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What would middle school be like if you lived in a zoo? Ana didn’t ask to be named after an anaconda. She didn’t ask for zoologist parents who look like safari guides. And she definitely didn’t ask for a twin brother whose life goal seems to be terrorizing her with his pet reptiles. Now, to make matters worse, her parents have decided to move the whole family INTO the zoo! All of which gives the Sneerers (the clan of carnivorous female predators in her class) more ammunition to make her life miserable—and squash any hope of class tennis stud, Zack, falling in love with her. Ana tries to channel her inner chameleon and fade into the background, but things are changing too quickly for her to keep up.

Sparks is an 11-year-old cabin boy on the Southern Cross, a pirate ship led by Captain Barracuda. When he and the crew discover a book left by the infamous pirate Phineas Johnson Krane, they must learn to read in order to decipher its contents and go in search of Krane’s hidden treasure. A satisfying tale packed with pirates, outlaws, danger and, in the words of its narrator, “no second chances.”

When troublemaking Scarlet vanishes from Rookwood boarding school, Ivy, her quiet twin sister, is invited to “take her place.” But when Ivy arrives, she discovers the school’s true intention. She is not simply taking up Scarlet’s enrollment. She must think like Scarlet, act like Scarlet, become Scarlet. What on earth happened to the real Scarlet, and why is the school trying to keep it a secret?****

Discover Abigail’s triumphant story of friendship told through heart-touching letters and list

“Dear Kate” knows all of Sofia’s secrets… and she’s dating the one person Sofia is hiding them from Fourteen-year-old Sofia Wolfe has her fair share of problems, and she doesn’t have anyone to talk to…until she finds “Dear Kate.” The teen advice columnist provides Sofia with an anonymous outlet where she can express everything she’s been holding inside. But then “Dear Kate” shows up on her doorstep. With her dad. As his girlfriend. With the keeper of all of her secrets now dating her dad, how on earth will Sofia make it through the year?

From the author of highly-acclaimed Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna comes a compelling new novel about a twelve-year-old girl who builds a new life in America

Explore etymology and world cultures in the new, exciting, action-packed mystery series from #1 New York Times bestseller Raj Haldar! In The Mystery of the Taj Mahal Treasure, Eddie and MJ are hunting down clues to find an Indian treasure…

Zailey knows every face in Gladder Hill. But she’s never seen her own. Zailey’s never seen her own reflection, or a photo of herself, or even a drawing. Here at Gladder Hill, cameras and mirrors are banned, words like “beautiful” and “ugly” aren’t in the dictionaries, and it’s wrong to talk—or even think—about anyone’s appearance, including one’s own. People are happier at Gladder Hill—or so Zailey’s been taught—so her fascination with her classmates’ faces is a guilty secret. She starts to wonder about the world outside the community, the past she can’t quite remember, and most of all, what she looks like. When a fateful event leads Zailey beyond the gates of Gladder Hill, she finally has a chance to have her questions answered. But is she prepared for the truth?

Changing minds about disability and showing the world what’s possible!

This Indies Introduce and Indie Next Pick is a tale of one family’s perilous journey to cross the U.S. border during the Mexican Revolution that is every bit as relevant and heartbreaking today…now in paperback!

The baking book that every kid needs, from America’s Test Kitchen, who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling brand! For the first time ever, America’s Test Kitchen is bringing their baking expertise and testing to the children’s market–with THE must-have baking cookbook for every kid chef! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America’s Test Kitchen has created THE baking cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. With sweet and savory recipes, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs is perfect for kids who want to bake for themselves, their friends, or their family. In addition to the best and most delicious recipes, chapters include how-to information, detailed technique guidance, step-by-step photos, and information on the science behind what makes your baked goods taste so amazing. Tested for quality, taste, ease, availability of ingredients, and more, each recipe will be suited perfectly for the emerging young baker. Photos and testimonials from kid test cooks will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning from the best!

For the mother and daughter who seek a thoughtful, creative way to connect with one another This journal is the perfect tool to strengthen any mother-daughter relationship. The engaging prompts invite daughters and mothers to swap stories, share dreams, and explore common and unique interests and perspectives. Kids will build their self-confidence and improve their penmanship as they write letters, draw doodles, answer questions, and decorate their journal with photographs of the special moments in their lives. Master storycatcher Katie Clemons helps daughters discover the beauty of their stories and, best of all, strengthen their bonds with their moms!

A one-of-a-kind journal for the mother and son who crave a rule-free, creative way to connect with each other This engaging prompt journal is the perfect tool to strengthen mother-son relationships. Kids can record memories, swap stories, compare perspectives, and explore common and unique interests with their mom! Letters back and forth and interactive lists invite both to reflect, write, and doodle about topics timely to their lives as kids build self-confidence and improve their penmanship. Master storycatcher Katie Clemons helps sons discover the beauty of their stories and, best of all, strengthens their bonds with their moms!

