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Books in Stepping-stone Book series

  • Summer Pony

    Jean Slaughter Doty, Ruth Sanderson

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 22, 2008)
    Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
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  • Night of the Bats!

    Nick Eliopulos, Luke Flowers

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 26, 2019)
    The first official chapter book series based on Minecraft!The adventures continue in the Minecraft Chapter Book series as five young Minecraft players find themselves transported inside the game they love. When zombie hordes attack them in the game, and bats invade their school in the real world, Ash, Morgan, and their friends realize that it's going to take all their talents to get to the bottom of these monstrous migrations. This illustrated hardcover series will thrill and engage fans of Minecraft and action-packed fantasy stories alike.
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  • Into the Game!

    Nick Eliopulos

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 26, 2019)
    The first official chapter book series based on Minecraft!Five young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they love. But now it's not a game--and they will have to use everything they know to explore, build, and survive! This illustrated hardcover series will thrill and engage fans of Minecraft and action-packed fantasy stories alike.
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  • Ghast in the Machine!

    Nick Eliopulos, Alan Batson

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 7, 2020)
    Get ready for Book 4 in the only official chapter book series based on Minecraft!TARGET CONSUMER: Minecraft players ages 6 and up, and kids who like humor and action-packed fantasy stories.The adventures continue in the fourth Minecraft chapter book based on one of the most popular video games of all time. Jodi, Ash, Morgan and their fellow Minecraft players go out into the real world to find clues to the identity of the mysterious and sinister Evoker King. Not only do they need to find out who--or what--he is, but they need to know if it's really possible for him to escape the game! Because if he can, that could spell big trouble both in the game and out!This illustrated hardcover chapter book series will thrill Minecraft fans who like humor and action-packed fantasy.
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  • Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie

    Bill Doyle, Scott Altman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2011)
    New to the Random House list is author Bill Doyle with a tale of monsters, magic, and mayhem.After Keats and Henry lose their bikes, they need money--fast. So the help-wanted ad at the supermarket seems ideal for them. All they have to do is weed Hallway House's garden, find some lightbulbs in the attic, sweep the garage . . . and battle a shark-headed zombie. But no one told them about the giant bookworms in the library, the toe-biting carpet in the halls, and the kitchen sinkhole! "Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie" is just the first book in the series with Henry and Keats. Check out "Stampede of the Supermarket Slugs" and "Invasion of the Junkyard Hog" for more of their adventures!
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  • Deep Dive!

    Nick Eliopulos, Luke Flowers

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 3, 2019)
    The first official chapter book series based on Minecraft!The adventures continue in the third official Minecraft chapter book based on one of the most popular video games of all time. As Ash, Morgan, and three of their fellow Minecraft players, who can actually enter the game, take a deep dive into the Aquatic biome, they find a world filled with beauty and wonder. A treasure map promises adventure and the opportunity to explore--but it could also be a trap set by the mysterious Evoker King. With air running low, will they survive to find out?
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  • Aliens for Breakfast

    Stephanie Spinner, Jonathan Etra, Steve Björkman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 22, 1988)
    It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and an alien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the world from evil aliens in Aliens for Breakfast, Aliens for Lunch, and Aliens for Dinner. We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new covers sporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo. Now a new generation of readers can experience the fun and adventure that won these books rave reviews and loyal fans!
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  • Dungeon Crawl!

    Nick Eliopulos, Alan Batson

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 7, 2020)
    Get ready for Book 5 in the ongoing chapter book series based on Minecraft! The adventures continue in the fifth official Minecraft chapter book based on the most popular video games of all time. When Po, Morgan, and three of their fellow Minecraft players track the Evoker King to his home in the heart of a perilous dungeon, they have to gear up for an epic fantasy quest filled with danger, dragons, and hostile mobs. Meanwhile, in the real world, the school play seems to be full of its own traps and troubles. Are Po and his friends doomed in both worlds?!© 2020 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
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  • Disney Princess Beginnings: Moana's Big Leap

    Suzanne Francis, RH Disney

    Paperback (RH/Disney, Aug. 13, 2019)
    Disney Princess Beginnings is an exciting chapter book series featuring all-new stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!Young Moana is always ready for a new challenge! It is eight-year-old Moana's first time participating in the Tiale celebration--a festival that occurs every ten years and honors a brave female ancestor. Thanks to determination and coaching from her mother, Moana competes in the cliff diving competition! Children ages 6 to 9 who are independent readers will love this new chapter book based on Disney's Moana and featuring full-color illustrations! Each Disney Princess Beginnings chapter book features all-new stories about a Disney Princess as a young girl.Disney's Dream Big, Princess campaign focuses on the amazing stories and leadership qualities of each Disney Princess and shows how they relate to today's girl.
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  • Disney Princess Beginnings: Cinderella Takes the Stage

    Tessa Roehl, RH Disney

    Paperback (RH/Disney, Jan. 3, 2017)
    An all-new chapter-book series introducing each Disney Princess as a young girl!Before Cinderella met her fairy godmother or dropped her glass slipper, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn’t have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize? Children ages 6 to 9 who are independent readers will love this new Disney Princess chapter-book series with full-color illustrations!
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  • The Chalk Box Kid

    Clyde Robert Bulla, Thomas B. Allen

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1987)
    A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity. A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn’t easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It’s a secret place, just for him! Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first? Two beloved classics—The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid—get a vibrant new look!
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  • Disney Princess Beginnings: Aurora Plays the Part

    Tessa Roehl, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Paperback (RH/Disney, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Disney Princess: Beginnings is an exciting chapter-book series featuring all-new stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!Disney Princess Aurora doesn't even know she's a princess! She's lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunt Flora, Aunt Fauna, and Aunt Merryweather. She is thankful for her animal friends and the birds that sing with her, but she longs for some adventure. When she meets a young girl who is part of a traveling troupe of actors, Aurora's whole world opens up. Children ages 6 to 9 who are independent readers will love finding out what happens in this new chapter book based on Disney's Sleeping Beauty and featuring full-color illustrations! Each Disney Princess: Beginnings chapter book features all-new stories about a Disney Princess as a young girl.The series allows readers to dream, create, and celebrate the most magical adventures, each woven around a relatable, empowered heroine who delights everyone and inspires girls to realize their full potential.
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