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Realistic Fiction:
Trailblazer Favorite
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Teacher Favorite
Where You See Yourself
By Claire ForrestWhere You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about a girl who’s determined to follow her dreams.
By the time Effie Galanos starts her senior year, it feels like she’s already been thinking about college applications for an eternity - after all, finding a college that will be the perfect fit and be accessible enough for Effie to navigate in her wheelchair presents a ton of considerations that her friends don’t have to worry about
What Effie hasn’t told anyone is that she already knows exactly what school she has her heart set on: a college in NYC with a major in Mass Media & Society that will set her up perfectly for her dream job in digital media She’s never been to New York, but paging through the brochure, she can picture the person she’ll be there, far from the Minneapolis neighborhood where she’s lived her entire life When she finds out that Wilder (her longtime crush) is applying there too, it seems like one more sign from the universe that it’s the right place for her
But it turns out that the universe is full of surprises As Effie navigates her way through a year of admissions visits, senior class traditions, internal and external ableism, and a lot of firsts - and lasts - she starts to learn that sometimes growing up means being open to a world of possibilities you never even dreamed of And maybe being more than just friends with Wilder is one of those dreams
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Historical Fiction:
The Door of no Return
By Kwame AlexanderIn his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin He’s warned though, to never go to the river at night His brother tells him “There are things about the water you do not know ” Like what? Kofi asks “The beasts ” His brother answers
One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi’s world turns upside down Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves
This spellbinding novel will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart.
Freewater
By Amina Luqman-DawsonUnder the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp.
In this society created by formerly enslaved people and some freeborn children, Homer finds new friends, almost forgetting where he came from But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he crafts a plan to find his mother and help his new home
Deeply inspiring and loosely based on the history of maroon communities in the South, this is a striking tale of survival, adventure, friendship, and courage
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Fantasy:
Daughter of the Moon Goddess
By Sue Lynn TanGrowing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind
Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor ’ s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince
To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream - striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice - where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant
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Graphic Novels:
School Trip
By Jerry CraftJordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can’t wait to see all the amazing art in the famous City of Lights
But when their trusted faculty guides are replaced at the last minute, the school trip takes an unexpected - and hilariousturn Especially when trying to find their way around a foreign city ends up being almost as tricky as navigating the same friendships, fears, and differences that they struggle with at home
Will Jordan and his friends embrace being exposed to a new language, unfamiliar food, and a different culture? Or will they all end up feeling like the “ new kid”?
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
By Tom KingKara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but she now finds her life without meaning or purpose Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Superman’s fame
Just when Supergirl thinks she’s had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core
This volume collects Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1-8, the complete story.
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Mystery & Thrillers:
Good as Gold
By Candace BufordCasey’s life in Langston has been charmed She’s the queen bee of her prep school, a shoe-in for prom queen, and on her way to the Ivy League come fall She can’t wait to leave the whole town of Langston behind her That is until her father loses his job and she finds herself on the brink of losing her ticket out of town
The town of Langston is known for its picturesque lake and robust summer tourism Everyone who lives in town has heard the rumors at some point - there is a treasure buried deep below the surface that no one has ever been able to find Few people actually believe in the treasure, and even fewer have searched for it. But some have tried...
Suddenly an outcast from her popular squad, Casey falls in with a new group of friends who are exactly the opposite of her usual crowd, but are more accepting Together they devise a plan to find the elusive treasure, in a quest to get the money and save Casey’s family and her future But what they find is much more complicated than just a pile of gold With thrilling twists and turns and high stakes adventure, fans of Outer Banks will devour this summer adventure.
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Nonfiction & Biographies:
Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us
By Berna AnatIn this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat - aka the Financial Hype Woman - freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly.
Because we ’ re done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money It’s time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing Stuff like:
How to actually budget, save, and invest (but also make it fun)
How our traumas shape our most toxic money habits, and how to create new patterns
How to build wealth in a system designed to keep us broke
How to use money to fund our biggest dreams - and change the world
No more keeping our money on mute It’s time to grab the mic
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, A Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice
By Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichIn 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free
But with a criminal justice system with the cards stacked against Black men, Hinton was sentenced to death He spent his first three years on Death Row in despairing silence - angry and full of hatred for all those who had sent an innocent man to his death But as Hinton realized and accepted his fate, he resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row For the next twenty-seven years he was a beacon - transforming not only his own spirit, but those of his fellow inmates. With the help of civil rights attorney and bestselling author of Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson, Hinton won his release in 2015
With themes both timely and timeless, Hinton’s memoir tells his dramatic 30-year journey and shows how you can take away a man ’ s freedom, but you can’t take away his imagination, humor, or joy
(There are two editions - one for adults and one for young readers.)
