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The Monsterstreet series kicks off with this chilling tale about a boy who discovers his father was killed by a legendary werewolf.
Max Bloodnight can't decide what's more terrifying about his weekend in Wolf County-the fact that he has to stay with grandparents he's never met before or being stuck on a farm without cell service. If only that was all he had to fear.
Determined to solve the mystery of his father's death, which occurred years before...
162) Carnevil
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In the third Monsterstreet book, a ticket to the scariest carnival in town comes with a price that might cost your life . . .
When Ren and his younger brother, Kip, are sent to spend Halloween with their aunt Winnie, who runs Old Manor Nursing Home, they're expecting a boring holiday. But then a strange autumn carnival rolls into town offering them spooky thrills and monstrous delights.
Kip, lured by the magic of the carnival, makes a bargain with...
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Dungeons & Dragons meets Jumanji in the second book in the laugh-out-loud adventure series Homerooms and Hall Passes!
Months after saving suburbia from destruction, our heroes are back to their old lives of dungeon delving and magical quests. All except the wizard Albiorix, who has given up adventuring and uses his time trying (unsuccessfully) to create his own board game.
When the party finds their old friend June Westray's smartphone for sale...
164) The Gambler
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Axel Nal is out of luck and out of time. He has failed every single induction ceremony and it is his last chance to Exceed to a higher class. At his wit's end, he desperately tries one last time at Exceeding, putting all his chips on the table... except something was different this time. Time freezing, a mysterious voice, and a new Exceed Mark?
Had lady luck finally given him a boon?
Had he received a class the world had never seen before?
One...
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In the years following Brown v. Board of Education, countless Black citizens endured violent resistance and even death while fighting for their constitutional rights. One of those citizens, Clyde Kennard, a Korean War veteran and civil rights leader from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, attempted repeatedly to enroll at the all-white Mississippi Southern College in the late 1950s.
In A Slow, Calculated Lynching, Devery S. Anderson tells the story of a man...
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Traditional accounts of the making of the modern world afford a place of primacy to European history. Some credit the fifteenth-century Age of Discovery and the maritime connection it established between West and East, others the accidental unearthing of the "New World." Still others point to the development of the scientific method, or the spread of Judeo-Christian beliefs, and so on, ad infinitum. The history of Africa, by contrast, has long been...
167) The Halloweeners
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When Fisher's friends are transformed into their monstrous costumes on Halloween night, it's up to him to save the town!
Halloween isn't just Fisher's favorite holiday-it's his obsession. So when he's invited to join the Halloweeners, he couldn't be more thrilled.
While trying to help them win the town's annual trick-or-treating competition, the Halloweeners stumble upon a mysterious cauldron at an old haunted house. After eating the irresistible...
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William Henry "Chick" Webb (1905-39) was one of the first virtuoso drummers in jazz and an innovative bandleader dubbed the "Savoy King," who reigned at Harlem's world-famous Savoy Ballroom. Along with the likes of Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, and Cab Calloway, Webb helped create the popular dance and music culture, known as Swing, that swept the United States during and after the Great Depression and left an indelible impact on American culture....
169) The Able Archers
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In 1983, the world stands at the brink of nuclear annihilation, and only a few people are aware of it. A riveting story of how two men's lives intersect in the midst of an existential crisis, The Able Archers is told through the eyes of two key participants: a young American intelligence officer, Captain Kevin Cattani; and his more experienced Soviet counterpart, Colonel Ivan Levchenko.The story plays out from the skies over Siberia to the gritty,...
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New York Times bestseller! Fall in love all over again with the characters from the bestselling Simonverse novels in this highly anticipated epilogue novella. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, the movie Love, Simon, and the new Hulu series spin-off, Love, Victor!
It's been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship,
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From the award-winning screenwriter-director Darren Aronofsky and his screenwriting partner, Ari Handel, comes Monster Club. Their debut novel is the first book in a thrilling, new adventure series about growing up, letting go, and facing down your monsters.
Like almost everything in eleven-year-old Eric “Doodles” King's life, King's Wonderland—the amusement park his great-great grandfather founded—was seriously damaged when a hurricane hit...
172) Candy Colored Sky
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Jonah Wydner has been in love with his neighbor Eleanor Trombley for years. He has watched her life play out from the sidelines-homecoming dances, football parties, and first dates. Her life seemed easy . . . simple . . . perfect. The complete opposite of his own.
But when Eleanor's younger sister goes missing and the national media sets up camp in the middle of their street, the girl with the seemingly perfect life shows up in Jonah's garage in...
173) Rats, Bats and Vats
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Chip Connolly was a conscripted grunt in trouble. Here he was, stuck behind enemy lines with a bunch of cyber-uplifted rats and bats. Rats with human speech, but with rat values. Rats that knew what was worth fighting for: sex, food, and strong drink. True, they were holed up on a ruined wine-farm with enough brandy to swim in. Trouble was, there wasn't much food. And with shrew-metabolism the rats had to eat. He was next on the menu. The bats were...
174) That Forever
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Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie's relationship has been like a Taylor Swift song. Best friends in elementary school. First loves in high school. Friends with benefits while Dani was away at college.
But deep down, they have always loved each other. Have always been drawn to each other. And after much drama, they have managed to work things out and are now in college together as a couple.
But dating in college isn't what either of them expected....
175) Sign of the Slayer
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Full Metal Alchemist meets Vampire Diaries in this fun and clever dark academia series . . .
High school is supposed to be about studying, socializing, and marching-band practice. Not fighting vampires. Then one night flipped my world inside out-now, my life sucks. But it isn't all bad. I'm at a slayer academy, learning things like the real origin of vamps and how to make serious weapons out of thin air.
Every last one of them will pay for what...
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From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!
In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to crack another case: a cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete's parents' secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies!
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From New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat becomes...Super Pete! We all need a superhero Pete in our life.
When there's trouble in town, it's up to Pete the Cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys.
Pete the Cat: Super Pete is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with...
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Pete the Cat fans will giggle along as Pete and his friends track down the source of a peculiar smell in this cool new book by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 rockin' stickers!
Pete and his friends are so excited because it's pizza day at school!
But before they can enjoy their delicious meal, they notice a peculiar smell. Pete and his friends decide to investigate. They suspect it could...
179) Crayons Rock!
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From the authors of the bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, comes a colorful story about crayons that ROCK!
Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he’s drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his friends, they don’t react the way he expected them to.
Will Pete put his favorite crayons down or find a way to turn it all around?
Get artsy with everyone’s favorite blue...
180) #famous Unabridged
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Debut author Jilly Gagnon bursts onto the scene with a story equal parts bite and romance, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jennifer E. Smith, about falling for someone in front of everyone. In this modern day love story: Girl likes boy. Girl snaps photo and posts it online. Boy becomes insta-famous. And what starts out as an innocent photo turns into a whirlwind adventure that forces them both to question whether fame-and love-are worth the price…and...