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Treasure in the lake

Pamment, Jason.


School Library Journal, August 2021. Library Media Connection starred, August 2021. Booklist, July 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2021. "Grand adventure stories often begin where you least expect, Iris knows this because she's read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny country town of Bugden, real adventure seems a distant dream. That doesn't bother Sam, Iris' best friend. For him, catching bugs and swimming in the lake is exciting enough. But when Iris and Sam stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has read about: a hidden city, lost in time and shrouded in mystery. As they explore this once flooded relic, the two unearth a forgotten tale of friendship and disaster that seems curiously familiar. Storm clouds gather as secrets begin to surface. Can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their friendship afloat, or will history repeat and pull them apart forever?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal, August 2021. Library Media Connection starred, August 2021. Booklist, July 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. Horn Book, January 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2021. "Grand adventure stories often begin where you least expect, Iris knows this because she's read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny country town of Bugden, real adventure seems a distant dream. That doesn't bother Sam, Iris' best friend. For him, catching bugs and swimming in the lake is exciting enough. But when Iris and Sam stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has read about: a hidden city, lost in time and shrouded in mystery. As they explore this once flooded relic, the two unearth a forgotten tale of friendship and disaster that seems curiously familiar. Storm clouds gather as secrets begin to surface. Can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their friendship afloat, or will history repeat and pull them apart forever?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Junie B. Jones loves handsome Warren

Park, Barbara


"A First Stepping Stone book." Booklist, February 1997. L.A. Recommended Foreign Language, February 1999. Unable to compete with her friends' fancy clothes and running ability, irrepressible six-year-old Junie B. finds her own way to make the new boy at school like her.
Date Published:1996

I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

Tarshis, Lauren.


There were warning signs that the molasses tank would break. The steel sides moaned and groaned. Molasses oozed from its seams. But the people of Boston's North End -- mostly poor immigrants -- were powerless to complain to the big molasses company. On a bright January day in 1919, the tank finally broke and almost three million gallons of molasses rushed the neighborhood.
Date Published:2019

Cosmic commandos

Eliopoulos, Chris,


School Library Journal, July 2017. Publishers Weekly, May 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, May 2017. Library Media Connection, October 2017. "A pair of different-as-can-be twin brothers accidentally bring their favorite video game to life, and must now find a way to work together to defeat it"--OCLC.
Date Published:2017

The wild robot escapes

Brown, Peter, 1979-


Sequel to: The wild robot. After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
Date Published:2018

Swim team

Christmas, Johnnie.


School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Booklist starred, April 2022. Pub Weekly, April 2022. Kirkus Starred, March 2022. New York Times, July 2022. Horn Book, July 2022. Library Media Connection, August 2022. "Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Booklist starred, April 2022. Pub Weekly, April 2022. Kirkus Starred, March 2022. New York Times, July 2022. Horn Book, July 2022. Library Media Connection, August 2022. "Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

The haunted mustache

McGee, Joe, 1972-


School Library Journal starred, July 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. Fifth-graders Parker and Lucas get more than they bargained for when they seek to debunk one of Wolver Hollow's greatest legends about a haunted mustache that, every year on the anniversary of its owner's death, seeks a lip to claim as its own.
Date Published:2021

What if, pig?

Hunter, Linzie.


School Library Journal, June 2021. Publishers Weekly, July 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2021. Kirkus Review, April 2021. "When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? Or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal, June 2021. Publishers Weekly, July 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2021. Kirkus Review, April 2021. "When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? Or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2021

Zomo the Rabbit : a trickster tale from West Africa /

McDermott, Gerald


Wilson's Children, November 1996. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 1996. Booklist starred. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist, March 1996. Horn Book. Library Talk. Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
Date Published:1992

Strange planet.

Pyle, Nathan W.


Based on the webcomic Strange Planet. School Library Journal starred, May 2021. Publishers Weekly, May 2021. Kirkus Review, May 2021. "When the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! Follow along as they observe a strange creature that sneaks, hides, and vibrates around their house. Hilarity ensues as the blue beings try to mimic this talented creature"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Based on the webcomic Strange Planet. School Library Journal starred, May 2021. Publishers Weekly, May 2021. Kirkus Review, May 2021. "When the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! Follow along as they observe a strange creature that sneaks, hides, and vibrates around their house. Hilarity ensues as the blue beings try to mimic this talented creature"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Heart of the land

Prineas, Sarah.


"Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks--guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas--and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world. But in the ashes of this destruction, there are some who ask: Are the Greencloaks to blame? The young heroes are shocked to find themselves on trial, judged by a council of the world's leaders. Then the unthinkable happens. The council is attacked from within--by Greencloaks--and an important leader lies slain. In the blink of an eye, Erdas's saviors become wanted fugitives. Someone is trying to frame them as traitors, but why? As the four friends race to uncover this mystery, only one thing is clear... the war is far from over"--Back cover.
Date Published:2017

"Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks--guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas--and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world. But in the ashes of this destruction, there are some who ask: Are the Greencloaks to blame? The young heroes are shocked to find themselves on trial, judged by a council of the world's leaders. Then the unthinkable happens. The council is attacked from within--by Greencloaks--and an important leader lies slain. In the blink of an eye, Erdas's saviors become wanted fugitives. Someone is trying to frame them as traitors, but why? As the four friends race to uncover this mystery, only one thing is clear... the war is far from over"--Back cover.

Date Published:2017

Frank and Bean

Michalak, Jamie.


School Library Journal, October 2019. Publishers Weekly, July 2019. Kirkus Review, August 2019. Library Media Connection, October 2019. "Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet -- toot, toot! -- and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. Maybe Frank will share his words with Bean. Maybe the two will find a way to make beautiful music together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal, October 2019. Publishers Weekly, July 2019. Kirkus Review, August 2019. Library Media Connection, October 2019. "Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet -- toot, toot! -- and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. Maybe Frank will share his words with Bean. Maybe the two will find a way to make beautiful music together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Puppies in the pantry

Baglio, Ben M.


"An Apple paperback." Twelve-year-old Mandy and her veterinarian parents find themselves involved in the filming of a murder mystery in their village when the canine star of the film runs away.
Date Published:1998

Welcome to the river of grass

Yolen, Jane


School Library Journal, November 2001. Booklist, October 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), February 2002. Kirkus Review, September 2001. Catholic Library World, March 2002. Poetic text and color paintings provide a tour through the Everglades, showing a day in the life of the ecosystem's interlocking parts, including fish-catching ospreys, turtle-hunting alligators, and hiding panthers.
Date Published:2001

School Library Journal, November 2001. Booklist, October 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), February 2002. Kirkus Review, September 2001. Catholic Library World, March 2002. Poetic text and color paintings provide a tour through the Everglades, showing a day in the life of the ecosystem's interlocking parts, including fish-catching ospreys, turtle-hunting alligators, and hiding panthers.

Date Published:2001

Little Bear's friend

Minarik, Else Holmelund


School Library Journal. Booklist. Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Kirkus Review. Reference and Research Book News. Little Bear has fun all summer with Emily, his new friend.
Date Published:1988

Coronado : Francisco Vázquez de Coronado explores the Southwest /

Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos), 1949-


School Library Journal, January 2002. Library Talk, March 2002. Text and illustrations survey Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's journey northward from New Spain in search of legendary cities of gold, describing his struggles, discoveries, disappointments, and return to New Spain, and providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.
Date Published:2002

The Thief Lord

Funke, Cornelia Caroline.


Translation of: Herr der Diebe. Originally published: Hamburg, Germany : Cecile Dressler, c2000. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, October 2002. Five Owls, June 2003. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Kirkus Starred, August 2002. Booklist, October 2002. New York Times, November 2002. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo, having run away from their cruel aunt and uncle, decide to hide out in Venice where they fall in with the Thief Lord, a thirteen-year-old boy who leads a crime ring of street children.
Date Published:2003

Translation of: Herr der Diebe. Originally published: Hamburg, Germany : Cecile Dressler, c2000. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, October 2002. Five Owls, June 2003. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Kirkus Starred, August 2002. Booklist, October 2002. New York Times, November 2002. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo, having run away from their cruel aunt and uncle, decide to hide out in Venice where they fall in with the Thief Lord, a thirteen-year-old boy who leads a crime ring of street children.

Date Published:2003

My friend Rabbit

Rohmann, Eric


Wilson's Children, June 2003. School Library Journal, May 2002. Publisher's Weekly, April 2002. Booklist, May 2002. New York Times, May 2003. Teacher Librarian, April 2003. Kirkus Review, April 2002. Christian Library, June 2003. Something always seems to go wrong when Rabbit is around, but Mouse lets him play with his toy plane anyway because he is his good friend.
Date Published:2002

Winter

Stone, Lynn M.


Includes index. AR. Explains how winter occurs, what it means, and how animals survive in the winter.
Date Published:1994

The alphabet tree

Lionni, Leo, 1910-1999.


Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal. Booklist. Horn Book, April 2005. A strong wind blows most of the letters off the alphabet tree and those that remain hide among the branches. Then a bug and a caterpillar come along and teach them how to arrange themselves into words and sentences to form a special message.
Date Published:1968