Where Oliver Fits

Where Oliver Fits
Author: Cale Atkinson
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101919086

Oliver has always dreamed about where he will fit. Will he be in the mane of a unicorn? The tentacle of a pirate squid? The helmet of an astronaut? When he finally goes in search of his perfect place, he finds that trying to fit in is a lot harder than he thought. But like any puzzle, a little trial and error leads to a solution, and Oliver figures out exactly where he belongs. Where Oliver Fits is a sweet and funny story that explores all the highs and lows of learning to be yourself and shows that fitting in isn't always the best fit.

Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1)

Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1)
Author: Cale Atkinson
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 073526743X

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and kick butt! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man. Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire. They like to kick butt and take names. They don't like chores. They are best friends. And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME. (Oh, and eat some snacks probably.) Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.

Adam-2

Adam-2
Author: Alastair Chisholm
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2021-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788006119

With incredible twists and turns and an action-packed story, this is a thrilling, unputdownable adventure. The robot Adam-2 has been locked in the basement of a lost building for over two hundred years - until one day he is discovered by two children, and emerges into a world ruined by a civil war between humans and advanced intelligence. Hunted by both sides, Adam discovers that he holds the key to the war, and the power to end it - to destroy one side and save the other. But which side is right? Surrounded by enemies who want to use him, and allies who mistrust him, Adam must decide who - and what - he really is. From the author of the highly-acclaimed Orion Lost, Adam-2 is an exciting and hugely gripping science fiction thriller - perfect for fans of Eoin Colfer, Anthony Horowitz, and Philip Reeve. "Brilliant - one of the best middle grade books I've read this year ... Action, tension, a marvellous mix of characters, and incredibly thought-provoking while being huge fun to read. What more could you want?" - Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake

Off & Away

Off & Away
Author: Cale Atkinson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 136804171X

How would you get mail if you lived in the middle of the sea? It's Jo's dad's job to deliver it, taking bottles wherever they need to go. He always comes home with exciting stories to tell -- but Jo is far too afraid to go out on the ocean herself. Until Dad gets a bad sea cold, that is. With no one but Jo to deliver the bottles, she must find her courage and set sail alone. As she embarks on her mission, her fears just might be replaced with new friendships . . . and grand stories of her own. With beautiful, atmospheric art and endearing new characters by author-illustrator Cale Atkinson, this picturebook is a treasure.

Sir Simon: Super Scarer

Sir Simon: Super Scarer
Author: Cale Atkinson
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101919108

A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter. Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He's a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady -- they're the easiest to haunt! But things don't go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated. . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs -- these things don't happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn't cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester's human chores. Turns out Simon isn't cut out for human chores either. But maybe they're both cut out to be friends . . .

Oliver All Alone

Oliver All Alone
Author: Christine Harris
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Oliver the puppy is left home all alone on Christmas Eve and hears all kinds of suspicious and scary noises.

Dasher

Dasher
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536214906

From the celebrated creator of Red and Lulu comes the story of a brave little doe who meets Santa and changes Christmas forever. Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life — one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh — a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same.

Wake Up, Oliver!

Wake Up, Oliver!
Author: Sue Hendra
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1998-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780763603694

Oliver the owl stays up so late one night that he sees the sun come up, but when he goes to share the sight with his nighttime friends, they are all asleep.

Morris Wants More

Morris Wants More
Author: Joshua Seigal
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1911171062

Prince Morris is used to getting everything he wants, and this Christmas he wants the biggest and best present ever! But how big is enough for Morris? Inspired by the well-loved traditional carol, this modern versiontells the story of a very spoiled little prince who will not be satisfied until he has the most massive present imaginable!