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Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old school bus, criss-crossing the nation. It's also how long ago Coyote lost her mom and two sisters in a car crash. Coyote hasn't been home in all that time, but when she learns that the park in her old neighborhood is being demolished - the very same park where she, her mom, and her sisters buried a treasured memory box - she devises an elaborate plan to get her dad to drive 3,600 miles back to Washington state in four days...without him realizing it.

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Percy the park keeper has turned a rusty old car into a “sailing car”, powered by the wind! To celebrate, he drives his animal friends away from the park to camp beneath the stars. But after a wonderful evening, as everyone is starting to settle down, they discover that Percy’s car has rolled into a pond! Whatever will they do? Perhaps, Percy’s old friend Randolph the reindeer can come to their rescue?

Above the Earth and beyond the clouds lies the City of Wind. It is a special place where winds are born and named. In the City of Wind, a slight breeze learns to become a gust, and a gust becomes a gale. Time comes in snurs and snips—a snur being more like a human month. Every breeze must decide upon which Great Wind to become a part of, such as the great North Wind, or even the West, East, or South Wind. This is Aanjay's story. Aanjay is a slight breeze who has yet to turn into a gust.

Discover the heartwarming tale of "Teddy's Timeless Hug: A Journey Through Growing Up," a charming story that follows Aaliyah and her magical teddy bear, Teddy. On Aaliyah's eighth birthday, she receives Teddy, a special bear whose sparkling eyes hold a secret. Together, they embark on enchanting adventures, exploring magical forests, making new friends, and uncovering hidden treasures.

Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle, that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

Joanna Lord was born on the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago as the youngest of six children. She grew up in modest surroundings, fueled by the vibrant and lively spirit of her small village. Her mother’s stories played a pivotal role in shaping Joanna's passion for writing, which began at an early age. She spent much of her youth crafting monologues and skits, performing them at her local church—a creative pursuit she continues to this day.

Who is the go-to dog when other animals are in trouble? Professor Peanuts! Ever since baseball season began, Rufus and Rascal's pet parents had given them little attention. The food bowl was empty, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the water bowl went dry this morning. "Son,” Rufus said. “There’s nothing else to do but see Professor Peanuts.” Rascal got to his feet. “Who’s that, Dad? Is he a real professor? A real peanut? Does he look like a peanut?” What happens next is a lesson in responsibility as Professor Peanuts joins Rufus and Rascal to take their pet parents to court!

‘My life is dust and rocks and rude boys and skinny babies, and long days of searching for my mother when I don’t have the faintest idea where she might be.’ Parvana is alone. Her father is dead. A refugee in a land full of dangers, she must travel across Afghanistan to find her mother and...

The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It’s their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội’s childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn’t feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?

The traditional Emperor's Journey is meant to be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji-Lin - twin sisters - travel to pay respects to their kingdom's dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appear, and tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands face unprecedented threats, and the old rituals are failing. With only their strength, ingenuity, and a flying lion to rely on, can the sisters find a new way to keep their people safe?

Yu-ning thinks her perfect life on Rainbow Island will never end -- until a nasty dragon called the Obsidigon returns from beyond the grave. Now her beloved island is in flames, her best friend has been kidnapped, and the island's Sacred Crystals have been stolen. To make matters worse, she must venture into the dark corners of the world to uncover secrets best ignored, find a weapon thought long destroyed, and recapture seven sacred stones -- without being burned to a crisp by a very angry dragon.

Journey in a New Land is a powerful and emotionally resonant story that follows Young Giang as his life is uprooted from the peaceful rice fields of Vietnam to the fast-paced, unfamiliar world of America. Thrust into a new culture filled with challenges, Giang struggles with homesickness, language barriers, and the sting of being misunderstood. But amidst the uncertainty, a friendship with a classmate named Javier begins to change everything. Together, they navigate the complexities of fitting in, confronting bullies, and embracing what makes them different.

Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of history's cruelest evils. Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck--the most fearsome man in...

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings us a riveting middle grade fantasy-adventure, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff. The town of Journey's End may not literally be at the end of the world, but it sure feels like it to Nolie Stanhope. Spending the summer with her scientist...

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Henry loves his grandfather’s old pocket knife! He asks his grandfather to tell him the story of why he carved a bird into the handle. He learns the history of his family as they moved from Kansas to Oregon during the Dust Bowl and how the meadowlark became a symbol of hope during their journey.

The year is 2068. Scientists at Space Command must learn how children manage in space without adults. They advertise for a leader for the first-ever child-only mission. Sophie Williams struggles to fit in at her new secondary school. She misses her dad and would do anything to make him proud. The Space Command advert sends shivers down her spine. Maybe this is her chance. The selection process pushes Sophie to her limits, but eventually, she finds herself strapped into the enormous spaceship and leading her team on a journey of discovery.

When Jack, Megan, and their friends stumble upon a secret chamber inside a Scottish mansion, they never imagine it will transport them halfway across the world—and over a century into the past! Suddenly, they're swept into the dusty streets of 1800s Kimberley, South Africa, surrounded by carnival chaos, diamond mines, and an encounter with a baboon. But not everything is as it seems. With their only way home tied to the mysterious doorbells they keep discovering, the kids must navigate this unfamiliar land, dodge danger, and place their trust in a stranger with a wild past and a heart of gold.

This is the first book in the Oma Quilt Me a Tale series. Ten-year-old Magdalena Schmidt travels from Germany to America in 1891 with her family and best friend Nina. She will learn to quilt and embroider along the journey. They are wanting to leave because of all the hardships in Germany at that time. The cholera outbreak, economic hardships, and freedom of religion.