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Wrath of the rain god

Valenti, Karla,


"Ages 7-10"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2024. Booklist, March 2024. Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends where they must try to stop the rain god's flood.
Date Published:2024

Winging It: A Graphic Novel

Lloyd, Megan Wagner.


*From the Eisner-nominated creators of instant bestsellers Allergic* and Squished comes a charming and funny graphic novel about family, friendship, and self-discovery!** Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have again teamed up to tell a charming and funny story of family, friendship, adventure, and appreciating all life has to offer. .
Date Published:1021

From the Eisner-nominated creators of instant bestsellers Allergic and Squished comes a charming and funny graphic novel about family, friendship, and self-discovery!

Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know.

Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have again teamed up to tell a charming and funny story of family, friendship, adventure, and appreciating all life has to offer.

Date Published:1021

Where I belong

Hahn, Mary Downing,


School Library Journal, June 2014. Publisher's Weekly, August 2014. Booklist, September 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2014. Kirkus Review, August 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. "Eleven-year-old Brendan Doyle doesn't get along with his foster mother, he's failing fifth grade, and he's bullied mercilessly by a band of boys in his class. Then Brendan meets two potential friends--an eccentric old man and a girl from summer school--and he sees that there may be hope for him after all"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

School Library Journal, June 2014. Publisher's Weekly, August 2014. Booklist, September 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2014. Kirkus Review, August 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. "Eleven-year-old Brendan Doyle doesn't get along with his foster mother, he's failing fifth grade, and he's bullied mercilessly by a band of boys in his class. Then Brendan meets two potential friends--an eccentric old man and a girl from summer school--and he sees that there may be hope for him after all"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2014

What we saw : a thriller /

Hahn, Mary Downing,


Horn Book, September 2022. Kirkus Review, September 2022. When a woman is found dead in the woods, Abbi and Skylar realize they hold the key to solving her murder, and as tensions rise and their friendship frays, they must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.
Date Published:2023

Way off track.

Brundtland, Carl.


School Library Journal, May 2025. "Nansi has been a track star her whole life. When Tania, the girl who has everything, beats Nansi in a race, Nansi knows it was only Tania's new running shoes that gave her the edge. She is determined to get her own pair before the school track meet -- if only she can find [340 dollars]. Luckily, she has Granny, who sets up Nansi with a job at her friend's salon. But another hurdle comes when she's needed at work and the track at the same time. Good thing Nansi was born to scheme!"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, May 2025. "Nansi has been a track star her whole life. When Tania, the girl who has everything, beats Nansi in a race, Nansi knows it was only Tania's new running shoes that gave her the edge. She is determined to get her own pair before the school track meet -- if only she can find [340 dollars]. Luckily, she has Granny, who sets up Nansi with a job at her friend's salon. But another hurdle comes when she's needed at work and the track at the same time. Good thing Nansi was born to scheme!"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

A walk in the dark and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


Kirkus Review, October 2022. A collection of five scary stories, first featuring Jason, sleeping over at his uncle Henry's house, who needs to take a long, dark walk to the bathroom only to find someone is waiting for him inside.
Date Published:2022

The Undrowned

Alexander, K. R., 1986-,


"Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare. Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fight by a lake. Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and watched as Rachel fell back. And back. Into the water. And gone. No way to save her. No way she could be alive. The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened. And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . ." --.
Date Published:2020

"Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare. Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fight by a lake. Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and watched as Rachel fell back. And back. Into the water. And gone. No way to save her. No way she could be alive. The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened. And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . ." --.

Date Published:2020

Terry's crew

Crews, Terry, 1968-,


"Inquisitive young artist Terry strives to make space for himself as the new kid at Rock City Academy, a place where he can finally hone his talents. Terry learns the consequences of dreaming big and the value of real friends along the way"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

The teeny tiny woman

O'Connor, Jane,


A teeny tiny woman, who puts a teeny tiny bone she finds in a churchyard away in a cupboard before she goes to sleep, is awakened by a voice demanding the return of the bone.
Date Published:1986

Swim team

Christmas, Johnnie,


School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Booklist starred, April 2022. Pub Weekly, April 2022. Kirkus Starred, March 2022. New York Times, July 2022. Horn Book, July 2022. Library Media Connection, August 2022. "Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Booklist starred, April 2022. Pub Weekly, April 2022. Kirkus Starred, March 2022. New York Times, July 2022. Horn Book, July 2022. Library Media Connection, August 2022. "Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Sundust

Peña, Zeke, 1983-,


School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2025. Pub Weekly, April 2025. Kirkus Starred, June 2025. Horn Book, September 2025. "A look at the author's hometown of El Paso, where the sun reigns over the vast desert and shapes all that it touches"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Stinetinglers. : more chilling stories by the master of scary tales /