Whatcha Mean, What’s a Zine?
By Mark Todd and othersA zine is a handmade magazine or mini-comic about anything you can imagine: favorite bands, personal stories, subcultures, or collections They contain diary entries, rants, interviews, and stories They can be by one person or many, found in stores, traded at comic conventions, exchanged with friends, or given away for free Zines are not a new idea: they’ve been around for years under various names (chapbooks, flyers, pamphlets) People with independent ideas have been getting their word out since before there were printing presses
This book is for anyone who wants to create their own zine. It’s for learning tips and tricks from contributors who have been at the fore front of the zine movement It’s for getting inspired to put thoughts and ideas down on paper It’s for learning how to design and print your own zine so you can put it in others’ hands Whatcha Mean, What’s a Zine? is for anyone who has something to say
Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria on Syria
By Muhammad Najem, Nora NeusMuhammad Najem was only eight years old when the war in Syria began He was thirteen when his beloved Baba, his father, was killed in a bombing while praying. By fifteen, Muhammad didn’t want to hide anymore - he wanted to act. He was determined to reveal what families like his were enduring in Syria: bombings by their own government and days hiding in dark underground shelters
Armed with the camera on his phone and the support of his family, he started reporting on the war using social media He interviewed other kids like him to show what they hope for and dream about More than anything, he did it to show that Syrian kids like his toddler brother and infant sister, are just like kids in any other country. Despite unimaginable loss, Muhammad was always determined to document the humanity or the Syrian people Eventually, the world took notice
This tenderly illustrated graphic memoir is told by Muhammad himself along with CNN producer Nora Neus, who helped break Muhammad’s story and bring his family’s plight to an international audience
Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
By Steven SheinkinAs WWII comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-to-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race In their battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night
The Cold War game grows more precious as weapons are pointed towards each other, with fingers literally on the trigger The decades-long showdown culminates in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world’s close call with the third - and final - world war
Bomb (Graphic Novel): The Race to Build - and Steal - the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon
By Steve SheinkinIn December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents.
In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attach German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists, led by “father of the atomic bomb” J Robert Oppenheimer, was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world’s most formidable weapon This is the story of the atomic bomb
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
By Robin Wall KimmererDrawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings - asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass - offer us gifts and lessons, even if we ’ ve forgotten how to hear their voices In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return.
Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
By Susan HoodWhen the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world’s top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father’s final plea: “I don’t care what you do Just live ”
This incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz
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Fantasy & Adventure - Series: Harry Potter Series By J.K. Rowling: Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling:
Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
Coloring: Magical Places & Character Poster Coloring Book
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and all about the Hogwarts Houses
Harry Potter The Battle of Hogwarts
The Official Harry Potter Baking Book
Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts: The Crimesof Grindelwald
Harry Potter: Joke Shop: Water-Color!
Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts: Calling All Witches!
Harry Potter
Harry Potter: Around the Wizarding World Activity Book
The Tales of the Beetle Bard
Quidditch Through The Ages
Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them
Harry Potter: Squishy: Bravery and Friendship
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Magic Activity Book
Harry Potter: Hidden Dark Arts: Scratch Magic
The Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling:
Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite: Official Game Guide
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Journey: Behind the Scenes of the Award-Winning Stage Production
The Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling:
Available at IST’S Book Fair:
Harry Potter: Happy Christmas, Harry! Advent Calendar
Harry Potter Coloring Book
Harry Potter Create by Sticker: Hogsmeade
Harry Potter: Magical Art Coloring Book
Harry Potter Magical Creatures Postcard Coloring Book
Harry Potter Magical Coloring Book
The Official Harry Potter Baking Book
The Official Harry Potter Cookbook
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Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer:
The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl Series) by Eoin Colfer:
Artemis Fowl is one of the greatest criminal minds the world has ever seen. He is heir to the Fowl family empire - a centuries old clan of international underworld figures and con artists He is arguable the most cunning Fowl of all He is also twelve years old
Artemis’ interest in mythology and an obsession with the Internet leads him to discover proof of existence of “The People” = otherwise known as fairies, sprites, leprechauns and trolls He learns every fairy has a magical Book If he can find the Book, it will lead him to “The People’s” vast treasure of gold
With his brutish sidekick, Butler, he sets his plans in motion. Artemis tricks a drunken old fairy woman into loaning him her Book, a tiny golden volume, for thirty minutes He scans it with a digital camera and emails it to his Mac G6 computer Back in his mansion in Ireland, he is the first human to decode the secrets of the faiires
Artemis needs a leprechaun to help him with this plan He and Butlerhunt down Holly Short, a tough, female LEPrecon, part of a gung-ho Fairy commando unit, who is on a reconnaissance mission
He kidnaps her, and a major batthle begins It’s satyr against gnome, man against elf, and for the first time in his life, Artemis must decide what he values most
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
Artemis Fowl:
The Time Paradox
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex
Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception
Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony
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Fantasy & Graphic Novels - Series:
The Avatar Series by Gene Luen Yang:
Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Avatar Series) by
Gene Luen YangAang and friends must join together as the four nations’ tenuous peace is threatened by an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei!
