NEW BOOKS November 2010
Adventures of a cat-whiskered girl
Pinkwater, Daniel Manus, 1941-
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, c2010.
Big Audrey, who has cat-like whiskers, and her telephathic friend Molly set out on a journey to find out why flying saucers are landing behind the old stone barn in Poughkeepsie, New York, and, more importantly, to determine whether another cat-whiskered girl really exists.
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The adventures of Nanny Piggins
Spratt, R. A.
New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
When Mr. Green, a stingy widower with three children he cannot be bothered with, decides to find a nanny for his children, he winds up hiring a glamorous ex-circus pig who knows nothing about children but a lot about chocolate.
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The adventures of Ook and Gluk : Kung-fu cavemen from the future
Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
New York : Blue Sky Press, c2010.
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The ball hogs
Wallace, Rich.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2010.
Nine-year-old Ben, a natural athlete and member of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team, wants to overcome his inexperience and prove himself on the field, but his obnoxious teammate, Mark, keeps hogging the ball.
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The Brimstone Key
Benz, Derek.
New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
As the four friends known as the Grey Griffins begin school at Iron Bridge Academy, where children with special powers like theirs are trained to fight evil beings, rumors surface that a mad scientist known as the Clockwork King is back, and the Griffins must defeat his robotic war machines before total devastation is unleashed upon the world.
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Class is not dismissed!
Daneshvari, Gitty.
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010.
Thirteen-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, fourteen-year-old Garrison, and ten-year-old new "contestant" Hyacinth, must face their phobias and join forces to learn who is stealing wigs and pageant trophies from the School of Fear.
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Come fall
Bauer, A. C. E.
New York : Random House, 2010.
Drawn together by a mentoring program and an unusual crow, middle school misfits Salman, Lu, and Blos form a strong friendship despite teasing by fellow students and the maneuverings of fairies Oberon, Titania, and Puck.
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The defense of Thaddeus A. Ledbetter
Gosselink, John.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Twelve-year-old Thaddeus A. Ledbetter, who considers it a duty to share his knowledge and talent with others, refutes each of the charges which have sent him to "In-School Suspension" for the remainder of seventh grade.
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Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth
Kinney, Jeff.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Since their last event together did not go well, middle-schoolers Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley must decide whether they will stay friends.
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Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth
Kinney, Jeff.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Since their last event together did not go well, middle-schoolers Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley must decide whether they will stay friends.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KIN
Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth
Kinney, Jeff.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Since their last event together did not go well, middle-schoolers Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley must decide whether they will stay friends.
Agawam Juv Fiction - J KIN
Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth
Kinney, Jeff.
New York : Amulet Books, 2010.
Since their last event together did not go well, middle-schoolers Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley must decide whether they will stay friends.
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The dragon in the library
Klimo, Kate.
New York : Random House Childrens Books, 2010.
Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy, along with their dragon, Emmy, must save their friend Professor Andersson from an evil witch, who happens to be St. George the Dragon Slayer's girlfriend.
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Elvis & Olive : super detectives
Watson, Stephanie Elaine, 1979- LOCATION = Agawam Juv Fiction.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
When best friends Natalie, age ten, and Annie, nine, form a detective agency to solve neighborhood mysteries, Natalie hopes it will help her win a school election, while Annie seeks the mother who abandoned her.
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Eragon's guide to Alagaësia
Paolini, Christopher.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2009.
An introduction to the fictional world of the people, places, and things, of Alagaësia.
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The fabled fifth graders of Aesop Elementary School
Fleming, Candace.
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2010.
Throughout their fifth-grade year, a group of rambunctious students learns fable-like lessons from extraordinary activities, singing hamsters, and eccentric teachers, led by the inimitable Mr. Jupiter.
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Fake out
Wallace, Rich.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Nine-year-old Ben and other members of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team improve their skills and begin to win, especially after Ben learns the importance of concentration from his older brother and finally masters the fake out. Includes tips for soccer players.
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The fences between us : the diary of Piper Davis
Larson, Kirby.
New York : Scholastic, 2010.
Thirteen-year-old Piper Davis records in her diary her experiences beginning in December 1941 when her brother joins the Navy, the United States goes to war, she attempts to document her life through photography, and her father--the pastor for a Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle--follows his congregants to an Idaho internment camp, taking her along with him. Includes historical notes.
