Nothing can prepare fourteen-year-old Alex for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for MI6 - Britain's top-secret intelligence agency. Recruited to find his uncle's killers and complete his final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A James Bond for your junior high readers, Alex even has wild gadgets that help save the day! A bestselling series that is bound be a hit with your students.

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Allie is a typical girl who is just trying to make sense out of school and friends, so she jots down rules and notes to help her remember how to be a good sister, student, and friend. Written in the first-person, you will actually think it may have been written by one of your students. Allie's hilarious stories will ring true to your girls - sure to be a big hit with your Dear, Dumb Diary and Candy Apple Fans!

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Great for your older Junie B. Jones fans! How is Abby Hayes supposed to stand out, considering that one sister's a genius, the other one's a super athlete, and her younger brother's a child prodigy? Abby takes comfort in her journal - and that is exactly where her own special talents shine.

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Anastasia Krupnik (1979) is the first book of a popular series of middle-grade novels by Lois Lowry, depicting the title character's life as a girl "just trying to grow up." Anastasia deals with everyday problems such as popularity and the wart on her thumb. The book is written in episodic fashion, each chapter self-contained with minimal narrative link to the others. At the end of each chapter is a list written by Anastasia, listing her likes and dislikes, showing the character's growth and development through the story.

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Your pet lovers can rejoice - and read! Because her parents are veterinarians, Mandy Hope is an expert on animals, from rabbits and hamsters to kittens and puppies. She and her friends help animals in need - and sometimes Mandy gets the animals to help kids in need.

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Introduce readers to a lost age where the world is divided into four nations: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air. Within each nation, "benders" learn to manipulate their native element. But, only one bender in each generation is capable of controlling all four elements. The bender is the Avatat. The Lost Scrolls introduce young readers to the world of Avatar with their history, culture, and legends. Keep the scrolls safe-but share them with your young readers.

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The Baseball Card Adventures is a novel series is written by Dan Gutman. The books feature a boy, Joe Stoshack, who can travel through time when he touches old baseball cards. When he holds a baseball card, he is transported to the year that card was made and somewhere near the ballplayer on the card. Later he discovers that this power also works on very old photographs. He tries to use this power wisely, and he changes history several times, but it is always something different than his original goal.

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Bring classic children’s tales to young readers with the Calico Illustrated Classics series. World-class illustrations make rafting the river and braving the revolution an exciting journey through literature. Large type and leveled language make the classics accessible to readers of all ages.

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Perfect for your Dear Dumb Diary and Abby Hayes fans! Summer camp means lots of things: new friends, roommates, bug bites, bathroom duty, but it is also a chance for the campers at Camp Lakeview to be on their own and in some cases, reinvent themselves. Each of the campers is there for different reasons and each has their share of secrets, so just like your students' lives, there is lots of drama.

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The Can You Solve the Mystery? series is full of mysteries, secrets, and unsolved crimes. Twelve-year-old amateur sleuths Hawkeye Collins and Amy Adams love to solve cases. Young readers will enjoy following the clues the detectives uncover and solving the mysteries themselves! Original illustrations provide hints and solutions printed in mirror type to keep the fun going.

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Hiaasen's first venture into writing children's novels was Hoot, which received the Newbery Honor Award and was made into a movie, with Jimmy Buffett playing the role of a classroom teacher. Hiaasen's second children's novel was Flush, and his most recent was Scat.

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Meet Chet Gecko, private eye. This smart-aleck fourth grader and his partner, the brainy mockingbird Natalie Attired, are the unsung heroes of Emerson Hickey Elementary, cracking cases that would make others run for the homeroom. They solve mystery after mystery, yet still have time for stinkbug pie. These hilarious titles will thrill your readers.

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Your female students will easily be able to relate to the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice) diaries of Jamie Kelly - a middle school student who is trying her best to deal with friends, boys, and the pressures of life. She promises everything in her diary is true ... or at least as true as it needs to be. Sure to a be a huge hit with your Abby Hayes and Madison Finn fans.

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Edgar & Ellen is a book series, created by Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, is based on two twelve-year old twins who cause mischief and mayhem in their sticky sweet town, Nod's Limbs.

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Twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap lives on a houseboat in Brightport Harbor, but she has never learned to swim. Even though Emily begs for swimming lessons, her mom always says no. Finally, Emily persuades her mother to let her take swim class at her new school. When Emily hits the water, she gets the surprise of her life. Her long skinny legs have turned into a tail. That's right --- Emily is a mermaid!

