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Weirdest weekend ever!

Coven, Wanda,


"It's the annual Friends and Family Weekend at Broomsfield Academy, and Heidi is so excited for her best friend, Lucy Lancaster, to come visit! But opening the gates of the only school for witches-in-training to outsiders can get complicated. Mrs. Kettledrum warns the students that things might go haywire with the influx of extra energy from the visitors. Still, with guests wearing the charmed bracelets the students made, there's no need to worry, right?"--OCLC.
Date Published:2024

"It's the annual Friends and Family Weekend at Broomsfield Academy, and Heidi is so excited for her best friend, Lucy Lancaster, to come visit! But opening the gates of the only school for witches-in-training to outsiders can get complicated. Mrs. Kettledrum warns the students that things might go haywire with the influx of extra energy from the visitors. Still, with guests wearing the charmed bracelets the students made, there's no need to worry, right?"--OCLC.

Date Published:2024

The replacement

Duga, Lindsey,


Kirkus Review, When Erin moves to a new home with her family, she loves everything about it except for the ghost that begins affecting Erin's memory. Erin believes the ghost is taking over her body and she must make it stop before it takes everything from Erin.
Date Published:2022

Guinness world records, 2026


Includes index. "With USA bonus chapter"--Cover. Presents Guinness world records related to nature, humans, abilities, science and engineering, society, media, arts, and sports. Includes color photographs fact boxes, and maps.
Date Published:2025

It's my bird-day

Willems, Mo,


Pigeon gets emotional when he discovers he is not the only one celebrating their bird-day.
Date Published:2026

The Baby-Sitters Club : Dawn on the Coast

Nopra, Arley.



Date Published:2026

X marks the haunt

Currie, Lindsay,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When a lost crypt key awakens a dark force at Graceland Cemetery, twelve-year-old Will, armed with his graveyard know-how, teams up with his friends to uncover the spirit's identity and end the haunting for good.
Date Published:2026

Wrong friend

Harper, Charise Mericle,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, Charise and Casey have been best friends forever, but everything changes when Casey starts high school. It was never a problem that Casey was older than Charise before, but now they never talk and Charise feels totally invisible. Charise decides to find a new best friend, but that's easier said than done in middle school. She slowly starts to make friends in different areas in her life, and she soon realizes that she doesn't need to have one ultimate best friend but can have multiple good friends.
Date Published:2026

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, Charise and Casey have been best friends forever, but everything changes when Casey starts high school. It was never a problem that Casey was older than Charise before, but now they never talk and Charise feels totally invisible. Charise decides to find a new best friend, but that's easier said than done in middle school. She slowly starts to make friends in different areas in her life, and she soon realizes that she doesn't need to have one ultimate best friend but can have multiple good friends.

Date Published:2026

Wings of Fire #6: Moon Rising : the graphic novel.

Deutsch, Barry,


Volume number and part title from front cover. Based on: Moon rising / by Tui T. Sutherland. "The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting--and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?"--Amazon.
Date Published:2023

Volume number and part title from front cover. Based on: Moon rising / by Tui T. Sutherland. "The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting--and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?"--Amazon.

Date Published:2023

Wildfires and the environment

Lüsted, Marcia Amidon,


Introduction: surrounded by flames -- Just one spark -- Changing the land -- What happens to animals? -- A natural recovery pattern -- Humans and wildfires. Booklist, Explains what wildfires are, highlights various wildfires in recent history, and explores the damaging effects they have upon communities and natural habitats. Discusses the ways communities and animals recover and explores the ways scientists are preparing for future disasters. Includes photographs, a glossary, fact blurbs, and further resources.
Date Published:2025

Introduction: surrounded by flames -- Just one spark -- Changing the land -- What happens to animals? -- A natural recovery pattern -- Humans and wildfires. Booklist, Explains what wildfires are, highlights various wildfires in recent history, and explores the damaging effects they have upon communities and natural habitats. Discusses the ways communities and animals recover and explores the ways scientists are preparing for future disasters. Includes photographs, a glossary, fact blurbs, and further resources.