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Fish
Mone, Gregory.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
Eleven-year-old Fish, seeking a way to help his family financially, becomes a reluctant cabin boy on a pirate ship, where he soon makes friends--and enemies--and is asked to help decipher clues that might lead to a legendary treasure.
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Framed
Korman, Gordon.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
Griffin Bing is in big trouble when a Super Bowl ring disappears from his middle school's display case, replaced by Griffin's retainer, and the more he and his friends investigate, the worse his situation becomes.
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Gator on the loose!
Stauffacher, Sue, 1961-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2010.
Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, but it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it.
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Ghost dog secrets
Kehret, Peg.
New York : Dutton Children's Books, c2010.
Sixth-grader Rusty, determined to help an injured dog that is chained outdoors in frigid weather, calls animal control then takes matters into his own hands, aided by his best friend and a ghost collie that leads Rusty to an even deeper secret. Includes instructions for knitting cat blankets.
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Guinea dog
Jennings, Patrick.
New York : Egmont USA, c2010.
When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead of the dog he has always wanted, fifth-grader Rufus is not happy--until the rodent starts acting exactly like a dog.
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The hard kind of promise
Willner-Pardo, Gina.
New York : Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
California seventh-graders Sarah and Marjorie made a promise in kindergarten to always be friends, but Marjorie is weird and Sarah, wanting to be at least somewhat popular, makes friends with a fellow choir member.
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Jake
Couloumbis, Audrey.
New York : Random House, 2010.
When ten-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away, a grandfather Jake barely remembers must come to Baltimore, Maryland, to help a neighbor take care of him.
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Julia Gillian (and the dream of the dog)
McGhee, Alison, 1960-
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
While trying to cope with more school work, including an assignment in her least favorite subject, reading, a sixth-grade girl faces her toughest challenge as her beloved dog--and lifelong companion--nears the end of his life.
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Lulu and the brontosaurus
Viorst, Judith.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.
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Milo : sticky notes and brain freeze
Silberberg, Alan.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
In love with the girl he sneezed on the first day of school and best pals with Marshall, the "One Eyed Jack" of friends, seventh-grader Milo Cruikshank misses his mother whose death has changed everything at home.
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The necromancer
Scott, Michael, 1959-
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2010.
Back in London, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman must determine whom they can and cannot trust as they search for both Scatty and an immortal who can teach Josh the magic of fire, while Doctor Dee and Machiavelli continue to seek power.
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New girl in town
DeVillers, Julia.
New York : Aladdin, 2010.
Nine-year-old Liberty Porter, daughter of the President of the United States, starts at a new school and tries to be an exemplary First Daughter.
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The pup who cried wolf
Kurtz, Chris 1960-
New York : Bloomsbury, 2010.
Lobo, a Chihuahua from New York City who feels he is truly a wolf in an undersized body, goes to Yellowstone National Park with his mistress and dreams of running wild with his wolf brothers.
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Saint training
Fixmer, Elizabeth, 1952-
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zonderkidz, c2010.
During the turbulent 1960s, sixth-grader Mary Clare makes a deal with God : she will try to become a saint if He provides for her large, cash-strapped family.
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Sealed with a kiss
Palmer, Robin, 1969-
New York, NY : Puffin Books, c2010.
Lucy B. Parker is finally feeling settled in her new life in New York City with her friend and sister teen superstar Laurel Moses. But then Lucy's BFF explains that every sixth-grade girl has to have three crushes: local, long- distance, and celebrity and Lucy doesn't have any. Lucy goes to Los Angeles to join Laurel on the set of her new teen movie and Lucy may be the one causing crushes.
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The seeing stone
DiTerlizzi, Tony.
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003.
When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible.
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Sophie Simon solves them all
Graff, Lisa (Lisa Colleen), 1981- LOCATION = Agawam Juv Fiction.
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux Book for Young Readers, 2010.
Sophie Simon, a third-grade genius, wants a graphing calculator so she can continue to study calculus while she rides the bus to school, but her parents are more concerned that she does not have any friends.
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Special delivery!
Stauffacher, Sue, 1961-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Ten-year-old Keisha and her family's animal rescue center face more challenges involving a baby crow in a mailbox and a skunk found in the nearby community garden.
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The treasure keepers
Mould, Chris.