As the world heads towards another devastating war, Aang’s friendship with Zuko throws him into the middle of the conflict!
The Kyoshi Series (Leading up to the Avatar Series):
The Rise of Kyoshi 1. The Shadow of Kyoshi 2
The Dawn of Yangchen 3
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Realistic Fiction - Series:
Origami Yoda Series by Tom Angleberger:
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
It takes the wisdom of Yoda to survive the sixth grade.
The Avatar Series:
Avatar: The Promise 1.
Avatar: The Search 2
Avatar: The Rift 3
Avatar: Smoke and Shadow 4.
Avatar: North & South 5.
Avatar: Imbalance 6.
Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people to call him “Captain Dwight.” But Dwight does one cool thing. He makes origami. One day he makes an origami finger puppet of Yoda And that’s when things get mysterious Origami Yoda can predict the future and suggest the best way to deal with a tricky situation His advice actually works, and soon most of the sixth grade is lining up with questions
Dwight’s friend Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight is so clueless Is Yoda tapping into the Force?
Origami Yoda Series (Following The Strange Case of Origami Yoda):
Book #2: Darth Paper Strikes Back
Book #3: The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
Book #4: Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue!
Book #5: Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus
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The Belgariad Series by David Eddings:
The Belgariad: Pawn of the Prophet by
David EddingsA fierce dispute among the Gods and the theft of a powerful Orb leaves the World divided into five kingdoms Young Garion, with his “Aunt Pol” and an elderly man calling himself Wolf - a father and daughter granted near - immortality by one of the Gods - set out on a complex mission In the process, as Garion grows into his early teens, he learns to defend himself, grapples with a wild boar, uncovers spies at a king’s palace, learns about sorcery and starts to gain a sense of what his own destiny may be
The Belgariad Series (Following Pawn of the Prophet):
Book #2: Queen of Sorcery
Book #3: Magician’s Gambit
Book #4: Castle of Wizardry
Book #5: Enchanter’s End Game
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The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Series by Diana Wynne Jones:
Charmed Life (The Chronicles of Chrestomanci):
by Diana Wynne JonesA bewitching comic fantasy by a master of the supernatural
Cat doesn’t mind living in the shadow of his sister, Gwendolen the most promising young witch ever seen on Coven Street But trouble starts brewing the moment the two orphans are summoned to live in Chrestomanci Castle Frustrated that the witches of the castle refuse to acknowledge her talents, Gwendolen conjures up a scheme that could throw whole worlds out of whack
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Series (Following Charmed Life):
Book #2: The Lives of Christopher Chant
Book #3: The Magicians of Caprona
Book #4: Witch Week - Mixed Magics: Four Tales of Chrestomanci
Book #5: Conrad’s Fate
Book #6: The Pinhoe Egg
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The Chronicles of Prydain Series by Lloyd Alexander:
The Chronicles of Prydain: Book of Three
by Lloyd AlexanderSince The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli - all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendaryt land of Prydain Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander’s beautifully written tales not only captured children’s imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise
The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for “the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children ”
The Chronicles of Prydain Series (Following Book of Three):
Book #2: The Black Cauldron
Book #3: Castle of Llyr
Book #4: Taran Wanderer
Book #5: The High King
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Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series by Patricia Wrede:
Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia
WredeMeet Princess Cimorene - a princess who refuses to be proper She is everything a princess is not supposed to be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart...and bored.