This important and moving graphic novel chronicling how six children survived the Holocaust is a timely reminder of the horrors that can be inflicted on innocent people, and serves as a way to introduce and teach children about the Holocaust In a time when people were ruthlessly persecuted and killed, some were able to make it through alive. Whether it was thanks to lucky twists of fate or the loving sacrifices of others, they lived to tell their stories, which serve as reminders to never allow such a tragedy to happen again. These are the unbelievable true stories of six children, in their own words, of how they survived one of the darkest times in human history.

For the father and daughter who seek a thoughtful, creative way to connect with one another This journal is the perfect tool to strengthen any father-daughter relationship. The engaging prompts invite daughters and fathers to swap stories, share dreams, and explore common and unique interests and perspectives. Kids will build their self-confidence and improve their penmanship as they write letters, draw doodles, answer questions on timely topics, and decorate their journal with photographs of the special moments in their lives. Master storycatcher Katie Clemons helps daughters discover the beauty of their stories and, best of all, strengthen their bonds with their dads!

In the epic conclusion to the critically acclaimed Shadow Weaver duology, can Emmeline and Lucas use their powers to defeat evil once and for all? Now in paperback! Emmeline and Lucas are convinced they are safe from Lady Aisling and her soldiers…for now. But one night, Emmeline’s imprisoned shadow, Dar, warns them that they will soon be apprehended. They try to ignore her, but the next night Lucas’s parents are captured and Lucas, Emmeline, and Dar barely escape. With nothing left to lose, Emmeline and Lucas recruit other children with magical abilities to march against Lady Aisling and free those she has taken captive. But then Dar escapes, and they find themselves watching their backs as they plan their attack.

Story Thieves meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library in this wacky, funny, hilarious, and fast-paced middle grade series starter with the perfect combination of magic, imagination, and adventure Javi Santiago is trying his best not to fail sixth grade. So, when the annual “invite any three people to dinner” homework assignment rolls around, Javi enlists his best friend, Wiki, and his sister, Brady, to help him knock it out of the park. But the dinner party is a lot more than they bargained for. The family’s mysterious antique table actually brings the historical guests to the meal…and Blackbeard the Pirate is turning out to be the worst guest of all time. Before they can say “avast, ye maties,” Blackbeard escapes, determined to summon his bloodthirsty pirate crew. And as Javi, Wiki, and Brady try to figure out how to get Blackbeard back into his own time, they might have to invite some even zanier figures to set things right again…

Senior citizens, a road trip, and a karaoke contest—Samantha’s summer is going to be a wild ride! Samantha’s mom springs a big surprise at the start of summer vacation—the two of them are visiting Gram at her new condo in Florida. Samantha can’t think of anything more boring than hanging around with a bunch of senior citizens at Sunny Sandy Shores condominium. When Mom gets called back home, Samantha’s summer plans take an unexpected turn. Gram and her pal Mimi decide to audition for the Seniors’ Got Talent Karaoke Contest. This means taking a road trip across Florida in Gram’s new Mustang. What’s even worse is that Mimi’s grandson, Brandon, is coming with! Nothing about their road trip goes to plan, and Samantha’s summer becomes one she will never forget.

A one-of-a-kind journal for the father and son who crave a rule-free, creative way to connect with each other This engaging prompt journal is the perfect tool to strengthen father-son relationships. Kids can record memories, swap stories, compare perspectives, and explore common and unique interests with their dad! Letters back and forth and interactive lists invite both to reflect, write, and doodle about topics timely to their lives as kids build self-confidence and improve their penmanship. Master storycatcher Katie Clemons helps sons discover the beauty of their stories and, best of all, strengthen their bonds with their dads!

Neil Gaiman meets How to Train Your Dragon in this beautifully illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy, his dog, and his best friend as they race to save the stars before their light is extinguished for good. Now in paperback! When the world first formed, the night was black and filled with dark creatures. The Elders knew their people couldn’t survive such a threat. To keep the evil at bay, they gave their hearts to the sky in the form of stars. Now, eleven-year-old Kyro is a Star Shepherd like his father. He’s spent his life tucked away in the small town of Drenn. There, the family watches the night sky for falling stars—and rushes to rescue them when they do. One night, too many stars fall all at once, disappearing before they can be saved, and Kyro’s father journeys to report the calamity. When he doesn’t return, Kyro, with the help of his best friend, Andra, and his trusty dog, Cypher, must find a way to save the stars before the dark creatures make their terrifying return.