Alistair Gregory, the man who figured out how to put people into video games, is not what he seems. Jesse Rigsby is sure of that. Jesse’s sure of something else too — he’s being watched. To unravel the mystery, Jesse’s going to have to transform himself into a superspy with serious retro gaming skills. Can … Continue reading TRAPPED IN A VIDEO GAME: RETURN TO DOOM ISLAND, by Dustin Brady, A.M. Universal
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SNOOPY: BOOGIE DOWN, by Schultz, Andrews McMeel Universal
Is your baseball team getting beat sixty-eight to nothing? Are you caught in the rain without an umbrella? Have you finally worked up the courage to call your crush only to get the wrong number? Don't worry! The Peanuts gang has the cure for your worries. Join Linus as he awaits the Great Pumpkin, Peppermint … Continue reading SNOOPY: BOOGIE DOWN, by Schultz, Andrews McMeel Universal
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PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN IN: UNICORN THEATER, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel Universal
New York Times Bestselling Author! The second Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel! Summer is here, and Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp. Phoebe's expecting some quality time with her best friend, but in a surprise twist, Marigold has invited her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils! While the unicorn sisters head to camp in … Continue reading PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN IN: UNICORN THEATER, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel Universal
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THE MAGIC MISFITS, by Neil Patrick Harris, Little, Brown/Hachette Book Group, Inc.
From beloved award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. … Continue reading THE MAGIC MISFITS, by Neil Patrick Harris, Little, Brown/Hachette Book Group, Inc.
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VERY RICH, by Polly Horvath, Puffin Canada/Penguin Random House
Ten-year-old Rupert Brown comes from an ordinary family. They live in a small house in the poorest section of Steelville, Ohio, and have little money or food. So when Rupert inadvertently finds himself spending Christmas at the house of Turgid River -- the richest boy in town -- he is blown away to discover a … Continue reading VERY RICH, by Polly Horvath, Puffin Canada/Penguin Random House
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STORM, by Sam Usher, Templar Books/Candlewick Press
A storm is brewing and the wind is picking up, so a boy and his grandfather decide it's the perfect weather for kite flying. There's just one problem: they have to find the kite! Their search brings up many wonderful memories of previous adventures together, and when they finally make it outside, their adventure really … Continue reading STORM, by Sam Usher, Templar Books/Candlewick Press
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HEADS AND TAILS, by John Canty, Candlewick Press
Heads and Tails by John Canty is an extraordinary children's picture book. Leveraging the natural and universal fascination that children have with animals, the book utilises hints and recognition to build a sense of anticipation on each page, that is resolved on the following page when the identity of the animal is discovered. Young readers … Continue reading HEADS AND TAILS, by John Canty, Candlewick Press
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THERE’S A DINOSAUR ON THE 13TH FLOOR, by Wade Bradford, Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Candlewick Press
The outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kid-pleasing romp full of visual humor. Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on the second floor is too crowded. … Continue reading THERE’S A DINOSAUR ON THE 13TH FLOOR, by Wade Bradford, Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Candlewick Press
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BIG NATE, GOES BANANAS, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Join Big Nate and his pals for another round of pranks, jokes, and wedgies! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s … Continue reading BIG NATE, GOES BANANAS, by Lincoln Peirce, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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OZY AND MILLIE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel
From the creator of the enormously popular Phoebe and Her Unicorn series comes "Ozy and Millie," a playful comic exploring the friendship between two foxes. "Ozy and Millie" features an introduction by author Dana Simpson and a hand-selected collection of her favorite strips from the comic's 10-year run. While this comic deals with middle-grade kids … Continue reading OZY AND MILLIE, by Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel
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