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Garfield Fat Cat: Garfield at Large/Garfield Gains Weight/Garfield Bigger Than Life (Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack)

Author: Jim Davis Genre: Comics

The perfect holiday gift for fans of the flabby tabby , this rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield at Large, Garfield Gains Weight, and Garfield Bigger Than Life . Witty, urbane, sassy, and downright delightful, here are the first three original books of pure Garfield collected in one packed volume. They tell the story of the feisty feline's birth, adoption, and growth into general wonderfulness—just in case you've forgotten—and remind us why we loved him like we do. Read more

My Sister the Vampire #3: Re-Vamped!: A Fun Chapter Book Where Twins Face Three Tests to Prove Their Worth for Kids (Ages 8-12)

Author: Sienna Mercer Genre: Comedy

Don't miss this fun tween vampire series, featuring regular girl Olivia and goth girl Ivy! The secret is out—cheerleader Olivia and vampire Ivy are twins! Now that Ivy and Olivia have told their friends that they're twins, they have to come clean to their adoptive parents. But Ivy's dad doesn't even want to meet Olivia! When the vampire officials realize Olivia knows the truth about vampires, they demand that she pass three tests to prove she's worthy of sharing the secret. Yikes! One thing's for sure—if the sisters can get through this, they can get through anything. Can a human cheerleader really survive three secret vampire trials? Opposite Twins: A cheerleader and a goth discover they’re sisters—and one of them is a vampire! Navigating middle school just got a lot more complicated. Family Secrets: After their twinship is revealed in the school paper, Olivia and Ivy have to explain everything to their adoptive parents… except for the vampire part. Vampire Trials: To prove she can be trusted, Olivia must survive three ancient tests designed by vampire officials. The Test of Darkness is first, and it involves a coffin. Heartwarming Sister Story: Despite their differences and the dangers they face, Olivia and Ivy prove that the bond between sisters is the strongest magic of all. Read more

The Princes of the Abyss (The Lords of Dimensions)

Author: George Jankovic Genre: Adventure

Readers aged 10–14 will be swept into book two of the acclaimed The Lords of Dimensions adventure fantasy series, where mystery and danger soar higher than ever… The Man with No Face has opened a dark portal, releasing a legion of immortal warriors. And he won’t stop until everything Alex May loves is destroyed. But Alex isn’t easily beaten. The enemy’s first target is the underwater city of the peaceful Alamon. To protect his adopted people, thirteen-year-old Alex risks his life on a daring quest. He and his friends – fierce Cleo, visionary Lin, and brilliant Whiz – travel through hidden dimensions and battle their way into ancient pyramids built by a forgotten race. There they seek a powerful technology, but it’s guarded by ruthless Deathstalkers. Plus, the Man with No Face has a secret plan. He prepares his most devastating blow to the world by unlocking a mysterious device from the dawn of time. If he unleashes its power, can anything Alex and his friends do stop him? Filled with twists, high-stakes action, and chapter endings that leave you breathless, The Princes of the Abyss continues the adventure with four unforgettable heroes whose courage, friendship, and humor shine through every page. Perfect for ages 10–14, it’s the kind of fantasy that keeps readers of all levels turning pages long past bedtime. Pair it with books one and three of The Lords of Dimensions series – The Night Slayer and The Demon Ripper – to experience the best-selling saga. Read more

Hold On to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane

Author: Emil Sher Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir Illustrator: Sonia Possentini

Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane . In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport—a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her. A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation. Read more

Primer: A Superhero Graphic Novel

Author: Jennifer Muro Genre: Comics Illustrator: Gretel Lusky

Artistry and super-heroics collide ain this new superhero story! Thirteen-year-old Ashley Rayburn is an upbeat girl with a decidedly downbeat past. With a father in prison, Ashley has bounced from foster home to foster home and represents a real challenge to the social workers who try to help her--not because she's inherently bad, but because trouble always seems to find her. Things start looking up for Ashley when she finds new, loving parents, a best friend, and an outlet for her creative skills. But her life quickly gets more complicated when she also finds a suitcase full of specially enhanced body paints, changing her from artist to the world's newest superhero. It's the greatest thing to happen in her life so far, until Ashley finds herself pursued by a government agency that wants those paints back! Now she has to make hard choices to protect her new parents and learn what it truly means to be a family. From writers Jennifer Muro ( Star Wars: Forces of Destiny ) and Thomas Krajewski ( Netflix's Buddy Thunderstruck ) and artist Gretel Lusky comes a brand-new superhero for the DC Universe in a story that is alternately fun, dramatic, emotional, and uplifting. Read more

This Kid Can Fly: It's About Ability (NOT Disability)

