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Dragon world

MacFarlane, Tamara,


Includes index. Originally published: 2021. "Meet the fire breathing beasts of mythology"--Page 1 of cover. "Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths ofthe oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smellof cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide?"--
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Originally published: 2021. "Meet the fire breathing beasts of mythology"--Page 1 of cover. "Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths ofthe oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smellof cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide?"--

Date Published:2026

Spooky rivers : 25 strange and mysterious rivers that snake across our planet

Rutherford, Geo,


The illustrations were hand-painted with gouache on watercolor paper. "Rivers are Earth's restless travelers-carving landscapes, shaping history, and holding secrets. Some are forces of destruction, sweeping away everything in their path, while others are lifelines, sustaining civilizations for millennia. And some are both, bringing prosperity and devastation in equal measure. From deadly whirlpools to lost cities submerged beneath their waves, these rivers challenge everything we think we know about the natural world. There are rivers that catch fire, rivers that boil, and rivers so deep they seem bottomless. Some slither beneath the ground you stand on, while others vanish without a trace. Who knew rivers could be so...spooky? From Geo Rutherford-the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over 79 million likes!)-comes this thrilling nonfiction book that follows the winding histories of 25 mysterious rivers around the world. Readers will explore natural phenomena, scientific oddities, historical events, and environmental disasters, as well as the myths and legends tied to these waterways, which are increasingly threatened by climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content-including eerie and eye-popping gouache illustrations in full color-Spooky Rivers takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters. Includes river facts, author's note, glossary, bibliography, and index. Contents The Bolton Strid (England) Kuskokwim River (United States, Canada) Rio Tinto (Spain) Potomac River (United States) Amazon River (Peru, Colombia, Brazail) Shibuya River (Japan) River Ribble (England) Cuyahoga River (United States) Fraser River (Canada) Suez Canal (Egypt) Fosse Dionne (France) East Alligator River (Australia) Mississippi River (United States, Canada) Pripyat River (Ukraine, Belarus) Kilauea Volcano Lava Rivers (United States) River Thames (England) Qiantang River (China) Bubbly Creek (United States) Nile River (Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt) Sistema Sac Actun (Mexico) Geysernaya River (Russia) Congo River (Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Cameroon) Little Conemaugh River (United States) Ganges River (India, Nepal, China, and Bangladesh) Niagara River (United States, Canada)"-- Provided by publisher. "A companion to Spooky Lakes, a New York Times and Indiebound bestseller! Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book from New York Times bestselling author, TikTok star, and educator Geo Rutherford! "Amazingly quirky and educational." -Booklist starred review for Spooky Lakes Rivers are Earth's restless travelers-carving landscapes, shaping history, and holding secrets. Some are forces of destruction, sweeping away everything in their path, while others are lifelines, sustaining civilizations for millennia. And some are both, bringing prosperity and devastation in equal measure. From deadly whirlpools to lost cities submerged beneath their waves, these rivers challenge everything we think we know about the natural world. There are rivers that catch fire, rivers that boil, and rivers so deep they seem bottomless. Some slither beneath the ground you stand on, while others vanish without a trace. Who knew rivers could be so . . . spooky? From Geo Rutherford-the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over 79 million likes!)-comes this thrilling nonfiction book that follows the winding histories of 25 mysterious rivers around the world. Readers will explore natural phenomena, scientific oddities, historical events, and environmental disasters, as well as the myths and legends tied to these waterways, which are increasingly threatened by climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content-including eerie and eye-popping gouache illustrations in full color-Spooky Rivers takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters. Includes river facts, author's note, glossary, bibliography, and index. "-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The illustrations were hand-painted with gouache on watercolor paper. "Rivers are Earth's restless travelers-carving landscapes, shaping history, and holding secrets. Some are forces of destruction, sweeping away everything in their path, while others are lifelines, sustaining civilizations for millennia. And some are both, bringing prosperity and devastation in equal measure. From deadly whirlpools to lost cities submerged beneath their waves, these rivers challenge everything we think we know about the natural world. There are rivers that catch fire, rivers that boil, and rivers so deep they seem bottomless. Some slither beneath the ground you stand on, while others vanish without a trace. Who knew rivers could be so...spooky? From Geo Rutherford-the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over 79 million likes!)-comes this thrilling nonfiction book that follows the winding histories of 25 mysterious rivers around the world. Readers will explore natural phenomena, scientific oddities, historical events, and environmental disasters, as well as the myths and legends tied to these waterways, which are increasingly threatened by climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content-including eerie and eye-popping gouache illustrations in full color-Spooky Rivers takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters. Includes river facts, author's note, glossary, bibliography, and index. Contents The Bolton Strid (England) Kuskokwim River (United States, Canada) Rio Tinto (Spain) Potomac River (United States) Amazon River (Peru, Colombia, Brazail) Shibuya River (Japan) River Ribble (England) Cuyahoga River (United States) Fraser River (Canada) Suez Canal (Egypt) Fosse Dionne (France) East Alligator River (Australia) Mississippi River (United States, Canada) Pripyat River (Ukraine, Belarus) Kilauea Volcano Lava Rivers (United States) River Thames (England) Qiantang River (China) Bubbly Creek (United States) Nile River (Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt) Sistema Sac Actun (Mexico) Geysernaya River (Russia) Congo River (Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Cameroon) Little Conemaugh River (United States) Ganges River (India, Nepal, China, and Bangladesh) Niagara River (United States, Canada)"-- Provided by publisher. "A companion to Spooky Lakes, a New York Times and Indiebound bestseller! Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book from New York Times bestselling author, TikTok star, and educator Geo Rutherford! "Amazingly quirky and educational." -Booklist starred review for Spooky Lakes Rivers are Earth's restless travelers-carving landscapes, shaping history, and holding secrets. Some are forces of destruction, sweeping away everything in their path, while others are lifelines, sustaining civilizations for millennia. And some are both, bringing prosperity and devastation in equal measure. From deadly whirlpools to lost cities submerged beneath their waves, these rivers challenge everything we think we know about the natural world. There are rivers that catch fire, rivers that boil, and rivers so deep they seem bottomless. Some slither beneath the ground you stand on, while others vanish without a trace. Who knew rivers could be so . . . spooky? From Geo Rutherford-the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over 79 million likes!)-comes this thrilling nonfiction book that follows the winding histories of 25 mysterious rivers around the world. Readers will explore natural phenomena, scientific oddities, historical events, and environmental disasters, as well as the myths and legends tied to these waterways, which are increasingly threatened by climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content-including eerie and eye-popping gouache illustrations in full color-Spooky Rivers takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters. Includes river facts, author's note, glossary, bibliography, and index. "-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The extraordinary history of the fae : fairies, spirits, and other magical beings

