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Horrid Henry and the abominable snowman by Simon, Francesca.

Horrid Henry and the abominable snowman

Horrid Henry builds a big, mean monster snowman in order to win the snowman competition against Moody Margaret's ballerina snowgirl, and claim the prize--a year's supply of ice cream--all for himself. Plus three more stories that go well with ice cream.

May 18, 2013
The Halloween party from the Black Lagoon by Thaler, Mike, 1936-

The Halloween party from the Black Lagoon

Hubie feels left out when his teacher announces a class costume party and he, unlike his classmates, has no ideas about what to wear.

May 18, 2013
I was a third grade spy by Auch, Mary Jane.

I was a third grade spy

When Brian's dog Arful suddenly begins talking, Brian and his two friends send the dog to find out what their classmates are planning for the school talent show.

May 18, 2013
Bink & Gollie, two for one by DiCamillo, Kate.

Bink & Gollie, two for one

"The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair will always be the closest of pals"--

May 18, 2013
The Empire strikes out by Landers, Ace.

The Empire strikes out

"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 18, 2013
Claude in the city by Smith, Alex T.

Claude in the city

When Claude, a small, plump dog, and his friend, Sir Bobblysock, visit the city Claude heroically, if accidentally, stops a thief, then, when Sir Bobblysock becomes ill, Claude rushes him to a hospital and is mistaken for a doctor.

May 18, 2013
Brianna the Tooth Fairy by Meadows, Daisy.

Brianna the Tooth Fairy

When Jack Frost steals her magic items in an attempt to ward off toothache, Brianna the Tooth Fairy is no longer able to collect teeth from beneath children's pillows! But as ever, Kirsty and Rachel are eager to help. Can they find all three missing objects -- and persuade Jack Frost to go to the dentist?

May 18, 2013
Horrid Henry's underpants by Simon, Francesca.

Horrid Henry's underpants

Contains four stories that follow the adventures of Horrid Henry, including the title work in which Henry realizes, much to his chagrin, that he has accidently worn the bright pink "big girl" panties his goofy great-aunt Greta sent him for his birthday.

May 18, 2013
Horrid Henry's stinkbomb by Simon, Francesca.

Horrid Henry's stinkbomb

"Horrid Henry and Moody Margaret are a perfect pair. Henry has a secret club that doesn't allow girls in. Margaret has a secret club just for girls. And both Henry and Margaret love to play pranks. But with Perfect Peter and Sour Susan acting as spies, which secret club will win?"--P. [4] of cover.

May 18, 2013
Horrid Henry's monster movie by Simon, Francesca.

Horrid Henry's monster movie

Horrid Henry has found a new way to scare everyone, his very own monster movie. The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die is going to be a BIG hit! Plus three more monstrous tales that will leave you screaming for more.

May 18, 2013
Horrid Henry robs the bank by Simon, Francesca.

Horrid Henry robs the bank

May 18, 2013
Hello, Nebulon! by O'Ryan, Ray.

Hello, Nebulon!

Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people.

May 18, 2013
Double trouble by Press, Judy, 1944-

Double trouble

When Sam Dibble decides to run for third grade class president, mainly to keep his nemesis Wax from winning, he will need more than his doodles to convince his classmates that he can be a good leader.

May 18, 2013
The doodles of Sam Dibble by Press, Judy, 1944-

The doodles of Sam Dibble

Third-grader Sam loves to doodle--especially during class--but his drawings will not help when he tells everyone that their favorite wrestler, Demo Dan, will be at Sam's birthday party.

May 18, 2013
Bink & Gollie, best friends forever by DiCamillo, Kate.

Bink & Gollie, best friends forever

May 18, 2013
Batter up! by Scaletta, Kurtis.

Batter up!

While on the disabled list and with his replacement hitting a winning streak, left-fielder Danny O'Brien wants one of batboy Chad's "magic" baseball cards to get back in the game.

May 18, 2013
Daisy's defining day by Feder, Sandra V., 1963-

Daisy's defining day

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 18, 2013
Robot rumble by Dixon, Franklin W., author.

Robot rumble

"Bayport Elementary's annual science fair is here, and Frank, Joe, and their friend Phil are determined to win. But the morning of the fair, Phil discovers that their awesome homemade robot has gone missing!"--Page [4] of cover.

May 18, 2013
Stranger things by Lubar, David.

Stranger things

When ordinary third-grader Ed finds a coin with the words "strange" and "stranger" on both sides, weird things start happening around him--but when his friends start blaming him for all the weirdness Ed wonders if this coin is not too strange for comfort.

May 18, 2013
Bramble and Maggie - give and take by Haas, Jessie.

Bramble and Maggie - give and take

"Bramble the horse is starting life with her new person, Maggie. When Maggie wants to go for a ride, Bramble is hesitant because she feels that neither she nor Maggie should be boss all the time. There should be some give-and-take. Maggie agrees, and a carrot seals the deal."--Dust jacket.

May 18, 2013