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2010, c2009.
With a werewolf on the loose, a pirate doing anything he can to capitalize on the nearby gold mine, and the pike that lives in the glass case in his house is speaking to him in riddles, Stanley Buggles is nervous.
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Babymouse. [6], Camp Babymouse
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2007.
Baby Mouse is excited to be going to Camp Wild Whiskers for two weeks, but she soon discovers that camping is not as easy as it seems.
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Babymouse : burns rubber!
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House Children's Books, 2010.
Babymouse's dreams of being a race car driver come true when she and her best friend Wilson enter a soap box derby.
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Babymouse : cupcake tycoon
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, 2010.
When her school library holds a fundraiser, the imaginative Babymouse is determined to sell the most cupcakes and win the grand prize.
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Babymouse : dragonslayer
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House Childrens Books, 2009.
An imaginative mouse who likes to read heroic fantasy novels finds herself on the school math team as it prepares to compete for the coveted Golden Slide Rule.
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Babymouse : heartbreaker
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2006.
Will Babymouse go to the Valentine's Day dance? Will she find true love? Or will Valentine's day be a Valentine's dud?
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Babymouse : monster mash
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2008.
A graphic novel following the Halloween adventures of Babymouse, an imaginative young mouse.
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Babymouse : puppy love
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2007.
Babymouse doesn't exactly have a great history with pets--even her goldfish ran away from home. But all that's about to change. Will Babymouse get the dog of her dreams? Will she ever find her missing fish?
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Babymouse : rock star
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2006.
Move over Mozart! Babymouse has music in her soul...but sadly, not in her flute. Will Babymouse ever hit the right note? Will she be the star of the school concert, or is her musical career all washed up before it's even started?
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Babymouse : skater girl
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House c2007.
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Babymouse : the musical
Holm, Jennifer L.
New York : Random House, c2009.
As tryouts for the school musical begin, Babymouse takes the starring role in several imaginary Broadway productions, which also feature her debonair new classmate, Henry the hedgehog.
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The capture
Lasky, Kathryn.
New York : Scholastic, c2003.
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Change of a dress
Gold, Maya.
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
"Behind the counter at Cinderella Cleaners, Diana watches the clothes come and go. She loves to imagine the exciting events that the different outfits might be worn to. Then one day, Diana reaches into the pocket of a fancy coat - and finds an invitation to a glittering gala in New York City. Since the coat's owner is out of town, Diana gets a wild idea. With the help of some savvy friends, one glamorous dress, and a lot of improvising, Diana pretends to be someone she's not, and makes it into the party! Will she be discovered, or will her disguise come off without a hitch?"--P. [4] of cover.
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The ersatz elevator
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy-one bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan for stealing their family fortune.
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Forest of secrets
Hunter, Erin.
New York : HarperCollins, c2003.
The warrior cat Fireheart's determination to uncover the truth about another warrior's death leads him deep into danger, and reveals secrets that test the strength of clan loyalties.
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The hostile hospital
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2002, c2001.
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans find themselves in the Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit.
Agawam Juv Paperback - JP SNI
I'm not a supermouse!
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
"Yes, it's true--I'm a total 'fraidy mouse and the biggest worryrat. In fact I'm the complete opposite of my super-sporty and very brave friend Bruce Hyena. That's why I couldn't believe it when he dragged me off on a series of outrageous adventures to toughen me up. I had to keep reminding him that I'm not a supermouse! Or am I?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Martha on the case
White, Jamie.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
Martha tries her paw at sleuthing to find out who ruined the birthday cake at Alice's birthday party and she later tries to prevent a jewelry store robbery.
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Miss Mary is scary!
Gutman, Dan.
New York : Harper, 2010.
When a British student-teacher arrives, A. J. and his friends wonder if her all-black clothing and love of blood sausage mark her as a vampire, while Mr. Granite simply hopes her musician-boyfriend will stay away long enough for a math lesson.
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Mr. Tony is full of baloney!
Gutman, Dan.
New York : Harper, 2010.
The After School Kids' Care director wants to get into The Guiness Book of World Records, and A. J. and the gang jump in to help him.
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The potato chip puzzles
Berlin, Eric.
New York : Puffin Books, 2010, c2009.
