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The Night Fairy
(age 7-10) by Laura Amy Schlitz adventure ... survival ... fantasy Publisher comments: What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings — wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth — is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do — like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach — so be it. Not every creature, however, is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. |
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Pinky and Rex Series (age 7-10) by James Howe adventure ... friendship Publisher comments: Pinky has twenty-seven stuffed animals, and Rex has twenty-seven dinosaurs. They have everything the same, and that's the way it should be with best friends. So what do they do when there's only one pink dinosaur in the museum gift shop, and they both want it? Could Pinky's pesky little sister Amanda have the answer? title: Pinky and Rex |
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Aliens for ... Series (age 7-10) adventure ... humor ... science fiction Publisher comments: Richard Bickerstaff sits down to breakfast one morning and gets the surprise of his life when an alien climbs out of his cereal bowl! Aric is a tiny, wisecracking creature who's been beamed to Earth in a cereal box. He's on a very important mission, namely to stop an alien takeover, and he needs Richard's help. With only five days to save the world, Richard and Aric battle a deadly enemy in a deadly disguise the cool new kid in Richard's class! title: Aliens for Breakfast by Jonathan Etra F ETR title: Aliens for Lunch by Jonathan Etra F ETR title: Aliens for Dinner by Stephanie Spinner F SPI | |
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Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins
(age 7-10) by Malorie Blackman adventure ... family Catalog: The plans that Maxine, the Girl Wonder, and her younger brothers, the Terrific Twins, come up with usually mean trouble for their mother. |
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Evangeline Mudd Series (age 7-10) by David Elliot adventure ... animals ... humor Publisher comments: Learning to swing from the rafters, eating peanut-butter sandwiches with her feet . . . Evangeline Mudd has had an unusual childhood. Her primatologist parents have taken their child-rearing cues from the golden-haired ape, whose lifestyle they deeply admire. But things take a drastic turn when Evangeline's parents are called away on a research trip to the Ikkinasti Jungle, then mysteriously fail to return, leaving it up to their dauntless daughter to find them herself! David Elliott's comical, offbeat tale introduces a winning heroine as it whisks readers off on a wild adventure. title: Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle title: Evangeline Mudd and the Great Mink Escapade |
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Thumbelina Tiny Little Runaway Bride
(age 7-10) by Barbara Ensor adventure ... growing up ... folklore Catalog: In this expanded version of the Andersen fairy tale, a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb becomes separated from her overprotective mother, has adventures with various animals, and records her feelings in a diary as she gains self-reliance and searches for someone to love. |
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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
(age 7-10) by Emily Jenkins friendship ... adventure ... short stories Publisher comments: Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine. |
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The Magic Pickle Series (age 7-10) by Scott Morse fantasy ... adventure ... humor Publisher comments: Beware of the Magic Pickle, a secret weapon created in a special lab under the floor of Jo Jo Wigman's bedroom. Will its power rescue Jo Jo, or wreak more havoc than it prevents? title: Magic Pickle |
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Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
(age 7-10) by Shel Silverstein adventure ... humor ... identity "You don't have to shoot me," says the young lion. "I will be your rug and I will lie in front of your fireplace and I won't move a muscle and you can sit on me and toast all the marshmallows you want. I love marshmallows." But the hunter will not listen to reason, so what is there for a young lion to do? After eating up the hunter, Lafcadio takes the gun home and practices and practices until he becomes the world's greatest sharp-shooter. Now dressed in starched collars and fancy suits, and enjoying all the marshmallows he wants, Lafcadio is pampered and admired wherever he goes. But is a famous, successful, and admired lion a happy lion? Or is he a lion at all? Told and drawn with wit and gusto, Shel Silverstein's modern fable speaks not only to children but to us all! |
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Rainbow Magic: Special Edition Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows traditions ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost's mischievous goblins are up to no good! Will they capture the Fairy's magical powers forever, or will Rachel and Kirsty save the day? title: Holly, the Christmas Fairy title: Joy, the Summer Vacation Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Music Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Music Fairies' magic instruments. Music everywhere is out of tune! Now the goblins plan to play the instruments in a TV talent contest. If Rachel and Kirsty don't act fast, everyone could find out about Fairyland! title: Poppy, the Piano Fairy title: Maya, the Harp Fairy title: Victoria, the Violin Fairy title: Sadie, the Saxophone Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Dance Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Dance Fairies' magic ribbons are missing! Without