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Seventh grader Bobby Ballenger struggles to adjust after moving a thousand miles from home. He retreats into his world o

Thirteen-year-old Karen is determined to be ready for her first kiss with Mark, the biggest hunk in seventh grade. With

In 1941, French brothers Marcel, Pierre, and René enjoy a summer of fishing and games of 'biggest liar.' When German sol

Follow eight-year-old Philip Waller through the fascinating world of child acting. Text and photographs capture his expe

Jacques and Spock, a pair of orange sock brothers, are accidentally separated during laundry day. Jacques finds himself

When a monster from his favorite holiday film crawls out of the television, Jim Hedgehog must bravely face the creature.

Join four adorable mice as they celebrate Easter with a fun-filled egg hunt. This rhyming story captures the joy of spri

Twelve-year-old Carolyn experiences the bittersweet pangs of a first crush when her English teacher vacations near her f

This chapter book vividly recreates the original 1621 harvest feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans. Using actors

Four-year-old Susie wants to give her dad the perfect Father's Day, so she plans a day full of all her most beloved acti

Uncover the hidden history of Monday through Sunday, exploring their cultural and linguistic roots. Learn about popular

A unique Yiddish folktale about a prince who believes he is a rooster. When all else fails, a wise old man joins him und

Explore the world of pelicans, learning about their physical traits, daily habits, and natural homes. This book also add

Nick is terrified of the husky new kid, Brick, and signs up for karate to protect himself. But when Brick appears in his

Mandy feels out of place on her stern Aunt Bess's Ohio sheep farm in 1946. As she reluctantly helps tend the sheep, she

This practical guide helps young readers master letter writing, covering everything from crafting personalized stationer

After losing her mother, a girl finds comfort in a string of forty-three buttons, each holding a special memory. She str

Rosie's family prepares for Christmas in Trinidad, picking sorrel petals, mixing black currant cake, and singing along w

In 1912 Maine, Turner Buckminster, a new minister's son, finds an unexpected friend in Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl fro

Owen Foote and his friends decide to become super spies, with their principal as the prime target. This humorous chapter

Molly and Michael resent their new stepsister Heather, but when Heather befriends a lonely ghost child, they must overco

Doug Swieteck, a 14-year-old, moves to a new town in 1968, burdened by his family's reputation. He discovers an unlikely

Fifteen-year-old Josh is forced to live in the Alaskan wilderness, where his desire for city life clashes with his half-

Monty is sick with chicken pox, but his mom, a busy doctor, is exhausted after work. This heartwarming story explores ho