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1. 1. Olive of Groves

   Nannestad, Katrina

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   Olive has always dreamed of attending boarding school, but Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers is not what she expected. To tell the truth, dear reader, it is not what anyone expected! The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

2. 2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

   Rowling, J. K., 1965-

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   Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming…Read moreRead more of this annotation

3. 3. Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures

   a Novel

   Pearce, Jackson

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   Pip is spending the summer with her aunt. At first it's all fun, games, and chatting until Fuzzles appear and start bursting into flames.

4. 4. Dragons at Crumbling Castle

   and Other Stories

   Pratchett, Terry, 1948-2015

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   A beautifully illustrated collection of short stories by master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, featuring dragons, dinosaurs, cavemen and car races! Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's knights are either on holiday or…Read moreRead more of this annotation

5. 5. The Wolf Wilder

   Rundell, Katherine, 1987-

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   In the days before the Russian Revolution, twelve-year-old Feodora sets out to rescue her mother when the Tsar's Imperial Army imprisons her for teaching tamed wolves to fend for themselves.

6. 6. The Marvels

   Selznick, Brian, 1966-

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   The journey begins on a ship at sea in 1766, with a boy named Billy Marvel. After surviving a shipwreck, he finds work in a London theatre. There, his family flourishes for generations as brilliant actors until 1900, when young Leontes Marvel is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

7. 7. The Nest

   Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-

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   When wasps come to Steve in a dream offering to fix his sick baby brother, he thinks all he has to do is say yes. But yes may not mean what Steve thinks it means.

8. 8. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

   Jones, Kelly (Kelly Anne), 1976-

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   Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.

9. 9. Darkmouth

   Hegarty, Shane

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   Legends (also known as terrifying, human-eating monsters) have invaded the town of Darkmouth and aim to conquer the world. But don't panic! The last remaining Legend Hunter Finn will protect us. Finn: twelve-years-old, loves animals, not a natural…Read moreRead more of this annotation

10. 10. The Doldrums

    Gannon, Nicholas

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    Have you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? Lavishly illustrated in full color, The Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, and the yearning for adventure from author-artist Nicholas Gannon. A modern…Read moreRead more of this annotation

11. 11. The Tournament at Gorlan

    Flanagan, John (John Anthony)

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    When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the Corps, the young Rangers travel north to find Prince Duncan, seeking a royal warrant to stop Morgarath before it is too late. By…Read moreRead more of this annotation

12. 12. The Knot Impossible

    a Tale of Fontaina : Rufkin's Travels in Four Acts

    Else, Barbara, 1947-

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    The fourth and final installment in the thrilling Tales of Fontania quartet. Rufkin, a perpetual no-hoper, is left to work in a salvage yard while his celebrity parents and talented siblings go on a summer acting tour. At the salvage yard, Rufkin…Read moreRead more of this annotation

13. 13. Dark Tide

    Donnelly, Jennifer, 1963-

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14. 14. A Curious Tale of the In-between

    DeStefano, Lauren

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    Bright, imaginative, eleven-year-old Pram lives with two aunts who run a retirement home, hiding the fact that she can talk with ghosts -- but not the spirit of her mother -- and after befriending Clarence, who also lost his mother, she decides to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

15. 15. From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle

    De Goldi, Kate, 1959-

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    Meet filmmaker Barney Kettle, who liked to invent stories but found a real one under his nose. Barney Kettle knew he would be a very famous film director one day, he just didn't know when that day would arrive. He was already an actual director -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

16. 16. The Copper Gauntlet

    Black, Holly, 1971-

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    Callum Hunt's life has been difficult ever since he was admitted to the Magisterium, since his father suspects him of being evil, and his closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf but when he discovers that his father may be trying to destroy both…Read moreRead more of this annotation

17. 17. The Penderwicks in Spring

    Birdsall, Jeanne, 1951-

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    As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's expected return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

18. 18. Circus Mirandus

    Beasley, Cassie

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    Micah's beloved grandfather is gravely sick, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep his promise, and does the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

19. 19. Crenshaw

    Applegate, Katherine, pseud., 1956-

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    Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

20. 20. The Boundless

    Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-

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    After a murder is committed, Will finds himself in possession of a key that has the potential to unlock the train's hidden treasures. Together with Maren, a gifted escape artist, and Mr Dorian, a circus ringmaster with amazing abilities, Will must…Read moreRead more of this annotation