Date Published:2025

The Underground Railroad

Messner, Kate,


Reveals the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and black Americans' struggle for freedom.
Date Published:2022

Tsunamis and the environment

Collins, Ailynn, 1964-,


Disaster in Japan -- Ocean waves -- Environmental impacts -- Environment recovery -- What happens to animals? -- Humans and Tsunamis. Booklist, Explains what tsunamis are, highlights various tsunamis in recent history, and describes the damaging effects they have upon communities and natural habitats. Discusses the ways communities and animals recover and explores the ways scientists are preparing for future disasters. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Date Published:2025

Disaster in Japan -- Ocean waves -- Environmental impacts -- Environment recovery -- What happens to animals? -- Humans and Tsunamis. Booklist, Explains what tsunamis are, highlights various tsunamis in recent history, and describes the damaging effects they have upon communities and natural habitats. Discusses the ways communities and animals recover and explores the ways scientists are preparing for future disasters. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2025

Tornadoes and the environment

Lüsted, Marcia Amidon,


Introduction : one hundred tornadoes -- Where do tornadoes come from? -- A path of destruction -- How do tornadoes affect the environment? -- After a tornado -- Humans and tornadoes. School Library Journal, Explains the science behind tornadoes and where they occur, and describes the damage tornadoes can cause. Examines the effect tornadoes can have on the environment, and discusses the relationship between humans and tornadoes. Highlights case studies of famous tornadoes throughout history. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, fact boxes, a map, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2026

Introduction : one hundred tornadoes -- Where do tornadoes come from? -- A path of destruction -- How do tornadoes affect the environment? -- After a tornado -- Humans and tornadoes. School Library Journal, Explains the science behind tornadoes and where they occur, and describes the damage tornadoes can cause. Examines the effect tornadoes can have on the environment, and discusses the relationship between humans and tornadoes. Highlights case studies of famous tornadoes throughout history. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, fact boxes, a map, a glossary, and additional resources.

Date Published:2026

The Titanic

Messner, Kate,


"A nonfiction book about the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Those darn squirrels!

Rubin, Adam, 1983-,


School Library Journal, October 2008. Kirkus Starred, August 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Library Media Connection, January 2009. When grumpy Old Man Fookwire builds feeders to try to keep birds--the only creatures he likes--from leaving for the winter, he finds himself in a battle with clever, crafty squirrels who want a share of the abundant food.
Date Published:2008

Tesla

Rains, Dalton.


"RL: grades 2-3 IL: grades 3-7"--Back cover. "Offers . . . facts about Tesla, highligting the brand's history, famous features, and iconic cars"--Amazon.
Date Published:2026

The sea of monsters

Riordan, Rick,



Date Published:2006

Rumpelstiltskin

Barnett, Mac,


This illustrated picture book presents a retelling of the traditional fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. The story follows a clever girl whose father falsely claims she can spin straw into gold, leading the king to demand she prove the claim. Faced with an impossible task, the girl makes a bargain with a mysterious stranger, setting the stage for a reversal of expectations when the agreement comes due. Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Carson Ellis, the book reinterprets the classic tale with a contemporary narrative approach and distinctive visual style. It is part of a collection of retold fairy tales intended to introduce traditional stories to a new generation of readers.
Date Published:2026

This illustrated picture book presents a retelling of the traditional fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. The story follows a clever girl whose father falsely claims she can spin straw into gold, leading the king to demand she prove the claim. Faced with an impossible task, the girl makes a bargain with a mysterious stranger, setting the stage for a reversal of expectations when the agreement comes due. Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Carson Ellis, the book reinterprets the classic tale with a contemporary narrative approach and distinctive visual style. It is part of a collection of retold fairy tales intended to introduce traditional stories to a new generation of readers.

Date Published:2026

Porsche

Rains, Dalton,


"RL: grades 2-3 IL: grades 3-7"--Back cover. School Library Journal, November 2025. "Offers . . . facts about Porsche, highligting the brand's history, famous features, and iconic cars"--Amazon.
Date Published:2026

Plagues and pandemics

Messner, Kate,


Includes glossary. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19.
Date Published:2021

Pearl Harbor

Messner, Kate,


Kirkus, September 15, 2020. School library journal, November 2020. Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack.
Date Published:2021