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On your Marks, Get Set Gold!

A Fact-filled, Funny Guide to Every Olympic Sport

by Allen, Scott (Children's fiction writer)

Book - 2024

Get ready for the Olympics. Get ready for the Olympics. Show less

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The Last Comics on Earth

[2] Too Many Villains!

by Brallier, Max, 1983-

Graphic Novel - 2024

Our superheroes are in a mad-dash, puzzle-filled race across Apocalyptia to stop the BIGGEST EVIL PLAN IN HISTORY! Our superheroes are in a mad-dash, puzzle-filled race across Apocalyptia to stop the BIGGEST EVIL PLAN IN HISTORY! Show less

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Just Keep Walking

by Downing, Erin Soderberg

Book - 2024

Jo needs to confront her greatest fears head on and learn how to be alone. Jo needs to confront her greatest fears head on and learn how to be alone. Show less

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Pirates of Darksea

by Doyle, Catherine, 1990-

Book - 2024

One night a loud, bright red parrot taps on Max's bedroom window, carrying an invitation from the pirate king. Max realises that his chance to help his family is more complicated than he thought. One night a loud, bright red parrot taps on Max's bedroom window, carrying an invitation from the pirate king. Max realises that his chance to help his family is more complicated than he thought. Show less

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Ambush at Sorato

by Flanagan, John

Book - 2024

The Rangers set a trap for an old enemy in the latest exciting adventure in the Royal Ranger series. The Rangers set a trap for an old enemy in the latest exciting adventure in the Royal Ranger series. Show less

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by Gleitzman, Morris, 1953-

Book - 2024

A boy and his beloved budgie are thrust into an epic adventure that could change everything. A boy and his beloved budgie are thrust into an epic adventure that could change everything. Show less

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LEGO Minecraft Ideas

by Last, Shari

Book - 2024

An exciting collection of more than 50 LEGO Minecraft building ideas to inspire young builders. An exciting collection of more than 50 LEGO Minecraft building ideas to inspire young builders. Show less

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The Labyrinth of Lost and Found

by Lees, Jordan

Book - 2024

Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic, and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic. However, he changes his mind when it all begins with a crack in the wall. Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic, and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic. However, he changes his mind when it all begins with a crack in the wall. Show less

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Tree. Table. Book

by Lowry, Lois

Book - 2024

When eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbour (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar subu...Show more When eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbour (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar suburban landscape and then, steadily yet unexpectedly, deeper into a landscape of history and shared stories. Show less

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Trouble at the Tangerine

by McDunn, Gillian

Book - 2024

Simon's family is always on the move. But all Simon wants is to settle down, so he's hatched a plan: to make their latest apartment in the Tangerine Pines building his forever home. Simon's family is always on the move. But all Simon wants is to settle down, so he's hatched a plan: to make their latest apartment in the Tangerine Pines building his forever home. Show less

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The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained

by Macfarlane, Tamara

Book - 2023

A compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages. A compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages. Show less

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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters

by Misako Rokkusu, 1977-

Book - 2024

An engaging and easy-to-follow book to learn how to draw manga characters. An engaging and easy-to-follow book to learn how to draw manga characters. Show less

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My Antarctica

True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More

by Neri, Greg

Book - 2024

A captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder. A captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder. Show less

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Anzu and the Realm of Darkness

by Nguyen, Mai K.

Graphic Novel - 2024

5 Worlds meets Spirited Away in this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trapped in the spirit world. 5 Worlds meets Spirited Away in this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trapped in the spirit world. Show less

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Pelorus Jack, the New Zealand Dolphin

Inspiring A Government to Protect An Individual Animal

by Pattison, Darcy

Book - 2024

With gorgeous, lifelike illustrations, this story transports readers to New Zealand's rugged shores where Pelorus Jack befriends sailors and locals in his...Show more With gorgeous, lifelike illustrations, this story transports readers to New Zealand's rugged shores where Pelorus Jack befriends sailors and locals in his role as guardian of the steam ships. As his fame grew, though, so did the danger from collectors, hunters, and adventurers. How could people protect this amazing dolphin? Show less

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The Smurfs Tales

9, The Hero Smurf and Other Stories

by Peyo, pseud., 1928-1992

Graphic Novel - 2024

Join the Smurfs on their hunt for a fountain full of Smurftastic strength and other tales! Join the Smurfs on their hunt for a fountain full of Smurftastic strength and other tales! Show less

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Taylor Swift

by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Book - 2024

Taylor Swift gets the "Little people Big dreams" treatment. Taylor Swift gets the "Little people Big dreams" treatment. Show less

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The Clockwork Conspiracy

by Sedgman, Sam

Book - 2024

Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the cloc...Show more Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him. Show less

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Bang

The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena

by Smith, Jennifer N. R.

Book - 2024

A breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. A breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. Show less

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Greenwild

The City Beyond the Sea

by Thomson, Pari

Book - 2024

A strange, wild magic is stirring beneath the waves. It will take all of Daisy's courage and determination if she is to discover the truth that haunts Iffenwild, and save the magical world before it's too late. A strange, wild magic is stirring beneath the waves. It will take all of Daisy's courage and determination if she is to discover the truth that haunts Iffenwild, and save the magical world before it's too late. Show less

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Pipi and Pou and the Waves of Destruction

by Tipene, Tim, 1972-

Book - 2024

Huge tides are swamping the coast. Nan believes it isn't what it seems, and the trio of heroes set off in Betsy to find out more. It takes all three to reach the source of the problem and some strong negotiation skills to resolve the situation. Huge tides are swamping the coast. Nan believes it isn't what it seems, and the trio of heroes set off in Betsy to find out more. It takes all three to reach the source of the problem and some strong negotiation skills to resolve the situation. Show less

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Transportation!

Book - 2024

Children can explore transportation as they've never seen it before, looking at groundbreaking topics like current and future craft that use green energy ...Show more Children can explore transportation as they've never seen it before, looking at groundbreaking topics like current and future craft that use green energy to transport people and goods around the world. Peer inside a car engine, feel the roar of a jet, watch a helicopter's rotor create lift, and explore below the decks of an ocean liner in this impressively detailed transportation encyclopedia. Show less

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Toby and the Pixies

Worst King Ever!

by Turner, James, 1968-

Graphic Novel - 2024

Shy and anxious schoolboy Toby accidentally becomes king of a pixie kingdom at the bottom of his garden! These chaos-creating magical critters cause havoc for Toby at home and at school with their ridiculously silly powers. Shy and anxious schoolboy Toby accidentally becomes king of a pixie kingdom at the bottom of his garden! These chaos-creating magical critters cause havoc for Toby at home and at school with their ridiculously silly powers. Show less

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Mid-air

by Williams, Alicia, 1970-

Book - 2024

A sensitive boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling. A sensitive boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling. Show less

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Ancient Worlds

Travel Back in Time and Discover the First Great Civilizations

by Willis, Justine

Book - 2024

Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history's civilizations. Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history's civilizations. Show less

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