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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| Oscar by Miles, Ellen. |
Lizzie Peterson wants to help the schnauzer puppy Oscar find a permanent home, but the search grows difficult when Lizzie discovers Oscar does not get along well with other dogs. |
May 25, 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 25, 2013 |
| When the butterflies came by Little, Kimberley Griffiths. |
Tara Doucet is grieving for her grandmother, and her family is falling apart around her, but it seems like her grandmother has preplanned an elaborate itinerary for her to follow which will lead her and her sister Riley from Louisiana to a South Pacific island and into danger--and everywhere she turns butterflies follow. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Third grade mix-up by Jakubowski, Michele. |
It is the first day of third grade and sassy Sydney and the new boy Sidney are not only neighbors, they are in the same class, so mix-ups are inevitable--but they soon find they share some common interests, including a love for Halloween. |
May 25, 2013 |
| The super secret mystery by Barden, Stephanie. |
"A trip to the zoo has Cinderella Smith and her friends excited to start their endangered species reports--until all of the books on Cinderella's chosen animal go missing from the school library, leaving the Group in Cahoots to solve the mystery"-- |
May 25, 2013 |
| Shadow chaser by Law, Jerel. |
"Jonah's story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he's faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. As he and the other quarterlings prepare for mid-term exams, their powers are tested once again in the most fierce battle against Abaddon's forces yet. Will Jonah's faith in Elohim continue to persevere as he fights Abaddon in his hardest battle yet?"-- |
May 25, 2013 |
| Plastic Polly by Lundquist, Jenny, author. |
"Polly Pierce likes being the second-most popular girl at Winston Academy, right after her best friend, Kelsey. Popularity comes with special privileges, like a seat at the best table in the cafeteria and a coveted spot on the planning committee for the school's big talent show competition, Groove It Up! And since all Polly has to do is agree with whatever Kelsy says, being popular is easy - even if kids do call her "Plastic Polly" behind her back. But when a freak accident takes Kelsy out of th |
May 25, 2013 |
| Origins - a starter handbook by West, Tracey, 1965- |
"Once, animals of all kinds roamed the world of Chima. Then a mysterious mountain appeared in the sky. It was overflowing with a magical substance called CHI. One by one, the animals drank the CHI... and transformed into creatures that could walk, talk, and do amazing things--things they'd never dreamed of. For hundreds of years, all was well. The animal tribes lived together in harmony. Until the day a curious young Lion and Crocodile ventured into the Sacred Pool of CHI--and unleashed a |
May 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2013 |
| Annie & Simon - the sneeze and other stories by O'Neill, Catharine. |
Recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother Simon, and their dog Hazel as they collect horse chestnuts, visit a lake to observe and sketch wildlife, muse about the nature of dogs and cats, and deal with Simon's sneeze. |
May 25, 2013 |
| After earth - Kitai's journal by Peymani, Christine, author. |
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May 25, 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 25, 2013 |