The Tale of Despereaux
Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: April 11, 2006
Price: $7.99
"Forgiveness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious." — BOOKLIST (starred review)Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a...
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Because of Mr. Terupt
Written by Rob Buyea
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: October 11, 2011
Price: $6.99
Features seven narrators, each with a unique story, and each with a different perspective on what makes their teacher so special.
It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There’s . . .
Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in;
Alexia,...
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Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: August 24, 1993
Price: $4.99
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
Jack and Annie don't need another mummy.
But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help...
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Magic Tree House #4: Pirates Past Noon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: March 8, 1994
Price: $4.99
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
It's a treasure trove of trouble!
Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps—and ruthless pirates!...
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The Death Cure (Maze Runner Series #3)
Written by James Dashner
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $9.99
Thomas knows that WICKED can't be trusted, but they say the time for lies is over, that they've collected all they can from the Trials and now must rely on the Gladers, with full memories restored, to help them with their ultimate mission. To complete the blueprint for the cure to...
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Freckle Juice
Written by Judy Blume
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: July 15, 1978
Price: $4.99
Nicky has freckles -- they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. Sitting behind him in class, Andrew once counted eighty-six of them, and that was just a start! If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty.
One day...
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The Alchemyst
Written by Michael Scott
Format: Trade Paperback, 400 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2008
Price: $9.99
He holds the secret that can end the world.
The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.
The records show that he died in...
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What Can You Do with a Rebozo? / ¿Qué puedes hacer con un rebozo?
Written by Carmen Tafolla
Illustrated by Amy Cordova
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $7.99
A cradle for baby, a superhero's cape, a warm blanket on a cool night--there are so many things you can do with a rebozo. Through the eyes of a young girl, readers are introduced to the traditional shawl found in many Mexican and Mexican-American households.
Now in an English/Spanish bilingual edition, the...
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Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep
Written by Liz Kessler
Illustrated by Sarah Gibb
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: April 10, 2012
Price: $5.99
An enchanting tale with a fabulous monster, engaging characters, plenty of mermaid magic, and a page-turning story, Liz Kessler's new middle-grade fantasy has all the charm and warmth of its predecessor, THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAP.Picture an island set in a glittering blue sea, sparkling with white sand and palm trees...
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Magic Tree House #6: Afternoon on the Amazon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: August 29, 1995
Price: $4.99
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
Vampire bats and killer ants?
That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It's not long before they get...
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