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Garlic volume 1
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J GN PAULSEN, B.
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J GN PAULSEN, B.
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Garlic must believe in herself to confront a bloodthirsty vampire who has moved into a nearby castle, in this humorous and heartwarming story that reminds readers that strangers are not always as scary as they seem.
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CatStronauts volume 1
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J GN BROCKINGTON, D.
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J GN BROCKINGTON, D.
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Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant.
3) Swim team
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J GN CHRISTMAS, J.
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J GN CHRISTMAS, J.
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"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--
4) The tryout
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As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
5) Snapdragon
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J GN LEYH, K.
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J GN LEYH, K.
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YA GN SNAPDRAGON
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YA GN SNAPDRAGON
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"Snap's town had a witch. At least, that's how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online--after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. It's creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it's kind of cool, too. They make a deal: Jacks will teach Snap how to take care of the baby opossums that Snap rescued, and Snap will help Jacks with her work. But as Snap starts to get...
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J GN SMITH, N.
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J GN SMITH, N.
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YA GN SMITH, N.
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YA GN SMITH, N.
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"After a terrible political coup usurps their noble house, Hawke and Grayson flee to stay alive and assume new identities, Hanna and Grayce. Desperation and chance lead them to the Communion of Blue, an order of magical women who spin the threads of reality to their will. As the twins learn more about the Communion, and themselves, they begin to hatch a plan to avenge their family and retake their royal home. While Hawke wants to return to his old...
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Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents working at the Renaissance Faire, and she's eager to begin her own training as a squire. First, though, she'll need to prove her bravery. Luckily Impy has just the quest in mind-she'll go to public school after a life of being homeschooled! But it's not easy to act like a noble knight-in-training in middle school. Impy falls in with a group of girls who seem really nice-until they don't....
8) Frizzy
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J GN ORTEGA, C.
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J GN ORTEGA, C.
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Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment,...
9) Invisible
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J GN GONZALEZ, C.
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J GN GONZALEZ, C.
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YA GN INVISIBLE
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YA GN INVISIBLE
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Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same ... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help,...
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J GN DURFEY-LAVOIE, L.
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J GN DURFEY-LAVOIE, L.
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"Starting middle school is hard enough when you don't know anyone; it's even harder when you're shy. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life. As long as Maggie rolls the right number, nothing can go wrong... right? Maggie just wants to get through her first year of middle school. But between finding the best after-school clubs, trying to make friends,...
11) Doodleville: 1
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Doodleville volume 1
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J GN SELL, C.
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J GN SELL, C.
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Drew, whose animated doodles rarely stay on the page of her sketchbook, must rein them in while on a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago.
12) The okay witch
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Okay witch volume 1
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J GN STEINKELLNER, E.
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J GN STEINKELLNER, E.
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YA GN STEINKELLNER, E.
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YA GN STEINKELLNER, E.
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When thirteen-year-old Moth Hush learns she comes from a long line of witches, she unlocks a hidden witch world, where secrets from generations past unravel and the heart of her town and her family are threatened.
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Witches of Brooklyn volume 1
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J GN ESCABASSE, S.
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J GN ESCABASSE, S.
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YA GN ESCABASSE, S.
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YA GN ESCABASSE, S.
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"Effie moves to Brooklyn to live with her strange aunt and soon discovers that she might be a witch"--
14) Squished
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"Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own...
15) Duel
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J GN BAGLEY, J.
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J GN BAGLEY, J.
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Sixth grader Lucy is brand-new to middle school, and when her older sister GiGi--the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade--humiliates her in the cafeteria, Lucy snaps and challenges her to a fencing duel.
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"A young conservationist overcomes the odds to return a sun bear to its natural habitat"--
17) Chunky
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J GN MERCADO, Y.
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J GN MERCADO, Y.
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"Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out for sports. Hudi would rather do anything else, but then he meets Chunky, his imaginary friend and mascot. Together, they decide to give baseball a shot. As the only Mexican and Jewish kid in his neighborhood, Hudi has found the cheerleader he never had. Baseball doesn't go well (unless getting...
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon club volume 1
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YA GN DUNGEON
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YA GN DUNGEON
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"Middle school is a dungeon ... At least, that's how Jess sees it. Luckily, she and her best friend Olivia know how to escape into the sprawling worlds of their own imaginations. The two friends have always loved making up stories, first with little kid games of make-believe, and more recently with the fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. When they play, Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master and Jess is the solo party member, playing a take-no-prisoners,...
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J GN BIOG SANTAT, D.
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J GN BIOG SANTAT, D.
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YA BIOG SANTAT, D.
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YA BIOG SANTAT, D.
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
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Tea dragon series volume 1
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From the award-winning author of PRINCESS PRINCESS EVER AFTER comes THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons.
After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends
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