New Children's Fiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Fiction Collection in the last 7 days
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Date added |
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| Campfire stories by White, Jamie. |
"When Martha, Helen, T.D., Alice, Truman, and Skits pitch a tent in Helen's back yard for the night, they expect to have a super-fun sleepover. But it doesn't take long for the s'mores (hold the chocolate, extra marshmallow) and the hand shadow puppet ideas to run out. What's this bored group of kids to do on a dark, quiet, summer night? Tell creepy campfire stories, of course!"-- |
May 19, 2013 |
| The mighty Quinn by Parnell, Robyn. |
Fifth-graders Quinn and Neally solve a mystery, thwart a bully, and realize that the fabled ability to belch the entire alphabet might very possibly trump any award ever presented at Turner Creek School. Includes discussion questions and activities. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Mirror world by Farshtey, Greg. |
The space adventures continue with Stormer, Bulk, Surge, Core Hunter, and the others in the Lego Hero Factory. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Minnie & Daisy. Much ado about Juliet. by Disney Book Group |
Minnie auditions for the role of Juliet in an upcoming school play in the hope of performing opposite her crush, but her best friend Daisy unexpectedly lands the role, a situation that tests their friendship. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Mixed messages by Wells, Tina. |
Mackenzie and her friends create a new online social networking site which creates some unforeseen problems, as she is also trying to figure out if she has a crush on one of her best friends, how to deal with the jealousy of one of her bandmates and her fears over her mother's pregnancy. |
May 19, 2013 |
| The hidden summer by Phillips, Gin. |
When twelve-year-old Nell and her best friend, Lydia, are forbidden to see each other, they hatch a plan to spend their summer days in an abandoned miniature golf course, where they soon find others in search of a home. |
May 19, 2013 |
| My homework ate my homework by Jennings, Patrick. |
When Zaritza is assigned to care for her class ferret Bandito over winter break, he escapes and eats her other assignments, leaving her with an unbelievable excuse!. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Jackson Jones - the tale of a boy, a troll, and a rather large chicken by Kelly, Jennifer, 1973- |
In the middle of a tremendous storm, ten-year-old Jackson Jones finds himself in an immense tree, leading to more inexplicable adventures. |
May 19, 2013 |
| House of secrets by Columbus, Chris. |
Cordelia, Brendan, and Eleanor Walker, aged fifteen to eight, must rely on a mysterious book to face the Wind Witch and her father, the Storm King, who have kidnapped Dr. and Mrs. Walker and brought them to a strange world of magic. |
May 19, 2013 |
| A girl called Problem by Quirk, Katie. |
In 1967 Tanzania, when President Nyerere urges his people to work together as one extended family, the people of Litongo move to a new village which, to some, seems cursed, but where thirteen-year-old Shida, a healer, and her female cousins are allowed to attend school. Includes glossary and author's note. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Escape from ice mountain by Jones, Gareth (Gareth P.), author. |
Adventure fiction. Hidden in the remotest reaches of the Red Desert, in a place called Mystic Rock, legend tells of an elite fighting force of meerkats - the Clan of the Scorpion. Under the guidance of Grandmaster One-Eye, and armed with ninja-know-how, these warriors are sworn to protect the world from their enemy, the Ringmaster. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Epic - the junior novel by Auerbach, Annie. |
"The Jinn are tiny forest creatures who love all growing things. Their enemies, the Boggans, want to destroy the forest by spreading decay. When a human girl named M.K. magically shrinks and joins forces with the Leafmen--the brave warrior Jinn--the Jinn may have a chance of survival. Join M.K., the Leafmen, and other curious creatures on a dangerous journey to save this miraculous forest world!"--P. [4] of cover. |
May 19, 2013 |
| The Empire strikes out by Landers, Ace. |
"The Death Star has been destroyed, but the Empire isn't going down so easily. They are rebuilding the space station, and the Emperor is madder than ever. But while Darth Vader deals with the return of Darth Maul, it's up to heroes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and their friends to travel to Naboo, save the day, and escape from... teenage fangirls?!"--P. [4] of cover. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Daisy's defining day by Feder, Sandra V., 1963- |
When Miss Goldner teaches her class about alliteration, Daisy has a terrific time coming up with wonderful word combinations. Then someone calls her Lazy Daisy, and suddenly words are a problem. Daisy needs a new nickname! - from cover p. [2] |
May 19, 2013 |
| Collision course by Farshtey, Greg. |
On the Valiant's maiden voyage in space, it encounters a swarm of brains drifting quietly among the stars. Little does the crew know these strange creatures have the ability to control the minds of anyone they touch. The ship is quickly taken over by the hostile life-forms, and the Valiant begins rocketing through space on a collision course with one target: the Hero Factory in Makuhero City. |
May 19, 2013 |
| The hero's guide to storming the castle by Healy, Christopher, 1972- |
"The four princes erroneously dubbed by Prince Charming and rudely marginalized in their respective fairy tales have to once again save the kingdom from a great threat"-- |
May 19, 2013 |
| The great dog disaster by Davies, Katie, 1978- |
Sequel to: The great cat conspiracy. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Boris on the move by Joyner, Andrew. |
Boris lives in Hogg Bay, in an old bus that used to travel all over the world, but now just sits there--until one day when his parents take him on an adventure. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Bad unicorn by Clark, Platte F. |
Max Spencer is an underachiever but when a carnivorous unicorn, Princess the Destroyer, and an evil wizard, Rezormoor, bring him, the only one who can read the legendary Codex of Infinite Knowability, to their magical realm, he must find the courage to save himself, his friends, and the entire human race. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Like bug juice on a burger by Sternberg, Julie. |
"As the days go on, nine-year-old Eleanor realizes that maybe being at summer camp isn't so bad after all, and is full of special surprises"-- |
May 19, 2013 |