Winston and his friends enter a puzzle contest to win fifty thousand dollars for their school, but they must also figure out who is trying to keep them from winning, in a book that includes puzzles for the reader to solve.
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Prep cool
Gold, Maya.
New York : Scholastic, 2010.
Diana sneaks into a private-school to help recover her friend's stolen cell phone.
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Room one : a mystery or two
Clements, Andrew, 1949-
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2008.
Ted Hammond, the only sixth grader in his small Nebraska town's one-room schoolhouse, searches for clues to the disappearance of a homeless family. Ted Hammond learns that in a very small town, there's no such thing as an isolated event. And the solution of one mystery is often the beginning of another.
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Serial sabotage
Keene, Carolyn.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2010.
When a cash box is stolen from a visiting carnival, Nancy endeavors to clear the name of her accused friend, Ned, and uncovers a complicated plot involving financial mismanagement, a setup and other sinister activities.
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Stink and the incredible super-galactic jawbreaker
McDonald, Megan.
Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2007, c2006.
Seven-year-old Stink Moody discovers that he can get free samples by writing letters to candy companies and plans a surprise for his best friend's birthday.
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Trouble magnet
Krulik, Nancy E.
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2010.
As the students at his school prepare for a talent show and class presentations about Hawaii, fourth-grader George tries hard to behave but his magic super burps keep getting him in trouble.
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Unicorn uproar
Keene, Carolyn.
New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2009.
When the unicorn from the town's medieval fair disappears, Nancy, Bess, and George search for clues to solve the mystery. Includes instructions for making a magic wand.
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The Unsinkable Walker Bean
Renier, Aaron.
New York : First Second, 2010.
Walter Bean is happiest when he gets to spend time tinkering on his inventions in his grandfather's workshop, but when his grandfather acquires a curse, Walter must embark on dangerous quest to return a pearl skull to the witches who made it.
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The vile village
Snicket, Lemony.
New York : HarperCollins, 2001.
Under a new government program based on the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by an entire town, with disastrous results.
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100% official Justin Bieber : first step 2 forever, my story
Bieber, Justin, 1994-
New York, N.Y. : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2010.
Justin Bieber chronicles his rise to global stardom, describing his small -town childhood and his debut album's platinum status. Includes photographs of Bieber on- and offstage.
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Ancient Persian warfare
Jestice, Phyllis G.
Pleasantville, NY : GS Learning Library, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 935 JES
Bahamas
Barlas, Robert.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Bahamas"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 972.96 BAR
Bones : skeletons and how they work
Jenkins, Steve, 1952-
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
A guide to human and animal skeletons provides informative comparisons while sharing such facts as the number of bones in the human body and the ways that skeletal structures work.
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Dark emperor and other poems of the night
Sidman, Joyce.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
A collection of poems that celebrate the wonder, mystery, and danger of the night and describes the many things that hide in the dark.
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Dave, the potter
Hill, Laban Carrick.
New York : Little, Brown, 2010.
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Fiji
NgCheong-Lum, Roseline, 1962-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Fiji"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 996.11 NGC
Guyana
Jermyn, Leslie.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Guyana"--Provided by publisher. NOTE = Examines the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Guyana.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 988.1 JER
Kakapo rescue : saving the world's strangest parrot
Montgomery, Sy.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 639.978 MON
Look now : the world in facts, stats, and graphics
London : DK Publishing, 2010.
An illustrated overview of the physical world that uses infographics and provides facts and information on the connections between the Earth, people, power, and industry.
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Malta
Sheehan, Sean, 1951-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Malta"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 945.85 SHE
Moldova
Sheehan, Patricia, 1954-
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Moldova"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 947.6 SHE
Niger
Seffal, Rabah.
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010.
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Niger"--Provided by publisher.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 966.26 SEF
No problem! : an easy guide to getting what you want
Thomson, Sarah L.
New York : Viking, c2010.
Outlines motivational strategies for goal-setting and constructive thinking while sharing the stories of successful children who achieved their ambitions.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 153.43 WAT
Pierre the penguin : a true story
Marzollo, Jean.
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, c2010.
Rhyming text and colorful illustrations describe the efforts of aquatic biologist Pam to help Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, when he begins to go bald.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 598.47 MAR
The salmon bears : giants of the Great Bear Rainforest
McAllister, Ian, 1969-
Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, c2010.
