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Diary of a wimpy kid : Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff.


Various publishers. Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2008

Rise of the earth dragon

West, Tracey, 1965-


Various publishers. Eight-year-old Drake is snatched up by the King's soldiers and taken to the castle where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo--and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.
Date Published:2014

Bone. [Vol. 03], Eyes of the storm /

Smith, Jeff, 1960 February 27-


"The chapters in this book were originally published in the comic book Bone"--T.p. verso. Graphic novel. Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams, and Gran'ma Ben's reaction to them is stranger still: She reveals long-kept secrets and warns of great danger. Thorn, Fone Bone, and Gran'ma Ben may have to leave the farm forever.
Date Published:2006

Diary of a wimpy kid : old school

Kinney, Jeff.


Various publishers. Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Date Published:2015

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

Brave

Chmakova, Svetlana, 1979-,


Graphic novel. Althouh shy Jensen daydreams about being a hero, the reality of his school life is very different, but when two school newpapers writers begin to put him in their stories, he discovers he may have to find real solutions for his problems.
Date Published:2017

And then it happened. Vol. 04

Wade, M. (Michael), 1962-


Various publishers. Caution! Don't get caught reading this book or you may be forced to write a book report! This book should only be read at night under the safety of your covers with a flashlight.
Date Published:2006

Darkwing

Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-


Various publishers. Prequel to: Silverwing. It is 65 million years ago, during a cataclysmic moment in the earth's evolution, and Dusk, just months old, has no way of knowing he will play a pivotal role in creating a new world. What he does know is that he is different from the other newborn chiropters. Not content to use his large sails to glide down from the giant sequoia tree, Dusk discovers that if he flaps quickly enough, he can fly. But this strange gift that makes him feel like an outcast from the colony will also make him its saviour. After most of the colony is savagely massacred by the felids - the earth's first mammalian carnivores - Dusk must lead his fellow chiropters to a new home, and a new life.
Date Published:2007

Various publishers. Prequel to: Silverwing. It is 65 million years ago, during a cataclysmic moment in the earth's evolution, and Dusk, just months old, has no way of knowing he will play a pivotal role in creating a new world. What he does know is that he is different from the other newborn chiropters. Not content to use his large sails to glide down from the giant sequoia tree, Dusk discovers that if he flaps quickly enough, he can fly. But this strange gift that makes him feel like an outcast from the colony will also make him its saviour. After most of the colony is savagely massacred by the felids - the earth's first mammalian carnivores - Dusk must lead his fellow chiropters to a new home, and a new life.

Date Published:2007

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

The dead of night

Lerangis, Peter,


Various publishers. When the Vespers continue their abductions and cross a line by kidnapping Atticus, an 11-year-old non-Cahill civilian and Dan's only friend, Dan and Amy confront their biggest challenge ever in order to keep Atticus alive.
Date Published:2012

Tyrannosaurus rex vs. velociraptor

Pallotta, Jerry.


Contains facts about the tyrannosaurus rex and the velociraptor, comparing such aspects as their sizes, body types, and abilities.
Date Published:2010

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

The prince of tennis. Vol. 02, Adder's fang /

Konomi, Takeshi.


Originally published: Tokyo : Shueisha, 1999. Graphic novel. Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and extremely intense practices, the upperclassmen of the team expect the very best from themselves and they expect even more from the new members of the team.
Date Published:2004

Originally published: Tokyo : Shueisha, 1999. Graphic novel. Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and extremely intense practices, the upperclassmen of the team expect the very best from themselves and they expect even more from the new members of the team.

Date Published:2004

Escape from Lucien

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Graphic novel. Navin journeys to the city of Lucien where he searches for a beacon essential to his fight against the Elf King; while Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's followers, where she learns his darkest secrets.
Date Published:2014

Hamsters

Sjonger, Rebecca.


Includes index. "A Bobbie Kalman book"--cover.
Date Published:2004

The prince of tennis. Vol. 04, The black unit /

Konomi, Takeshi.


Graphic novel. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals. The quest continues for the gritty players of Seishun Academy. With their sights dead-set on making it all the way to the Nationals, they must outclass every team that stands in their way. Next up is Fudomine, a group of belligerent players who were disqualified from the rookie games last year due to a tournament fracas. Tempers flare and talents soar when the battle begins with the very first serve. It might take more than "Tsubame Gaesha" to secure this victory!
Date Published:2004

Graphic novel. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals. The quest continues for the gritty players of Seishun Academy. With their sights dead-set on making it all the way to the Nationals, they must outclass every team that stands in their way. Next up is Fudomine, a group of belligerent players who were disqualified from the rookie games last year due to a tournament fracas. Tempers flare and talents soar when the battle begins with the very first serve. It might take more than "Tsubame Gaesha" to secure this victory!

Date Published:2004

The one and only Ivan : my story

Applegate, Katherine,


Various publishers. Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Instead, he passes the time quietly and thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home - his own art - through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up t Ivan to make it a change for the better.
Date Published:2012

Various publishers. Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Instead, he passes the time quietly and thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home - his own art - through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up t Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Date Published:2012

The Baby-sitters Club. Vol. 03, Mary Ann saves the day

Telgemeier, Raina,


Graphic novel. Chiefly illustrations. When a fight breaks out among the members of the Baby-sitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a baby sitter and in her relationships with her father and friends.
Date Published:2015

Rabbits

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-


An introduction to rabbits, their characteristics, habitat, food, life cycle, and threats. Includes a hands-on activity related to wildlife watching.
Date Published:2015

Dog breath : the horrible trouble with Hally Tosis

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Various publishers. Hold your nose! Here comes the dog with the worst breath in the world!
Date Published:1994