them, all kinds of dances are getting off on the wrong foot. Everyone is miserable, except for Jack Frost and his goblins. They have the ribbons . . . and it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get them back! title: Rebecca the Rock 'n' Roll Fairy title: Jessica the Jazz Fairy title: Serena the Salsa Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Fun Day Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum. title: Megan, the Monday Fairy title: Tara, the Tuesday Fairy title: Willow, the Wednesday Fairy title: Thea, the Thursday Fairy title: Felicity, the Friday Fairy title: Sienna, the Saturday Fairy title: Sarah, the Sunday Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Pet Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows animals ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! They work with their special pets to make sure that all animals find safe homes. But now Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever? title: Katie, the Kitten Fairy title: Bella, the Bunny Fairy title: Georgia, the Guinea Pig Fairy title: Lauren, the Puppy Fairy title: Harriet, the Hamster Fairy title: Molly, the Goldfish Fairy title: Penny, the Pony Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Rainbow Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits! The seven Rainbow Fairies have been banished from Fairyland by the wicked Jack Frost. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be colorless and gray. In the pot at the end of the rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty come across Ruby the Red Fairy. Can they keep her safe and find the rest of her Rainbow sisters . . . before it's too late? title: Amber, the Orange Fairy title: Fern, the Green Fairy title: Sky, the Blue Fairy title: Heather, the Violet Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! title: Crystal, the Snow Fairy title: Pearl, the Cloud Fairy title: Goldie, the Sunshine Fairy title: Evie, the Mist Fairy title: Storm, the Lightning Fairy title: Hayley, the Rain Fairy title: Stella, the Star Fairy |
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The Seven Treasure Hunts
(age 7-10) by Betsy Cromer Byars adventure ... humor ... friendship Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other, with disastrous and hilarious results. |
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The Ricky Ricotta Series (age 7-10) by Dav Pilkey science fiction ... adventure ... humor Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot battle for the safety of the universe in these hilarious action-packed adventures. title: Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot: an adventure novel title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitos from Mercury: the second robot adventure novel title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus: the third robot adventure novel |
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Akimbo and the Lions
(age 7-10) by Alexander McCallSmith adventure ... animals When Akimbo and his park ranger father unintentionally capture a lion cub near an African game park, Akimbo wants to keep the cub. |
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The Tales of Olga da Polga
(age 7-10) by Michael Bond humor ... adventure From the minute Olga arrives at her new home, she gathers all the other animals in the garden around and starts telling them exciting tales about the wild and wonderful adventures she's had. Sometimes the other animals aren't sure whether to believe her or not--but surely Olga wouldn't be making them up, would she? |
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The Paddington Series (age 7-10) by Michael Bond adventure ... humor Paddington has a knack for "smelling out things". His sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures. title: A Bear Called Paddington title: More About Paddington title: Paddington Abroad title: Paddington at Work title: Paddington Takes the Test |
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Thea Stilton Series (age 7-10) by Thea Stilton authorship ... mystery ... adventure Publisher comments: Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea is taking the publishing world by storm in this fabumouse tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship. title: Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code |
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10) authorship ... mystery ... adventure Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! title: Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery by Ger F GER | |
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10) by Geronimo Stilton authorship ... mystery ... adventure Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! title: Attack of the Bandit Cats title: Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House title: A Cheese-Colored Camper title: The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid title: Four Mice Deep in the Jungle title: I'm Too Fond of My Fur! title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye title: Merry Christmas, Geronimo title: The Mona Mousa Code title: My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton title: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count title: Surf's Up, Geronimo! title: Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! title: The Wild, Wild West title: Valentine's Day Disaster title: The Temple of the Ruby of Fire title: The Search for Sunken Treasure title: The Phantom of the Subway title: It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse! title: A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo title: All Because of a Cup of Coffee title: Wedding Crasher title: Down and Out Down Under title: The Mouse Island Marathon title: The Mysterious Cheese Thief title: Valley of the Giant Skeletons title: Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent title: The Mummy With No Name title: Christmas Catastrophe title: The Secret of Cacklefur Castle title: The Christmas Toy Factory title: Singing Sensation title: A Very Merry Christmas |
