• The Tyrant's Tomb

    Rick Riordan

    Hardcover (Disney-Hyperion, Sept. 24, 2019)
    It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced.
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  • The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020 - 2021,

    ACT

    Paperback (Wiley, April 21, 2020)
    The only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and it includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing tests) so you can practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice online with 5 full length practice tests to mimic the test day experience. These test questions can be organized, filtered, and tracked to test your exam performance. Get ready for test day with this bestselling guide to the ACT. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 will help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to do your best to ace the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 includes: Information about the September 2020 ACT enhancements Real ACT test forms used in previous years’ exams Five full-length tests available in the book and online, including one NEW full-length test with optional writing test Online practice that mimics the testing experience Customizable questions bank with detailed answer explanations Helpful advice for test day
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  • Refugee

    Alan Gratz

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, July 25, 2017)
    A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely -- and timeless -- novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge.A New York Times bestseller!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world . . .ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America . . .MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe . . .All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.
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  • Goofy Mad Libs

    Roger Price, Leonard Stern

    Paperback (Mad Libs, Aug. 17, 1993)
    Be your own comedy writer! From the creators of the Original Mad Libs®, Goofy Mad Libs® will help keep you in touch with the funny side of life. The idea is simple. Someone asks for a part of speech: a verb, a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. We've included definitions and examples of the parts of speech in case you've forgotten. Players call out their ideas to fill in the blanks and in the end, you have a story reeling from one silly sentence to another until nothing makes sense. That's what you call a Mad Lib®, the world's greatest word game. Players have been howling with friends or laughing all to themselves for over 35 years!
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  • Harry Potter Books 1-7 Special Edition Boxed Set

    J.K. Rowling, J. K. Rowling, Brian Selznick, Mary GrandPré

    Paperback (Arthur A. Levine Books, Aug. 28, 2018)
    A new special edition boxed set of the complete Harry Potter series, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.This collectible new boxed set contains the complete bestselling Harry Potter series, books 1-7 by J.K. Rowling, brilliantly redesigned by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick. A perfect gift to introduce a new reader to this beloved series, as well as a gorgeous addition to any fan's bookshelf.
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  • Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep, 2021: 8 Practice Tests + Review & Techniques + Online Tools

    The Princeton Review

    Paperback (Princeton Review, May 5, 2020)
    THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE—including 8 full-length practice tests for realistic prep, content reviews for all test sections, techniques for scoring success, and access to premium online extras.Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.· Comprehensive subject review for every section of the exam· Valuable practice with complex reading comprehension passages and higher-level math problems· Hands-on experience with all question types (multi-step problems, passage-based grammar questions, and more)Practice Your Way to Perfection.· 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 4 online) with detailed answer explanations· Drills for each test section—Reading, Writing and Language, and Math—plus writing exercises to help prepare for the essay· In-depth online score reports for all practice tests to help analyze and track your progressTechniques That Actually Work.· Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the SAT· Pacing tips to help you maximize your time· Detailed examples of how to employ each strategy to your advantageIncludes Access to Premium Online Exclusives:· Videos to teach you SAT test-taking strategies and commonly-tested topics· Access to college and university rankings, college admissions advice, and financial aid tips· Multi-week study guides· Special “SAT Insider” section packed with helpful info on picking your perfect school and writing essays that stand out
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  • Into the Pit

    Scholastic, Scott Cawthon, Elley Cooper

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Dec. 26, 2019)
    biFive Nights at Freddy's/i fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . ./biWhat do you wish for most?/i It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Millie think they know the answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful, and Millie wishes she could just disappear from the face of the earth. But in the twisted world of iFive Nights at Freddy's/i, their hearts' deepest desires have an unexpected cost.In this volume, iFive Nights at Freddy's/i creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favorite artist LadyFiszi. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened iFive Nights at Freddy's/i fans.
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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    Alexandre Dumas

    eBook (Athenaeum Classics, March 19, 2019)
    Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas’s thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dantès, is betrayed by his enemies and thrown into a secret dungeon in the Chateau d’If — doomed to spend his life in a dank prison cell. The story of his long, intolerable years in captivity, his miraculous escape, and his carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery and intrigue and paints a vision of France — a dazzling, dueling, exuberant France — that has become immortal.
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  • Good Vibes Coloring Book

    Thaneeya McArdle

    Paperback (Design Originals, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Enter a world of creative self-expression with this relaxing coloring book for grownups!30 amazing art activities take you to a happy place of patterning, shading, and coloringBeginner-friendly so there is no need for special skills or art experienceA guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and blending to shading and color theory, is includedBeautifully colored finished examples from Thaneeya are included to encourage your creativityHigh-quality, extra-thick paper won't bleed through, and stands up to markers, gel pens, & watercolorsPerforated pages for easy removal and display, or for gift-givingOne-side-only designs with inspiring quotes on the back, so you don't have to decide which designs to keepCome inside and play with doodles, shapes, and patterns! Coloring and patterning are relaxing, meditative activities that encourage self-expression, sending you on a creative adventure. The whimsical images inside Good Vibes Coloring Book offer an easy way to de-stress, have fun, and unleash your inner artist!Inside you'll find joyful art activities that are sure to send good vibes your way. Optimism is contagious, and focusing on these cheerful images is a great way to generate good feelings and radiate positive energy!Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line, and color. Each vibrantly detailed illustration is designed to exercise your imagination and creativity. Inside, Thaneeya has provided you with coloring suggestions, but there is no right way or wrong way to color these groovy visions.Beautifully colored finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory.This therapeutic coloring book is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. On the back of each design is an inspiring quote and space to write a little note. When your art is finished, you'll find the perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display.Coloring is a fun, artistic experience, and a creative way to relax. Use each of the pages in Good Vibes Coloring Book as a launching pad to spark your creativity and unleash your inner artist. Happy art making!
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  • Best Friends

    Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham

    Paperback (First Second, Aug. 27, 2019)
    A National and New York Times Bestseller!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she’s allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules, anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them?A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019One of NBC Today's 26 Best Kids' Books of 20192020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List
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  • Where the Red Fern Grows

    Wilson Rawls

    Paperback (Yearling, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend. This edition also includes a special note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool. Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two, dogs. So when he’s finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own—Old Dan and Little Ann—he’s ecstatic. It doesn’t matter that times are tough; together they’ll roam the hills of the Ozarks. Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters—now friends—and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair, and that the seeds of the future can come from the scars of the past. Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library JournalA Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPRA Great American Read's Selection (PBS)Winner of Multiple State AwardsOver 14 million copies in print!“A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased....Very touching.” —The New York Times Book Review “One of the great classics of children’s literature . . . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” —Common Sense Media“An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” —School Library Journal “A book of unadorned naturalness.” —Kirkus Reviews “Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” —Arizona Daily Star “It’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I can’t even go on without getting a little misty.” —The Huffington Post “We tear up just thinking about it.” —Time on the film adaptation
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  • The Tower of Nero

    Rick Riordan

    Hardcover (Disney-Hyperion, Oct. 6, 2020)
    At last, the breathtaking, action-packed finale of the #1 bestselling Trials of Apollo series is here! Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic moral form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? These questions and more will be answered in this book that all demigods are eagerly awaiting.
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