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Living in a new place because her father's job relocates her California family, Addison is struggling to make new friends, adjust to... snow!... and figure out where she fits in. The only thing she knows for sure is that Utah is definitely not California. On her twelfth birthday, Addy receives a gift like nothing she could have ever wished for. A practical girl, she has never given much thought to magic... But magic is exactly what she finds when her Aunt Elizabeth gives her The Doll Collection, complete with an enchanted necklace. And she thought her aunt was weird? Nothing compares to what she encounters next.

What is the best part of a rainy day? Finding the perfect puddle, of course! And it's been that way for a long, long time. This story book's hero is a neanderthal boy, providing the perfect opportunity to introduce your early reader to the exciting world of anthropology and world history. Not to mention it's a great guide to finding the perfect splashing puddle after a spring rain!

Addy’s twelfth birthday changes everything. When she receives a mysterious collection of dollsand a magic opal necklace, she soon finds herself on the beach with a mermaid, talking to underwater fairies, and swimming with mind-reading dolphins. But danger lurks in the deep. When her opal necklace is stolen, and her new best friend,Pearl, is nowhere in sight, Addy has to fight for her life. Suddenly alone, with no magic and no way home,she comes face-to-face with the thief. She’ll have to find the magic within herself, and trust it to be enough to make things right. A Note for Parents:Pearl isn't just a mermaid book for kids. It's an experience that takes your child into the amazing and ever-expanding world of young readers chapter books in a way that is both exciting and enjoyable, but not overwhelming. Struggling readers will find the prose simple and easy to follow while more experienced readers will be drawn into the fantasy as sure as adults. Friendship stories will never go out of style and we believe that Pearl is one of those characters who will live in your child's heart forever.

The adventure continues!After receiving a magic necklace and doll collection that transports her to other worlds, 12-year-old Addy has been spending quite a bit of time with her new friend, Pearl, in the watery land of Aquarius. But there are more dolls in the collection and more friends to meet. When Addy ventures beyond her comfort zone to meet Fawna in the land of Critterna, she discovers a dangerous creature has been stalking the local creatures. With her brave and adventurous new friend, Addy must undertake a quest to find the mysterious beast who lurks deep in the forest. She may also learn that, even in a world of magic and wonder, some things aren’t as they appear.

A queen without a kingdom...Twelve-year-old Addy has learned that theworld as we know it isn’t exactly what it appearsto be. With the help of a very special doll collectionand a magic opal necklace, she is introduced to other worlds where animals can talk, mermaids are real, and rabbits can read your mind!This time, Addy meets Ruby, the lovely Queen of Pristina.The only problem is, her kingdom has been stolen from her by another member of the royal family and it’s up to Addy to help her get it back!Book 3 in the delightful series, The Doll Collection, from Lisa Pinkham.

A brief and unpleasant encounter with one of her dolls leaves Addy feeling unworthy, hurt, and angry. She focuses her attention on visiting Krystal, the doll that appears to be made of ice. When she arrives in Krystal’s frozen homeland, she witnesses the arrival of the newest members of the community and finds herself enjoying the all-girl society, despite the bitter cold. After a full day of adventure, she is ready to return home to escape the killing temperatures that occur every night, but something is terribly wrong. The opal, the one magical artifact that brings Addy to the lands of the dolls and returns her home safely, has stopped glowing. Addy is stuck in Glacierberg overnight, the magic has stopped working, and the temperature is dropping!

Addy is on a quest to find the perfect gifts from each of the magical worlds she’s visited for her sister’s birthday. After finding that perfect “something special” from Aquarius, Critterna and Pristina, she decides to visit Lazuli and meet Cerulia for the first time. But, the land of Lazuli is in serious trouble! Cerulia and her family have only one source of food, and that source is dying. Without it, the entire population of Lazuli is in danger of extinction. Addy must join Cerulia as they go in search of a legendary land where they can only hope to find a solution. And, in order to succeed, Addy and her new friends are forced to confront some of their greatest fears.

Addy and Star have a history. The first time Addy tried to visit Star using her magic opal necklace and her enchanted doll collection, Star sent her away. This time, Addy overcomes her fear of rejection and returns to Empyria. Her journey to the other worlds has led her to the conclusion that someone or something has been controlling everyone involved. When she and Star encounter a pathway to yet another place out of time, everything begins to make sense. Addy has the keys to solve the greatest mystery of her life... and finally, she has the courage to do it.

The adventure continues! After receiving a magic necklace and doll collection that transports her to other worlds, 12-year-old Addy has been spending quite a bit of time with her new friend, Pearl, in the watery land of Aquarius. But there are more dolls in the collection and more friends to meet. When Addy ventures beyond her comfort zone to meet Fawna in the land of Critterna, she discovers a dangerous creature has been stalking the local creatures. With her brave and adventurous new friend, Addy must undertake a quest to find the mysterious beast who lurks deep in the forest. She may also learn that, even in a world of magic and wonder, some things aren’t as they appear.

Everyone talks to animals. Some do it every day, although very few stop to listen for a reply. Lizbet Wood does, and this is just one of the things that set her apart. She really doesn't understand how different she is until violence shatters her solitary existence. While Lizbet seeks to understand why mother sought refuge on a deserted island in the Pacific Northwest, she comes face to face with the dangers her mother tried but failed to escape. When her mother is gravely injured, Lizbet is forced from the island and thrust into a world even more complex and threatening than she could have ever imagined. A world where the animals have no say...or do they? Declan's life is on trajectory mode. He's a star on East End High's basketball team. He's months away from graduation and has plans to attend Duke University. And Nicole has just invited him to her party...But the moment Declan meets Lizbet, his life is thrown into turmoil. She's unlike anyone he's ever met and the creatures she introduces him to will change not only his plans for the future, but everything he believes about life, science, and the animals surrounding him. If you like breathtaking action, mystery, schnauzers, and a hint of romance, then you'll love this edge-of-your-seat story by USA Today bestselling author, Kristy Tate. Read Menagerie today and learn what your pets would really like to tell you.