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The Littles Series
(age 7-10) by John Peterson adventure ... fantasy ... friendship Meet the Littles, a tiny family with a big heart. sequel: The Littles |
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Pee Wee Scouts Series (age 7-10) by Judy Delton adventure ... realistic Join Molly Duff and Troop 23 of the Pee-Wee Scouts for fun and adventure. title: Eggs With Legs title: Peanut-Butter Pilgrims title: The Pooped Troop title: Rosy Noses, Freezing Toes title: All Dads on Deck title: Bad, Bad Bunnies title: Bookworm Buddies title: Greedy Groundhogs title: Halloween Helpers title: Moans and Groans and Dinosaur Bones title: Pedal Power title: Pee Wee Pool Party title: Pee Wees on First title: Pee Wees on Parade title: Planet Pee Wee title: Sky Babies title: Spring Sprouts title: Stage Frightened title: Teeny Weeney Zucchinis title: Trash Bash title: Tricks and Treats title: Wild, Wild West |
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Fairy Realm Series (age 7-10) by Emily Rodda magic ... adventure ... fantasy When Jessie goes to visit her grandmother at beautiful Blue Moon, things seem wrong. Why is her grandmother so forgetful? And what's happened to the charm bracelet she always wears? One night, Jessie discovers an amazing secret. The secret garden at Blue Moon leads to a magical Realm. In this land live all kinds of magical beings, from fairy queens to miniature talking horses. But the enemies of the Realm are getting closer and closer to coming through the wall that keeps them out. Jessie must find out her grandmother's secret and help renew the Realm's magic before it's too late! Start with The Charm Bracelet, the first book in this exciting series. title: The Charm Bracelet title: The Flower Fairies title: The Third Wish title: The Last Fairy-Apple Tree title: The Magic Key title: The Unicorn title: The Star Cloak title: The Water Sprites title: The Rainbow Wand |
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The Boxcar Children Series (age 7-10) by Gertrude Chandler Warner adventure ... mystery Four orphans, two boys and two girls, set up housekeeping in an old boxcar...and there the adventure begins. title: Blue Bay Mystery title: The Boxcar Children title: The Lighthouse Mystery title: Mystery in the Sand |
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Magic Tree House Series (age 7-10) by Mary Pope Osborne adventure ... historical Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house that transports them to another time and place...there the adventure begins. title: Afternoon on the Amazon title: Buffalo Before Breakfast title: Christmas in Camelot title: Civil War on Sunday title: Dark Day in the Deep Sea title: Day of the Dragon King title: Dingoes at Dinnertime title: Dinosaurs Before Dark title: Dolphins at Daybreak title: Dragon of the Red Dawn title: Earthquake in the Early Morning title: Ghost Town at Sundown title: Good Morning, Gorillas title: A Good Night for Ghosts title: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve title: Hour of the Olympics title: The Knight at Dawn title: Leprechaun in Late Winter title: Lions at Lunchtime title: Midnight on the Moon title: Monday With a Mad Genius title: Mummies in the Morning title: Night of the Ninjas title: Pirates Past Noon title: Polar Bears Past Bedtime title: Revolutionary War on Wednesday title: Stage Fright on a Summer Night title: Summer of the Sea Serpent title: Sunset of the Sabertooth title: Tigers at Twilight title: Tonight on the Titanic title: Twister on Tuesday title: Vacation Under the Volcano title: Viking Ships at Sunrise title: Winter of the Ice Wizard |
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the Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
(age 7-10) by Astrid Lindgren humor ... adventure Catalog: A collection of three previously published books: Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes on Board, and Pippi in the South Seas. Pippi Longstocking tells the escapades of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. |
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The School Mouse
(age 7-10) by Dick King-Smith adventure ... school Flora is not like other mice. She can read! Flora, who lives with her family in a country schoolhouse, learns to read along with the kindergartners. When an exterminator leaves poison around the school, Flora comes to the rescue. |
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The Zack Files Series (age 7-10) by Dan Greenburg adventure ... fantasy Zack's adventures with both the natural and the supernatural are full of fun and surprises. title: Bozo the Clone title: A Ghost Named Wanda title: Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box title: How to Speak Dolphin in Three Easy Lessons title: I'm Out of my Body--Please Leave a Message title: The Misfortune Cookie title: My Son, the Time Traveler title: Now You See Me--Now You Don't title: This Body is Not Big Enough For Both of Us title: Through the Medicine Cabinet title: The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now title: Zap! I'm a Mind Reader title: Dr. Jekyll, Orthodontist title: Elvis the Turnip-- and Me title: Hang a Left at Venus title: Evil Queen Tut and the Great Ant Pyramids title: How I Fixed the Year 1000 Problem title: The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot title: Don't Count on Dracula title: How I Went From Bad to Verse |
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My Father's Dragon Series (age 7-10) by Ruth Stiles Gannett adventure ... friendship ... knights/castles/dragons A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island. title: Elmer and the Dragon |