So bored that she runs away to live with a dragon And not just any dragon, but Kazul - one of the most powerful and dangerous dragons around. Of course, Cimorene has a way of hooking up with dangerous characters, and soon she’s coping with a witch, a jinn, a death-dealing talking bird, a stone prince, and some very oily wizards
If this princess ran away to find some excitement, it looks like she’s found plenty! With a new look and new introduction from the author
Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series (Following Dealing with Dragons):
Book #2: Searching for Dragons
Book #3: Calling on Dragons
Book #4: Talking to Dragons
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The Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan:
Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by
Rick RiordanAfter saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their beloved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own: Seven half-bloods shall answer the call, To storm or fire the world must fall An oath to keep with a final breath, And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death Now, in a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood Here, a new groups of heroes will inherit a quest But to survive the journey, they’ll need the help of some familiar demigods
The Heroes of Olympus Series (Following The Last Hero):
Book #2: The Son of Neptune
Book #3: The Mark of Athena
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His Dark Materials Series by Philip Pullman:
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal - including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world
Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce as true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want
But what Lyra doesn’t know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other
A masterwork of storytelling and suspense, Philip Pullman’s award-winning The Golden Compass is the first in the His Dark Materials series, which continues with The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass
His Dark Materials Series (Following The Golden Compass):
Book #2: The Subtle Knife
Book #3: The Amer Spyglass
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The Immortabls Series by Tamora Pierce:
Wild Magic (The Immortals Series)
by Tamora PierceThirteen year-old Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack - it’s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his student
Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Diving Realms for the past four hundred years - but now someone has broken the barrier. And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack
The Immortals Series (Following Wild Magic):
Book #2: Wolf Speaker
Book #3: Emperor Mage
Book #4: The Realms of the God
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The Inheritance Cycle Series by Christopher Paolini:
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle Series)
by Christopher PaoliniWhen fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself
Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power Now his choices could save - or destroy - the Empire
The Inhertiance Cycle Series (Following Eragon):
Book #2: Eldest
Book #3: Brisingr
Book #4: Inheritance
Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien:
Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
The Hobbit (Prequel: Lord of the Rings Series)
by Tamora Pierce“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit ” So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language - Tolkien’s prelude to The Lord of the Rings Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature’s most enduring and well-loved novels.
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
The Lord of the Rings Series (Following The Hobbit):
Book #2: Fellowship of the Ring
Book #3: The Two Towers
Book #4: The Return of the King
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The Lost Years of Merlin Series by T.A. Barron:
The Lost Years of Merlin
by T.A. BarronSo begins the tale of the strange young boy, who having washed up on the shores of ancient Wales, is determined to find his real home and his true name. One day he will become the greatest wizard of all time, but he knows nothing of this now
At the knee of the mysterious Branwen, who claims to be his mother, the boy learns lore of the Celts, Druids, and people even more ancient Yet the secret of his identity seems always to escape him To discover the truth, and the secret of his own powers, he runs away, voyaging to the mist-shrouded side of Fincayra, an enchanted land between earth and sky that is being destroyed by blight. It is there he discovers that the fate of this land and his quest are strangely entwined.
Combining all the passion, power, and spiritual death that are T A Barron’s hallmarks, this book adds a thrilling new dimension to the legend of Merlin
The Lost Years of Merlin Series (Following The Lost Year of Merlin):
Book #2: Eldest
Book #3: Brisingr
Book #4: Inheritance
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan:
Available on the Scholastic’s Online Store:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick
RiordanMythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson’s textbooks and into his life And worse, he’s angered a few of them Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series (Following The Lightning Thief):
Book #2: The Sea Monsters
Book #3: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Book #4: The Titan’s Curse
Book #5: The Last Olympian
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The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series by Michael Scott:
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he’s actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?
The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage It’s the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that’s exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it
There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it
“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil ” - Bustle
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series (Following The Alchemyst):
Book #2: The Magician
Book #3: The Sorceress
Book #4: The Necromancer
Book #5: The Warlock
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Hardy Boys Series by Franklin Dixon:
The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure
by Franklin DixonA dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored “in the tower ” Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend’s father
The Hardy Boys Series (Following The Tower Treasure):
Book #2: The House on the Cliff
Book #3: The Secret of the Old Mill
Book #4: The Missing Chums
Book #5: Hunting for Hidden Gold
Book #6: The Shore Road Mystery And More!
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Alex Rider Adventures by Anthony Horowitz:
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Stormbreaker (Alex Rider Adventures) by
Anthony HorowitzThey said his uncle Ian died in a car accident But Alex Rider knows that’s a lie, and the bullet holes in the windshield prove it Yet he never suspected the truth: his uncle was really a spy for Britain’s top secret intelligence agency And now Alex has been recruited to find his uncle’s killers...
