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The Trouble With Chickens
(age 7-10) by Doreen Cronin humor ... mystery Publisher comments: J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performing daring missions saving lives. So he's not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar (who look like popcorn on legs) and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at workâor is J.J. not smelling the evidence that's right in front of him? |
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Just Grace Series (age 7-10) by Charise Harper animals ... mystery ... humor Publisher comments: Grace loves cats. She also loves taking pictures of cats and drawing Not So Super comics. She doesn't like Sammy Stringer, a boy in her class. She's got lots and lots of ideas, and when her neighbor's cat goes missing, Grace does her best to make Mrs. Luther feel less lonely. But as the mystery of the missing cat continues, Grace's well-intentioned plan backfires, and she finds herself in a bit of trouble. Maybe, just maybe, Sammy Stringer will help her through. title: Just Grace title: Still Just Grace |
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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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My Weird School Daze Series (age 7-10) by Dan Gutman humor ... school The weirdness never stops. title: Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! title: Mr. Sunny Is Funny! title: Mr. Granite Is From Another Planet! title: Coach Hyatt Is a Riot! title: Miss Laney Is Zany! title: Miss Mary Is Scary! title: Mrs. Cooney Is Loony! |
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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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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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I Hate Company
(age 7-10) by P. J. Petersen humor ... family ... friendship When his mother offers to share their apartment temporarily with an old friend and her three-year-old son, Dan finds himself resenting the loss of space, privacy, and peace and quiet. |
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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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Araminta Spookie Series (age 7-10) by Angie Sage humor ... spooky ... mystery This house is not for sale. Araminta Spookie lives in a wonderful old haunted house, but her crabby aunt Tabby wants to move. Aunt Tabby is determined to sell their house; Araminta has to stop her! With the help of a haunted suit of armor named Sir Horace, a ghost named Edmund, and a lot of imagination, Araminta hatches a plot for an Awful Ambush that is so ghoulish, it just might work! title: My Haunted House title: The Sword in the Grotto title: Frognapped title: Vampire Brat title: Ghostsitters |
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A Girl, a Boy, and a Monster Cat
(age 7-10) by Gail Gauthier animals ... friendship ... humor Sam's house would have been the perfect place for Brandon to go after school. The big-screen TV is on all the time, and Sam is a boy. Instead, Brandon's mom sends him to Hannah's, where he is forced to play imaginary games in which Hannah is always the hero. Even the cat, Buttercup, gets more exciting roles than Brandon. Then a new neighbor moves in with a tiny dog who is actually quite fierce. He gives Hannah lots of material for games, but when Buttercup defends her territory with some malicious tactics, reality becomes much more exciting than fiction. |
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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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Ivy Plus Bean Series (age 7-10) by Annie Barrows realistic ... humor ... friendship Publisher comments: The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. title: Ivy + Bean title: Ivy and Bean Bound to be Bad |
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The Clementine Series (age 7-10) by Sara Pennypacker friendship ... humor ... school Clementine notices everything...especially when adults would prefer her not to. This chapter book finds her sorting through all kinds of trouble, in her own hilarious way. title: Clementine title: The Talented Clementine |
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My Weird School Series (age 7-10) by Dan Gutman humor ... school Is that staff weird or wonderful? Check out the My Weird School series, and find out. title: Miss Daisy Is Crazy title: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! title: Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! title: Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! title: Miss Small Is Off the Wall! title: Mr. Hynde Is Out of His Mind! title: Ms Lagrange Is Strange! title: Miss Lazar Is Bizarre! title: Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker! title: Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal! title: Ms. Todd Is Odd! title: Mrs. Patty Is Batty! title: Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! title: Mr. Macky Is Wacky! title: Ms. Coco Is Loco! title: Miss Suki Is Kooky! title: Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers! title: Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles! title: Mr. Louie Is Screwy! title: Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! |
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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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Get Ready for Gabi Series (age 7-10) by Marisa Montes humor ... friendship ... school With her friends and familia by her side, Gabi is ready for anything--sort of. Maritza Gabriela Morales Mercado (Gabi for short) has big problemas. Her worst enemy, Johnny Wiley, is driving her crazy. He makes fun of her name. He picks on her friends. And now Gabi has to spend an entire month working with him on a school project! Gabi is so upset she can't even talk straight. Her English words keep getting jumbled up with her Spanish words. Now she's speaking a crazy mix of both, and no one knows what she's saying! Will Gabi ever make sense again? title: A Crazy Mixed-up Spanglish Day |
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Gooney Bird Greene Series (age 7-10) by Lois Lowry school ... humor There's never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and a polka-dot t-shirt and tutu on another? Gooney Bird has to sit right smack in the middle of the class because she likes to be in the middle of everything. She is the star of story time and keeps her teacher and classmates on the edge of their seats with her absolutely true stories. But what about her classmates? Do they have stories good enough to share? title: Gooney, the Fabulous title: Gooney Bird and the Room Mother |
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The Magic Finger
(age 7-10) by Roald Dahl animals ... magic ... humor The Gregg family loves hunting, but their eight-year-old neighbor can't stand it. After countless please for them to stop are ignored, she has no other choice--she has to put her magic finger on them. Now the Greggs are a family of birds, and like it or not, they're going to find out how it feels to be on the other end of the gun. |
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Esio Trot
(age 7-10) by Roald Dahl humor ... friendship Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Then, one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart--involving 140 tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic. |
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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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The Berenstain Bear Scouts (age 7-10) by Stan Berenstain friendship ... school ... humor The Berenstain Bears take on scouting, in their own hilarious way. title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts In Giant Bat Cave |
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Andy Russell Series (age 7-10) by David Adler mystery ... humor Publisher comments: Boy does Andy Russell have troubles! His gerbils escaped in the house, he's late for school, and he'd planned to ask his parents if they can be his friend Tamika's new foster family. But when Andy learns that his mother is pregnant, he knows he'll have to do some really fancy footwork if his family is going to make room for Tamika. title: The Many Troubles of Andy Russell title: Andy and Tamika |
