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The School for the Insanely Gifted

Elish, Dan


Eleven-year-old musical genius Daphna Whispers embarks on a global journey to find her missing mother, only to uncover a shocking secret about the Blatt School for the Insanely Gifted where she is a student.
Date Published:2011

Mouse loves school

Thompson, Lauren


Originally published as "Mouse's first day of school" Hiding inside a backpack, Mouse spends the day at school, discovering colors, letters, numbers, and his favorite thing--friends.
Date Published:2011

Dog Man. 8, Fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!
Date Published:2020

Babymouse. 7, Skater girl /

Holm, Jennifer L.



Date Published:2007

Hikaru no go. 10, Lifeline /

Hotta, Yumi


This book is printed "manga-style," in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format. Isumi tries to pass the pro test for the third time and is put in an awkward position when he is matched up against his friend Hikaru.
Date Published:1998

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

The third wheel

Kinney, Jeff


A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Date Published:2012

Narwhal and Jelly. 7, Narwhalicorn and Jelly

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they’re pretty much narwhals of the land (!) — and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal’s wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal gets some land legs and takes their first step ashore. After some wibble-wobbling and a bit of practice, Narwhal is soon galloping along in search of unicorns, though Jelly is a little land sick. Before they know it, Star has the duo blasting off to a magical planet where everyone is a unicorn! But Jelly's out-of-this-world adventure makes him feel out of his comfort zone, and he wishes he were at home . . . can Narwhal cheer Jelly up and also party down with their new unicorn pals?
Date Published:2022

When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they’re pretty much narwhals of the land (!) — and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal’s wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal gets some land legs and takes their first step ashore. After some wibble-wobbling and a bit of practice, Narwhal is soon galloping along in search of unicorns, though Jelly is a little land sick. Before they know it, Star has the duo blasting off to a magical planet where everyone is a unicorn! But Jelly's out-of-this-world adventure makes him feel out of his comfort zone, and he wishes he were at home . . . can Narwhal cheer Jelly up and also party down with their new unicorn pals?

Date Published:2022

Sharks

Clarke, Catriona.



Date Published:2007

Floors

Carman, Patrick


Ten-year-old Leo's future and the fate of the extraordinary Whippet Hotel, where his father is the maintenance man, are at stake when a series of cryptic boxes leads Leo to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and unexpected alliances.
Date Published:2011

The peace book

Parr, Todd


Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, and feeling good about yourself.
Date Published:2009

Charlotte's web

White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks), 1899-1985.


Illustrations on endpapers. Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.
Date Published:1999

Room on the broom

Donaldson, Julia.


A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.
Date Published:2002

Sing

Raposo, Joe.


"Christy Ottaviano Books." Sing! -- Somebody Come and Play -- One of These Things. An illustrated presentation of the classic Sesame Street song about self-expression and the celebration of music.
Date Published:2013