Alex Rider Adventures Series (Following Stormbreaker):
Book #2: Point Blank
Book #3: Skeleton Key
Book #4: Eagle Strike
Book #5: Scorpia
Book #6: Ark Angel
Book #7: Snakehead
Book #8: Crocodile Tears
Book #9: Scorpia Rising
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Nancy Drew Series by Carole Keene:
Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock by
Carole KeeneNancy Drew investigates a case sending her on a dangerous adventure In The Secret of the Old Clock, Nancy Drew must solve a mystery surrounding a missing will and an old clock
Nancy Drew Series (Following The Secret of the Old Clock):
Book #2: The Hidden Staircase
Book #3: The Bungalow Mystery
Book #4: The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Book #5: The Secret at Shadow Ranch
Book #6: The Secret of Red Gate Farm And More!
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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket:
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
by Lemony SnicketIn the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.
Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in the future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing?
It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament But to the rarest readers we say, “Proceed, but cautiously ”
A Series of Unfortunate Events (Following The Bad Beginning):
Book #2: The Raptile Room
Book #3: The Wide Window
Book #4: The Miserable Mill
Book #5: The Austere Academy
Book #6: The Ersatz Elevator
Book #7: The Vile Village
Book #8: The Hostile Hospital
Book #9: The Carnivorous Carnival
Book #10: The Slippery Slope
Book #11: The Grim Grotto
Book #12: The Penultimate Peril
Book #13: The End
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Sherlock Holmes Series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:
The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleSherlock Holmes, the great genius of detention, with his assistant Dr Watson, once more attempts to solve the unsolvable From the extraordinary case of The Resident Patient to the sinister tale of The Crooked Man, Holmes unravels the most challenging of mysteries Using his astounding methods of deduction, he outwits the most cunning of thieves and most villainous of murderers
Sherlock Holmes Series (Following The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes):
Book #2: The extraordinary cases of Sherlock Holmes
Book #3: The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Book #4: The hound of the Baskervilles
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Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley:
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Sisters Grimm: Fairy Tale Detectives by
Michael BuckleyEnter a world of fractured fairy tales and magical mysteries in this first installment of the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series.
Orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne are sent to live with their newly discovered grandmother, Relda Grimm, in the strange town of Ferryport Landing. The girls soon learn a family secret: that they are descendants of the famous Brothers Grimm, whose book of fairy tales is actually a history book and whose characters are still alive in Ferryport, New York
When a terrorizing giant goes on a rampage through the town, it’s up to the Sisters Grimm to stop him and to solve the mystery of who set the giant loose in the first place Was it corrupt Mayor Charming, formerly Prince Charming, who desperately wants his kingdom back? The Three Not-So-Little Pigs, the shifty town cops? Or Snow White or Jack the Giant Killer or one of the many other fairy-tale characters who seem to have it out for the young Sisters Grimm?
Fast paced, with familiar characters in new surroundings and adventure, and cleverly inserted vocabulary lessons, this book, and this series, are special for young readers
Sisters Grimm Series (Following Fairy Tale Detectives):
Book #2: The Unusual Suspects
Book #3: The Problem Child
Book #4: Once Upon a Crime
Book #5: Magic and Other Misdemeanors
Book #6: Tales from the Hood
Book #7: The Everafter War
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Sports Beat Series by John Feinstein:
Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery (The Sports Beat Series) by
John FeinsteinWhen Stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the Final Four in New Orleans While exploring the Superdome, he overhears a plot to throw the championship game. With the help of fellow contest winner Susan Carol, Stevie has just 48 hours to figure out who is blackmailing one of the stary players and why
John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel
The Sports Beat Series (Following Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery):
Book #2: Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open
Book #3: Cover Up: Mystery at the Super Bowl
Book #4: Change Up: Mystery at the World Series
Book #5: The Rivalry: Mystery at the Army-Navy Game
Book #6: Rush for the Gold: Mystery at the Olympics And More!
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Betsy-Tacy Series by Maud Hart Lovelace:
Betsy-Tacy
by Maud Hart LovelaceBest Friend Forever There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy’s age So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with Sure enough, they do - a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy’s fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy become such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person - Betsy-Tacy
Betsy-Tacy have lots of fun together. They make a playhouse from a piano box, have a sand store, and dress up and go calling And one day, they come home to a wonderful surprise - a new friend name Tib
Betsy-Tacy Series (Following Betsy-Tacy):
Book #2: Betsy-Tacy and Tib
Book #3: Betsy and Tacy Go over the Big Hill
Book #4: Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown
Book #5: Heaven to Betsy
Book #6: Betsy in Spite of Herself
Book #7: Betsy was a Junior
Book #8: Betsy and Joe
Book #9: Betsy and the Great World
Book #2: Betsy’s Wedding
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The Borrowers Series by Mary Norton:
The Borrowers
by Mary NortonThe Clock family - Homily, Pod, and their fourteen-year-old daughter, Arrietty - are tiny people who live underneath the kitchen floor of an English manor All their miniscule home furnishings, from postage stamp paintings to champagne cork chairs, are “borrowed” from the “human beans” who tromp around loudly above them. All is well until Pod is spotted upstairs by a human boy! Can the Clocks stay safely in their beloved home, or will they be forced to flee?
