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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Rowling, J. K.


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2004. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. School Library Journal, August 2003. Booklist starred, July 2003. Pub Weekly, June 2003. New York Times, July 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2003. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2003. Kliatt Starred, September 2003. Harry Potter, now a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, struggles with a threatening teacher, problematic house elf, the dread of upcoming final exams, and haunting dreams that hint toward his mysterious past.
Date Published:2003

Sequel to: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2004. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. School Library Journal, August 2003. Booklist starred, July 2003. Pub Weekly, June 2003. New York Times, July 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2003. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2003. Kliatt Starred, September 2003. Harry Potter, now a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, struggles with a threatening teacher, problematic house elf, the dread of upcoming final exams, and haunting dreams that hint toward his mysterious past.

Date Published:2003

The cursed moon

Cervantes, Angela.


Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Booklist, August 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. "Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa's incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach. To take his mind off his mom's return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he's ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond . . . and they don't ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life--and only he can stop him"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Booklist, August 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. "Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa's incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach. To take his mind off his mom's return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he's ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond . . . and they don't ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life--and only he can stop him"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Tales from a not-so-bratty little sister

Russell, Rachel Renée.


"It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick . . . which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick . . . which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

The path of the force

Vitale, Brooke.


Relive the highlights of the Mandalorian's quest to help Grogu in season two as they encounter other Mandalorians, Ahsoka Tano, and even Luke Skywalker! Will Grogu find where he belongs? With dynamic full-color art and a story geared to help with reading, kids will love following along with some of their favorite action from season two.
Date Published:2022

Platypus

Culliford, Amy, 1992-


"A Crabtree Roots Book." "Word count: 34; GRL: D, Standard: K-ESS3-1"--Back cover. "This book introduces early readers to the platypus, a brown, furry animal with a large bill"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Lion vs. tiger

Pallotta, Jerry,


Studies the physical traits and behaviors of a lion and a tiger, and theorizes who would win a fight between the two creatures. Features color photographs, fact boxes, and a checklist.
Date Published:2024

Insects : biggest! littlest! /

Markle, Sandra


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal, March 2009. Booklist, March 2009. Horn Book, October 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2009. Library Media Connection, August 2009. Christian Library, October 2009. Science and Children (N.S.T.A.), September 2010. Photographs and illustrations of different types of insects demonstrate the concept of big and little.
Date Published:2009

Insects A to Z

Marshall, S. A. (Steven A.)


Wilson's Children, September 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. School Library Journal, January 2010. Booklist, April 2010. Provides information about twenty-six species of insects, discussing diet, physical characteristics, and behaviors, and including photographs.
Date Published:2009

Hamsters are fun!

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth, 1968-


"Grl A"--Front cover. Includes index. "[This book] gives young children a . . . way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of . . . pet hamsters. [This book presents a simple sentence about the color of the hamster wheel on each page.]"--Presented by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Falcon vs. hawk

Pallotta, Jerry.


Previously published by Scholastic Inc. What would happen if a . . . falcon and a . . . hawk met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?"--Back cover.
Date Published:2020

Dogs are fun!

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth, 1968-


"GRL A"--Front cover. Includes index. An early reader with simple sentences and color photographs of dogs.
Date Published:2022

Confidence comeback

Dyball, Rennie.


v. numbering from spine. "Mac Bennett is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she's setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac defy expectations and achieve her goal? Will Tally continue riding sales ponies, or will she return to lessons on the barn's school horses? The anticipation is palpable as Tally and Mac grapple with uncertainty"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

v. numbering from spine. "Mac Bennett is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she's setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac defy expectations and achieve her goal? Will Tally continue riding sales ponies, or will she return to lessons on the barn's school horses? The anticipation is palpable as Tally and Mac grapple with uncertainty"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Cats are fun!

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth, 1968-


"GRL A"--Front cover. Includes index. An early reader with simple sentences and color photographs of cats.
Date Published:2022

A butterfly's life

Lawrence, Ellen, 1967-


School Library Journal, April 2012. Booklist, April 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Library Media Connection, November 2012. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), May 2012. Simple text and color photographs explain the life cycle of a butterfly. Includes butterfly facts.
Date Published:2012