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Pennington's Last Term


K.M. Peyton - 1970
    He is inarticulate and insolent, yet fiercely loyal to those who have given him friendship. He will never back down from a fight and acts as if he cares about nothing, yet is passionate about two things: his music and his football. Although not very interested in teenage girls, his smouldering good looks attract them anyway.In this story about his last term at secondary school, it clear that unless Patrick can master his temper and channel his talent, he will come to a bad end.

Diary of an Almost Cool Witch, Book 1


Bill Campbell - 2017
    Lindy is a normal 12 year old girl who has a twin called Cindy. But Cindy is anything but normal! She is a witch and her special powers come to the rescue to save the girls from heartache and embarrassment. The twins Dad is a teacher at their school...yes, very uncool! But even worse their Grandma Thelma seems to be attracted to their school principal! Now that is awkward! Follow their adventures in this funny new book, you'll love it.

The Elephants and the Chocolate Cake


Balachander Vijayakumar
    But they just cannot seem to find a cake that's big enough for elephants. The elephants need to find a way out to arrange a cake for their friend's birthday.'The Elephants and the Chocolate Cake' is the story of three lovable characters that solve a problem by thinking out of the box. The story is easy to follow and the lovely, bright illustrations keep children engaged to the story. The book has all the right elements that children love - a birthday, a huge chocolate cake, and some cute elephants!The book also starts off with a subtle hint to the readers that while everybody is slightly different from one another, they can be great friends and care for one another.Perfect for children aged 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Minecraft: Diary of a 6th Grade Zombie: Book 1: The Intruder (Minecraft, Children)


Mine Kid - 2016
    In this book we will dive into the marvelous World of Blocks, which is a fun and strange place to be in, especially if you are a 12 year old Zombie attending the famous Academy of Zombies, trying to solve a mystery along the way.Plunge into this exciting story and see the world from a young Zombie’s perspective as he is learning more about Humans. Everyone thinks that the only thing Zombies are good at is walking slowly by dragging their feet, growling and scaring Humans – but Jake will prove you wrong – Zombies might not be very different from humans after all. Diary of a 6th grade Zombie is a must-read for any kid over 7 years old who loves Minecraft.

Who's That Lazy Boy?


Sigal Adler - 2015
    He yelled: "Shut up clock!" and shook his strong fist, He slammed the OFF button with a flick of his wrist.

The Diary of Janie Ray - Books 6 & 7!


Lila Segal - 2015
    can she? What Do People Wear in the Future, Anyway: Janie gets word that the future is in serious trouble. People have all kinds of cool apps and gadgets that let them read minds and crazy stuff like that - but the people that took her medallion have taken control, and history has gotten way off track. To make matters worse, everyone seems convinced that only Janie can figure out how to get things back to normal. Which she finds pretty, um, ridiculous. Janie doesn't feel like the genius everyone seems to think she is. And if the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an eleven year old girl, things must be even worse than she thought! Join Janie, Sheila and ....[ahem, no spoilers!] as they try, once again, to save the day.

Minecraft Traps for Fellow Players and Monsters


Lee Green - 2014
    In this Minecraft Traps book you will find - 1) TRAPS FOR KILLING MONSTERS AND PLAYERS 2) Home Defense 3) Fun with TNT 4) TRAPPING FELLOW PLAYERS 5) Curiosity Killed the Cat 6) Killer Greed 7) MISCELLANEOUS MEANNESS 8) TECHNOLOGICAL TRAPS 9) PvP Aggression

It's Opening Day at the Amusement Park


Barbara Miller - 2013
    They are so excited. Let's follow along and join in the fun.

Write Your Own Storybook


Louie Stowell - 2011
    The first half of the book is full of writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view and creating characters, settings and story lines. The second half of the book is full of story themes to write about, from murder mysteries to tales from outer space. With lots of lined space to fill, each activity comes with suggestions for characters, settings and objects to write into the story as well as questions to prompt the imagination.

My Brontosaur Has Vanished


Elwyn Tate - 2019
    "My T-Rex Has A Toothache and My Allosaur Has Lost His Roar!" What does a boy do when his pet Brontosaur has Vanished? Where has his Brontosaurus gone? How will he find him? A fun book to read a-loud, told in rhyme and gorgeously illustrated throughout. Download now and join in the fun!!! Large easy to read text! Full page illustrations! Perfect for imaginative and creative children. Perfect for early and elementary readers.

Milly-Molly-Mandy's Adventures


Joyce Lankester Brisley - 2005
    These classic tales are as fresh and lively as when they were first written. Young readers will love discovering Milly-Molly-Mandy for the first time in a dainty, accessible format - they're sure to want to collect other titles in this charming series.

Johnny the Walrus


Matt Walsh - 2021
    One day he pretends to be a big scary dinosaur, the next day he’s a knight in shining armor or a playful puppy. But when the internet people find out Johnny likes to make-believe, he’s forced to make a decision between the little boy he is and the things he pretends to be — and he’s not allowed to change his mind. From Daily Wire personality and bestselling author Matt Walsh comes a timely tale of innocence, identity, and imagination.

Alice Next Door


Judi Curtin - 2005
    They live on the same road, are in the same class in school and dislike the same people. So, when Alice's parents separate and Alice has to move away with her Mum, herself and Megan are devastated. Nothing will ever be the same again, or will it? Together they hatch a cunning plan; a plan so clever that everything will be back to normal in no time at all. This is the story of how two friends need to be together and this means living in the same street, going to the same school and being together, forever!

Barbie as the Island Princess


Mary Man-Kong - 2007
    But when a handsome prince rescues her and brings her back to civilization, Barbie¨ isn't sure she fits in - especially with the prim & proper queen! Will Barbie¨ choose true love - or will she return to the land of animals? Girls will enjoy reading this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook based on the ninth Barbie direct-to-DVD movie.

Moby Dick (Great Illustrated Classics)


Shirley Bogart - 1979
    They have delighted in the romance of Jane Austen, thrilled at the adventures of Jules Verne, and pondered the lessons of Aesop. Introduce young readers to these familiar volumes with Great Illustrated Classics. In this series, literary masterworks have been adapted for young scholars. Large, easy-to-read type and charming pen-and-ink drawings enhance the text. Students are sure to enjoy becoming acquainted with traditional literature through these well-loved classics.