The Borrowers Series (Following The Borrowers):
Book #2: The Borrowers Afield
Book #3: The Borrowers Afloat
Book #4: The Borrowers Aloft
Book #5: The Borrowers Avenged
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The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis:
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C
S LewisFour adventurous siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie - step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and a great sacrifice
The Chronicles of Narnia Series (Following The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe):
Book #2: Prince Caspian
Book #3: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Book #4: The Silver Chair
Book #5: The Horse and His Boy
Book #6: The Magician’s Nephew
Book #7: The Last Battle
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Little Women Series by Louisa May Alcott:
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Little Women
by Louisa May AlcottLittle Women is an American classic, adored for Louisa May Alcott’s lively and vivid portraits of the endearing March sisters: talented tomboy Jo, pretty Meg, shy Beth, temperamental Amy. Millions have shared in their joys, hardships, and adventures as they grow up in Civil War New England, separated by the war from their father and beloved mother, Marmee, blossoming from little women into adults
Jo searches for her writer’s voice and finds unexpected love Meg prepares for marriage and a family Beth reaches out to the less fortunate, tragically and Amy travels to Europe to become a painter Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own Yankee childhood, Little Women is a treasure - a story whose enduring values of patience, loyalty, and love have kept this extraordinary family close to the hearts of generation after generation of delighted readers
Little Women Series (Following Little Women):
Book #2: Little Men
Book #3: Jo’s Boys
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Mary Poppins Series by P.L. Travers:
Mary Poppins
by P L TraversFrom the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks House She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins Who else but Mary Poppins can slide up banisters, pull an entire armchair out of an empty carpetbag, and make a dose of medicine taste like delicious lime-juice cordial?
Mary Poppins Series (Following Mary Poppins):
Book #2: Mary Poppins Comes Back
Book #3: Mary Poppins Opens the Door
Book #4: Mary Poppins in the Park
Book #5: Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane
Book #6: Mary Poppins from A to Z
Book #7: Mary Poppins and the House Next Door
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Wizard of Oz Series by L. Frank Baum:
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank BaumDorothy’s new life with her aunt and uncle in Kansas is far from exciting But when a powerful tornado blows Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, far away, they find themselves in a world of enchantment: Oz!
As they travel through the Yellow Brick Road in search of a wish-granting wizard, Dorothy, Toto, and their new friends - the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man - must elude the Wicked Witch of the West and discover their hidden strengths But even a little courage, a little brains, and a little heart can’t whisk Dorothy back home to Kansas - or can they?
Wizard of Oz Series (Following The Wonderful Wizard of Oz):
Book #2: The Marvelous Land of Oz
Book #3: Ozma of Oz
Book #4: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Book #5: The Road to Oz
Book #6: The Emerald City of Oz
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Book #7: The Patchwork Girl of Oz
Book #8: Tik Tok of Oz
Book #9: The Scarecrow of Oz
Book #10: Rinkitink in Oz
Book #11: The Lost Princess of Oz
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney:
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff KinneyBook #12: The Tin Woodman of Oz
Book #13: The Magic of Oz
Book #14: Glinda of Oz
Being a kid can really stink And no one knows this better than Greg He finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving Greg is happy to have Rowley Jefferson, his sidekick, along for the ride But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion
The hazards of growing up before you ’ re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary But as Greg says: “Just don’t expect me to be all “Dear Diary” this and “Deary Diary” that ”
Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series (Following Diary of a Wimpy Kid):
Book #2: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Book #3: Rodrick Rules
Book #4: The Last Straw
Book #5: Dog Days
Book #6: Cabin Fever
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Dork Diaries Series by Rachel Renee Russell:
Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous-Life
by Rachel Renee RussellNikki Maxwell is starting eighth grade at a new school - and her very first diary is packed with hilarious stories and art in this SUPER SQUEE updated edition of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Nikki confesses all in her first diary ever: her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone, meeting her soon-to-be BFFs Chloe and Zoey, falling for adorably sweet crush Brandon, dealing with her zany little sister Brianna’s antics - and the immediate clashes with mean girl MacKenzie, who becomes Nikki’s rival in a school-wide art competition
Dork Diaries Series (Following Tales from a
Not-So-Fabulous-Life):
Book #2: Tales From a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
Book #3: Tales From a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Book #4: How to Dork Your Diary
Book #5: Tales From a Not So Graceful Ice Princess
Book #6: Tales from a Not So Smart Miss Know-It-All
Book #7: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
Book #8: Tales from a Not-So-Glam-TV Star
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Gaither Sisters Series by Rita Williams-Garcia:
One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters Series)
by Rita Williams-GarciaIn this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them.