Stine, R. L.,


Full-moon sleepover party -- The bad-luck king -- The stray dog -- Fish food -- The treehouse -- The magic is in the hat -- Oops! -- I'm not Becka -- The dream factory -- Eddie the flash. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Contains ten short horror stories for young readers, including a story about an uninvited guest at a sleepover, an abandoned shack that becomes a haunted treehouse, and a boy who becomes trapped in a dream factory.
Date Published:2025

Full-moon sleepover party -- The bad-luck king -- The stray dog -- Fish food -- The treehouse -- The magic is in the hat -- Oops! -- I'm not Becka -- The dream factory -- Eddie the flash. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Contains ten short horror stories for young readers, including a story about an uninvited guest at a sleepover, an abandoned shack that becomes a haunted treehouse, and a boy who becomes trapped in a dream factory.

Date Published:2025

Stinetinglers : all new stories by the master of scary tales /

Stine, R. L.,


Includes excerpt from Stinetinglers 2. Welcome to the In-Between -- Our little monsters -- Skin -- The ghost in the car -- The boy who heard screams -- Bugs -- How to change your life -- The bad side -- The hole in the ground -- The Monster-Maker. Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Contains a collection of ten short horror stories by R.L. Stine.
Date Published:2023

The stars beneath our feet

Moore, David Barclay,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, Voice of Youth Advocates, Lolly is having a terrible time--his brother Jermaine got in a fight and then got shot. He doesn't know how to go on, but using the two giant bags of LEGOs his mom's girlfriend gave him, Lolly finds himself caught up in making a gigantic city--so big it goes outside his apartment. Then, he and his friend Vega get jumped by a few older guys, and Lolly will have to decide either to join a "crew" and get revenge, or find a different path.
Date Published:2019

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, Voice of Youth Advocates, Lolly is having a terrible time--his brother Jermaine got in a fight and then got shot. He doesn't know how to go on, but using the two giant bags of LEGOs his mom's girlfriend gave him, Lolly finds himself caught up in making a gigantic city--so big it goes outside his apartment. Then, he and his friend Vega get jumped by a few older guys, and Lolly will have to decide either to join a "crew" and get revenge, or find a different path.

Date Published:2019

The Squad

Soontornvat, Christina,


Sequel to The tryout. "It's eight grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her frist crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?"--
Date Published:2024

Sequel to The tryout. "It's eight grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her frist crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?"--

Date Published:2024

Space spooks

Sazaklis, John,


While visiting a space station, Orion Star strays from his group and encounters a group of aliens who are looking for their younger brother.
Date Published:2023

Soul step

Rhodes, Jewell Parker,


School Library Journal, July 2024. Booklist, June 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Illustrates the power and bonds of sisterhood through step.
Date Published:2024

Sonic the Hedgehog.

Flynn, Ian, 1982-,


Volume number from spine. "SEGA." "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #13-16"--Title page verso. "The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones . . . some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that's guaranteed to take over the world. Even Sonic can't outrun a Virus for too long"--Back cover.
Date Published:2019

Volume number from spine. "SEGA." "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #13-16"--Title page verso. "The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones . . . some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that's guaranteed to take over the world. Even Sonic can't outrun a Virus for too long"--Back cover.

Date Published:2019

Sonic the Hedgehog : battle for Angel Island /

Flynn, Ian, 1982-


"SEGA.":. "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #9-12"--Title page verso. When Neo Metal Sonic--an evil robot with Sonic's speed, Dr. Eggman's intellect, and an unbreakable mechanical body--conquers the island to grow his power even more, Sonic and his friends must team-up and take the fight to him. But even with the full power of the Resistance behind him, will Sonic be able to take down Neo Metal Sonic once and for all? In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2023

"SEGA.":. "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #9-12"--Title page verso. When Neo Metal Sonic--an evil robot with Sonic's speed, Dr. Eggman's intellect, and an unbreakable mechanical body--conquers the island to grow his power even more, Sonic and his friends must team-up and take the fight to him. But even with the full power of the Resistance behind him, will Sonic be able to take down Neo Metal Sonic once and for all? In graphic novel format.

Date Published:2023

Sonic the Hedgehog.

Flynn, Ian, 1982-,


Volume number from spine. "SEGA." "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #5-8"--Title page verso. "Following their last battle, Dr. Eggman's been mysteriously absent from Sonic's life. What . . . secret will Sonic discover when he learns the bad doctor's whereabouts? Plus, Sonic isn't the only one looking for Eggman--so's his old frenemy Shadow the Hedgehog"--Back cover.
Date Published:2019