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1) High and dry
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy and his grandfather work together to save a beached orca."--
Author
Series
Sadiq volume 10
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sadiq and his friends are starting a video game club at school and planning a tournament for the whole school to participate in, but their teacher reminds them that they also have to have a service pledge, and they are not really sure how video games fit in with the goal of helping others--until a visit to an assisted living home where his mother volunteers gives him an idea.
3) Sherlock Dom
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Dom is excited to join her friend, Steph, for a mini vacation. They are going to visit Steph's grandmother....As soon as they arrive, they find that Gran's neighbors have lost their goat! There are some mysterious footprints near the goat pen that lead to the marsh. Dom decides to use the methods of her favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes-observing the basics, using all her senses, and talking it through with her trusty friend-to try and bring the...
Author
Series
Penny (Kevin Henkes) volume 2
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penny instantly loves the doll her grandmother sends her, but finding the perfect name for her is a challenge.
Author
Series
Judy Moody volume 11
Publisher
Candlewick
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 1
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mindy Kim wants to fit in at her new school, but her favorite lunch leads to scorn, then a thriving business, and finally big trouble.--
7) Oscar
Author
Series
The puppy place. Main series volume 29
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson are a great foster family for dogs, so when Aunt Amanda calls and says she has a troubled pet Oscar; will they be able to help him out?
Author
Series
Frankie Pickle volume 1
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Frankie Piccolini has a vivid imagination when it comes to cleaning his disastrously messy room, but eventually even he decides that it is just too dirty.
Author
Series
Frankie Pickle volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Frankie Piccolini's vivid imagination does not help him advance in rank with the rest of his Possum Scout troop, but winning the Pine Run 3000 model car race would give him the points he needs.
Author
Series
Gaskitt family volume 3
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It is an exciting couple of days for the Gaskitt family and their community--with missing pets, an unusual substitute teacher, and a special addition to their household.
Author
Series
Ivy + Bean volume 5
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Best friends Ivy and Bean learn that being very good, or very bad, can be a real challenge when they set out to become like a man Ivy heard about who was so pure of heart that birds and animals followed him.
Author
Series
Mia Mayhem volume 11
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mia Mayhem learns some important things about herself and her abilities during a family vacation to the beach.
14) The D.O.G
Author
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Lola is determined to get a dog, but first she must convince her mother and grandfather, get the rules changed in her building, and a few other things.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
©2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Lily, Daisy, and Violet Divine, triplets, have different interests and like to do things on their own, but they pull together when they need to, whether to find out their grandparents' secret, create a good science fair project, or teach their new dog to stop chewing.
Author
Series
Anna Hibiscus (Early chapter books) volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Set in modern Nigeria, this illustrated chapter book follows Anna Hibiscus, who lives with her large, loving family in a compound in a big city, as she escapes hair-braiding day, plays hide-and-seek during a power outage and learns about spontaneous generosity.
Author
Series
Nina Soni volume 1
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Organized but sometimes forgetful Nina has a lot to keep track of as she rushes to complete a school project, help with little sister Kavita's birthday party, and make up with best friend Jay.
Author
Series
Nina Soni volume 3
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
During Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Nina dreams up a garden-related business but soon learns about all the responsibilities that come with such an effort.
Author
Series
Jasmine Toguchi volume 6
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Jasmine travels to Hiroshima to visit her grandmother and cousin. Includes author's note and instructions on how to make an origami dove.
20) Hooray for Lolo
Author
Series
Lolo volume 2
Publisher
Catalyst Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lolo skips through life - eager, merry and mischievous - leaving a trail of laughter and a few frowns.
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