The Mice of the Round Table 1: A Tail of Camelot

The Mice of the Round Table 1: A Tail of Camelot
Author: Julie Leung
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1848125232

An epic adventure of daring, legend and legacy begins below the floorboards of Camelot. Below the carpets and flagstones of Camelot lies a secret world much like Arthur's royal court. Lord Yvers Christopher leads the castle creatures with a steady paw, upholds a tenuous truce with the animals of the Darkling Woods and guards the world's greatest treasure: the Holy Grail. Unknown to the knights above, the mice of the round table strive to ensure the safety of all who live within the castle walls, human and otherwise. So when Yvers is assassinated, the whole of Camelot is at risk. His grandson Calib Christopher must follow in his pawsteps but does the young mouse have the strength and power to lead his people and unite with the Darklings against the evil that threatens them all? A rich, fun fantastical new series from new talent Julie Leung.

Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist

Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist
Author: Julie Leung
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1524771899

Winner of the American Library Association's 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Best Picture Book! An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. Before he became an artist named Tyrus Wong, he was a boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled across a vast ocean from China to America with only a suitcase and a few papers. Not papers for drawing--which he loved to do--but immigration papers to start a new life. Once in America, Tyrus seized every opportunity to make art, eventually enrolling at an art institute in Los Angeles. Working as a janitor at night, his mop twirled like a paintbrush in his hands. Eventually, he was given the opportunity of a lifetime--and using sparse brushstrokes and soft watercolors, Tyrus created the iconic backgrounds of Bambi. Julie Leung and Chris Sasaki perfectly capture the beautiful life and work of a painter who came to this country with dreams and talent--and who changed the world of animation forever.

Mice of the Round Table: Voyage to Avalon

Mice of the Round Table: Voyage to Avalon
Author: Julie Leung
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062404040

A mysterious new threat sparks a dangerous quest in book two of the epic middle grade series Booklist called “a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques’ Redwall series.” Young mouse Calib Christopher has nearly completed his training to become a squire to the Knights of the Round Table when news of a deadly plague comes to the castle. Soon all of Camelot is showing signs of the illness, animals and humans alike. Desperate to find a cure, Calib and his friend Cecily set off on a treacherous voyage to find the mythical, healing island of Avalon. But even as their journey takes them over land and sea, back at home, Calib's human friend Galahad discovers that the true enemy may have already found a way inside the castle walls… Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling series like Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.

Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan

Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan
Author: Hildi Kang
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1933718625

Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang'an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from illness and his father is presumed dead after disappearing into the desert when Chengli was a baby. Now thirteen, Chengli feels ready for independence. He is drawn to the desert, beckoned by the howling of strange winds and the hope of learning something about his father--who he was and how he died. Chengli joins a caravan to travel down the merchant route known as the Silk Road, but it is a dangerous life, as his father knew. The desert is harsh, and there are many bandits--bandits interested in Chengli's caravan because a princess, her servants, and royal guards are traveling with them. But the desert is full of amazing places and life-changing experiences, as the feisty princess learns the meaning of friendship and Chengli learns the heroism of which he is capable.

Mark of the Cyclops: An Ancient Greek Mystery

Mark of the Cyclops: An Ancient Greek Mystery
Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1472934164

A thrilling mix of Sherlock Holmes and Ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish. Young scribe Nico's new friend Thrax has a strange knack for figuring things out. When they travel to wedding with their master, a valuable vase is broken and Thrax's special skills might just come in useful. Can the boys prove that slave girl Gaia is innocent, and discover what the mark of the cyclops means? This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman Mysteries, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.

Odd and the Frost Giants

Odd and the Frost Giants
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0747598118

A tender, humorous and compelling tale of Viking adventure by multi-award-winning author Neil Gaiman.

Winston and the Marmalade Cat

Winston and the Marmalade Cat
Author: Megan Rix
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-08-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141385731

Winston and the Marmalade Cat is the first in a brand-new series from award-winning author Megan Rix! Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo. Nine-year-old Harry is desperate for a pet of his own but working at the local animal rescue centre is the next best thing. One day, he's asked to take a very special birthday present to Chartwell, home of the famous Prime-Minister and animal-lover Winston Churchill. During his visit, Harry learns all about Winston's past and his much-loved pets. Will Harry get to meet Winston Churchill and will he ever get a pet of his very own?

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel
Author: Firoozeh Dumas
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054461237X

Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block...for the fourth time. California’s Newport Beach is her family’s latest perch, and she’s determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name—Cindy. It’s the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S. headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of American hostages. Even puka shell necklaces, pool parties, and flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. A poignant yet lighthearted middle grade debut from the author of the bestselling Funny in Farsi. California Library Association’s John and Patricia Beatty Award Winner Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 6–8) New York Historical Society’s New Americans Book Prize Winner Middle East Book Award for Youth Literature, Honorable Mention Booklist 50 Best Middle Grade Novels of the 21st Century

Tilly and the Time Machine

Tilly and the Time Machine
Author: Adrian Edmondson
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141372443

Tilly is seven and a half - and about to make history. When Tilly's dad builds a time machine in the shed there's only one place she really wants to go: back to her sixth birthday party, when she ate too many cupcakes and her mummy was still here. But then something goes wrong! Tilly's dad gets stuck in the past and only she can save him . . . Will they make it back in time for tea?