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These novels are hand-picked for their excellence! Well-known authors and easy-to-read text, your students are sure to enjoy these sure-to-be classic books.

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The popular fantasy genre has a new favorite from award-winning Emily Rodda! Jessie always knew her grandmother was special, but it isn't until she finds a hidden door that she discovers hust how unique Granny Jessica is. She's the true queen of the Fairy Realm!

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Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET; SUPERFUDGE; BLUBBER; JUST AS LONG AS WE'RE TOGETHER; and FOREVER. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages. She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her.

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All great performances deserve a warm-up! Enroll early at McKinley High--before New Directions was even a glimmer in Mr. Schuester's eye. When did Rachel first decide Finn was more than just a jock? When did Puck and Quinn start their secret romance? And how did the fledgling Glee Club function without a fearless leader? Hint: It wasn't exactly a perfect melody.

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This hi/lo series presents exciting retellings of ancient stories in a graphic novel-style format. Dramatic, action-packed illustrations bring each myth to life. Readers will be captivated by stories in which heroes battle monsters, gods interact with humans, and long-kept secrets are revealed. Ideal for reluctant readers, this series provides an accessable and enjoyable way to learn about the Greek myths.

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The world's best-loved children's stories set in large type for easy reading.

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Perfect for your Harry Potter fans, animal lovers, and reluctant readers, too! Your students will embark on a nocturnal journey with Soren, a young barn owl who discovers great evil in the owl kingdom. Soren and his friends must find a way to save all of his kind from grave danger. The stories are extremely fast paced with the animal characters having strong human characteristics. Without even knowing it, readers gain fluency while learning about moral and social issues.

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Hank Zipzer just the average kid nxt door. He is smart, creative, and funny. Hank's friends Frankie and Ashley try to help him stay out of trouble. And, he tries very hard not to break the rules. But sometimes, he bends the them really hard. No matter what the three friends get up to, it spells adventure for readers of all ages.

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Fast-paced and excitingthe classic Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew novels have been reworked into a fun, contemporary graphic novel format that will entice any reader.

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Great books for your horse lovers! This powerful series follows Amy Fleming through the loss of her mother and her struggle to continue the work at Heartland - a refuge for abused and abandoned horses. Now that the Heartland series is over, the author has created a new series, Chestnut Hill, which features girls and their horses.

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Another series for your horse lovers! This thrilling series is about horses and a girl named Katie, who loves them. Set against historical backgrounds and focusing on horse breeds, these books combine great writing, strong characters, and compelling storylines in books that are unlike anything else in the market.

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Arthur would like nothing more than to be a normal seventh grader. But instead he finds himself at the center of a mystery as big as the entire world. Everything he thinks he knows-about his parents, town, and life-changes when a mysterious visitor brings him a strange key that opens a house only he can see. Now his fate and the fates of countless others rest in his abilities to solve the mysteries of the house.

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An awesome collection of books every Lizzie McGuire fan will love! Portrayed by Hilary Duff on the very popular Disney show and movies, Lizzie goes through life with her own trademark humor, encountering situations many of your students face and handling them all in her own unique way.

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Sure to be a hit! Combining the heart of her award-winning fiction and the spirit of her legendary Baby-sitters Club series, Ann Martin has created new books your girls will embrace and cherish. Filled with meaningful, richly developed characters and strong storylines, your readers will follow the lives of Flora and Ruby, two recently orphaned sisters now living with their grandma in Camden Hills. The situations-struggles and successes-of the various characters are ones your students will easily relate to.

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Welcome to Max's secret collection of inventions, comic strips, and random thoughts about school, family breakups, and the power of Alien Eraser.

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Got a mystery? Milo and Jazz are on the case! With the help of master detective Dash Marlowe, the two friends are ready to solve any mystery that comes their way. The zany duo hone their detecting skills as they track down clues, stake out suspects, and become top-notch super sleuths. Super Sleuthing Puzzles at the end of each book add to the fun.

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NASCAR + GRAPHIC NOVELS = RELUCTANT READING FUN!!! These kid-friendly, graphic titles follow the adventures of Dashiell James - a NASCAR driver with superpowers. Engaging illustrations and just the right amount of text will keep your readers at the edge of their seats as Dashiell goes after villans and races to victory.

