![Miss Emily](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763657344.jpg?itok=vwl03JlG)
Young Mac introduces readers to Miss Emily — better known as Emily Dickenson, poet extraordinaire — as an adventurous, lively woman who wants to share wonders of a circus with a group of children. Animated black/white illustrations accompany the action told in free verse for an open, inviting, and highly readable novel about a famous poet.
Miss Emily
![Moon Over Manifest](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375858296.jpg?itok=JFj8co7d)
The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign I’d seen only in Gideon’s stories: Manifest—A Town with a rich past and a bright future. Abilene Tucker feels abandoned. Her father has put her on a train, sending her off to live with an old friend for the summer while he works a railroad job. Armed only with a few possessions and her list of universals, Abilene jumps off the train in Manifest, Kansas, aiming to learn about the boy her father once was. (2011 Newbery Medal Winner)
Moon Over Manifest
![The Graveyard Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060530944.jpg?itok=jk-eHXhZ)
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place—he’s the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians’ time as well as their ghostly teachings—such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him. (2009 Newbery Medal Winner)
The Graveyard Book
![Toys Meet Snow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385373309.jpg?itok=kJrZmqan)
Two plush toys, Stingray and a buffalo named Lumphy, and Plastic, a red ball, want to play in the snow. And so they do! Lush illustrations and rich language come together in the toys’ first picture book adventure. (The characters were first introduced in longer novels; all are ideal as read-alouds for younger children.)
Toys Meet Snow
![Little Robot](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626720800.jpg?itok=bk9i8UOq)
A little girl activates a robot and finds a friend but now must save her friend from fierce, nasty robots. This nearly wordless adventure is presented in comic book form and is sure to delight young readers.
Little Robot
![The Imaginary](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802738117.jpg?itok=mZpsJwV-)
Rudger, Amanda’s imaginary friend, and Amanda, a human girl share adventure (and alternate telling the story) of their everyday adventures – and how they thwart an evil plot to rid the world of all imaginaries. Tension builds in this well-paced, inventive novel enhanced by evocative black/white illustrations.
The Imaginary
![The Doldrums](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062320947.jpg?itok=8C8x2Q5o)
Since his grandparents disappeared on an iceberg, Archer’s mother won’t let the well-mannered boy out of the museum-like house. Still, he finds unique adventures and companionship in this fast-paced, charming, witty and well written novel presented in a handsomely illustrated format.
The Doldrums
![Book Scavenger](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1627791159.jpg?itok=0MqwktHb)
Emily doesn’t mind her family’s annual move because San Francisco is home to Garrison Griswold, book publisher. But there’s a nefarious plot against Griswold, creator of Book Scavenger. How will Emily and her new friend, James, solve the mystery? Find out in this fast-paced, often funny, sometimes tense mystery-adventure.
Book Scavenger
![Astounding Broccoli Boy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062400177.jpg?itok=bCWHGslu)
Strange and humorous adventures begin when Rory and his nemesis, Tommy-Lee, are placed in a secret isolation ward when they turn bright green from a strange ailment. Rory’s understated narration reveals likeable, quirky characters in unlikely but engaging circumstances.
Astounding Broccoli Boy
![The Skunk](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596439661.jpg?itok=XRg6kV0V)
When a skunk first appears in the tuxedoed man’s doorway, it’s a strange but possibly harmless occurrence. But then the man finds the skunk following him, and the unlikely pair embark on an increasingly frantic chase through the city, from the streets to the opera house to the fairground. What does the skunk want? It’s not clear ― but soon the man has bought a new house in a new neighborhood to escape the little creature’s attention, only to find himself missing something …
The Skunk
![Sam and Dave Dig a Hole](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763662291.jpg?itok=4DVxigTs)
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find … nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary — and finding it in a manner you’d never expect.
