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Melvin Spitznagle #2
S.O.S. Bobomobile!
Jan Wahl
An inventive boy and an elderly scientist team up to build a bobomobile and embark on a grand expedition to find the leg
Ages 7–10
A Horse to Remember
Sam Savitt
Mike Benson takes on the challenge of a lifetime when he discovers his uncontrollable horse is actually a forgotten cham
Ages 10–14
School Days #4
Pajama Day
Lynn Plourde
Forgetful Drew shows up to school in regular clothes on Pajama Day, but he quickly finds a creative way to join the fun
Ages 4–8
Eden-Glassie Mystery #3
Stone Circle
Elaine Forrestal
A summer vineyard vacation takes a chilling turn when Maddie unearths an old mystery that brings the past and present in
Ages 9–13
Mother Goose
Babushka's Mother Goose
Patricia Polacco
For parents seeking to introduce global cultures through familiar rhythms, this collection blends classic nursery rhymes
Ages 4–8
An Angel for May
Melvin Burgess
Tam slips through time to a small English town during World War II, where he forms a life-changing bond with a lonely gi
Ages 10–14
The Wizard in the Tree
Lloyd Alexander
Mallory’s life changes forever when she discovers a wizard trapped in a tree, sparking a confrontation with a suspicious
Ages 8–12
A Castle of Bone
Penelope Farmer
A simple cupboard becomes a terrifying time warp when one friend falls inside and is transformed back into an infant bef
Ages 10–14
Taniwha
Robyn Kahukiwa
A young boy befriends a taniwha who takes him on a magical journey through time and myth to discover the wonders of the
Ages 4–11
What's That Noise?
Morris Lurie
A mysterious midnight sound triggers a series of imaginative guesses in this rhyming tale about what might be lurking in
Ages 4–8
The House Guest
Eleanor Nilsson
A group of friends discovers a secluded, mysterious house hidden in a valley, sparking a haunting journey through secret
Ages 10–14
Aussie Nibbles
The Big Waves
Raewyn Caisley
A perfect beach holiday takes a scary turn when Sandy gets knocked down by a massive wave, leaving her to find her coura
Ages 6–8
Spider!
David Metzenthen
Min finds a spider in the bedroom, leading to a quiet look at whether the tiny eight-legged guest is actually a scary mo
Ages 5–8
The Spring on the Mountain
Judy Allen
Three children on vacation stumble into a strange adventure as they are pulled toward the mysteries of an ancient mounta
Ages 9–12
The Lenski Kids #1
The Lenski Kids and Dracula
Libby Hathorn
No babysitter can handle the notoriously wild Lenski children, until a mysterious new neighbor moves in next door.
Ages 7–10
Julep O'Toole #1
Miss Independent
Trudi Trueit
Julep O’Toole is ready for independence and makeup, but she has to find a creative way to show her mom that she is truly
Ages 8–12
Where the River Begins
Thomas Locker
Join two brothers and their grandfather on a scenic camping expedition to discover the source of the river that flows pa
Ages 4–11
Master of the Grove
Victor Kelleher
Searching for his father after an attack, Derin is pulled into a brutal war that leads him toward a final stand with the
Ages 11–16
Missing the Piano
Adam Rapp
Sent away to a strict military academy while his family is on tour, Mike must find the internal strength to endure a wor
Ages 12–17
East of Midnight
Tanith Lee
A slave and a high-born consort swap identities in a magical world, only to find themselves trapped in a dangerous strug
Ages 4–11
Jag #1
Jag
LeAnn Rimes
A feisty little jaguar finds the inner strength to stand up to bullies at school and makes a wonderful new friend along
Ages 4–8
Stitches
Harriet Ziefert
Jon isn't very brave about his bicycle crash once he realizes his forehead cut might need a trip for medical treatment.
Ages 4–8
Night Race to Kawau
Tessa Duder
A sudden gale transforms a nighttime sailing race into a life-or-death struggle, leaving Sam and her mother alone to nav
Ages 10–14
The Strange Adventures of Blue Dog
Jean Van Leeuwen
Billy’s deep affection for his toy Blue Dog brings an imaginary farm to life, ultimately sparking the courage to care fo
Ages 6–9
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