Atkinson, Hazel,


Includes index. Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "fairy" to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today. Meet magical creatures and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay. This book delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad. All cultures, stories, and beliefs are approached sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, history, and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Travel through time and around the globe to discover spellbinding tales of fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. Featuring immersive storytelling plus captivating illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "fairy" to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today. Meet magical creatures and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay. This book delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad. All cultures, stories, and beliefs are approached sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, history, and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally dazzled.

Date Published:2026

Witches and wizards : explore the world of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery

Puca, Angela,


Includes index. An illustrated guide to the history and mythology of witchcraft and sorcery from expert Dr. Angela Puca.
Date Published:2026

The new girl. First crush /

Calin, Cassandra, 1994-


Kirkus Review. "Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods . . . ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while she's obsessing over him, Lia's not noticing another person's growing crush on her. With so many big feelings and even bigger changes, could things get any worse?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2026

Kirkus Review. "Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods . . . ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while she's obsessing over him, Lia's not noticing another person's growing crush on her. With so many big feelings and even bigger changes, could things get any worse?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2026

The new girl

Calin, Cassandra, 1994-


School Library Journal starred, June 2024. School Library Journal starred. Leaving Romania, the only home she's ever known, Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different and with so many changes happening at once, including a new school and unpleasant periods, she wonders if she'll ever feel like herself again.
Date Published:2024

Band nerd

Willis, Sarah Clawson.


