The Best Friend Battle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 1)

by Lindsay Eyre
The Best Friend Battle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 1)
Author: Lindsay Eyre
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545620945
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"Funny and human and clever and wise. I really, really like this sparkling, racing, hilarious little gem." -- Hilary McKay, author of Saffy's Angel and Binny In Secret Sylvie Scruggs doesn't like Georgie Diaz. He always calls her Scruggs. He always beats her in baseball. He didn't invite her to his party. Plus, he's a boy.Now Georgie is trying to steal Sylvie's best friend, Miranda Tan. He's giving Miranda a super-special birthday present, so Sylvie will too -- only her present will be ten times better. With the help of her twin brothers, a ferret, a castle, and some glitter glue, Sylvie sets out to make Miranda remember who her REAL best friend is, and forget about Georgie forever."Two words: Sylvie Scruggs. Two more words: LOVE HER! Eyre nails it with this new kid on the block. (And here's a challenge: I dare you not to laugh out loud)." -- Barbara O'Connor, author of How To Steal A Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester

The Spelling Bee Scuffle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 3)

by Lindsay Eyre
The Spelling Bee Scuffle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 3)
Author: Lindsay Eyre
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545620961
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In the third book in this laugh-out-loud series, Sylvie Scruggs proves she can turn any situation into trouble -- including the school spelling bee! Cherry Hill Elementary has always had two baseball fields, one for Sylvie Scruggs's fourth-grade-and-under friends, and one for Jamie Redmond's fifth-grade crew. When Jamie's field is demolished for a kindergarten playground, the fifth graders want to take over the fourth-grade space. Finally, Sylvie and Jamie make a bet: Whoever wins the school spelling bee wins the baseball diamond too. Sylvie knows her friend Miranda will be the champion, no question, and the field will be safe for her team.But then Josh Stetson beats Miranda in the class bee, which means he'll compete against the fifth-graders for the school title. As Sylvie tries to help Josh prepare for the big event, friendships get strained, secret deals get made, and matters spin WAY out of control. How far will Sylvie go to win the field for her friends?

Petlandia

by Peter Hannan
Petlandia
Author: Peter Hannan
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545470412
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A houseful of pets has declared their independence--but now they're fighting like cats and dogs! In Peter Hannan's delightfully absurd, illustrated chapter book PETLANDIA, a family of pets has kicked their snoring, sniveling humans to the curb, and declared the house an independent nation. But who will lead the new country of Petlandia? Tricky feline (and dictator-wannabe) Mrs. Wigglesworth is expecting to be waited on like a queen. It's all foot rubs and ice cream sundaes from here on out! But doofy dog Grub and his lovesick sidekick Honeybaked Hamster want equal representation, and they have the masses on their side. It's a dog-eat-dog world, and soon Petlandia has descended into all-out civil war!

The Snurtch

by Sean Ferrell
The Snurtch
Author: Sean Ferrell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481456563
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"Ruthie has a problem at school. It is the Snurtch. The Snurtch is a scribbly, grabby, rude monster who follows Ruthie around and gets her into all sorts of trouble. It seems Ruthie will never be rid of the Snurtch. But eventually, she realizes she's not the only one--George has one, too"--

Peanut Butter & Brains

by Joe McGee
Peanut Butter & Brains
Author: Joe McGee
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613128541
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Reginald isn’t like the other zombies who shuffle through Quirkville, scaring the townspeople and moaning for BRAINSSSSS! The only thing Reginald’s stomach rumbles for is sticky peanut butter and sweet jelly. He tries to tell his zombie pals that there’s more to life than eating brains, but they’re just not interested. Will Reginald find a way to bring peace to Quirkville and convince the other zombies that there’s nothing better than peanut butter and jelly? Debut author Joe McGee and up-and-coming illustrator Charles Santoso have crafted a delicious tale about being true to yourself that will make readers hungry for more.

Finding Muchness

by Kobi Yamada
Finding Muchness
Author: Kobi Yamada
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781970147438
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What is muchness? And how do you find it? Muchness is the full-hearted abundance of hope, joy, and imagination that each of us has when we come into this world. Over time, as we take on more responsibilities and worries, our doubts and fears have a way of growing with us. And because of this, we can lose much of our muchness. This little book is about finding it again. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, Finding Muchness follows the adventures of an adorable duckling on a journey to living a heart-led life. It's a tale full of wisdom and wonder and timeless invitations to live bravely, care deeply, and get the most out of every one of your moments. Gift this beautiful book to celebrate a birthday, graduation, new venture, retirement, or life transition. Its delightful life lessons are sure to resonate with anyone ages 99 and under.

Battle for the Z-Ring (Pokémon Alola: Chapter Book)

by Jeanette Lane
Battle for the Z-Ring (Pokémon Alola: Chapter Book)
Author: Jeanette Lane
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338800701
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Gotta catch this action-packed adventure about Ash and Pikachu! This illustrated chapter book features the cool Alola Pokemon from Nintendo's hit games for Nintendo DS, Pokemon Sun & Moon. Ash has learned a lot since he began attending Alola's Pokemon School. Now he can't wait to complete the next step of his journey. He's determined to win a Z-Ring and learn to do Z-Moves, special attacks that only Trainers who've passed the Island Challenge can use. That means Ash will need to go head-to-head with Hala, the kahuna of Melemele Island. But earning a Z-Ring isn't as simple as winning a Pokemon battle. First Ash has to prove his worth as a Trainer. Does he have what it takes to pass Hala's test? This illustrated chapter book is based on a thrilling three-part Pokemon Sun & Moon episode that can be seen on Netflix.

Lucky (The Puppy Place #15)

by Ellen Miles
Lucky (The Puppy Place #15)
Author: Ellen Miles
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545324580
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Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! Charles and his shy new friend David are camping out in the backyard when a big storm blows in. They make a dash for the house-but not before Charles sees a pair of eyes glowing in the night. Was that a puppy out there, all alone in the storm? The next day, Charles and David find the stray, injured mixed-breed puppy, win his trust, and get him to the vet. He's very sick, and the vet is not sure she can save him. Will this Benji look-alike be lucky enough to survive and find a home?

Wombat Underground

by Sarah L. Thomson
Wombat Underground
Author: Sarah L. Thomson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780316707060
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During the fire season in Australia, a wombat allows its underground shelter to become a place of refuge for other vulnerable animals in need. Discusses Australia's devastating 2019-2020 fire season, in which many animals lost their lives or their habitats.