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Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories

Kinney, Jeff,


Rowley Jefferson is back with another book in his Awesome Friendly series-Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2-which is even more hilariously terrifying than the first! Fans of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney get a chance to dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley's imagination. In this second tome of Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, you'll encounter monstrous insects, the Grim Reaper as a boy, and a lost pinkie that's searching for its owner. But reader beware-while these stories are sidesplittingly funny, they'll still give you a delightful fright!
Date Published:2026

Rowley Jefferson is back with another book in his Awesome Friendly series-Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2-which is even more hilariously terrifying than the first! Fans of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney get a chance to dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley's imagination. In this second tome of Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, you'll encounter monstrous insects, the Grim Reaper as a boy, and a lost pinkie that's searching for its owner. But reader beware-while these stories are sidesplittingly funny, they'll still give you a delightful fright!

Date Published:2026

The night gardener

Fan, Terry,


Junior Library Guild. Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps with his special work.
Date Published:2016

Pete the cat and the bad banana

Dean, James, 1957-


Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and vows never to eat bananas again, even though he generally likes the fruit.
Date Published:2014

The 78-story treehouse

Griffiths, Andy, 1961-,


"Originally published as The 78-Storey Treehouse in Australia by Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd. in 2016"--Title page verso. The 78-story treehouse -- Treehouse: The Movie -- Spin, spin, spin -- Scribble, scribble, scribble -- Day of the living puddle -- Trouble in Andyland -- Cowduggery! -- My Autobiography of My Life by Me (and Not Terry) -- The chip thief -- Andy vesus Terry -- Big-shot movie stars -- Cowhouse: The Mooo-vie -- The last chapter. Andy and Terry must get past their differences to save their story ideas from a herd of spy cows.
Date Published:2018

"Originally published as The 78-Storey Treehouse in Australia by Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd. in 2016"--Title page verso. The 78-story treehouse -- Treehouse: The Movie -- Spin, spin, spin -- Scribble, scribble, scribble -- Day of the living puddle -- Trouble in Andyland -- Cowduggery! -- My Autobiography of My Life by Me (and Not Terry) -- The chip thief -- Andy vesus Terry -- Big-shot movie stars -- Cowhouse: The Mooo-vie -- The last chapter. Andy and Terry must get past their differences to save their story ideas from a herd of spy cows.

Date Published:2018

Rumble with the Romans

Northfield, Gary, 1969-,


From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be gladiators! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?
Date Published:2016

Stella & Marigold

Barrows, Annie,


Two sisters, Stella and Marigold, do all the regular things, like go to school, but they also share adventures (both real and imagined) and secret sister things.
Date Published:2024

Happy Birthday, Princess


"It's a royal celebration for Rapunzel, Tiana, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, Jasmine, and Aurora as they celebrate their birthdays!"--Publisher.
Date Published:2012

Pete the cat and the tip-top tree house

Dean, James, 1957-,


Pete invites his friends over, but when he finds that his tree house is not big enough for everyone, they work together to build a fun place that can house everyone.
Date Published:2017

Friend or UFO

Buxbaum, Julie,


When Sky's grandmother is kidnapped, Sky discovers her secret life as an undercover FBAI agent, and embarks on a mission filled with puzzles, codes, and risky adventures to save her.
Date Published:2024

The big flush

Buxbaum, Julie,


Publisher Annotation: A killer space toilet is hurtling toward Area 51, courtesy of a mystery traitor on base, and things are about to get messy if Sky and her friends can't solve the case. Don't miss book two in the Edgar Award nominated Area 51 Files series!
Date Published:2023

Minecraft construction handbook

Needler, Matthew,


Introduction -- Wooden house -- Chateau de Resquer -- Nordic hall -- Decorative garden -- Stream cottage -- Palace gardens -- Fortified wall -- Mage City walls -- Large medieval city wall -- Royal hall -- Dwarven city -- Palace -- Suspension bridge -- Tower bridge -- Mage bridge -- Floating island -- Mage tower islands -- Steampunk city -- Galleon ship -- Mage ships -- Pirate island ship -- Epic roller coaster -- Red dragon coaster -- No escape -- Final words from FyreUK -- Useful links. An official guide to Minecraft construction shares essential tips and tricks for building creative structures and innovations ranging from theme parks and waterslides to pirate coves and animal cannons.
Date Published:2014

Introduction -- Wooden house -- Chateau de Resquer -- Nordic hall -- Decorative garden -- Stream cottage -- Palace gardens -- Fortified wall -- Mage City walls -- Large medieval city wall -- Royal hall -- Dwarven city -- Palace -- Suspension bridge -- Tower bridge -- Mage bridge -- Floating island -- Mage tower islands -- Steampunk city -- Galleon ship -- Mage ships -- Pirate island ship -- Epic roller coaster -- Red dragon coaster -- No escape -- Final words from FyreUK -- Useful links. An official guide to Minecraft construction shares essential tips and tricks for building creative structures and innovations ranging from theme parks and waterslides to pirate coves and animal cannons.

