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  The Cajun Cornbread Boy

  Dianne de Las Casas

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  The classic children’s folktale of the Gingerbread Boy gets a spicy Cajun twist—and comes with a delicious recipe for cornbread. Down on the bayou in the heart of Cajun country lives a little old woman who is very lonely. One day, she decides to make a cornbread boy. Taking down her grandmère’s magical black iron skillet, she adds all the right ingredients, careful not to forget a big dash of cayenne pepper.  When the cornbread boy pops out of the oven, he blinks his chili-pepper eyes, sprouts arms and legs, and sprints out the door before the old woman can catch him. Through the swamp and past the creatures curiously sniffing after him, the cornbread boy runs until he meets an artful alligator who is in for one spicy surprise.  In this flavorful retelling of the classic Gingerbread Boy tale, international storyteller extraordinaire Dianne de Las Casas presents a delightful romp through Cajun country that will have readers of all ages hungry for more. Praise for The Cajun Cornbread Boy“An old tale sprouts legs and takes off, enlivened by a dash of Cajun flavor. Catch it if you can!” —Aaron Sheard, The Author of Lightning Larry“Dianne de Las Casas mixes humor, high spirits, lively narration and a colorful setting to bring alive the timeless tale of the Gingerbread Boy.” —Robert D. San Souci, author of The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South and Little Pierre: A Cajun Story from Louisiana

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  Agent Pangolin

  A C Bradburn

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  Sunda is a pangolin on a mission. Her family has been taken by poachers, she's been ripped away from her beloved Sumatran rainforest and now the beautiful nature reserve that she calls home in London is about to be destroyed by humans. But there's no way she's going to let that happen. Sunda becomes an animal secret agent for the mysterious 'Web of Light' and discovers an ancient legend that could help save her home. Can she solve the mystery of the shiny moon before it's too late? With beautiful illustrations by Julia Vasileva, this is a magical story of courage, friendship and justice for the natural world.

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  Palace of Dreams

  Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson

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  Three animal familiars must save a queen—and their reputations—in this magical entry in the fantasy adventure series. 
   
  Peace has finally returned to Vastia. The familiars Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert have defeated the evil Paksahara, and the Council is throwing Queen Loranella a birthday party to celebrate. But then the queen falls victim to a terrible curse, and the familiars find themselves the prime suspects. 
   
  Narrowly escaping the palace dungeons, Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert set out on a quest to prove their innocence and find a cure for the queen. But nothing can prepare them for the puzzles and perils that await them in the magical Dreamworld. 
   
  With inventive magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and a mysterious conspiracy that will take all the familiars’ wits to unravel, Palace of Dreams is the familiars’ most extraordinary adventure yet. 
   
  Praise for The Familiars 
   
  School Library Journal Best Book 
   
  Indie Next List Pick 
   
  “A winning combination of action and humor.” —School Library Journal (starred review) 
   
  “The Familiars combines the magic of Harry Potter and the adventure of Warriors into an enchanting story readers will love.” —Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS series

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  Charlie Thorne and the Last...

  Stuart Gibbs

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  The world’s youngest genius must use her code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein in a “fast-paced, smart, and action-packed” novel (Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). 
   
  Charlie Thorne is a genius. 
   
  Charlie Thorne is a thief. 
   
  Charlie Thorne isn’t old enough to drive. 
   
  And now it’s up to her to save the world . . .  
   
  Decades ago, Albert Einstein devised an equation that could benefit all life on earth—or destroy it. Fearing what would happen if the equation fell into the wrong hands, he hid it. 
   
  But now, a diabolical group known as the Furies are closing in on its location. In desperation, a team of CIA agents drags Charlie into the hunt, needing her brilliance to find it first—even though this means placing her life in grave danger. 
   
  In a breakneck adventure that spans the globe, Charlie must crack a complex code created by Einstein himself, struggle to survive in a world where no one can be trusted, and fight to keep the last equation safe once and for all. 
   
  “Whether she’s catching big air on her snowboard or deciphering clues hidden by Albert Einstein, Charlie Thorne is an ideal hero for a new generation. Her pulse pounding adventure unfolds like one of the equations she’s so skilled at solving—the final answer remains concealed until every last variable has been uncovered.” —James Ponti, New York Times–bestselling author  
   
  “[An] adrenaline-charged thriller . . . Charlie is a terrific hero—outrageously smart, courageous, and still believable as a kid. After this explosive start, young readers will eagerly await her next adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Kabobs for Kids

  Janna DeVore

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  Stick it to boring meals with recipes that put the fun in cooking—and eating—for kids, from the author of Ballerina Cookbook. With Kabobs for Kids, creative children can go beyond traditional and put their imaginations to work threading all the makings for breakfast, sandwich, or dessert kabobs on a Popsicle stick, bamboo skewer, or a chopstick. They can even make appetizer “mini-bobs” using toothpicks. Thirty sweet and savory recipes paired with great detail shots will let kids have as much fun putting together their treats as they will eating them. Recipes like Waffle Stompers, Grilled Cheese on a Stick, Pizza on a Stick, Quesadilla Kabobs, Gumbo Skewers, Caramel Apple Kabobs, and Fondue Cake Pops make everyday eating a blast and spice up any special occasion.

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  Most Valuable

  Amar'e Stoudemire

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  Young Amar’e Stoudemire is back in the all-star basketball adventure based on the NBA sensation’s own life! 
   
  Amar’e’s idol, Overtime Tanner, plans the biggest streetball tournament every year. But when Overtime gets hurt during a basketball game, he can’t make the arrangements in time. So Amar’e and his friends help set the tournament up. On top of that, each group of Amar’e’s friends wants him to play for their team and he’s torn on what to do. Planning a tournament is a lot more work than playing in one. Will Amar’e’s hard work pay off? 
   
  Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar’e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular athletes of today, this is “a series of chapter books that celebrate sports, smarts and friendship . . . Amar’e is a likable protagonist” (Kirkus Reviews). 
   
  Praise for the series 
   
  “Will keep basketball fans riveted . . . Amar’e’s voice is refreshingly real.” —Publishers Weekly

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