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Pieces of Why

From the award winning author of Fat Kid Rules the World and The Liberation of Gabriel King comes a lyrical, middle grade gem that asks all the hard questions and hits all the right notes--perfect for fans of Cynthia Rylant and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Tia lives with her mom in a high-risk neighborhood in New Orleans and loves singing gospel in the Rainbow Choir with Keisha, her boisterous and assertive best friend. Tia's dream is to change the world with her voice; and by all accounts, she might be talented enough. But when a shooting happens in her neighborhood and she learns the truth about the crime that sent her father to prison years ago, Tia finds she can't sing anymore. The loss prompts her to start asking the people in her community hard questions--questions everyone has always been too afraid to ask. Full of humanity, Pieces of Why is a timely story that addresses grief, healing, and forgiveness, told through the eyes of a gifted girl who hears rhythm and song everywhere in her life.

K. L. Going (Author), Azure Parsons (Narrator)

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The Poe Estate

This is a mind-bending, rousing adventure celebrating classic ghost and horror stories, by the author of The Grimm Legacy and The Wells Bequest. Sukie"s been lonely since the death of her big sister, Kitty-but Kitty"s ghost is still with her. At first that was comforting, but now Kitty"s terrifying anyone who gets too close. Things get even weirder when Sukie moves into her family"s ancestral home, and an older, less familiar ghost challenges her to find a treasure. Her classmate Cole is also experiencing apparitions. Fortunately, an antique broom"s at hand to fly Sukie and Cole to the New-York Circulating Material Repository"s spooky Poe Annex. As they search for clues and untangle ancient secrets, they discover their histories intertwine and are as full of stories of love, revenge, and pirate hijinks as some of the most famous fiction.

Polly Shulman (Author), Jorjeana Marie (Narrator)

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The Green Bicycle

In the vein of Year of the Dog and The Higher Power of Lucky, thisMiddle Eastern coming-of-age story is told with warmth, spirit, and a mischievous sense of humor Spunky eleven-year-old Wadjda lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her parents. She desperately wants a bicycle so that she can race her friend Abdullah, even though it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes. Wadjda earns money for her dream bike by selling homemade bracelets and mixtapes of banned music to her classmates. But after she's caught, she's forced to turn over a new leaf (sort of), or risk expulsion from school. Still, Wadjda keeps scheming, and with the bicycle so closely in her sights, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycleexplores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.

Haifaa Al Mansour (Author), Ariana Delawari (Narrator)

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A Shiloh Christmas

A rescued beagle and his boy owner seek love and understanding for their troubled small town in this holiday companion to the Newbery Medal-winning Shiloh, from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.Christmas is coming and Marty and his rescued pup Shiloh are sure glad about that-for their town is low on love and understanding and they hope that the joy of the holiday will bring with it the generosity of spirit that's so lacking. It's been a year since Marty Preston rescued Shiloh from Judd Travers and his cruel ways, and since then, Marty and Shiloh have been inseparable. Anywhere Marty goes, the beagle's at his side, and Marty couldn't be happier about that. Even Judd has been working to improve his reputation. But just as townsfolk grow more accepting of Judd, a fire in the woods destroys many homes, including Judd's, and Judd's newly formed reputation. Doubt, blame, and anger spread faster than the flames-flames that are fanned by the new minister, who seems fonder of fire and brimstone than love and mercy. And why are his daughters so skittish around him? And what's happened to Judd's dogs? With Christmas right around the corner, Marty has a lot of questions, and how they're answered might just take a Christmas miracle. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's fourth book in the Newbery Award-winning Shiloh series-following Shiloh, Shiloh Season, and Saving Shiloh-is full of heart-thudding suspense, as well as comfort and joy.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Author), Keith Nobbs (Narrator)

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The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears!

Look out, evildoers. Bat Bear, Spider Bear, and their sidekick, Cubby Bear, are here to foil your wicked plots! When the Berenstain siblings pretend to be SuperBears, everyone in Bear Country joins in the game. With the help of their imaginations and friendly neighbors, they can defeat villain after villain. But when Brother and Sister get the chance to help their neighbor, they become true heroes! Beginning readers will revel in the kindhearted adventures of their favorite family of bears.