Provides facts about the grizzly, black, and spirit bears of the Great Bear Rainforest on British Columbia's central coast, and examines their relationship with the salmon population.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 599.78 MCA
Scrapbooking just for you! : how to make fun, personal, save-them- forever keepsakes
Ransom, Candice F., 1952-
New York : Sterling Pub., c2010.
Agawam Juv Nonfiction - J 745.593 RAN
Ready-to-use activities and materials on Woodlands Indians : a complete sourcebook for teachers K-8
Newmann, Dana.
Paramus, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1997.
Agawam Parenting - TEACHER RESOURCE 974.00497 NEW
The womanly art of breastfeeding
Wiessinger, Diane.
New York : Ballantine Books, c2010.
Agawam Parenting - PAR 649.33 WIE
12 days of Christmas
Isadora, Rachel.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2010.
Sets the traditional Christmas carol in Africa, using a combination of text and rebuses. Includes author's note about some of the African traditions depicted.
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The baby dragon-tamer
Fearnley, Jan.
London : Egmont, 2009.
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Can you see what I see? : treasure ship
Wick, Walter.
New York : Scholastic, c2010.
A pirate ship and a chest of gold take readers on a journey through time that leads to the location of purloined treasures. Beginning with a zoom of a gold coin, photographs pull back to reveal the story of the coin's travels from the hull of a pirate ship in the 1700s to the shore of a beach town today.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WIC
The curious little witch
Baeten, Lieve.
New York : North-South, 2010.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BAE
Dog loves books
Yates, Louise.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Dog loves books so much that he decides to open a book store.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ YAT
Dogs don't brush their teeth!
De Groat, Diane.
New York : Orchard Books, 2009.
Shows activities that dogs do and that they don't do.
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Drum city
Guidone, Thea.
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, 2010.
A young boy begins banging on pots and pans in his front yard, enticing other children to join him, and before long the entire city is feeling the beat.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ GUI
Elephant in the bathtub
Andres, Kristina.
New York : North-South ; Enfield : Publishers Group UK [distributor], c2010.
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The five Chinese brothers
Bishop, Claire Huchet.
New York : Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1996.
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual qualities.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ BIS
Franklin's big dreams
Teague, David.
New York : Disney/Hyperion Books, 2010.
A young boy's sleep is repeatedly interrupted by unusual building projects during the night.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ TEA
Goodnight, Little Monster
Ketteman, Helen.
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
Rhyming text describes a mother guiding her young monster through bedtime preparations, such as howling at the moon, snacking on worm juice and beetle bread, and choosing a bedtime story.
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Late for school
Martin, Steve, 1945-
New York : Grand Central ; London : Little, Brown [distributor], 2010.
A boy finds adventure, danger, and fun as he races around the house and through the neighborhood in order to make it to school on time.
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The Library Gingerbread Man
Enderle, Dotti, 1954-
Janesville, Wis. : UpstartBooks, c2010.
"The exasperating Gingerbread Man, famous for leading a host of townsfolk and animals in a wild chase about the countryside, lives at 398.2 on the library shelves. But the Gingerbread Man is not the type of cookie that stays in one place for very long, and one day he just can't help himself. With a leap and a whoosh, he escapes the librarian's grasp, and the chase for the wily Gingerbread Man is on again!"--Dust jacket.
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Llama Llama holiday drama
Dewdney, Anna.
New York : Viking, 2010.
Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DEW
Miss Tutu's star
Newman, Lesléa.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, c2010.
Young Selena, who would rather twirl than walk, begins to study ballet and, after years of practice and a great deal of encouragement from Miss Tutu, finally makes her stage debut.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ NEW
Mr. Putney's quacking dog
Agee, Jon.
New York : Michael Di Capua Books, 2010.
Mr. Putney has all sorts of animal friends with unusual names.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ AGE
One drowsy dragon
Long, Ethan.
New York : Orchard Books, 2010.
As one dragon tries to take a nap, his ten little dragons, in increasing numbers, disturb his sleep by making milk shakes, screaming at scary movies, and playing loud games.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ LON
One smile
McKinley, Cindy, 1968-
Bellevue, WA : Illumination Arts, c2002.
When a child smiles at a stranger, she sets off a chain of kindness that eventually comes full circle.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCK
Piggy Pie Po
Wood, Audrey.