School Library Journal, April 2025. Kirkus Review, March 2025. Publishers Weekly Annex, April 2025. "A coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship, wherein twelve-year-old Lucy Carver must navigate life as a band nerd in a new school, all while competing for a top flute soloist spot. But for Lucy, facing the music means dealing with the problems at home. Middle school is tough--thank goodness there's band. For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and an off-key homelife with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep life in tune"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, April 2025. Kirkus Review, March 2025. Publishers Weekly Annex, April 2025. "A coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship, wherein twelve-year-old Lucy Carver must navigate life as a band nerd in a new school, all while competing for a top flute soloist spot. But for Lucy, facing the music means dealing with the problems at home. Middle school is tough--thank goodness there's band. For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and an off-key homelife with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep life in tune"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Front desk : the graphic novel

Yang, Kelly,


"The graphic novel adaptation of Kelly Yang's New York Times bestselling book Front Desk! Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams? See Mia and her friends brought to life in this graphic novel adaptation with art by Fumio Obata!"--
Date Published:2026

"The graphic novel adaptation of Kelly Yang's New York Times bestselling book Front Desk! Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams? See Mia and her friends brought to life in this graphic novel adaptation with art by Fumio Obata!"--

Date Published:2026

Sweet Valley twins. 6, The new girl /

Andelfinger, Nicole.


"Created and story by Francine Pascal." Graphic novelization of: The new girl / Jamie Suzanne. v. numbering from spine. Spine title: Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley twins. Twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield find new girl Brooke Dennis to be mean.
Date Published:2025

Sweet Valley twins. First Place. 8, First place /

Andelfinger, Nicole.


"Created and story by Francine Pascal." Graphic novelization of: First place / Francine Pascal. v. numbering from spine. Spine title: Sweet Valley twins. Cover title: Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley twins. "When horse-loving Elizabeth pretends to befriend popular Lila just to ride her new horse, Thunder, her lies spiral out of control and threaten her friendships, her sister's trust, and everything she cares about"--Publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Created and story by Francine Pascal." Graphic novelization of: First place / Francine Pascal. v. numbering from spine. Spine title: Sweet Valley twins. Cover title: Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley twins. "When horse-loving Elizabeth pretends to befriend popular Lila just to ride her new horse, Thunder, her lies spiral out of control and threaten her friendships, her sister's trust, and everything she cares about"--Publisher.

Date Published:2026

The moth keeper

O'Neill, Kay, (Cartoonist).


School Library Journal, January 2023. Booklist starred, February 2023. Pub Weekly, January 2023. Kirkus Starred, January 2023. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Kit is excited to prove her worth as a Moth-Keeper, a protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year, but she quickly finds that life as a Moth-Keeper is not what she imagined it would be.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal, January 2023. Booklist starred, February 2023. Pub Weekly, January 2023. Kirkus Starred, January 2023. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Kit is excited to prove her worth as a Moth-Keeper, a protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year, but she quickly finds that life as a Moth-Keeper is not what she imagined it would be.

Date Published:2023

Spy ski school, the graphic novel

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


"Adapted from Spy ski school (2016) by Stuart Gibbs"--T.p. verso. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley's unexpected success outside the classroom causes the CIA to activate him for a mission to become friends with Jessica Shang, daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss.
Date Published:2025

The squad

Soontornvat, Christina.


Cover title. Sequel to: The tryout. "The stakes have never been higher"--Front cover. As an 8th grader from a racially mixed family, Christina faces a new set of challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs.
Date Published:2024

Mixed Signals

Amini, Sara,


Seventh-grader Sara has trouble balancing her after-school activities with the expectations at home to care for her younger siblings, but her parents still will not give her the independence she feels she has earned.
Date Published:2026

Mixed feelings

Amini, Sara.