This moving, funny novel won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist.
In One Crazy Summer, eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern She’s had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother, Cecile is nothing like they imagined
While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer
Gaither Sisters Series (Following One Crazy Summer):
Book #2: P S Be Eleven
Book #3: Gone Crazy in Alabama
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Hatchet Series by Gary Paulsen:
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Hatchet
by Gary Paulson
On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the Canadian mountains, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor when the single-engine plane crashes HIs body battered, his clothes in shreds, Brian must now stay alive in the boundless Canadian wilderness
More than a survival story, Hatchet is a tale of tough decisions When all stripped down to the barest essentials, Brian discovers some stark and simple truths: Self-pity doesn’t work Despair doesn’t work And if Brian is to survive physically as well as mentally, he must discover courage
Hatchet Series (Following Hatchet):
Book #2: Brian’s Hunt
Book #3: Brian’s Return
Book #4: Brian’s Winter
Book #5: The River
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Million Dollar Series by Dan Gutman:
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The Million Dollar Shot by
Dan GutmanEddie “Air” Ball wants to win the Finkle Food Poetry contest for a chance to sink a million-dollar free throw at a halftime of the NBA finals He knows he can make the shot, no problem He’s not so sure he can write a winning poem, though Luckily, Eddie has the help of his best friend, Annie “Oakley” Stokely Not only is Annie as good at shooting baskets as Eddie is, she also knows a lot about writing poems But someone wants him to miss and will stop at nothing to keep Eddie from winning Together, the two friends might have a chance to win the money that will help their parents move them out of their trailer park homes
Million Dollar Series (Following The Million Dollar Shot):
Book #2: The Million Dollar Kick
Book #3: The Million Dollar Goal
Book #4: The Million Dollar Putt
Book #5: The Million Dollar Strike
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Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins:
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The Hunger Games
by Suzanne CollinsWinning means fame and fortune Losing means certain death The Hunger Games have begun In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games But Katniss has been close to dead before - and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love
Hunger Games Series (Following The Hunger Games):
Book #2: Catching Fire
Book #3: Mockingjay
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Last Survivors Series by Susan Beth Pfeffer:
Life as We Knew It
by Susan Beth PfefferWhen a meteor knocks the moon closer to Earth, Miranda, a high school sophomore, takes shelter with her family
Told in a year ’ s worth of journal entries, Life as We Knew It chronicles the human struggle to hold on to the most important resource of all - hope - in an increasingly desperate and unfamiliar world.
As August turns dark and wintery in northeastern Pennsylvania, Miranda, her two brothers, and their mother retreat to the unexpected safe haven of their sunroom, where they subsist on stockpiled food and limited water in the warmth of a wood-burning stove
Last Survivors Series (Following Life as We Knew It):
Book #2: The Dead and the Gone
Book #3: This World We Live In
Book #4: The Shae of the Moon
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The Time Quintet Series by Madeleine L’Engle:
A Wrinkle in Time by
Madeleine L’EngleLate one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe away on a mission to save Mr Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government They travel via tesseract - a wrinkle that transports one across space and time - to the planet Camazotz, where Mr Murray is being held captive There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr Murray but the safety of the whole universe
The Time Quintet Series (Following A Wrinkle in Time):
Book #2: A Wind in the Door
Book #3: A Swiftly Tilting Planet
Book #4: Many Waters
Book #5: An Acceptable Time
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My Teacher Is An Alien Series by Bruce Coville:
My Teacher is an Alien
by Bruce CovilleSixth grade is just out of this world!
Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird But she doesn’t know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face - and realizes that “Mr Smith” is really an alien!
At first no one will believe her except Peter Thompson, the class brain When Peter and Susan discover Mr Smith’s horrible plans for their classmates, they know they have to act fast Only they can get rid of their extraterrestrial visitor - and save the rest of the sixth grade class from a fate worse than math tests!
