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After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.

2) No brainer

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Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 18

Pub. Date

2023.

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"In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it s shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best...

3) The hobbit: or, there and back again

Author

Tolkien, J.R.R

Series

Lord of the rings

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Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

4) The Deep End

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eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 15

Pub. Date

2020

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller!
In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, † ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV...

5) Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

Author

Rowling, J. K

Series

Harry Potter volume 1

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Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

6) The dragonet prophecy

Author

Sutherland, Tui T

Series

Wings of fire. Original series volume 1

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

"Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside - a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs - and hidden away for years - all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny....

7) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Author

Rowling, J. K

Series

Harry Potter (Original series) volume 2

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NYT - Children’s Series

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When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.

8) Coraline

Author

Gaiman, Neil

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Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.

9) Big shot

Author

Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 16

Pub. Date

2021.

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"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look...

10) National Geographic Kids (AU/NZ)

Series

National Geographic Kids

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eMagazine, Magazine

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National Geographic Kids magazine - the perfect balance between learning and fun! A must-have for children ages 6 and up. Each issue is packed with colorful photos, games, puzzles, fun features and facts about animals, science, technology, and more.

11) Diary of a wimpy kid: the getaway

Author

Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 12

Pub. Date

2017.

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Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation.

12) Moon rising

Author

Sutherland, Tui T

Series

Wings of fire. Original series volume 6
Wings of Fire Graphic Novel

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eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

"When Moonwatcher, a young NightWing with secret powers, begins school at the academy started by the dragonets of destiny after the end of the war, she soon realizes that someone is attacking the students. Moon must choose whether to help or continue to hide her gifts"--

13) I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: A Graphic Novel

Author

Tarshis, Lauren

Series

I survived volume 9

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Álvaro Sarraseca.

It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them . . . until two months ago,

...

14) Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Author

Rowling, J. K

Series

Harry Potter (Original series) volume 3

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Description

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.

15) Diary of a wimpy kid: wrecking ball

Author

Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 14

Pub. Date

2019.

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Description

eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

When an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort.

16) I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

Author

Tarshis, Lauren

Series

I Survived

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Playaway

The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, with text adapted by Georgia Ball.

Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm.

At first,

...

17) I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912

Author

Tarshis, Lauren

Series

I survived volume 1

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Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

18) The chalice of the gods

Author

Riordan, Rick

Series

Percy Jackson & the Olympians volume 6
Percy Jackson and the Olympians volume 6

Pub. Date

2023.

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Percy Jackson's hope for a normal senior year is shattered as the gods present him with three quests, beginning with the retrieval of Zeus's goblet, in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation for college.

19) Wings of fire : the: the hidden kingdom

Author

Sutherland, Tui

Series

Wings of fire (Graphic novels) volume 3

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"The Dragonet Prophecy didn't call for a RainWing dragonet, but Glory knows she's far more powerful than she gets credit for. So it's devastating when she finally finds the rest of her tribe and discovers that RainWings do seem a little lazy. They nap every day, no one really wants to be queen, and worst of all, only a few have noticed that RainWings are disappearing--mysteriously vanishing from the safety of the rain forest without a trace. Glory...

20) Diary of a wimpy kid: the meltdown

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Series

Diary of a wimpy kid volume 13

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