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Author
Series
Roscoe Riley rules volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Roscoe is determined to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin in order to win books for his school library and candy for himself, but is overwhelmed by superstitions, especially about a certain black kitten.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
It is 1871 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and fourteen-year-old Pringle Rose, still grieving from the death of her parents, takes her brother Gideon, who has Down syndrome, escapes from her uncle and aunt, taking a train to Chicago--but disaster seems to follow her there.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 98
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Co
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Author
Series
Kitty's magic volume 3
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Coco is upset when her owner, Evie, brings home Ruby, a playful Bengal kitten. Coco isn't getting nearly as much attention as her new housemate and makes Ruby feel very unwelcome. Now Ruby has run away and Evie is very worried. Can Kitty lead the Cat Council to find the lost kitten?"--
Author
Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap. Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction - before Eric destroys everything...
Author
Series
Princess of pets volume 6
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ruby Palace is no place for pets! But Princess Bea won't let royal rules stop her from helping animals in need.A lost and frightened rabbit needs a safe place to stay. Bea is sure the palace will be perfect, and her best friend, Keira, is coming for a royal sleepover too! But when the rabbit runs away in the middle of the night, Bea and Keira must find her before she runs into trouble...
Author
Publisher
Tu Books, an imprint of LEE & LOW BOOKS, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"In 1857 India, 12-year-old Meera escapes a life she has no say in--and certain death on her husband's funeral pyre--only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When a rebellion against British colonizers spreads, she must choose between relative safety in a British household or standing up for herself and her people"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1969, when thirteen-year-old transgender runaway Flor and her new trans friend Tami try to make their way into the queer and trans community of New York City, they find themselves at the Stonewall Inn on a night that leads to a police raid and violence.
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Commander toad in space: Commander toad and the crew of the spaceship have a mission to go where no spaceship has gone before and to bring a little bit of Earth back to the alien stars.
Runaway Ralph: Beverly Cleary's beloved, daring mouse comes to life in the third installment of the best selling series. Join Ralph on a string of adventures after he runs away from home at the Mountain View Inn and makes a new friend.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The PAW Patrol returns to the Dino Wilds for a roaring rescue! Mayor Humdinger is stuck on a runaway Brachiosaurus and a T-Rex is chomping everything in sight! Then, a Turbot family sightseeing expedition turns into a wild ride and more!
Author
Series
Nancy Drew mystery stories volume 22
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1973]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
While trying to locate a missing dancer who is about to gain a large inheritance, Nancy Drew finds a clue leading to the solution of yet another mystery.
Author
Series
(Clive Staples),Chronicles of Narnia volume 3
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
2005
Language
Español
Description
On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Peter Rabbit: Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warmhearted animal lover who lives next door" --Container.
Peter Rabbit 2: "Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated,...
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"When Felicity overhears a plot against the colonists, no one believes her but Ben, her father's apprentice. So the two risk great danger to warn the colonists themselves. Soon afterward, Felicity finds a secret note from Ben. He has run away to join George Washington's army, and he is injured. Felicity is worried about him but knows it would be wrong to help a runaway apprentice. Then she is turned away from the door of her best friend, Elizabeth....
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