Author: Aaron Philip Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

"At once beautiful and heartbreaking, Aaron Philip found a way to make me laugh even as I choked up, found a way to bring on my empathy without ever allowing me to feel sorry for him. An eye-opening debut." —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winner and Newbery Honor author of Brown Girl Dreaming In this heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting memoir, Aaron Philip, a fourteen-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, shows how he isn't defined so much by his disability as he is by his abilities. Written with award-winning author Tonya Bolden, This Kid Can Fly chronicles Aaron's extraordinary journey from happy baby in Antigua to confident teen artist in New York City. His honest, often funny stories of triumph—despite physical difficulties, poverty, and other challenges—are as inspiring as they are eye-opening. Includes photos and original illustrations from Aaron's personal collection. How does a boy who can’t walk learn to fly? Inspirational Memoir: Follow Aaron’s incredible journey from his early years in Antigua to becoming a confident teen artist and activist in New York City. Disability Awareness: An honest, funny, and eye-opening account of life with cerebral palsy that focuses on ability, creativity, and fighting for accessibility. A Coming of Age Story: From finding his voice on his Tumblr blog to facing homelessness, Aaron shares his story of growing up, making friends, and discovering his own power. The Power of Community: Meet the community of “Angels”—friends, family, and mentors—who rallied around Aaron to help him overcome enormous challenges, from poverty to major surgery. Read more

How I Became a Spy: A Mystery of WWII London

Author: Deborah Hopkinson Genre: Mystery

From the award-winning author of The Great Trouble comes a story of espionage, survival, and friendship during World War II. Bertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask). But when a young woman goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee--and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo--Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis. From the author of The Great Trouble , this suspenseful WWII adventure reminds us that times of war call for bravery, brains and teamwork from even the most unlikely heroes. Read more

Reaching the Rainbow: Children's Adventure Book: Picture Book about Following Our Dreams (Motivational books for children)

Author: Limor Grinberg Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Bar Fabian

*A Children's Book that Encourages and Fosters Children's Self-confidence* **Teach the children the power of motivation** "Looly wanted that lollipop but had no clue: “How can I reach it? What can I do?” Then Looly heard laughter up in the tree; Looly saw white birds, not one but three." Looly discovers the rainbow in the sky and wants to reach out. However, all the animals she meets along the way, tell her that it’s impossible. This is a story about determination, and the willpower to find solutions in order to achieve your dream. Throughout the book, Looly also discovers new animals and their unique traits. It's a book for children that encourages their imagination and think out of the box, helps them using assertive communication, believe in themselves, and build their self-esteem. Limor Grinberg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), owns a private clinic. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods, as well as mindfulness and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients reframe limiting or negative behaviors. This is her first book, and it is dedicated with love to all the children everywhere, in the hopes that they believe in themselves and their dreams. "This picture book on motivation and assertiveness is a wonderful tool to foster a positive self-image and self-confidence. Teachers can use them to spark discussions on finding a possible solution outside of the box when things seem impossible. It is an interesting tool to use in order to understand our inner voices which sometimes tells us we cannot in certain situations we actually can" Adriana Fella, preschool teacher, July 2023. Read more

Three Little Words: A Memoir

Author: Ashley Rhodes-Courter Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years the author spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her own voice. “Sunshine, you’re my baby and I’m your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she’s not your mama.” Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system. Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and forced to endure manipulative, humiliating treatment from a very abusive foster family. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed—and in doing so, discovers the power of speaking out. Read more

Almuerzo gratis (Spanish Edition)

Author: Rex Ogle Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

The highly anticipated Spanish language edition of Free Lunch , Rex Ogle’s award-winning and groundbreaking memoir about hunger, poverty, and hope. Ganador del Premio YALSA a la Excelencia en No Ficción “Un poderoso retrato de la pobreza en medio de la crueldad y el optimismo”. ― Kirkus Reviews , reseña destacada Almuerzo gratis es la historia de los esfuerzos de Rex Ogle por abrirse camino en su primer semestre de sexto grado como niño pobre en un distrito escolar rico: decidir con quién sentarse, no poder unirse al equipo de fútbol americano, además de lidiar con nuevos compañeros de clase y con una profesora que de solo mirarlo lo tilda de problemático. Y en lugar de darle dinero para el almuerzo, la madre de Rex lo inscribe en el programa de almuerzo gratis. Ni ella ni su novio tienen trabajo, y la vida en su casa está marcada por estallidos de violencia. Implacable y realista, la desgarradora autobiografía de Rex Ogle es una historia de adversidades entrelazadas con esperanza y momentos de gracia. La voz de Rex es convincente y auténtica, lo que hace de Almuerzo gratis una obra honesta, oportuna y esencial que ilustra la experiencia de la pobreza en Estados Unidos. Read more

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

Author: Tony Keith; Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson. Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on the stage and page. But the Boogeyman has been following Tony since he was six years old. First, the Boogeyman was after his Blackness, but Tony has learned It knows more than that: Tony wants to be the first in his family to attend college, but there's no path to follow. He also has feelings for boys, desires that don't align with the script he thinks is set for him and his girlfriend, Blu. Despite a supportive network of family and friends, Tony doesn't breathe a word to anyone about his feelings. As he grapples with his sexuality and moves from high school to college, he struggles with loneliness while finding solace in gay chat rooms and writing poetry. But how do you find your poetic voice when you are hiding the most important parts of yourself? And how do you escape the Boogeyman when it's lurking inside you? Read more

Stellaluna

Author: Janell Cannon Genre: Classics

When young fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she’s adopted by a family of birds with very different habits in this award-winning and bestselling picture book classic. Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.” — Kirkus Reviews Read more