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Beyond Lucky
Sarah Aronson - 2011
So when Ari finds a rare and valuable Wayne Timcoe trading card, he's sure his luck has changed for the better. Especially when he's picked to be the starting goalie on his team. But when the card is stolen-and his best friend and the new girl on the team accuse each other of taking it-suddenly Ari can't save a goal, everyone is fighting, and he doesn't know who, or what, to believe in. Before the team falls apart, Ari must learn how to make his own luck, and figure out what it truly means to be a hero.
Stranger from the Depths
Gerry Turner - 1967
After sleeping for thousands of years the last survivor of a lost civilization returns to life to reveal secrets of the earth's core never imagined.
Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet
Lori Haskins Houran - 2013
Many children will relate to this funny character! In Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet, Worm makes a surprising discovery—teachers have birthdays. That means Worm and his friends have to find the perfect present for their teacher, Mrs. Mulch. Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences.
The Best Christmas Ever
Sylvia Green - 2000
He loves living in a small town and knowin all the other animals that live near him. But Puss's owner,Jenni, moves to the city where there's traffic and people seem so unfriendly. He decides he's got to get back home.When Puss runs off, Jenni frantically searches for him. Puss soon discovers he misses Jenni terribly. And in looking for each other, they both realize living in the city isn't so bad after.Just in time for Christmas...
A Place Called Ugly
Avi - 1981
And he's going to do it. Never mind that bulldozer stands outside, ready to move in and level the place for a modern hotel. Never mind that summer's over and Owen's family is hurrying to catch the last ferry -- or that school is starting -- or that "nobody" sees it his way. Alone, fourteen-year-old Owen is going to stay and save the beautiful place others call ugly.
The Perfect Dress (Disney Princess)
Melissa Lagonegro - 2009
This new Step 1 reader features all the favorite Disney princesses as they discover their perfect dresses.
The Very Fairy Princess
Julie Andrews Edwards - 2010
From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in her royal attire, practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn't all twirls and tiaras - as every fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just the price you pay for a perfect day! This new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection features the joyful illustrations of Christine Davenier, and is sure to inspire that sparkly feeling within the hearts of readers young and old.
Rewind
Marilyn Kaye - 2002
There’s evidence that the bacteria infected human genes as much as a million years ago. Back in the prehistoric age. Back when dinosaurs roamed the land. Back when cavepeople communicated in grunts and gestures. And the bacteria has been dormant—until now.Amy’s refined genes make her immune to this terrible plague. But when someone close to her shows symptoms of the disease, Amy will do anything to help find a cure. The only way: traveling back to the time when it all began . . .
Who's a Pest?
Crosby Newell Bonsall - 1962
But Homer knows he isn't and soon he has the chance to prove it!
Fortune Cookie
Jean Ure - 2009
A fun and feisty new comedy drama from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous new cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.When Daniella Cassidy and her best friend Lisa fall in love with the gorgeous puppy in the next door garden, they never imagine they’ll end up getting to keep him – that they’ll have to save his life – or that he’ll lead them into such big trouble…A crazy real-life adventure about friendship, family, pets – and a plan that spirals out of control.