One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate
Published 2012 by HarperCollins

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780061992254

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Bestselling author Applegate presents an unforgettable and uplifting tween animal fantasy that explores the power of friendship, art, and hope with humor and touching poignancy. Illustrations. 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.... More...

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Bad Kitty for President
by Nick Bruel
Published 2012 by Roaring Brook Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781596436695

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The votes are in--it's a Bad Kitty landslide! It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosed by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty. More...

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Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide
by Michel Buckley
Published 2012 by Amulet Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781419702013

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Since 2005, Michael Buckley's bestselling Sisters Grimm series has delighted fans with the story of the Grimm family, guardians of the world's fairy-tale characters. There's only one book left in the series, and this comprehensive guide provides the perfect refresher for fans looking to brush up before the dramatic final installment and is the perfect introduction for new readers.... More...

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Whites of Their Eyes
(Third book in the Keepers of the School series)
by Andrew Clements
Published 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781416938880

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Book Three in this riveting and mysterious series by master storyteller Clements picks up where Book Two left off and sends Ben and Jill on an even wilder goose chase as they try to save their school from impending bulldozers. Illustrations. Andrew Clements delivers the latest in his adventure-filled school series.... More...

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Showoff
by Gordon Korman
Published 2012 by Scholastic Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780545320597

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The fourth SWINDLE book, centering around a dog show that goes horribly awry!

The heroes of SWINDLE, ZOOBREAK, and FRAMED are back - and this time, things have gone to the dogs! When Luthor goes berserk at a mall dog show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three-time best-in-show beagle.... More...

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Winterling
by Sarah Prineas
Published 2012 by HarperCollins

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780061921032

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Spirited young Fer travels through the Way to a magical world in which beings part human and part animal serve an evil ruler known as the Lady, and where she hopes to learn about her long-lost parents and her own identity. "We live here, my girl, because it is close to the Way, and echoes of its magic are felt in our world.... More...

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Vampirates 6: Immortal War
(Sixth book in the Vampirates series)
by Justin Somper
Published 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316033244

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When the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals form an alliance to battle the renegade Vampirates, twins Connor and Grace Tempest each have important roles to play in the war--he as a pirate warrior and she as a powerful healer working with the war-wounded.... More...

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Zero to Hero
(First book in the Ghost Buddy series)
by Henry Winkler
Published 2012 by Scholastic Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780545298872

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A hilarious new series from Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver, authors of the bestselling HANK ZIPZER books!

Billy Broccoli is new to the neighborhood, and wants cool friends and a spot on the baseball team more than anything. But the one thing he never wanted is his own personal ghost.... More...

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Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure
by Shana Corey
Published 2012 by Scholastic Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780545342780

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The amazing, all-true story of the first Girl Scouts and their visionary founder.

Juliette Gordon Low--Daisy to her friends and family--was not like most girls of the Victorian era.

Prim and proper?

BOSH!

Dainty and delicate?
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Those Rebels, John & Tom
by Barbara Kerley
Published 2012 by Scholastic Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780545222686

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A brilliant portrait of two American heroes from the award-winning creators of The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)!

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different.

John Adams was short and stout.

Thomas Jefferson was tall and lean.... More...

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Star Wars Beware the Sith
by
Published 2012 by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780756690144

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Readers discover the secrets of the dark side and meet the most fearsome and powerful Sith lords of the Star Wars universe, including Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, and Emperor Palpatine. "Who is threatening the Galaxy? What is the power of the Force? Could YOU defeat the dark side?" Discover the secrets of the dark side and meet the most fearsome and powerful Sith Lords of the "Star Wars" universe! Part of the exciting new series for young readers, "Star Wars: Beware the Sith" takes a new look at the missions, plots, duels, and adventures of your favorite" Star Wars" villains like Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, and Emperor Palpatine.... More...

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Big Hugs Little Hugs
by Felicia Bond
Published 2012 by Philomel Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780399256141

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A joyful picture book about love from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!

Big or small,

Furry or not,

Here or there,

Inside or out,

Everyone hugs all over the world.... More...

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