Date Published:2014

You're bacon me crazy

Nelson, Suzanne, 1976-,


Tessa loves working at the trendy food truck her aunt runs in their native San Francisco. Serving yummy BLTs to her classmates after school, Tessa feels like she's living the dream. Then the dream turns into a nightmare. Popular, arrogant Asher starts working at the truck! He can't make a sandwich to save his life, and he's frustratingly cute.But when the city's big food-truck festival is canceled, the future of the truck is suddenly at stake. Can Tessa and Asher set aside their differences and work together to save the truck? And will Tessa finally admit to herself how she really feels... about Asher?
Date Published:2017

Tessa loves working at the trendy food truck her aunt runs in their native San Francisco. Serving yummy BLTs to her classmates after school, Tessa feels like she's living the dream. Then the dream turns into a nightmare. Popular, arrogant Asher starts working at the truck! He can't make a sandwich to save his life, and he's frustratingly cute.But when the city's big food-truck festival is canceled, the future of the truck is suddenly at stake. Can Tessa and Asher set aside their differences and work together to save the truck? And will Tessa finally admit to herself how she really feels... about Asher?

Date Published:2017

Rump the true story of Rumpelstiltskin /

Shurtliff, Liesl,


Relates the tale of Rumpelstiltskin's childhood and youth, explaining why his name is so important, how he is able to spin straw into gold, and why a first-born child is his reward for helping the miller's daughter-turned-queen.
Date Published:2014

Grump the (fairly) true tale of Snow White and the seven dwarves /

Shurtliff, Liesl,


"A Borzoi Book"--Title page verso. "Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed Grump) has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. When the queen commands him to assist in a fiendish plot against her stepdaughter, Snow White, Grump is in over his dead. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror! He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle - and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed"--Jacket flap.
Date Published:2018

"A Borzoi Book"--Title page verso. "Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed Grump) has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. When the queen commands him to assist in a fiendish plot against her stepdaughter, Snow White, Grump is in over his dead. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror! He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle - and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed"--Jacket flap.

Date Published:2018

Jack the true story of Jack & the beanstalk /

Shurtliff, Liesl.


Booklist, March 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2015. Kirkus Review, February 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Booklist. Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Relates the tale of Jack who, after trading his mother's milk cow for magic beans, climbs a beanstalk to seek his missing father in the land of giants.
Date Published:2015

Red the true story of Red Riding Hood /

Shurtliff, Liesl.


School Library Journal, January 2016. Kirkus Review, January 2016. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. "Followed by a wolf, a huntsman, and a porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red embarks on a quest to find a magical cure for her ailing grandmother"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Diary of a wimpy kid Greg Heffley's journal /

Kinney, Jeff.


Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, April 2007. Book Links-starred, January 2008. Pub Weekly, March 2007. Booklist, April 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2007. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, April 2007. Book Links-starred, January 2008. Pub Weekly, March 2007. Booklist, April 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2007. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Date Published:2007

Game changer

Greenwald, Tommy, 1962-,


While thirteen-year-old Teddy fights for his life after a football injury at training camp, his friends and family gather to support him and discuss events leading to his coma. Told through dialogue, text messages, newspaper articles, transcripts, an online forum, and Teddy's inner thoughts.
Date Published:2018

The crown heist

Hicks, Deron R.,


"No matter how dangerous his adventures have been, Art has always been able to count on his best friend, Camille. Now that Camille is meeting her estranged father, Art wants to be there for her--which means going to London. But Camille's history professor father, renowned for expertise in British legend, is missing. When they visit his apartment, Art and Camille find a long-missing object that suggests the professor could be in trouble and solving a mystery related to London's history. Follow Art and Camille as they visit the Tower of London, National Portrait Gallery, and ride the "tube" in hopes of uncovering the truth before it's too late.
Date Published:2021

"No matter how dangerous his adventures have been, Art has always been able to count on his best friend, Camille. Now that Camille is meeting her estranged father, Art wants to be there for her--which means going to London. But Camille's history professor father, renowned for expertise in British legend, is missing. When they visit his apartment, Art and Camille find a long-missing object that suggests the professor could be in trouble and solving a mystery related to London's history. Follow Art and Camille as they visit the Tower of London, National Portrait Gallery, and ride the "tube" in hopes of uncovering the truth before it's too late.

Date Published:2021

Shadow over Aetheria

Cube Kid, (Author of fan fiction),


Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl's Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City! What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine? .
Date Published:2024

Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl's Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City! What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine? .

Date Published:2024