![Clementine](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786838833.jpg?itok=Ob1z-_1f)
Clementine, a high energy 3rd grader, finds it difficult to concentrate as her teacher would have her do, often getting Clementine into trouble. Clementine’s narration exudes her originality, spirit, and vivacity — echoed in expressive black & white line drawings.
Clementine
![Stinky](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0979923840.jpg?itok=pYHKxdoP)
When a new kid comes to his swamp, a small monster does everything he can to get rid of him. Instead, the young monster learns a thing or so about friendship. An easy-to-follow comic book format combined with recognizable concerns makes this ideal for emerging readers or for one-on-one sharing.
Stinky
![Polo: The Runaway Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159643189X.jpg?itok=4MvbfnBi)
The chase is on when Polo’s book is stolen by a small alien. Polo, an engaging hound, pulls an amazing assortment of aids from his backpack, all leading to a satisfying conclusion. Colorful art placed in comic strip format is supported on large pages in Polo’s second adventure.
Polo: The Runaway Book
![The Mighty 12: Superheroes of Greek Myth](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/031601043X.jpg?itok=Kt-N5PNF)
Greek gods and goddesses are the stuff of contemporary superheroes. Dramatic full-color, exaggerated comic book illustrations are used to present a dozen of the ancient heroes, sure to thrill contemporary, more experienced readers.
The Mighty 12: Superheroes of Greek Myth
![Jack and the Box](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0979923832.jpg?itok=yQBIK4nn)
What could be sillier than a Jack-in-the-box leaving its box to play? Why, even more things emerging from Jack’s hat and box! A straightforward comic book format combined with simple illustration and conversation bubbles effectively convey both meaning and silliness in this enjoyable, imaginative romp.
Jack and the Box
![Babymouse: Puppy Love](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375839909.jpg?itok=SKoEjNn4)
The irrepressible Babymouse is eager to get a puppy even though her track record with pets isn’t encouraging. Could Babymouse’s dreams be better than reality? Fast and funny, many readers will see themselves in the very pink dreams of Babymouse.
Babymouse: Puppy Love
![The Thief Lord](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/043942089X.jpg?itok=cg6wY6UN)
When orphans Prosper, age 12, and Bo, age 5, run away to Venice, they find themselves in the company of a gang of teens who live in an abandoned movie theater and rob the rich to survive. A little bit of mystery, a little bit of fantasy, and a lot of the Venetian setting.
The Thief Lord
![Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698119916.jpg?itok=jqhteZNS)
Hermux Tantamoq is a simple watchmaker mouse. Linka Perflinger is a daring mouse aviatrix, with a watch that needs fixing. When Hermux agrees to do the repair, he falls for Linka and gets dragged into an adventure involving mad scientists and a garish cosmetics maven mouse.
Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure
![Ralph S. Mouse](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0380709570.jpg?itok=P-KzX_8F)
Ralph is a mouse who speaks human and lives at the Mountain View Inn run by Ryan’s family. The fun starts when Ralph’s motorcycle breaks and he convinces Ryan to take him to a mysterious place called school. Characters come to life through the lively narration.
Ralph S. Mouse
![Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426302797.jpg?itok=tA7_1OpW)
The Whydah Galley was a real, fast-moving ship that was involved in 18th century slave trade, transporting people from Africa to the Caribbean until captured by pirates. How the Whydah and her treasures were discovered by underwater archaeologists is revealed in informal text and dramatic illustrations. Additional resources are included.
Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
![Magic Pickle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439879957.jpg?itok=K4XIa6yh)
Sophisticated readers will appreciate the over-the-top adventures of a cryogenic pickle that emerges with superhero skills through the bedroom floor of Jo Jo Wigman. This full-color comic is distinguished by funny puns and wordplay as well as the combination of familiar school problems and Magic Pickle’s fantastic dilemmas.
