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A mob of meerkats

Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-


Includes index. Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and group life of meerkats.
Date Published:2004

The world in your lunch box : [the wacky history and weird science of everyday foods] /

Eamer, Claire, 1947-


Contains information about historical food practices and humorous food facts.
Date Published:2012

The stage of shadows

Finch, Mina,


"Unofficial adventure stories for Kpop Demon Hunters fans"--Cover. "Hana has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol--singing, dancing, and dazzling the world with her talent. When she earns a scholarship to K-Pop Academy, Seoul's most prestigious training school, she's ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she's not prepared for are the shadows--dark, whispering demons that prey on fear and thrive on chaos. With the help of two new friends (and one frenemy), Hana must learn to fight for everything and everyone she cares about"--Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2026

"Unofficial adventure stories for Kpop Demon Hunters fans"--Cover. "Hana has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol--singing, dancing, and dazzling the world with her talent. When she earns a scholarship to K-Pop Academy, Seoul's most prestigious training school, she's ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she's not prepared for are the shadows--dark, whispering demons that prey on fear and thrive on chaos. With the help of two new friends (and one frenemy), Hana must learn to fight for everything and everyone she cares about"--Page 4 of cover.

Date Published:2026

The cursed spotlight

Finch, Mina,


"Unofficial Adventure Stories for K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans " --Cover. "It's winter at K-Pop Academy, and Nari gets her biggest break yet: the coveted (and, um, maybe a little cursed) Spotlight Solo at the school's Lunar New Year celebration. Facing her fears is a lot to ask, especially when a fiery demon dog is on the loose feeding on everyone's chaos and self-doubt. With the other members of AURA by her side and the up-and-coming boy group VORTEX ready to sing backup, Nari must summon the courage to nail her vocals, save her school, and prove that friendship shines bigger than fear. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with K-Pop, The Cursed Spotlight offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers." --
Date Published:2026

"Unofficial Adventure Stories for K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans " --Cover. "It's winter at K-Pop Academy, and Nari gets her biggest break yet: the coveted (and, um, maybe a little cursed) Spotlight Solo at the school's Lunar New Year celebration. Facing her fears is a lot to ask, especially when a fiery demon dog is on the loose feeding on everyone's chaos and self-doubt. With the other members of AURA by her side and the up-and-coming boy group VORTEX ready to sing backup, Nari must summon the courage to nail her vocals, save her school, and prove that friendship shines bigger than fear. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with K-Pop, The Cursed Spotlight offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers." --

Date Published:2026

Case files

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


"Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time theyll be asking their readers for help in cracking the case! The gators have been given a brand new add-on for their V.E.S.T.s to help with gathering evidence and making sense of clues - the G.R.I.D. (Gator Reasoning, Inquiry, Deduction) - and with that powerful tool in hand, kids can follow along as they solve six brand-new mysteries! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, as well as a few brand new suspects, Mango and Brash and YOU (the reader) will get to the bottom of cases big and small!"--
Date Published:2025

"Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time theyll be asking their readers for help in cracking the case! The gators have been given a brand new add-on for their V.E.S.T.s to help with gathering evidence and making sense of clues - the G.R.I.D. (Gator Reasoning, Inquiry, Deduction) - and with that powerful tool in hand, kids can follow along as they solve six brand-new mysteries! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, as well as a few brand new suspects, Mango and Brash and YOU (the reader) will get to the bottom of cases big and small!"--

Date Published:2025

The graveyard book. Volume 1

Russell, P. Craig,


Chiefly illustrations. Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard.
Date Published:2014

The Rema chronicles. 2, Kingdom of water

Kibuishi, Amy Kim, 1980-


Even though Rema's portals no longer work for Tabby, she hasn't given up on finding a way back to her world. Her father's last words urge her to search for a lost geist prince, but the escalating hunt for geists means that Philip and the others are in more danger than ever. When Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose the lost history of Rema and those who want to distort it. But the secrets of the geists, Tabby's father, and the ghost that haunts them threaten to overturn everything Tabby knows--and change her relationship with Philip forever.
Date Published:2025

Even though Rema's portals no longer work for Tabby, she hasn't given up on finding a way back to her world. Her father's last words urge her to search for a lost geist prince, but the escalating hunt for geists means that Philip and the others are in more danger than ever. When Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose the lost history of Rema and those who want to distort it. But the secrets of the geists, Tabby's father, and the ghost that haunts them threaten to overturn everything Tabby knows--and change her relationship with Philip forever.

Date Published:2025

Spy school : the graphic novel

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-.


Graphic novel adaptation of first Spy School book. "Ben Ripley is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science-but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Ben becomes an undercover agent and goes on his first assignment in this graphic novel adaptation of 'Spy School"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Spy School secret service

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


Sequel to: Spy ski school. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is assigned to protect the president from an assassination attempt in his first solo mission, but he may be in over his head.
Date Published:2017

Spy school

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


Sequel: Spy camp. Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley leaves his public middle school to attend the CIA's highly secretive Espionage Academy, which everyone is told is an elite science school.
Date Published:2012

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Date Published:2020

Dawn on the coast : a graphic novel /

Nopra, Arley,


"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff. Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?"--
Date Published:2026

"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff. Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?"--

Date Published:2026

That's not my fire engine ... : its doors are too bumpy.

Watt, Fiona.


