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Stanley and the magic lamp
Brown, Jeff.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. The members of the Lambchop family react differently when a ... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. The members of the Lambchop family react differently when a boistrous genie grants their wishes for fame, power, and the ability to fly. Less
Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society
Byars, Betsy.
On one night every year, cats in the MEOW Society, which stands for "Memories Expressed In Our... More
On one night every year, cats in the MEOW Society, which stands for "Memories Expressed In Our Writing," gather to read from their diaries, hearing stories of a gypsy cat, a Caribbean pirate cat, a library cat, and many others. Less
The chocolate touch
Catling, Patrick Skene.
Also available in Overdrive. A boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into... More
Also available in Overdrive. A boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate. Less
Forever Amber Brown
Danziger, Paula.
Also available in Overdrive. Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, h... More
Also available in Overdrive. Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry. Less
The dream stealer
Fleischman, Sid.
A plucky Mexican girl tries to recover her dream from the Dream Stealer who takes her to his castle... More
A plucky Mexican girl tries to recover her dream from the Dream Stealer who takes her to his castle where countless dreams and even more adventures await. Less
Piper Reed, Navy brat
Holt, Kimberly Willis.
Also available in Overdrive. Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father,... More
Also available in Overdrive. Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida. Less
Buddy
Miles, Ellen.
Charles and Lizzie Peterson foster dogs and find them the perfect homes. Will they be able to take ... More
Charles and Lizzie Peterson foster dogs and find them the perfect homes. Will they be able to take care of Skipper's litter and find forever homes for Skipper and all of her pups, too? Less
Surviving Brick Johnson
Myers, Laurie.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Afraid of getting maimed for making fun of Brick, the husky... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Afraid of getting maimed for making fun of Brick, the husky new kid in his fifth-grade class, Nick decides that even his baseball collection will not protect him so he signs up for karate class, despite his little brother's reassurances that Brick is not a bully. Less
Blizzard of the blue moon
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Also available in Overdrive. The magic tree house carries Jack and Annie to New York City in 1938 on... More
Also available in Overdrive. The magic tree house carries Jack and Annie to New York City in 1938 on a mission to rescue the last unicorn. Less
The canary caper
Roy, Ron.
Also available in Overdrive. Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canar... More
Also available in Overdrive. Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canary, Mozart, are mysteriously disappearing all over town. Less
Charge of the triceratops
Stone, Rex.
"Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric... More
"Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The boys return to the dinosaur world looking for adventure. But they get a little more than they bargained for when a herd of triceratops charges right through their lunch! It looks like there's only one way to avoid getting squashed: they'll have to hitch a ride on a dinosaur"--P. [4] of cover. Less
Horrid Henry and the mega-mean time machine : [4 laugh-out-loud stories!]
Simon, Francesca.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. "Horrid Henry invents a time machine and promises to se... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. "Horrid Henry invents a time machine and promises to send his brother, Perfect Peter, to the future (as soon as Peter puts on one of Mom's dresses). But when Peter gets there, it isn't exactly what he had in mind. In fact, everything kind of looks the same"--P. [4] of cover. Less
The awful pawful
Odgers, Darrel.
Jack Russell investigates when all of the dogs who live in Doggeroo are hiding under their beds in ... More
Jack Russell investigates when all of the dogs who live in Doggeroo are hiding under their beds in fear. Less

Journey to the volcano palace
Abbott, Tony.
Eric, Julie, and Neal can't stop thinking about the magical world of Droon. They're even s... More
Eric, Julie, and Neal can't stop thinking about the magical world of Droon. They're even starting to dream about it. When all three kids dream about it on the same night, the decide to return and check on their new Droonian friends.At the base of the magical stairs they find themselves in a huge desert. Camped in a tent nearby are their friends Princess Keeah, the wizard Galen, and Max. Less
Owls
Gibbons, Gail.
Gail Gibbons explores the mysterious world and workings of owls in her latest nonfiction picture boo... More
Gail Gibbons explores the mysterious world and workings of owls in her latest nonfiction picture book. She depicts numerous species of owls and discusses their biological similarities as well as their differences. She portrays their ideal habitats, life styles, birth and development and environmental hazards that are threatening certain species. As usual, her comprehensive text is accompanied by clearly labeled illustrations and diagrams. Definitions are also included for additional clarity. (less) Less

First pooch : the Obamas pick a pet
Weatherford, Carole Boston.
The new U.S. President, Barack Obama, and his family search for the perfect family dog to take to t... More
The new U.S. President, Barack Obama, and his family search for the perfect family dog to take to the White House. They choose a Portuguese water dog and name him Bo. Less