Magic Pickle
![Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786947764.jpg?itok=ZScjO_9q)
Slide back to 1897 with Mattie, Alex, and Sophie where they meet a young writer named Jack London who might be involved in the mystery of a stolen dog. Before the children return to their own time, they learn about life during the Yukon Gold Rush in this highly readable fantasy, part of the Time Spies series.
Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush
![Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802796842.jpg?itok=Fl1werph)
Could the chicken’s dream of buried treasure — a treasure of cracked corn under a great pink pig — be true? His friend George thought so. And so Chicken and George set out to follow the dream. Corny jokes abound in this funny, fast fable sure to delight (as well elicit groans!).
Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share
![Fly High, Fly Guy!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545007224.jpg?itok=D4uWT0IV)
When Buzz and his family go on vacation, they don’t want to take Buzz’s pet, Fly Guy, with them — but he joins them nonetheless. Though small, the fly proves his mettle and saves the day with his flying skills. Bug-eyed cartoon characters and broad humor make this an entertaining read for newly independent readers.
Fly High, Fly Guy!
![Go, Go America](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439703387.jpg?itok=i8vfYhqo)
This fun, fact-filled glimpse at the states begins with a warning that many of the facts are “wacky and outrageous” but buckle up and join the romp! (Leominster, MA, was the birthplace of the plastic lawn flamingo, for example.) Factoids combine with humorous illustrations to engage travelers on the go!
Go, Go America
![A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152060200.jpg?itok=JYMttBw-)
For one glorious, hot summer week, James went to stay with his friend Eamon’s grandparents so the boys could go to a nature camp. Though the boys seem to prefer playing video games and staying indoors, the truth is in the comic illustration. Adults will recall summer vacation while young readers will enjoy its unbridled joy.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
![Annie and Simon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763626880.jpg?itok=67hHUNVW)
Annie and her big (big) brother Simon have a special relationship. Simon is very patient and quite the opposite of his sister, but together they share summertime adventures, including Annie getting a bee sting and going out in a boat to hear a loon. Cartoon-like illustrations complement each short chapter in this warm book.
Annie and Simon
![Someday When My Cat Can Talk](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/037583754X.jpg?itok=ecBEWcV8)
As her cat goes out, a girl imagines his world travel: on a gondola in Venice, in Spanish soccer games, and more before he returns to his home and favorite person. The rhyming text combines with richly detail, naive illustrations for a satisfying armchair adventure.
Someday When My Cat Can Talk
![Benny and Penny in Just Pretend](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0979923808.jpg?itok=18jiVQVG)
Benny is busy being a pirate and doesn’t want to play with his little sister. But when Penny seems to be lost, Benny realizes that sometimes playing alone isn’t all that much fun. Words and illustration in a comic book-like format create an appealing, short novel for emerging readers.
Benny and Penny in Just Pretend
![Eleven](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385730691.jpg?itok=7PKi-iLk)
Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.
Eleven
![Maniac Magee](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316809063.jpg?itok=1Z0CXXzq)
Larger than life Maniac Magee is a modern folk hero, particularly in the small town of Two Mills, Pennsylvania where he brings together people from opposite sides of the track. Unforgettable characters deal poignantly, often humorously, with race, poverty, and more in this contemporary tall tale.
Maniac Magee
![Here There Be Dragons](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152017054.jpg?itok=8KPXQsvF)
Yolen wrote all of these varied entries about the delightful dragon, and relates the poems, and short stories from a variety of genres, complete with a background as to their inspiration.
Here There Be Dragons
![Enchanted Forest Chronicles](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152050523.jpg?itok=sBunMtXX)
A four-book series featuring reluctant princess Cimorene, warring factions of dragons and wizards, and tons of humor.
Enchanted Forest Chronicles
![Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152062521.jpg?itok=tev_Hwcw)
Younger readers will enjoy this dragon fantasy set in the present day. While running away from his unwanted crush Mary Lou, Jeremy discovers a magic shop where he purchases an egg. When dragon Tiamat hatches, the adventure begins, and so do Jeremy’s responsibilities toward the growing dragon. A perfect introduction to fantasy.