowing experience after another.

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