Mike Berenstain (Author), Lance Rubin (Narrator)

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Guys Read: Terrifying Tales

Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading. Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia—have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends’ pants off. Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you’re brave enough, that is).

Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin, Claire Legrand, Daniel Jose Older, Dav Pilkey, Jon Scieszka, Kelly Barnhill, Lisa Brown, Michael Buckley, Nikki Loftin, R. L. Stine, R.L. Stine (Author), Andrew Eiden, Arnell Powell, Christian Barillas, Johnny Heller, Matthew Frow, Paul Boehmer, Vikas Adam (Narrator)

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Look Both Ways in the Barrio Blanco

Jacinta Juárez's famous new mentor sweeps her away from the diapers and dishes of her own boring life into a world of new experiences. But crossing la línea into Miss's world is scary. Half of Jacinta aches for the comfort of Mamá and the familiar safety of the barrio; the other half longs to embrace a future that offers more than cleaning stuff for white people. When her family is torn apart, Jacinta needs to bring the two halves of herself together to win back everything she's lost. Can she channel the power she's gained from Miss and the strength she's inherited from Mamá to save her shattered home life?

Judith Robbins Rose (Author), Marisol Ramirez (Narrator)

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Judy Moody & Stink: The Wishbone Wish

The town's annual Turkey Trot race and festival is coming up, and Judy and Stink are training to WIN. Judy has decided that SHE is going to take home the big prize: a fat, juicy turkey. She can taste it already. Beep! Beep! Beep! That's the sound of Stink's Rapidfire Ultra XE611M25 stopwatch going off as Judy and Stink hop, crawl, and climb toward race day. But what if they don't win? Flying turkey gizzards! Will the Moody family end up starving on Thanksgiving, like ye pilgrims of olde, or will Grandma Lou cook up a tasty solution in ye olde nick of tyme?

Megan McDonald (Author), Amy Rubinate (Narrator)

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Goon Squad, Vol. 1: Special Talents

An ongoing, episodic “prose comic” from which the pictures are summoned by the magic of words, Goon Squad is set in a version of modern-day Manchester. Its biggest divergence from the real city is that it—along with most other large urban centers—has a team of superheroes to protect it against unusual threats with which the conventional forces of law and order would have problems. In “The New Girl,” Nadiya Kysla just wants a quiet life. When trouble comes her way, she must once again assume the role of the infamous Puppet Girl. But can she leave her villainous past behind?

Jonathan L. Howard (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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The Buccaneers' Code

Humor, magic, and adventure abound in the third—and final—book of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series. Hilary Westfield is now a freelance pirate. After trying to prove herself to the VNHLP, she realized many members of the League weren’t all that honorable—not even very nearly. With Captain Blacktooth in cahoots with the Mutineers, the kingdom of Augusta and all its magic are at risk. What the League needs is a very honorable pirate to be their new president. So Hilary—with the help of her friends, including the always spirited gargoyle—challenges Blacktooth to a High Seas battle. Winner takes all. Loser, at best, will be exiled. Caroline Carlson has created a world where magic is currency, pirates are more charming than alarming, and a girl can choose a life as a pirate instead of a life in petticoats. And she once again delivers a story of high stakes, High Seas, and High Society in the hilarious and charming conclusion to the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series.

Caroline Carlson (Author), Katherine Kellgren (Narrator)

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Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark

Clark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He’s nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: “Take heart, be smart, sharks aren’t afraid of the dark.” But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark’s voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark. Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for kids braving nighttime jitters!

Bruce Hale (Author), Oliver Wyman (Narrator)

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Seven American Stories

This collection features seven tales inspired by America’s colorful history, from colonial times to the early twentieth century, including the Newbery Medal winner The Matchlock Gun. In The Matchlock Gun, young Edward must protect his family from marauding Indians when his father is called away. In Two Logs Crossing, John Haskell spends two harsh winters fur trapping with a wise Indian to pay off his father’s tremendous debt. And in Tom Whipple, an adventuresome youth leaves his mother in New York and signs up for sea duty on a ship bound for Russia, where he hopes to meet the czar. Other stories include Wilderness Clearing, Cadmus Henry, Water Never Hurt a Man, and Uncle Ben’s Whale.

Walter D. Edmonds (Author), Mark Turetsky (Narrator)

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