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The Ologies is a series of illustrated fantasy books presented in a fictional encyclopedic format. They are published by Templar Publishing in the United Kingdom and Candlewick Press in the United States. The books have been very popular in sales; the first book, Dragonology, remained on the New York Times' children's bestsellers list for 76 weeks.

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Two charming animal series & lots of adorable pets = reading fun! These books feature children and mischievous (but cute) cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. In Pet Trouble, kids encounter dogs with all sorts of "troubles" - a marley & me for your students. The Magic titles feature precious animals who find a loving home with a child who really needs one. For more pet fun, make sure to visit our Web site.

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Beverly Cleary's Quimby sisters, Ramona and Beatrice (Beezus), continue to bring the highs and lows of school, sisterhood, and family life to new generations of readers.

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Great For Your Older Mystery Readers! Liz and her friends risk their lives and lose their weekends (gasp, no!) as they explore some of Raven Hill's mysterious secrets.

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Sammy Keyes is a series of mystery novels written by Wendelin Van Draanen for children aged 9-15. The series focuses on Sammy's adventures as an amateur sleuth. The books, which are narrated in the first-person perspective by Sammy, involve detective fiction as well as comedy. Sammy begins her adventures in the first book as a seventh-grader, and the series will end when she completes the eighth grade. Twenty books are planned for the series.

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The Shluffmuffin twins, Wally and Cheyenne, are orphans at the Jolly Days Orphanage. Nobody wants to adopt themWallys feet stink something awful, and Cheyenne is allergic to everything. One day the Mandible sisters arrive and adopt the twinsand take them to their home in zombie-filled Dripping Fang Forest. Now the twins have escaped and are on the runfor their lives!

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Strange goings-on lead the Grace kids on odd adventures and big mysteries. Great titles for your Harry Potter fans!

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Star Wars in Graphic Novel Format! Featuring the full-color illustrations and age-appropriate text, these stunning titles bring the world of Star Wars to life. Perfect for reluctant readers or rabid fans, this series is an easy way to get - and keep - your kids reading.

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What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history. What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away...or get the first Clue and begin the search?

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N.Y. Times best-seller! This thrilling new fantasy series, filled with amazing characters and unimaginable adventures, will thoroughly entertain your readers. Travel through Edgeworld and meet fantastic creatures like the Flat-heads, a fierce breed of goblin with a broad flat skull and wide ears. With superb illustrations by the magnificent Chris Ridell, the Edge Chronicles will be a hit with your Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events readers.

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Hey sports fans! This classic series is sure to draw in your young athletes. With fun stories that are easy to relate to, these titles are sure to be a home run!

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It's Amanda's birthday and she is super excited! But from the start, everything goes wrong. Only time, friendship, and a little luck will make things right.

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Just because his last name means Warrior in Egyptian doesn't mean 12-year-old Tommy Bomani has had it easy. He's small, unpopular, and constantly being picked on by the school's two angriest bullies. When he finally fights back, Tommy unleashes incredible powers within himself. These powers lead him to finish the fight begun by his warrior ancestors.

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Graphic Books. Supreme artwork and storytelling are the hallmarks of Lerner Publishing Group's newest imprint: Graphic Universe. With art and text created by experienced graphic novel authors and artists who also work for publishers such as DC and Marvel using traditional drawings, coloring, and lettering techniques, these nonfiction graphic novels significantly raise the bar in quality. Twisted Journeys is the action-packed, full-color, graphic novel series where students control the story! Every few pages the reader selects from several options that determine where the storyline will go next. Each book has dozens of combinations to explore.

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Jason and Julie, 11-year-old twins, have just moved into an old mansion formerly owned by the ultra-mysterious Ulysses Moore and the more they explore, the more secrets the house reveals.

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Do you have readers dreaming of helping and working with animals? We thought so. Have your animal enthusiasts read along with Vet Volunteers. This series details the heart-warming adventures of young people who rescue animals in need. Sure to be a huge hit with your Animal Ark fans.

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Another Disney Hit! The Russos look like an ordinary family with the parents running a deli and the three kids dealing with school, friendships, and first dates. But things are not exactly as they seem - BECAUSE these kids are wizards-in-training! And to make things more complicated, only one of them will remain a wizard after the age of 18! Named "favorite show" by girls 8-12, yet another easy way to get kids reading.

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