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Lunch money

Clements, Andrew, 1949-


Wilson's Children, October 2006. School Library Journal, August 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2006. Horn Book, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2005. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2005. Teacher Librarian, February 2010. Kirkus Review, June 2005. Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.
Date Published:2005

Wilson's Children, October 2006. School Library Journal, August 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2006. Horn Book, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2005. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2005. Teacher Librarian, February 2010. Kirkus Review, June 2005. Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.

Date Published:2005

The Callers

Thomas, Kiah,


In Elipsom the ability to call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill, and Quintus Octavius is from a family of powerful Callers, but Quin does not have the gift, and he is mortified when his mother and sister cheat for him at his test; but in a moment of frustration Quin makes something disappear and discovers that the all the objects that Callers summon are not conjured out of air, but come from a place called Evantra, which his people have been pillaging for years--and pulled into Evantra, he meets Allie who is determined to retrieve everything that has been stolen.
Date Published:2022

In Elipsom the ability to call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill, and Quintus Octavius is from a family of powerful Callers, but Quin does not have the gift, and he is mortified when his mother and sister cheat for him at his test; but in a moment of frustration Quin makes something disappear and discovers that the all the objects that Callers summon are not conjured out of air, but come from a place called Evantra, which his people have been pillaging for years--and pulled into Evantra, he meets Allie who is determined to retrieve everything that has been stolen.

Date Published:2022

The U.S. Army National Guard

Braulick, Carrie A., 1975-


Photographs and simple text provides a behind-the-scenes look into the U.S. Army National Guard, their mission, and the skills and equipment they use to defend the country.
Date Published:2008

Dogtown

Applegate, Katherine.


"Feiwel and Friends." School Library Journal starred, August 2023. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Booklist, September 2023. Horn Book, November 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2023. Kirkus Review, August 2023. In Dogtown, a shelter for unwanted canine and robot dogs, an extraordinary bond develops between Chance, a longing three-legged dog, Metal Head, an empathetic robot, and Mouse, their friendly ally, as they strive to find forever homes.
Date Published:2023

"Feiwel and Friends." School Library Journal starred, August 2023. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Booklist, September 2023. Horn Book, November 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2023. Kirkus Review, August 2023. In Dogtown, a shelter for unwanted canine and robot dogs, an extraordinary bond develops between Chance, a longing three-legged dog, Metal Head, an empathetic robot, and Mouse, their friendly ally, as they strive to find forever homes.

Date Published:2023

The Area 51 files

Buxbaum, Julie.


School Library Journal, December 2022. Publishers Weekly, July 2022. New York Times, November 2022. Kirkus Review, July 2022. "When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she never imagines she'll end up i nArea 51, a top-secret military base with a bajillion rules. Sky feels like she's landed in a whole new world, even though she hasn't left the planet. Because gues what? Area 51 is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But somthing even stranger is happeing in Area 51: aliens are going missing. Where could they be? How come everyone thinks sky and her uncle are involved in their disappearance? And why are there eyeballs in the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle School? Sky must team up with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog, Spike, her otherworldly next-door neighbor, Elvis, and his fluffy pup, Picles, so solve the case!"--Back cover.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal, December 2022. Publishers Weekly, July 2022. New York Times, November 2022. Kirkus Review, July 2022. "When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she never imagines she'll end up i nArea 51, a top-secret military base with a bajillion rules. Sky feels like she's landed in a whole new world, even though she hasn't left the planet. Because gues what? Area 51 is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But somthing even stranger is happeing in Area 51: aliens are going missing. Where could they be? How come everyone thinks sky and her uncle are involved in their disappearance? And why are there eyeballs in the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle School? Sky must team up with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog, Spike, her otherworldly next-door neighbor, Elvis, and his fluffy pup, Picles, so solve the case!"--Back cover.

Date Published:2022

Disgusting foods

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


Library Media Connection starred, October 2007. Describes 10 disgusting foods people eat and what makes them gross.
Date Published:2007

Wakeboarding

Peterson, Christine, 1961-


Catching air -- Wakeboards -- Tricks -- Safety. Using text and photos, describes the sport of wakeboarding, including tricks and safety information.
Date Published:2005

Ghost Island

Gilligan, Shannon


The reader is asked to choose the path of the plot in a story about a haunted island.
Date Published:2007

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. "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. "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

Carnival at candlelight.

Osborne, Mary Pope


"A stepping stone book." "Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #33 ... this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #5"--publisher information. Horn book guide, While on a mission to prove to Merlin that they can use magic wisely, Jack and Annie travel to seventeenth-century Venice, Italy, to save the city from disaster.
Date Published:2005

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:2018

Paws off, cheddarface!


Translated from the Italian. "Geronimo Stilton." School Library Journal, September 2004. Geronimo Stilton, reporter and editor for "The Rodent's Gazette" in New Mouse City, finds himself fighting for control of his life and livelihood when a look-alike impostor tries to take over the newspaper.
Date Published:2004

Leonard (my life as a cat)

Sorosiak, Carlie.


School Library Journal, March 2021. Booklist starred, March 2021. Kirkus Review, March 2021. "The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he's not really a cat at all, but an alien who crashed to Earth...The cat, whom Olive names Leonard, was prepared to visit the planet as a human; but something went wrong..While Olive worries about whether she will have to move after her mom and her new boyfriend get back from their summer vacation, Leonard tries to figure out how to get from South Carolina to Yellowstone National Park, because if he's not there at the end of the month, he'll miss his ride home"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

School Library Journal, March 2021. Booklist starred, March 2021. Kirkus Review, March 2021. "The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he's not really a cat at all, but an alien who crashed to Earth...The cat, whom Olive names Leonard, was prepared to visit the planet as a human; but something went wrong..While Olive worries about whether she will have to move after her mom and her new boyfriend get back from their summer vacation, Leonard tries to figure out how to get from South Carolina to Yellowstone National Park, because if he's not there at the end of the month, he'll miss his ride home"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Trex

Morrell, Christyne.


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2022. Kirkus Review, September 2022. "A mystery following Trex, a boy with an experimental implant, Mellie, a reclusive girl training to be a spy, and their adventures together as they're pitted against middle school bullies, their own parents, and an evil, brain-hacking corporation"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Peak

Smith, Roland


A 14-year-old boy attempts to be the youngest person to reach the top of Mount Everest.
Date Published:2007

The American Revolution : how we fought the War of Independence /

Dolan, Edward F., 1924-


Examines the history of the American Revolution, from the conditions in colonial America that led to conflict, to the roles of famous American patriots, to the campaigns and battles.
Date Published:1995

Framed!

Ponti, James.


So you're only halfway through your homework and the Director of the FBI keeps texting you for help ... What do you do? Save your grade? Or save the country? If you're Florian Bates, you figure out a way to do both.
Date Published:2016

Wildfire!

Hill, Elizabeth Starr


Living with his great-grandmother in rural Florida, 10-year-old Ben looks forward to the Fourth of July celebrations, but the day becomes complicated by the presence of a new neighbor boy, a stray puppy, and local wildfires.
Date Published:2004

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of doom

Swanson, Matthew, 1974-


School Library Journal, February 2021. Kirkus Review, January 2021. Eight-year-old Ben takes a fortune cookie literally, and believing he has only one day left to live, tries to do everything he has always wanted to before nightfall.
Date Published:2021

Song of the poison dragon

West, Tracey, 1965-,


Petra, the newest dragon master, is scared to death of the Hydra dragon she is supposed to bond with--but when the Hydra accidentally poisons the King, and then her fellow dragon master, Drake, she must find a way to connect with her dragon, because only the Hydra's song can cure them.
Date Published:2016