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The name of this book is secret

Bosch, Pseudonymous.


Various publishers. Two eleven-year-old misfits try to solve the mystery of a dead magician and stop the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais, who are searching for the secret of immortality.
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Hoping for home : stories of arrival


Various publishers. Yesterday, we landed in Canada! The wait to be passed by the doctor in the immigration shed was agony. the girl ahead of me in the line was held back. Her eyes are infected, so she'll be sent back to England.
Date Published:2011

Poseidon : earth shaker

O'Connor, George.


"A Neal Porter book." Graphic novel. Poseidon. The god of the ocean, is wrathful as a tidal wave and sullen as the ocean's stormy depths. But he cares tenderly for his children, monstrous though they are. The winged horse Pegasus, the merman Triton, the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, and perhaps the worst of them all, the hero Theseus...Mighty Poseidon loves his sons.
Date Published:2013

Mark of the plague

Sands, Kevin.


Various publishers. As the plague decimates London in 1665 and an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, apprentice Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom, following a trail of puzzles, riddles, and secrets, risk their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.
Date Published:2016

The Lego movie : the essential guide

Dolan, Hannah.


At head of title: Lego. Explores the characters and locations of the Lego movie with profiles, location spreads, and behind-the-scenes information about how the movie was made.
Date Published:2014

Junie B. Jones and some sneaky peeky spying

Park, Barbara.


Various publishers. Six-year-old Junie B.'s penchant for spying on people and her curiosity about the private life of her teacher get her in trouble at kindergarten.
Date Published:1994

Garfield goes bananas

Davis, Jim, 1945 July 28-


Graphic novel. A collection of comic strips featuring the fat cat, his dog pal Odie, and owner Jim.
Date Published:2007

The demigod files

Riordan, Rick,


Various publishers. Presents three original short stories, interviews, character profiles, and puzzles about demigod Percy Jackson and his world.
Date Published:2009

Heart of a champion

Schwartz, Ellen, 1949-


Various publishers. A poignant coming-of-age novel set in 1941, about Kenji, a young boy obsessed with baseball, whose life changes drastically when war comes to his Vancouver Japanese community.
Date Published:2016

Léon à son meilleur! Volume 4 /

Groovie, Annie, 1970-


Roman graphique. Avant-titre du titre de la couv.: "Annie Groovie présente ..."
Date Published:2011

The other boy

Hennessey, M. G.


Various publishers. Hiding his transgender identity behind a veneer of an everyday student who loves baseball and working on his graphic novel, Shane is threatened with exposure by a classmate and begins a painful journey toward acceptance and empathy.
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Fire and ice

Hunter, Erin,


Various publishers. Fireheart, a full-fledged warrior cat, must confront questions of loyalty and identity as he faces the possibility of betrayal from within his own forest clan.
Date Published:2003

Horses

Arnold, Quinn M.


A kindergarten level introduction to horses, covering their growth process, behaviors, the farms they call home, and such defining features as their manes and tails.
Date Published:2017

Winter turning

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Various publishers. Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family, unlike his sister Icicle, who has been raised to challenge IceWing queen--but now that Icicle has broken the truce and escaped from Jade Mountain Academy, so Winter, accompanied by his new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, embarks on his own quest to free his brother from the clutches of Queen Scarlet, and win the respect of his family.
Date Published:2015

Various publishers. Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family, unlike his sister Icicle, who has been raised to challenge IceWing queen--but now that Icicle has broken the truce and escaped from Jade Mountain Academy, so Winter, accompanied by his new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, embarks on his own quest to free his brother from the clutches of Queen Scarlet, and win the respect of his family.

Date Published:2015

Finding Gobi : the true story of one little dog's big journey

Leonard, Dion,


Various publishers. The heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 150 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for over 100km. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past, he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy, and love that changed their lives forever.
Date Published:2017

Various publishers. The heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 150 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for over 100km. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past, he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy, and love that changed their lives forever.

Date Published:2017

Mr. Terupt falls again

Buyea, Rob,


Various publishers. Several students relate their experiences helping Mr. Terupt move the old classroom to the sixth grade annex during the summer vacation.
Date Published:2012

Talons of power

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Various publishers. When the war ends with the fulfillment of a false prophecy, the dragonets confront the rise of a dark evil while a young NightWing experiences what may be a first true prophecy in generations.
Date Published:2017

Illusionology : the secret science of magic

Schafer, Albert.


Reveals the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists from the ancient Egyptians to Harry Houdini while explaining how to master such examples as the classic cups-and-ball illusion and mind-reading card tricks.
Date Published:2012

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Various publishers. Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, is being bullied at school, but when he rescues a powerful robot from its evil creator, he acquires a friend and protector--and saves the city from Dr. Stinky.
Date Published:2000

Bad kitty meets the baby

Bruel, Nick.


Various publishers. Bad Kitty is not pleased when a baby joins her family.
Date Published:2011