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A wish in the dark

Soontornvat, Christina,


A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong's prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden's perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family's good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat's twist on Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice -- and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.
Date Published:2020

A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong's prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden's perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family's good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat's twist on Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice -- and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.

Date Published:2020

Just because

McConaughey, Matthew, 1969-


From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
Date Published:2023

Kitty and the moonlight rescue

Harrison, Paula,


Kitty wants to be a superhero like her mother, once she gets over her fear of the dark, but when Figaro the cat needs help she springs into action.
Date Published:2019

Mimi and the cutie catastrophe

Grant, Shauna J.,


"Graphix chapters"--cover. Mimi is smart, spunky, and cute! And she's happy being cute until she notices people around her starting to think she's TOO cute to do anything important. With the help of Penelope, her best friend and magical talking dog toy, Mimi uses magic to transform into a totally different person. But the harder she tries to change who she is, the more lost and lonely she feels not being true to herself.
Date Published:2022

"Graphix chapters"--cover. Mimi is smart, spunky, and cute! And she's happy being cute until she notices people around her starting to think she's TOO cute to do anything important. With the help of Penelope, her best friend and magical talking dog toy, Mimi uses magic to transform into a totally different person. But the harder she tries to change who she is, the more lost and lonely she feels not being true to herself.

Date Published:2022

Howl's moving castle

Jones, Diana Wynne


Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.
Date Published:2025

Ways to grow love

Watson, Renée,


In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more.
Date Published:2021

Ultimate showdown

Pallotta, Jerry


Consists of material previously published between 2009 and 2016. Lion vs. Tiger -- Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark -- Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear -- Hornet vs. Wasp -- Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus -- Who has the advantage?. Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books from the Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Date Published:2019

Consists of material previously published between 2009 and 2016. Lion vs. Tiger -- Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark -- Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear -- Hornet vs. Wasp -- Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus -- Who has the advantage?. Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books from the Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

Date Published:2019

Ash climbs the ranks

Lane, Jeanette,


Join Ash and his Pokémon as they are introduced to the World Coronation Series and begin to battle their way up through the ranks of the tournament. He makes friends and encounters Gym Leaders and powerful Pokémon Trainers, each bringing him one step closer to his goal of victory. As Ash faces some epic battles and his first defeat of the tournament, can he keep forging ahead to ultimately win it all?
Date Published:2023

Join Ash and his Pokémon as they are introduced to the World Coronation Series and begin to battle their way up through the ranks of the tournament. He makes friends and encounters Gym Leaders and powerful Pokémon Trainers, each bringing him one step closer to his goal of victory. As Ash faces some epic battles and his first defeat of the tournament, can he keep forging ahead to ultimately win it all?

Date Published:2023

Cat & cat adventures. 1, The quest for snacks /

Yi, Susie,


One day when their human leaves for work, Squash and Ginny find themselves in the most unfortunate predicament: without snacks. With a little help from a magical portal, the two cats embark on a quest to find ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies. At first, their mission doesn't seem so tough. It takes them on a boat race across Mewmaid Ocean and a hot air balloon ride over Mount Lava. But when the cats reach the Enchanted Rain Forest to gather enchanted rainwater, the last item on their list, their mission runs dry . . . It turns out it hasn't rained in the Enchanted Rain Forest in weeks! What a cat-astrophe! Can Squash and Ginny get to the bottom of what's causing this dry spell and secure the final ingredient they need? Or have Squash and Ginny taken their last bite . . . for good?
Date Published:2021

One day when their human leaves for work, Squash and Ginny find themselves in the most unfortunate predicament: without snacks. With a little help from a magical portal, the two cats embark on a quest to find ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies. At first, their mission doesn't seem so tough. It takes them on a boat race across Mewmaid Ocean and a hot air balloon ride over Mount Lava. But when the cats reach the Enchanted Rain Forest to gather enchanted rainwater, the last item on their list, their mission runs dry . . . It turns out it hasn't rained in the Enchanted Rain Forest in weeks! What a cat-astrophe! Can Squash and Ginny get to the bottom of what's causing this dry spell and secure the final ingredient they need? Or have Squash and Ginny taken their last bite . . . for good?

Date Published:2021

Can adults become human?

Benton, Jim


"Jim Benton's tales from Mackerel Middle School." Jamie wonders if you lose your sense of humour when you become an adult, in the same way you lose your teeth or hair or fashion sense. Sneak a peek inside the diary of Jamie Kelly - you might find some aging tips!
Date Published:2006

Hero trial

Larwood, Kieran,


Kit has dreamed of being a Dungeon Runner all his life, although being a gnorf (part gnome, part dwarf) means he's much smaller than the other competitors. But when a space opens up for a new team in the Dungeon Running League, Kit doesn't want to miss this chance to try out! With his new friends Sandy and Thorn, they're ready to take on anything - mazes, puzzles, monsters, treasure and most of all adventure! Are you ready for the games to begin? Welcome to the Dungeon!
Date Published:2024

Kit has dreamed of being a Dungeon Runner all his life, although being a gnorf (part gnome, part dwarf) means he's much smaller than the other competitors. But when a space opens up for a new team in the Dungeon Running League, Kit doesn't want to miss this chance to try out! With his new friends Sandy and Thorn, they're ready to take on anything - mazes, puzzles, monsters, treasure and most of all adventure! Are you ready for the games to begin? Welcome to the Dungeon!

Date Published:2024

I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912

Ball, Georgia


Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.
Date Published:2020