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Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
1982, ©1981
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
McManus, who makes us laugh at our weaknesses, can take an innocent object such as a decrepit old canoe and show us an entirely new and funny way of looking at such things.
Author
Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Whether he's fast-talking his way out of trouble or unleashing the contents of his lock on unsuspecting classmates, Nate does it with gusto. And every time he swings into action, the crowd goes wild"-- Page 4 of cover
3) Granny
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2009, c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
In London, England, twelve-year-old Joe discovers that his grandmother is not just physically repulsive and horribly mean, she is also involved in an evil plot against him, but the adults around them fail to see behind her mask.
Author
Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent of all time. And don't get him started on Gina, the ultimate teacher's pet, or Artur, the unassuming exchange student who bests him at every turn. It's enough to make even a can-do kid like Nate scream: 'I CAN'T TAKE IT!'" --Publisher's web site....
Author
Series
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A special adaptation of the author's book "Marley & Me" for young readers, in which he shares the story of his golden retriever Marley, and tells of the love his family has for the dog.
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
More amazing and inspiring than your tired, old bedtime story. Classics Reimagined is a library of stunning collector's editions of classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Andrea D'Aquino's modern, illustrative interpretation of this classic tale follows Alice on her fanciful journey down the rabbit hole where she meets friends like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, the Catipillar and more! The lush, multi-faceted images...
Author
Publisher
Bantam
Pub. Date
1975, c1948
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Presents a memoir by two siblings from the Gilbreth clan in which they look at the lives of their parents, Frank Bunker Gilbreth and Lillian Moller Gilbreth, discuss Frank and Lillian's careers as industrial engineers and work with scientific management, and share the adventures the couple encountered raising a family of twelve children.
8) Stage fright
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Meg Cabot's youngest star is headed for the stage. . .at her school. For parent's night. But still, it's a starring role!The fourth grade puts on a play written by Mrs. Hunter! Allie is sure she will walk away with the most coveted role--that of the princess, naturally-but one of her friends gets the part! What Allie doesn't realize is that the part she does get--that of the evil queen--is actually a better (and bigger) role. But Allie isn't content...
Author
Series
Publisher
Richard Jackson/Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Fearing that her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten-year-old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life.
10) School Trip
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Pub. Date
04/04/2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award! In this full-color contemporary graphic novel, the gang from Riverdale Academy Day is heading to Paris, for an international education like you've never seen before...
Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and
...Author
Series
Adventures of Captain Underpants volume 1
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George and Harold are best friends who enjoy making their own comic books. Together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is! Tra-la-laaaaa! It's can't-miss fun! (Includes new 32 page Dog Man comic).
Author
Series
Fudge volume 1
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[1972]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Peter finds his demanding two-year-old brother an ever increasing problem.
13) Fyre
Author
Series
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Description
Septimus must battle the remnants of the Dark Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed forever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be relit -- a task that sends Septimus to the very origins of Magyk and Physik, testing both his skills, and his loyalties to ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, and Alchemist Marcellus Pye.
14) Moving day
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Allie Finkle has rules for everything and is even writing her own rule book, but her world is turned upside-down when she learns that her family is moving across town, which will mean a new house, school, best friend, and plenty of new rules.
15) Magyk
Author
Series
Publisher
Katherine Tegen/Harper Collins
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
After learning that she is the Princess, Jenna is whisked from her home and carried toward safety by the Extraordinary Wizard, those she always believed were her father and brother, and a young guard known only as Boy 412--pursued by agents of those who killed her mother ten years earlier.
17) Ramona the pest
Author
Series
Ramona Quimby novel volume 2
Publisher
W. Morrow
Pub. Date
[1968]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.
19) Cabin Fever
Author
Series
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, heâs innocent. Or at least sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts heâs going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts heâs going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
20) Hard Luck
Author
Series
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--