"Ages 8-12"--Scholastic/Graphix. School Library Journal starred, March 2026. Booklist starred, February 2026. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2026. Kirkus Review, February 2026. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. "While sixth-grader Sara Amini cannot find anyone who shares her Iranian-Colombian-American heritage, her best friend is abandoning her for another girl, making her feel more alone as a mixed-race, first-generation person with a desire to belong"--OCLC.
Date Published:2026

"Ages 8-12"--Scholastic/Graphix. School Library Journal starred, March 2026. Booklist starred, February 2026. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2026. Kirkus Review, February 2026. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. "While sixth-grader Sara Amini cannot find anyone who shares her Iranian-Colombian-American heritage, her best friend is abandoning her for another girl, making her feel more alone as a mixed-race, first-generation person with a desire to belong"--OCLC.

Date Published:2026

Spy school, the graphic novel

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


"Ben Ripley is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science-but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Ben becomes an undercover agent and goes on his first assignment in this graphic novel adaptation of 'Spy School"--
Date Published:2022

Sunflowers and Lavender

Valais, Maisy,


Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : Yellow Cover, 2026. Awkward romantic Penny and shy musician Bianca are thrown together by mishaps from an accidental dognapping to rival bakeries as they navigate stage fright, shifting friendships, and first love.
Date Published:2026

Crumbs

Stirling, Danie,


"A digital version of Crumbs was originally published on WEBTOON in 2020"--Title page verso. "Webtoon"--Cover. In a very special town, there's an even more unusual bakery with a selection of baked treats hand-crafted to help your dreams come true. For Ray, a quiet young woman with special powers of her own, the order is always the same: a hot tea with a delicious side of romance. When Ray meets Laurie, the kind barista who aspires to be a professional musician, she gets a real taste of love for the first time. But even with a spark of magic, romance isn't so simple. Both Ray and Laurie are chasing their own dreams and even when Ray starts to see the future, she can't predict her fate with Laurie.
Date Published:2022

"A digital version of Crumbs was originally published on WEBTOON in 2020"--Title page verso. "Webtoon"--Cover. In a very special town, there's an even more unusual bakery with a selection of baked treats hand-crafted to help your dreams come true. For Ray, a quiet young woman with special powers of her own, the order is always the same: a hot tea with a delicious side of romance. When Ray meets Laurie, the kind barista who aspires to be a professional musician, she gets a real taste of love for the first time. But even with a spark of magic, romance isn't so simple. Both Ray and Laurie are chasing their own dreams and even when Ray starts to see the future, she can't predict her fate with Laurie.

Date Published:2022

The familiars

Epstein, Adam Jay.


Wilson's Children, September 2011. School Library Journal starred, August 2010. Publishers Weekly, August 2010. Booklist, June 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Three young wizards-in-training are kidnapped by an evil queen and their familiars--Aldwyn the alley cat, Skylar, a know-it-all blue jay, and Gilbert a tree frog who can see the future--set out on a dangerous journey to rescue the boys.
Date Published:2010

Hunting by stars

Dimaline, Cherie, 1975-


"A Marrow Thieves novel." School Library Journal, December 2021. Booklist, August 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. French has been captured by the Recruiters, confined to one of the infamous residential schools, where the government extracts the marrow of Indigenous people in order to steal the ability to dream, and where the captured are programmed to betray others of their kind, something which he discovers has been done to his brother; meanwhile the other survivors, his found family, are hunting for him, determined to rescue him--and French has to decide just how much, and whom, he is willing to sacrifice to survive and be reunited with Rose and the others.
Date Published:2021

"A Marrow Thieves novel." School Library Journal, December 2021. Booklist, August 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. French has been captured by the Recruiters, confined to one of the infamous residential schools, where the government extracts the marrow of Indigenous people in order to steal the ability to dream, and where the captured are programmed to betray others of their kind, something which he discovers has been done to his brother; meanwhile the other survivors, his found family, are hunting for him, determined to rescue him--and French has to decide just how much, and whom, he is willing to sacrifice to survive and be reunited with Rose and the others.

Date Published:2021