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Bad AppleEdward HemingwayWhen Mac, an apple, meets Will, a worm, they become fast friends. But apples aren’t supposed to like worms, so Mac is called “rotten” and “bad apple.” It’s never easy standing up to bullies-but after a lonely, friendless day, MAc decides he’d rather be a “bad apple” with Will than a sad apple without him...........$8.99

I Will Take a Nap!Mo WillemsGerald is tired and cranky. “I will take a nap,” he says. “I am happier when I am well rested.” So he settles in with his blankie and bunny, ready for sweat dreams. Then Piggie appears, quickly becoming cranky and irritable and ready to disturb it all. Will she keep Gerald from dreaming? ..........................$9.99

Those Darn Squirrels Fly SouthAdam RubinGreat googly-moogly! Old Man Fookwire’s birds have migrated south for the winter, and those darn squirrels have devised their own ingenious plan to follow them to their tropical paradise. A wonderful time is had by all – all but grumpy Old Man Fookwire, alone at home. But the crafty squirrels have a solution for that, too..............$6.99

Captain Underpants: The Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-LotDav PilkeyGeorge, Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going: two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day. But then their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind control that turns students into attentive, obedient, perfect children. Is this the end of their perfect set-up?..............$9.99

Dory FantasmagoryAbby HanlonDory wants attention, but her older siblings only roll their eyes at her childish games of outsmarting monsters and exacting revenge on her sister's favorite doll. Then her siblings tell her that a child-snatching witch named Mrs. Gobble Cracker is looking for her. What outandish schemes will Dory come up with to evade capture by the evil witch?................$6.99

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Kate DiCamilloYippie-i-oh! Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn;t have is a horse. That is until he meets Maybelline. Maybelline loves spaghetti, sweet nothings, and Leroy, too. But when Leroy forgets the third and final rule of caring for Maybelline, disaster ensues. Can Leroy wrestle fate to the ground, rescue the horse of his heart, and lasso loneliness for good?..................$5.99

MTH 50: Hurry Up, Houdini!Mary Pope Osborne and Sal MurdoccaJack and Annie are heading out on another mission for Merlin. This time, they have to find the great Harry Houdini. When they arrive at Coney Island they have plenty of time to explore but an argument ensues and it looks like Jack and Annie won't complete their mission for the first time ever. Will they settle their differences in time for Houdini's magic show? ...........$4.99

Creak! Said the BedPhyllis RootOn a stormy night in a little house, everyone’s sound asleep. Squeak goes the door. Mama’s eyes fly open. Who’s awake? Evie? Ivy? Little Mo? Creak says the bed. Only Poppa keeps snoring—snurkle, snark— unaware of the wild weather outside and the growing number of nervous bedmates within. A cumulative series of comical events sends readers barreling toward bedlam.................................$6.99

Ruby’s WishShirin Yim BridgesRuby is unlike most girls in China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. This heartwarming story is based upon the true inspirational story of an ambitious young girl and the family who rewarded her hard work and courage..........$7.99

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Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of SchoolHerman ParishNew friends! New teacher! Music, books, gym, art! Amelia Bedelia is sure she will absolutely love school. But after hopping on the bus just like a bunny, confusing her name tag with a game of tag, and literally gluing herself to her seat, Amelia Bedelia discovers that the way she sees the world is not always the way others do.............$6.99

ABC Zoo Borns!Andrew Bleiman Calling all animal enthusiasts—it’s time to scamper through the alphabet with a herd of irresistible zoo babies. In this adorable alphabet book from the creators of ZooBorns, “ABC” means “Animal Baby Cuteness.” Featuring adorable animal photos, zippy text, and a fact-filled glossary, this is one of the cutest ABC books ever to hit the shelves!...................$7.99

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LootJude WatsonWith his last breath, notorious cat burgler Alfie McQuin manages two last words to his son March, "Find Jules." He's not talking about loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. Once reunited, the twins are packed off to the world's worst orphanage. But they know their father's business inside and out. Will one good heist bring them a life of riches and freedom? .................$6.99

Minecraft Elementia: Quest for JusticeSean Fay WolfeNew gamers join Minecraft every day. But on one server, a struggle for power begins as the king targets the new players. Stan arrives on the server Elementia just as the king passes a law banishing all players below a level 15. But Stan isn't just a noob. He is determined to bring justice back to Elementia. This is the first episode in a new middle grade series unofficially based on the videogame sensation................................$9.99

The Iron TrialsHolly Black and Cassandra ClareMost kids will do anything to pass the Iron Trial, but not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail. Succeeding at the Iron Trial means admittance into the Magisterium, which can only mean trouble. Callum tries his best to do his worst - but fails at failing. Now the Magisterium awaits him. a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future......................$7.99

NightmaresJason SegelCharlie Laird has several problems: 1) he is sure his new step-mom is a witch; 2) her creepy purple mansion is the most sinister place in town; 3) he can't remember the last time sleeping wasn't a nightmarish project. Certainly, nightmares can ruin a good night's sleep, but soon they start slipping out of Charlie's subconscious and take form in the waking world. Can he face his fears to save himself and his town?........................$7.99

Sunny Side UpJennifer Holm and Matthew HolmBecause her older brother's delinquent behavior has thrown their family into chaos, Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida. At first she thinks Florida might be fun – it is the home of Disnely World after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park; it's filled with really old people. How will she survive the summer? This semi-autobigraphical graphic novel is both a compelling "problem" story and a love letter to the comic books that help make sense of Sunny's world.................$12.99

The Year of Billy MillerKevin HenkesBilly Miller has a lot on his mind: he had a spectacular accident this summer; he finds his sister annoying; he thinks Emma Sparks is a pain; he's worried about 2nd grade. However, as the year goes by, Billy figures out how to navigate setbacks and siblings and friendships and elementary school. A warm, thoughtful, and relatable book that shows childhood events don't have to be extraordinary to be important...............................$6.99

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The Boy on the Wooden BoxLeon LeysonLeon was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland, forcing his family to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance, and the generosity and cunning of one man, Oskar Schindler, Leon was able to survive the sadism of the Nazis. This remarkable memoir from the youngest child on Schindler's renowned list "brings readers a story of bravery and the fight for a chance to live" ........................$7.99

Keeper (Young Readers Edition)Tim HowardHe saved an astonishing 16 shots – the most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game – and in the course of 120 minutes became an American icon revered by millions of soccer fans. U.S. national team goal-keeper Tim Howard shares how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette's Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goal-keepers.......................................$6.99

The Land of Stories: A Grimm WarningChris ColferDiscovering a mysterious clue left by the Brothers Grimm, Conner Bailey treks across Europe to crack a two-centuries-old code. Meanwhile, his sister Alex is training to become the next Fairy Godmother, yet her attempts at granting wishes never go as planned. When all signs point to disaster for the Land of Stories, Conner and Alex must join forces with both friends and enemies. Can anything prepare them for the coming battle?..........$8.00