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The Legend of Spud Murphy
(age 7-10) by Eoin Colfer school ... brilliant protagonist ... humor When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out. |
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Muggie Maggie
(age 7-10) by Beverly Cleary humor ... school A curse on cursive! Maggie doesn't really mean it when she vows never to read and write those wiggly, squiggly, roller-coaster letters. After all, she uses the computer. But everybody seems to be taking her revolt very, very seriously. |
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Owen Foote Series (age 7-10) by Stephanie Greene school ... humor ... enterprise Publisher comments: In Owen Foote, Money Man: Owen has discovered an amazing catalog called "Junk You Never Knew About," and found a bunch of neat stuff to buy. The only trouble is, he's broke! How can he make some cash, quick? His parents are willing to give him an allowance, but that would mean doing all sorts of boring chores. Owen is sure there's a better way--all he needs is the perfect plan. With the help of his best friend, Joseph, Owen comes up with one money-making scheme after another, but--funny thing--he's still broke. Not till Owen changes his ideas about how to make money, and how to spend it, does the tide of fortune start to flow the other way. In Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman: Owen, a second grader who is being teased for his small size, discovers that his friend Joseph is just as concerned about being overweight, and they share their fear of being humiliated by the school nurse. title: Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman title: Owen Foote, Soccer Star title: Owen Foote, Mighty Scientist |
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The Beany Adventures (age 7-10) by Susan Wojciechowski humor ... growing up ... friendship Beany worries about everything whether she is at home or school. title: Beany and the Meany |
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Junie B, First Grader Series (age 7-10) by Barbara Park realistic ... humor ... school Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. 'Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. title: Junie B First Grader: Toothless Wonder title: Junie B First Grader: Cheater Pants title: Junie B First Grader: Boss of Lunch title: Junie B First Grader: One-man Band |
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Junie B. Jones Series (age 7-10) by Barbara Park realistic ... humor ... school Junie is the bestest, funniest kindergartener ever. title: Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime i.e. Valentine title: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus title: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake title: Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed title: Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket title: Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl title: Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy title: Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal title: Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day title: Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook title: Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren title: Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy |
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The Stink Series (age 7-10) by Megan McDonald realistic ... enterprise ... friendship ... humor Meet Judy Moody's little brother Stink. Whether he's corresponding with candy companies to get free samples or drawing special inspiration from a visit to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum, Stink Moody is always up to something. title: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express title: Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker title: Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers title: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid |
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Judy Moody Series (age 7-10) by Megan McDonald realistic ... friendship ... humor Publisher comments: "Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood." Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! The mercurial Judy Moody will delight any kid who's known a bad mood or a bad day--and managed to laugh anyway. title: Judy Moody |
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Horrible Harry Series (age 7-10) by Suzy Kline humor ... friendship ... school Horrible Harry of classroom 2B is known for his mischievous pranks, and his unexpected moments of insight into the elementary school experience. title: Horrible Harry and the Green Slime title: Horrible Harry and the Dungeon title: Horrible Harry's Secret title: Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion title: Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt title: Song Lee and the Leech Man title: Song Lee in Room 2B |
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Marvin Redpost Series (age 7-10) by Louis Sachar realistic ... humor Marvin Redpost faces school, friends, and family situations with curiosity and humor. title: Marvin Redpost: a Flying Birthday Cake title: Marvin Redpost: Class President title: Marvin Redpost: a Magic Crystal? title: Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher's House title: Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth? title: Marvin Redpost: Why Pick on Me? |
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Dragon Slayers' Academy Series (age 7-10) by Kate McMullan humor ... knights/castles/dragons ... school In the first of this hilarious series, Wiglaf is off to Dragon Slayers' Academy and in for a first day of school he will never forget. title: Class Trip to the Cave of Doom title: Countdown to the Year 1000 title: Knight for a Day title: Revenge of the Dragon Lady title: Sir Lancelot, Where Are You? title: A Wedding for Wiglaf? |
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
(age 7-10) by Betty Macdonald humor Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children, both good and bad. She never scolds, but has positive cures for children with special problems such as answering back or never wanting to go to bed. |
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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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Adventures of Captain Underpants (age 7-10) by Dav Pilkey school ... humor When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, they find themselves part of an unlikely trio, fighting for Truth, Justice, and all that is Preshrunk and Cottony. Tra-la-laaaaaa! title: The Adventures of Captain Underpants: an Epic Novel title: Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets: an Epic Novel title: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 title: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 title: Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies From Outer Space title: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants title: Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman title: Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People: the Eighth Epic Novel |
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The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
(age 7-10) by Roald Dahl enterprise ... poetry ... humor Publisher comments: When Billy joins the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company, he gets a lot more than a new job. First he makes three new friends, then it's time to get to work cleaning all 677 windows of the Duke of Hampshire's house. The Duke is not only the wealthiest man in the country, he's also the most generous. Can he make Billy's lifelong dream come true? |
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The Cam Jansen Mysteries (age 7-10) by David Adler mystery ... humor Cam Jansen can't resist a mystery, and you won't be able to resist solving it with her. title: Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery title: Cam Jansen and the Ghostly Mystery title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Haunted House title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of Flight 54 title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Carnival Prize title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Circus Clown title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Television Dog title: Cam Jansen and the Triceratops Pops Mystery |