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Jamie

Jamie

Author: L. D. Lapinski Genre: Fiction

A beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. For fans of Me, My Dad and The End of The Rainbow.

Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16)

Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16)

Author: Jeff Kinney Genre: Adventure

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot? Read more

Diary of a wimpy kid: partypooper (book 20)

Diary of a wimpy kid: partypooper (book 20)

Author: Jeff Kinney Genre: Comedy

It s Wimpy Kid Greg s birthday and you re invited to the chaos. In "Partypooper", Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party for himself. But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout just not the kind Greg had in mind. Read more

Help Your Kids With Music: A unique step-by-step visual guide

Help Your Kids With Music: A unique step-by-step visual guide

Author: Carol Vorderman Genre: Classics

Are your kids struggling with music theory? Do you wish you could help them learn how to read music? Help Your Kids With Music is what every frustrated parent needs. This invaluable guide covers all the core subjects needed to pass up to grade 5 music exams around the world, including melody, rhythm, chords and harmony, intervals, scales, and keys, styles and genres, and the instruments of the orchestra. Its unique visual approach, which uses simple, colourful illustrations and diagrams alongside a wide range of musical examples, allows parents and children to work together to understand even the trickiest concepts of music theory. Feature boxes on composers and musicians across a variety of styles and genres help children and parents learn and discover more about music, while guides to writing your own melody and harmonizing a song melody encourage budding composers to have a go at writing their own music. This book is also packed with musical examples, which you can listen to on the accompanying free audio app. Perfect for exam preparation, homework help, or learning to read music as part of learning an instrument, Help Your Kids With Music is a clear, accessible guide that will help parents and children understand even complex music theory and put it into practice with confidence. Read more

Long Walk to Water

Long Walk to Water

Author: Linda Sue Park Genre: Adventure

A 3 CD set of Full Cast Audio's recording of Linda Sue Park's Bestselling novel based on the thrilling true story of lost boy Salva Dut's escape of South Sudan. Read more

Number the Stars

Number the Stars

Author: Lois Lowry Genre: Fiction

Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life. Read more

Rory, An Orca's Quest for the Northern Lights

Rory, An Orca's Quest for the Northern Lights

Author: Sarah Cullen Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Zuzana Svobodova

This little orca follows his big dream of seeing the Northern Lights. Who will he meet along the way? Rory the Orca heard that there are beautiful lights in the sky called the Northern Lights. His friends and family don't believe they exist because none of them have seen it with their own eyes. Determined to prove them wrong, Rory sets off on his own to make his wishes come true. As he travels north, he meets some unlikely friends along the way. A beautiful beluga, a sleepy polar bear and a dancing fox. This journey brings Rory the unexpected gift of true friendship. Will Rory's dream of witnessing the magical Northern Lights come true? Rory the Orca is a heartwarming children's book written in rhyme. If you or your child enjoy gorgeous animals, ocean adventures and stories about chasing your dreams, then you'll love Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis's tale of hope. Read more

Stories with Holes, Vol. 9

Stories with Holes, Vol. 9

Author: Nathan Levy Genre: Fiction

A collection of open-ended stories intended to encourage imaginative and intuitive thinking. Read more

The Key House (The Noland Kids Adventure Series)

The Key House (The Noland Kids Adventure Series)

Author: Mike Curtis Genre: Adventure

A newly inherited house. A 150-year-old secret. And some mysterious, hidden clues. Join Caleb and David in this fast-paced, Hardy Boys meets The Goonies , Christian mystery/adventure, as they seek a rumored treasure and clear their great-great-grandfather’s good name. After moving into a newly inherited house, the Noland kids discover clues to a supposed treasure hidden by their great-great-grandfather. But when town rumors and some spiteful neighbors suggest foul play was involved, Caleb and David set out on a quest to prove otherwise. With unexpected dangers looming large and threatening their mission, can the Noland kids discover the mysterious treasure, or whatever lies at the end of their treacherous adventure, before time runs out and all is lost? Read more

The Secret Zoo

The Secret Zoo

Author: Bryan Chick Genre: Adventure

A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed... The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites as The One and Only Ivan. Read more

Touchdown Kid

Touchdown Kid

Author: Tim Green Genre: Sports

From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green comes a football story about a boy who is given a chance to prove that wealth and privilege don’t matter on the football field, as long as he has the skills to compete. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! Cory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he’s constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable opportunity. Cory knows that football could be his ticket out. But leaving to attend private school also means struggling to fit into a world where most people look at him and just see a scholarship kid from the wrong side of town. Cory knows that if he can fight hard enough—both on and off the field—he may be able to secure a bright future that looks different from his unpromising past. Read more

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