On board pages. Turn the pages to discover the fire engines with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the different tactile patches, as well as spotting the familiar little white mouse
Date Published:2023

My favourite colour

Ruck, Lindsay R


A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--
Date Published:2023

A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--

Date Published:2023

Teddy vs. the fuzzy doom

Hallett, Braden,


"The secrets of Ravensbarrow have been buried far too long. Now they're waking up . . . For fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter, a laugh-out-loud new series that kicks off in a school infested with brain-eating hamsters. Book 1: Teddy vs. the Fuzzy Doom Starting at a new school is hard enough for an anxious kid like Teddy. But Ravensbarrow Elementary seems extra unsettling. First, there are the zombielike kids and teachers, with their vacant stares and strange, echoey voices. Then there are the hamsters. So. Many. Hamsters. With their scrabbly claws and beady eyes and . . . wait. Can those hamsters talk? Teddy must face old fears (making friends) and new ones (evil hamsters!) in this frightening and fast-paced, hilarious, and heartfelt debut. About the Series: Alongside a crew of misfits, Teddy untangles the supernatural mysteries of the rainy town of Ravensbarrow in this highly illustrated, action-packed new horror comedy series."--
Date Published:2024

"The secrets of Ravensbarrow have been buried far too long. Now they're waking up . . . For fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter, a laugh-out-loud new series that kicks off in a school infested with brain-eating hamsters. Book 1: Teddy vs. the Fuzzy Doom Starting at a new school is hard enough for an anxious kid like Teddy. But Ravensbarrow Elementary seems extra unsettling. First, there are the zombielike kids and teachers, with their vacant stares and strange, echoey voices. Then there are the hamsters. So. Many. Hamsters. With their scrabbly claws and beady eyes and . . . wait. Can those hamsters talk? Teddy must face old fears (making friends) and new ones (evil hamsters!) in this frightening and fast-paced, hilarious, and heartfelt debut. About the Series: Alongside a crew of misfits, Teddy untangles the supernatural mysteries of the rainy town of Ravensbarrow in this highly illustrated, action-packed new horror comedy series."--

Date Published:2024

The Academy.

Layton, T. Z.,


An inspiring, page-turning sports novel perfect for young readers 8 to 13 years old, and for soccer fans of all ages. Born and raised in a small town, Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane. But Leo is a star soccer player with big dreams in life. Rock-star, Olympic gold, dragon-slaying dreams. While Leo has a pet lizard named Messi and longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve his goal—until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo’s games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as The Academy. Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn’t just any old soccer team. It’s a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team. Eleven out of two hundred of the very best youth players on the planet. Along with the grueling competition, Leo must also face a bully intent on torpedoing his summer, a roomie who doesn’t know how to have fun, a terrifying camp director, and, most of all, Leo’s own lack of formal training and the fear he’ll never succeed. By the end of the summer, Leo will become a much better player and forever changed by his experience. But will he be good enough to make the Academy?
Date Published:2022

An inspiring, page-turning sports novel perfect for young readers 8 to 13 years old, and for soccer fans of all ages. Born and raised in a small town, Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane. But Leo is a star soccer player with big dreams in life. Rock-star, Olympic gold, dragon-slaying dreams. While Leo has a pet lizard named Messi and longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve his goal—until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo’s games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as The Academy. Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn’t just any old soccer team. It’s a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team. Eleven out of two hundred of the very best youth players on the planet. Along with the grueling competition, Leo must also face a bully intent on torpedoing his summer, a roomie who doesn’t know how to have fun, a terrifying camp director, and, most of all, Leo’s own lack of formal training and the fear he’ll never succeed. By the end of the summer, Leo will become a much better player and forever changed by his experience. But will he be good enough to make the Academy?

Date Published:2022

War stories

Korman, Gordon,


Twelve-year-old Trevor Firestone loves playing war-based video games and he idolizes his great-grandfather Jacob who came home from World War II a celebrated hero; now ninety-three Jacob wants to retrace his journey in memory and reality and return to the small French village that his unit liberated, and Trevor is going with him--but not everyone in the town want Jacob to come, and Trevor is going to learn an important lesson: real war is not a video game, and valor and heroism can be very murky concepts.
Date Published:2020

Twelve-year-old Trevor Firestone loves playing war-based video games and he idolizes his great-grandfather Jacob who came home from World War II a celebrated hero; now ninety-three Jacob wants to retrace his journey in memory and reality and return to the small French village that his unit liberated, and Trevor is going with him--but not everyone in the town want Jacob to come, and Trevor is going to learn an important lesson: real war is not a video game, and valor and heroism can be very murky concepts.

Date Published:2020

The Rocket

Leonetti, Mike, 1958-


A nostalgic story about hockey, brothers, and the Montreal Canadiens breakout star - Maurice "Rocket" Richard! Andre lives in Montreal and loves to play hockey. But he?s always being compared to his older brother, whose game is much better than his own. Resigned to living in Marcel?s shadow, Andre finds solace when he he meets another boy, who also gets razzed for not playing like his brother. Meanwhile, Canadiens fans are excitedly watching their beloved team climb to the top with the help of a new young star, Maurice Richard.
Date Published:2009

A nostalgic story about hockey, brothers, and the Montreal Canadiens breakout star - Maurice "Rocket" Richard! Andre lives in Montreal and loves to play hockey. But he?s always being compared to his older brother, whose game is much better than his own. Resigned to living in Marcel?s shadow, Andre finds solace when he he meets another boy, who also gets razzed for not playing like his brother. Meanwhile, Canadiens fans are excitedly watching their beloved team climb to the top with the help of a new young star, Maurice Richard.

Date Published:2009

Hydrogen : running on water /

Walker, Niki, 1972-


Includes index.
Date Published:2007

Athena the brain

Holub, Joan.


Athena learns that she is a goddess when she is summoned to Mount Olympus by her father, Zeus, and she must quickly adjust to her new status, make friends with the other godboys and goddessgirls, and catch up with all the studies she missed while attending mortal school.
Date Published:2010