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1) Friends
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his friend moves away, a boy sets out on a journey to find her.
2) Boy + Bot
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A boy and a robot strike up a friendship despite their differences.
Author
Series
Bear books (Karma Wilson) volume 6
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.
Author
Series
Comeback kids volume 2
Publisher
Walden Media
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Brainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
6) Peter Pan
Author
Language
English
Description
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London and away to Neverland - the island where the lost boys play. Magic and mischief is in the air but if villainous Captain Hook has his way, before long someone will be swimming with the crocodiles ...
Author
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find--friendship?"--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Series
Doctor Proctor's fart powder volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
New friends Nilly and Lisa help eccentric professor Doctor Proctor develop his latest invention, a powder that makes one fart, making them very popular at school, but someone is planning to steal the industrial-strength formula for evil purposes.
9) Ghost cabin
Author
Series
Lumberjanes (Chapter books) volume 4
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Shine[s] the spotlight on inseparable couple Mal and Molly who find an extra cabin at camp, one that's full of ghosts!"--
10) Ten
Author
Series
Winnie years volume Prequel
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Winnie celebrates her unique style through her first year with a double-digit age as she has many new experiences, from the high of spending time in New York City with her aunt and big sister, to the low of her two best friends suddenly becoming interested in boys.
12) Just for me
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"When Ruby has something special, she likes to say "just for me!" That includes everything from her dolly to the colorful candy sprinkles she uses to decorate her cookies. But when a friend comes over for playtime, Ruby takes her mantra just one step too far, and a precious toy is broken. Just when it looks like playtime has been ruined, Ruby realizes that having a friend is much more fun than having everything to herself."--
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Lola knows a lot about being a good friend. She knows friends have lots of things in common but not everything (that would be boring). Friends are always ready to share--even something gross! Sometimes friends make mistakes but they always forgive each other. The problem is Lola's family just moved, and the only person she knows in her new neighborhood is her big sister Charlotte. And Charlotte doesn't exactly count. Can Lola prove she knows how to...
Author
Publisher
Cuento de Luz SL
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Vega and her friend Alex wonder why the pencil in the box is called 'skin color' when it doesn't match either of them. This question leads them on a beautiful journey of exploring the diverse array of skin colors they see in the world. Together, they discover how to bring all of them into their art."--
15) The Big Cheese
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?"--
Author
Publisher
Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Alder has always lived in his cozy little house in Southern California. An old, reliable, comforting walnut tree has stood between his house and the one next door. When a new family--with a particularly annoying girl his age named Oak--moves into the neighboring house, they cut the tree down. As Oak and Alder start school together, they can't imagine ever becoming friends. But they soon discover a series of mysterious, possibly magical, connections...
17) The candy caper
Author
Series
Trouble at table 5 volume 1
Publisher
HarperChapters, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton's desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar! Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer--even if it means detention for all of them!" -- Provided by publisher.
18) Sabotage
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Operation Upside has grown to a team of three: Beatrice, her best friend Lenny, and her mysterious neighbor Sam. With several successful missions under their belts, the trio is preparing for another great week when the unthinkable occurs--an imposter delivers an imitation Upside Award! As Beatrice hunts for clues to the culprit, Lenny suspects one of their own. Will they solve the mystery before Operation Upside is ruined once and for all? Or is the...
19) Hola, universo
Author
Publisher
Grantravesia
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Virgil se siente fuera de lugar en su familia loca por los deportes. Valencia es sorda, inteligente y ama todo sobre la naturaleza. Kaori es una psíquica autoproclamada, cuya hermana pequeña, Gen, siempre la sigue. Y Chet desea que los niños raros simplemente dejen de ser tan diferentes para poder concentrarse en el baloncesto. No son amigos Pero cuando Chet tira una broma que atrapa a Virgil y su conejillo de indias en el fondo de un pozo, Kaori,...
Author
Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn't speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other's language, exploring the world around them."--Publisher marketing.
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