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Apr 23

How to Hide a Lion at Christmas by Helen Stephens - 8/10

Iris' family is going to spend Christmas with her aunt, and her parents say she can't bring her pet lion along. Her lion, being quite...

Mar 9

Picture Books

The Cow Who Climbed a Tree - 8/10

Tina the cow loves to explore, going beyond the farm to the forest and meeting new friends. Her sisters, however, think that exploring is...

Jan 10

Picture Books

The Bookstore Cat by Cylin Busby - 9/10

The bookstore cat is an adorable cat, as well as bossy, cuddly, and many other charming (or not so charming) things. Follow this...

Sep 10, 2023

Chapter Books

CatStronauts by Drew Brockington - 7/10

When a global power emergency arises, who will save the day? The CatStronauts, of course! Join them on their mission to the moon. AGE...

The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson - 8/10

Jul 2, 2023

Middle Grade

The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson - 8/10

Superheroes aren't real. At least, that's what Ben Braver thought up until now. After a trip to the corner store goes terribly wrong, Ben...

Fergus Crane by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell - 9/10

Jun 26, 2023

Chapter Books

Fergus Crane by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell - 9/10

Fergus feels lucky to be able to attend The School Ship Betty-Jeanne, where he spends his days sitting through lessons taught by pirates....

Danny, Who Fell In A Hole by Cary Fagan - 7/10

May 22, 2023

Chapter Books

Danny, Who Fell In A Hole by Cary Fagan - 7/10

Danny had always been the odd one out; the practical one in his creative family. When his parents announce a big move AND they give away...

Jul 17, 2022

Chapter Books

Goth Girl Series by Chris Riddell

Ada Goth lives in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall, where things are anything but normal. Between the monsters that her father invites to...

Aug 25, 2021

Middle Grade

The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander

Lenora is having the most boring summer ever. Her parents have gone off travelling the world without her, and the nanny they hired to...

Aug 20, 2021

Middle Grade

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley is just going into middle school, and things aren't going very well for him. All of the other kids in his class are...

Jun 25, 2021

Chapter Books

Wondrous Rex by Patricia MacLachlan

Grace's Aunt Lily is a wonderful writer, but right now she seems to be having some trouble. She can't figure out what to write next!...

Olga and the Smelly thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel

Jun 4, 2021

Chapter Books

Olga and the Smelly thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel

Olga loves animals because they are much nicer than people. For example, her spider friend who lives in the bathroom is much more fun to...

May 21, 2021

Chapter Books

Toys Go Out by E. Lockhart

Have you ever wondered what your toys do when you are not looking? Well, wonder no more! This book narrates the tale of three special...

Mar 17, 2021

Chapter Books

The Yeti Files by Kevin Sherry

Blizz Richards is a yeti, and being a yeti comes with a lot of responsibility. A yeti is a type of cryptid, just like a unicorn, the loch...

Mar 15, 2021

Middle Grade

The Get Rich Quick Club by Dan Gutman

Gina wants to be rich. With idols like Bill Gates, she has a lot to live up to, but she knows she can do it. Her plan it to make her...

Mar 11, 2021

Chapter Books

Princess Pulverizer by Nancy Krulik

Serena hates the Royal School of Ladylike Manners. Instead of focusing on her tea party, curtsying, and dance lessons, Serena likes to...

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure by Alex T. Smith

Mar 5, 2021

Chapter Books

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure by Alex T. Smith

Mr. Penguin lives in a big city with his spider friend Colin, and he likes it there very much. He has decided that, since you need money...

Feb 21, 2021

Chapter Books

Coyote Tales by Thomas King

A duo of trickster tales for younger readers. These stories take place "A long time ago, before animals stopped talking to humans." In...

Feb 20, 2021

Chapter Books

The Gumazing Gum Girl by Rhode Montijo

Gabby chews gum everywhere she goes, including as she sleeps. Everything is going well until an enormous gum-bubble pops all over her and...

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Jan 4, 2021

Middle Grade

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

This artful and mysterious book is a wonderful example of middle grade fantasy. With just the right mixture of thrill, humor, mystery,...

The Islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones and Ursula Jones

Nov 25, 2020

Middle Grade

The Islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones and Ursula Jones

Funny, heartfelt, and exciting, The Islands of Chaldea is a wonderful novel for tweens. The story is of a young girl (Aileen) and her...

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