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  Stargazer

  Patrick Carman

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  Alexa faces down her greatest threat in the thrilling conclusion to The Land of Elyon series from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Tenth City. 
   
  When last we saw Alexa Daley, she had defeated a threat in her homeland and was sailing with Roland Warvold across the Lonely Sea. She had no idea what adventures awaited her . . . until now. After a tragic attack by an evil force, Alexa and her friend Yipes are stranded in a strange community known as The Five Stone Pillars. Each pillar of rock has its own secrets . . . and its own challenges. As darkness descends, Alexa must risk everything to defeat it—even if it means taking to the skies. 
   
  Praise for The Land of Elyon series 
   
  “Readers will easily identify with intrepid Alex, who tells her own story, and her tale is simple and exciting enough to appeal to both the usual fantasy crowd and children who may not otherwise be genre readers.” —Booklist 
   
  “Entertaining, accessible fantasy . . . Double identities, mysterious codes, and Alexa’s magical gift of speaking with animals all enliven the plot, and the highly cinematic writing style will allow readers to visualize her adventures clearly.” —School Library Journal 
   
  “A trip with Alexa Daley through the Valley of Thorns is well worth the effort.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  “Truly an amazing storyteller, Patrick Carman’s imagination runs full steam, never threatening to quit or run dry. Each chapter promises new excitement and even more colorful characters.” —KidsReads.com

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  Cake Mix Cooking for Kids

  Stephanie Ashcraft

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  Wannabe bakers can stir up some fun with kid-friendly recipes from the New York Times bestselling author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix. With this book, kids can tie on an apron and whip up tasty treats for friends and family, while learning basic kitchen rules, cooking terms, and mixing, measuring, baking, and cooling tips. A cake mix is the basic ingredient for these delicious recipes, but cake isn’t the only thing kids will learn to make. Give Black Owl Cookies, Candy Cookie Pops, Bubblegum Bars, or Fruity Pizzas a try. Or, if you really want to be creative, bake some Mini Cupcake Kabobs, Delicious Cake Balls, or Tangy and Twisted Trifle. Party picks include Happy Everything Cake and Candy Cane Cupcakes, while summer favorites feature Sandy Beach Buckets and Red, White, and Blue Cake. These recipes are a fun and easy way for kids to enjoy time in the kitchen.

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  Wildfire Run

  Dee Garretson

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  The president's retreat, Camp David, is one of the safest places in the United States. So why can't the President's son, Luke, and his friends Theo and Callie stay there without Secret Service agents constantly hovering over them, watching their every move? And yet, when an earthquake sets off a raging wildfire, causing a chain reaction that wreaks havoc at Camp David, they are suddenly on their own.Now Luke needs a plan:To override the security systemsTo save those who were supposed to save himTo get through an impassable gateTo escape Camp DavidDebut author Dee Garretson delivers a heart-pounding tween thriller—an action-packed adventure with undeniable suspense.

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  The Harvest Tide Project

  Oisin McGann

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  Taya and Lorkrin are Myunans – shape-changers who can sculpt their flesh like modelling clay. They accidentally release Shessil Groach, a timid botanist working in captivity on the top-secret Harvest Tide Project. A massive manhunt is launched by the sinister Noranian Empire, which will stop at nothing to protect its Project.With the help of a scent-seller, a barbarian mapmaker and their uncle Emos, the teenagers and Groach keep one step ahead of the Noranians, while they try to find a way to sabotage the Harvest Tide Project and avert the disaster it will unleash.

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  Revenge of the Beetle Queen

  M.G. Leonard

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  “Rich in quirky humour,” the sequel to the bestselling Beetle Boy is a thrilling adventure story as kids battle a villainess well-versed in animal cruelty (The Guardian). 
   
  Ruthless beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her deadly yellow ladybug spies—and she has a devious plan. When Darkus, Virginia, and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they’re determined to stop her. But the three friends are in trouble. Darkus’s dad has forbidden them to investigate any further—and disgusting crooks Humphrey and Pickering are out of prison. Hope rests on Novak, Lucretia’s daughter and a Hollywood actress, but the beetle villainess is always one scuttle ahead . . .  
   
  Beetles are back in an even-more-thrilling, chilling, and darkly funny sequel that will have readers clamoring for more. 
   
  “A cracking tale for boys, girls—and grown ups.” —The Sun

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  The Sign in the Smoke

  Carolyn Keene

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  Nancy and her friends are faced with another chilling mystery in this twelfth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.When Bess asks Nancy and George to be counselors at her old camp, they’re a little wary. After all, running around after a bunch of little kids doesn’t exactly sound like fun! But Bess promises that the girls will get to enjoy nature, relax by the lake, and play some sports. Plus, it will give Nancy a much-needed break from solving mysteries.But trouble always finds Nancy Drew! After hearing the disturbing tale about a camper who had drowned in the lake years ago, Nancy dismisses it as a ghost story. But then something pulls her under water during a swim lesson—something eerily human, with long, silvery hair. And the next night her entire cabin's sleeping bags disappear—only to show up at the lake, soaked.Now Nancy isn’t so sure if she believes in ghosts! All she knows is she has to do everything within her power to make sure her campers—and her friends—are safe. Which means she’d better get to the bottom of what’s happening at Camp Cedarbark.

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