My Teacher Is An Alien Series (Following My Teacher is an Alien):
Book #2: My Teacher Glows in the Dark
Book #3: My Teacher Fried my Brain
Book #4: My Teacher Flunked the Planet
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Redwall Series by Brian Jacques:
Redwall
by Brian JacquesWelcome to Mossflower Wood, where the gentle mice have gathered to celebrate a year of peace and abundance All is well until a sinister shadow falls across the ancient stone abbey of Redwall It is rumored that Cluny is coming - Cluny, the terrible one-eyed rat and his savage horde - Cluny, who has vowed to conquer Redwall Abbey! The only hope for the besieged mice lies in the lost sword of the legendary Martin the Warrior And so begins the epic quest of a bumbling young apprentice - a courageous mouse who would rise up, fight back and become a legend himself
Redwall Series (Following Redwall):
Book #2: Mossflower
Book #3: Mattimeo
Book #4: Mariel of Redwall
Book #5: Salamandastron
Book #6: Martin the Warrior
Book #7: The Bellmaker
Book #8: Outcast of Redwall
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Book #9: The Pearls of Lutra
Book #3: The Long Patrol
Book #4: Marlfox
Book #5: The Legend of Luke
Book #6: Lord Brocktree
Book #7: Taggerung
Book #8: Triss
Book #9: Loamhedge
Book #10: Rakkety Tam
Book #11: High Rhulain
Book #12: Eulalia
Ranger’s Apprentice Series by John Flanagan:
The Ruins of Golan
by John FlanaganThey have always scared him in the past - the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice What he doesn’t yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom This time, he will not be denied
Ranger’s Apprentice Series (Following The Ruins of Gorlan):
Book #2: The Burning Bridge
Book #3: The Icebound Land
Book #4: The Battle of Skandia
Book #5: The Sorcerer in the North
Book #6: The Siege of Macindaw
Book #7: Erak’s Ransom
Book #8: The Kings of Clonmel
Book #9: Halt’s Peril
Book #10: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
Book #11: The Lost Stories
Book #12: Royal Ranger
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Warriors Series by Erin Hunter:
Into the Wild
by Erin HunterRead the book that began a phenomenon - and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller
For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code has been threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day Noble warriors are dying - and some deaths are more mysterious than others
In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary housecat named Rusty who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all
Warriors Series (Following Into the Wild):
Book #2: Fire and Ice
Book #3: Forest of Secrets
Book #4: Rising Storm
Book #5: A Dangerous Path
Book #6: The Darkest Hour
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Warriors: The New Prophecy Series by Erin Hunter:
Midnight
by Erin HunterThe first book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #1: Midnight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans
The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons - but now, strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies and a mysterious danger
Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, may be the cat with the fate of the forest in this paws Now he will need all the courage and strength of the greatest warriors to save the Clans
Warriors: The New Prophecy Series (Following Midnight):
Book #2: Moonrise
Book #3: Dawn
Book #4: Starlight
Book #5: Twilight
Book #6: Sunset
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The Princess Diaries Series by Meg Cabot:
The Princess Diaries
by Meg CabotMia Thermopolis is pretty sure there’s nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra Is she ever in for a surprise
First Mom announces that she’s dating Mia’s Algebra teacher Then Dad has to go and reveal that he is the crown prince of Genovia And guess who still doesn’t have a date for the Cultural Diversity Dance?
The Princess Diaries Series (Following The Princess Diaries):
Book #2: Princess in the Spotlight
Book #3: Princess in Love
Book #4: Princess in Waiting
Book #5: Princess in Pink
Book #6: Princess in Training
Book #2: Princess in the Spotlight
Book #3: Princess in Love
Book #4: Princess in Waiting
Book #5: Princess in Pink
Book #6: Princess in Training
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Giants of Science Series (Kathleen Krull/Viking):
Leonardo da Vinci
by Kathleen KrullLeonardo da Vinci’s notebooks are mind-boggling evidence of a fifteenth-century scientific genius standing at the edge of the modern world, basing his ideas on observation and experimentation This book will change children’s ideas of who Leonardo was and what it means to be a scientist
Giants of Science Series:
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Isaac Newman
Sigmund Freud
Marie Curie
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Scientists in the Field Series (Houghton Mifflin):
The Snake Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series - Houghton Mifflin)
by Sy MontgomeryDr Robert Mason has been studying a mysterious phenomenon for over fifteen years: the reemergence of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes - the world’s largest concentration of snakes - after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean caverns
This gathering each spring in the forests of Manitoba, Canada, is one of the most extraordinary events of the natural world and is the subject of study for Dr. Mason, a.k.a. the Snake Scientist.
Scientists in the Field Series:
Once a Wolf
The Wildlife Detective
Digging for Bird Dinosaurs
Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks
Hidden Worlds
Kakapo Rescue
The Woods Scientists
Project Ultraswan
Diving to a Deep Sea Volcano
Tracking Trash
And More!