Dork Diaries : Tales From a Not-so-fabulous Life
Children's Literature: Have you ever felt like a dork? In Dork Diaries, Rachel Russell has created a humorous account of the middle school years. If you have ever been left out of a clique, not invited to the party of the season, or wondered where to sit in the school cafeteria, you will understand how […]
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Synopsis The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers? attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger?s new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive […]
Spy School Project X
Fun With Roman Numerals
Kirkus Reviews: This team once again hits a home run with their latest math title (Working with Fractions, 2007, etc.). Repetition and lots of examples are the keys Adler uses to make Roman numerals both understandable and memorable. Beginning with the seven symbols, the text introduces the concept that their values never change, unlike the […]
Washington At Valley Forge
From the Publisher: Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman offers a powerful account of the survival of American soldiers while camped at Valley Forge during a crucial period in the American Revolution. Maps, time line, index, source notes, and bibliography are included. George Washington's army almost perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, […]
Long Shadows
From the Publisher: The Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . . Jaypaw is convinced that StarClan still holds an […]
Song of the Poison Dragon
Search for the Lightening Dragon
One False Note
Synopsis: THIS JUST IN! Amy and Dan Cahill were spotted on a train, hot on the trail of one of 39 Clues hidden around the world. BUT WAIT! Police report a break-in at an elite hotel, and the suspects ALSO sound suspiciously like Amy and Dan. UPDATE! Amy and Dan have been seen in a […]