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Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork.
Author
Series
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve--he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
"When a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with eleven boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han—and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever! Moving in with eleven boys was not part of the plan. Jackie's goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom...
Author
Series
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
When Derek Fallon's mother hires John, a UCLA student, as his reading tutor, the two spend their time playing video games instead of studying and soon Derek falls behind on preparations for the big state English test, but with help from his friends and a strict new tutor, he might just pass.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Derek Fallon has expanded his taste in cartoons to the world of manga and anime. Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek has fun learning about all the cool aspects of ninja culture. When someone starts vandalizing their school with graffiti of a mischievous troll-like figure, these ninjas-in-training are convinced they'll be able to crack the case. But it turns out that being a ninja is a lot more work than they thought, and this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Lotta has just started middle school-but life isn't going very smoothly. First of all, she has a teacher named Mrs. Crabbert-who is very, well, crabby. Then, her mom gives her a recorder that seems to make mysterious things happen. Lotta also wants to get her own pet . . . no matter what it takes. But her parents' refusal to consider her request, a fight with her best friend, and that weird recorder keep getting in the way. Can Lotta make it all...
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can't use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games, he'll have to learn how to code them himself. Another unforgettable adventure awaits in Book 9 of the My Life series, this time involving tech and coding!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"North American Spanish translation of My Life with Down Syndrome. Meet Peter! He loves the drums and gym class. He also has Down Syndrome. Peter is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--
"Traducci̤n al espąol de Am̌rica del Norte de Mi vida con s̕ndrome de Down. ¡Conoce a Peter! Le encanta la bater̕a y la clase de gimnasia. Tambǐn tiene s̕ndrome...
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Derek Fallon won the lottery and now gets to split over a billion dollars with a friend-the buying possibilities are endless- skateboards!, sneakers! video games!, a backyard skateboard park!!! -let the shopping begin. But Derek is soon challenged with new obstacles that he hadn't thought of before. Having money to spend should make his life easier but it's bringing with it lots of anxiety. It's up to Derek to find a balance with his newfound wealth,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Meet Annabelle! She loves to draw and play her ukulele. She also has Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Annabelle is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Zen! He loves to draw and play video games. He also has autism. Zen is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Kadence! She loves to bake cookies and hang out with friends. She's also partly blind. Kadence is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- provided by publisher.
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