by Mariah Marsden J GRAPH MARSDEN, M. Mary finds a secret garden! She knows nothing about gardening, but her friend Dickon teaches her. Mary also hears some mysterious wailing but the adults tell her she is imagining things. Mary goes exploring and discovers something. What does she find? Read the story to find out!…
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Cardboardia: The Other Side of the Box
by Richard Fairgray J GRAPH FAIRGRAY, R. Pokey and Mac go to school. Pokey and Mac's friend, Maisie, falls through a cardboard box and into a land called Cardboardia where everything is made out of cardboard. Mac wants to find his sister Pokey but the Grey Queen's guards are after Mac and his friends. Will…
Borders
by Thomas King J GRAPH KING, T. Laetitia wants to see what is outside of Canada. Her mom is not happy, but her mom and her brother drive her to the border anyway. Mom and brother decide that they want to see Laetitia, but the Canadian border wants them to declare their citizenship. They are…
Friends Forever
by Shannon Hale J GRAPH HALE, S. I feel like Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham followed me in 8th grade because I identified so much with this story. Being in middle school and trying to figure out who you are is a very confusing and emotional time. Having friends, fighting with your friends, being obsessed…
Cranky Chicken
by Katherine Battersby J GRAPH BATTERSBY, K. Cranky Chicken is always cranky. When Cranky Chicken saves Speedy the worm from an evil leaf, Cranky Chicken gets a new friend. If you like the Elephant and Piggie books, you might like this story. Cranky Chicken and Speedy are cranky together, and also learn how to be…
Chunky
by Yehudi Mercado J GRAPH MERCADO, Y. Hudi's doctor is concerned about his health, so his parents think he should try sports. This is not Hudi's first choice and when he thinks about what he should try, he meets Chunky, his imaginary mascot. Chunky cheers Hudi's choices when he tries baseball, soccer, and swimming, all…
Black History Month: Performers and Artists
This week we are celebrating all kinds of artists and performers--painters, poets, pop stars, and more! Check out our list of Performers and Artists and place a hold, or come in and take something from our display!…
Salt Magic
by Hope Larson J GRAPH LARSON, H. Vonceil notices her brother is different after returning from WWI. Then she meets a mysterious lady in white, who curses the family's water supply. Will Vonceil be able to reverse the curse? Read on to find out!…
The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens
by Isabel Roxas J GRAPH ROXAS, I. Ruby, Agnes, and Roberta are trying to win the synchronized swimming competition. They want to come up with a spectacular routine. Cyd is a giant squid who has escaped captivity, and becomes friends with Ruby, Agnes, and Roberta. Cyd joins their swim routine. Will the rats and Steve…
Hilo: Gina, the Girl Who Broke the World
by Judd Winick J GRAPH WINICK, J. Magic used to exist on Earth, but it left. All of a sudden Gina can see magical beings that no one else can. She encounters Bek and Choi, 2 magical creatures that can enhance other creatures' magic. They are being hunted by other creatures from other worlds. Gina…
