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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Every time Mr. Fox steals a chicken from the farm, Farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean grow wild with rage. They're the nastiest crooks in the valley, and they've concocted a cunning plan to dig him out of his hole once and for all. But it never occurs to them that Mr. Fox has a fantastic plan of his own..."--p.[4] of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts. Life there is no fun, until James receives some magical, tiny green things and accidentally drops them by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house....
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Harper trophy book volume J56
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden.
4) The BFG
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any of the other giants -- rather than the BFG -- she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that they are flush-bunking off in England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she...
5) The witches
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The enormous crocodile devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch only to have them foiled by his neighbors. The other jungle animals thwart the ferocious crocodile's plans to eat some "nice juicy children" for lunch. The Enormous Crocodile decides that he wants a nice juicy child for lunch, horrifying the other animals in the jungle--his friend, the Notsobig One; Humpy-Rumpy, the hippopotamus; Trunky, the elephant; Muggle-Wump,...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Charlie Bucket desperately wants to eat more than cabbage soup every day. But even more than that, he longs to see Wonka's enormous chocolate factory! Now Mr. Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, has hidden golden tickets inside his delicious creamy chocolate bars. Only five winners can go through those great iron gates; will one of them be Charlie?"--Yoto website.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Escape into whimsy with this Yoto Original adaptation of the classic novel by L. Frank Baum. The perfect introduction to this magical story for young listeners. Narrated by Megan Gage, and brought to life with music, sound effects, and a full cast.
Dorothy Gale is a young girl from Kansas who loves her Aunt Em, Uncle Henry and her little dog, Toto. But one day, when a tornado whisks her away, she finds herself in a magical land full of wicked witches,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
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A Yoto Original adaptation of the classic stories by Rudyard Kipling. The perfect introduction to this adventurous tale for young listeners. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh, and brought to life with music, sound effects, and a full cast.
Set in the Seoni Hills in the Jungles of India, this adventure follows the story of Mowgli, an orphaned boy adopted and raised by a pack of wolves. With help from his wolf family, wise panther Bagheera and lovable sloth...
10) The lost heir
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Series
Wings of fire. Original series volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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Overjoyed to be reunited with her fellow ocean-dwelling dragons, Tsunami the SeaWing continues efforts to end the war for Pyrrhia in spite of a dangerous assassin who is threatening all their lives.
11) Charlotte's web
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Brought to life by Meryl Streep and a full cast, this beloved book by E.B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E.B. White's Newbery Honor Book is...
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Wings of Fire volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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"Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside - a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs - and hidden away for years - all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny....
13) Matilda
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Matilda is an exceptional five-year-old who's a whiz at reading and multiplication. However, her life is far from perfect. She has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Matilda uses her intelligence to get revenge on her father, but her skills are put to the test by her horrible nightmare of a principle, Mrs. Trunchbull.
14) The gruffalo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake ... and a hungry Gruffalo!"--Yoto website.
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Series
Dragons love tacos volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Did you know that dragons love tacos? Chicken tacos, beef tacos, big tacos and tiny tacos. Just avoid the spicy salsa..._ Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...oh,...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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"It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise,...
17) Rodrick rules
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer. Whatever you do, don't ask Greg about his summer vacation. As he enters the new school year, he's eager to put the events of the past three months behind him ... and one event in particular. Greg knows that...
Publisher
Yoto
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Star Wars : the original trilogy Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia on 18 action-packed adventures across the galaxy. A must-have collection for budding Star Wars fans, told in captivating audio form.
Star Wars : the prequel trilogy Join Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala and Yoda on 18 action-packed adventures across the galaxy. A must-have collection for budding Star Wars fans, told in captivating audio form.
19) Dragon tales
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Publisher
Yoto
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
There's more to a dragon than meets the eye, and this collection of fire-breathing tales is perfect for those who dare to be different!
Here is a collection of four delightful dragon stories by two master writers for children: The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame and The Island of the Nine Whirlpools, The Fiery Dragon and The Last Dragon by Edith Nesbit. Presented with lively music and even the occasional amusing sound effect. -
20) The last straw
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school."
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