San Diego : Harcourt, 2010.
Presents the rhyming adventures of Piggie Pie Po.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WOO
The pirate cruncher
Duddle, Jonny.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
A mysterious old pirate lures a group of rowdy sailors to an island with buried treasure, but there is a surprise awaiting them when they get there.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ DUD
The quiet woman and the noisy dog
Eves, Sue.
London : Andersen, 2009.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ EVE
Santa Duck and his merry helpers
Milgrim, David.
New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2010.
Every Christmas, Nicholas Duck helps Santa by collecting gift lists, but this year his little brothers and sister create havoc when they try to help, leading Nicholas to contemplate the true meaning of Christmas.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MIL
Sleepy, oh so sleepy
Fleming, Denise, 1950-
New York : Henry Holt, 2010.
Depicts a number of animal babies sleeping as a mother puts her own baby to bed.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FLE
Sneezy the snowman
Wright, Maureen, 1961-
New York : Marshall Cavendish, 2010.
A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ WRI
Stella's dancing days
Asher, Sandy.
San Diego : Harcourt, 2001.
A charming kitten named Stella dances for the family who owns her, but as Stella grows up, she dances less and less, and everyone misses her dancing days- -until she has six kittens of her own who all love to dance.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ASH
Ten Christmas wishes
Freedman, Claire.
Intercourse, PA : Good Books, c2010.
Woodland animals make Christmas wishes on the stars in the sky.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ FRE
Tom Finger
McClure, Gillian.
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Book, 2002.
A mysterious tabby cat named Tom Finger leads Queenie through the snow to a new friend and a new kitten.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MCC
'Twas the night before Christmas
Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863.
Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2010.
Presents the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MOO
The very busy spider
Carle, Eric.
New York : Philomel Books, c1984.
The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ CAR
Wanted, the perfect pet
Roberton, Fiona.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2010.
A boy who desperately wants a pet dog ends up with a duck instead.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ ROB
Welcome to Birdwell Island
Kahn, Peggy.
New York : Scholastic, 2001.
Clifford and his family move to Birdwell Island to give the big red dog room to play, but the neighbors think he's a nuisance until he shows them that his size can be an advantage.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KAH
Whatever happened to the pony express?
Kay, Verla.
New York, NY, U.S.A. : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2010.
A family's cross-country communication changes during the development and demise of the Pony Express.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ KAY
Who loves the little lamb?
Evans, Lezlie.
New York : Disney-Hyperion Books, 2010.
Rhyming text reveals that, although baby animals are not always perfect, their mothers love them and help them through difficult moments.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ EVA
Zen ghosts
Muth, Jon J.
New York : Scholastic Press, 2010.
On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan.
Agawam Juv Fiction - JJ MUT
A pirate's tale : my adventures on the Sloop John B
Jardine, Alan.
New York : Scholastic, 2006, c2005.
Trapped at sea! A young boy and his grandfather's adventures on the high oceans turns dangerous when pirates take over their boat.
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Detective Dinosaur undercover
Skofield, James.
New York : Harper, c2010.
In three brief mysteries, Detective Dinosaur learns about doing undercover work, gets chased by strange blobs, and finds rain on a sunny day.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP SKO LEVEL 2
The jungle book. #5, The boy and his sled dog
Namm, Diane.
New York : Sterling, c2010.
"When a terrible snowstorm strikes, Quiquern knows it's up to him to save his village from going hungry. And so he sets off on a sled with his dog for a great adventure"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP KIP
The jungle book. #6, The brave little seal
Namm, Diane.
New York : Sterling, c2010.
"The hunters were on their way to Seal Haven! Kotick knew that he had to act quickly. And so he bravely set out to find a safe place for all the seals to live"--P. [4] of cover.
Agawam Juv Paperback - EP KIP
Looking for Bigfoot
Worth, Bonnie.
New York : Random House, 2010.
"Over two thousand sightings of wild ape-men have been reported in America. Does Bigfoot really exist? Or is it just a myth?--Back cover.
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Mac and Cheese
Weeks, Sarah.
New York : Laura Geringer Books, 2010.
Two cats that are as different as night and day are nevertheless best friends.
Agawam Juv Fiction - E WEE
Wonder Woman Classic: I Am Wonder Woman
Stein, Erin K.
HarperCollins 2010.
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