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
![Leo: A Ghost Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452131562.jpg?itok=0jsjvPXt)
When a new family moves into his home and Leo the Ghost’s efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. (Goodreads)
Leo: A Ghost Story
![The Terrible Two](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419714910.jpg?itok=8R2Lk_x6)
In his old school, everyone knew Miles Murphy as the town’s best prankster, but Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. If Miles is going to take the title from this mystery kid, he is going to have to raise his game. It’s prankster against prankster in an epic war of trickery, until the two finally decide to join forces and pull off the biggest prank ever seen. (Goodreads)
The Terrible Two
![The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity (The Brixton Brothers #1)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/case-of-mistaken-identity.jpeg?itok=8O9fBouz)
It all starts here: The thrilling story of Steve Brixton’s first case. Our hero has a national treasure to recover, a criminal mastermind to unmask, and a social studies report due Monday – all while on the run from cops, thugs, and secret-agent librarians. (Goodreads)
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity (The Brixton Brothers #1)
![Attack of the Growling Eyeballs (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416909583.jpg?itok=PWRc5uo7)
Meet Daniel Funk, a regular guy who’s stuck living in a house full of girls. Why couldn’t he have a brother instead of all those sisters? That would be so cool. When Daniel shrinks to the size of the fourth toe on his left foot, he discovers that he actually does have a brother. A little brother. A very little brother. He’s Pablo Funk, Daniel’s tiny twin, who is a toeful of trouble. When Daniel and Pablo decide to have some fun at their sisters’ party and let loose a giant hissing cockroach just to watch the girls scream, they find out that it’s dangerous to be so small. This is the first book in the Daniel Funk series.
Attack of the Growling Eyeballs (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?)
![Squish: The Power of the Parasite](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375843914.jpg?itok=5QUPbFjG)
School’s out! Everyone’s favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp! Squish’s summer is turning out to be terrifying! For one thing, Squish can’t swim. And to make matters worse, his new camp friend is a Hydra (scientific fact: A hydra’s tentacles can paralyze you!). Will Squish sink or will he swim this summer?
Squish: The Power of the Parasite
![Squish: Brave New Pond](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375843906.jpg?itok=bAVT0Dvh)
It’s a brand new school year for everyone’s favorite amoeba! Will Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the leeches be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway?
Squish: Brave New Pond
![Shadow of the Shark](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0553510819.jpg?itok=rt1-MnmB)
In this Magic Tree House story, Jack and Annie’s vacation in the glorious waters off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula doesn’t turn out quite like they expect. An encounter with sharks and with a Mayan girl plus a bit of magic create another satisfying, fantastical adventure in the series. A companion book, Sharks and other Predators (opens in a new window) helps readers separate fact from fiction.
Shadow of the Shark
![Raising Rufus](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385744641.jpg?itok=NPv24hGl)
No one is more surprised than 11-year old Martin when the Tyrannosaurus Rex hatches from what Martin thought was a fossilized egg. Feeding the growing dino and keeping him hidden becomes a major challenge. How Martin saves Rufus from a life in the circus with the help of an astute science teacher and his best friend, Audrey, make for a fast-paced, often humorous, and very satisfying adventure. For a gentler dino-come-alive novel, try Oliver Butterworth’s Enormous Egg (opens in a new window).
Raising Rufus
![The Pirate Pig](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385375441.jpg?itok=3PL8Vvrs)
Stout Sam and his deckhand Pip live comfortably on their island enjoying whatever the sea washes to their shore. When they find a pig in a barrel on the beach, they name her Julie. Sam and Pip soon discover she has a special talent learned from pirates who want their treasure-locating pig back. This madcap adventure punctuated by full-color illustration is sure to make young readers laugh out loud.
The Pirate Pig
![Ninja Bunny](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385754930.jpg?itok=dB__WJAM)
The small bunny has 10 rules about being the best ninja there is. That is until he comes across a large bear that makes him appreciate the most important rule of all: all ninjas need friends! The ninja bunny and his buddies all look alike with the exception of the ninja’s outfit, adding to the humor conveyed in the illustrations and understated text.
Ninja Bunny
![The Land of Lines](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452142823.jpg?itok=P3tY9iyJ)
Children come together to explore unknown territory depicted in delicate, highly detailed line illustrations that flow from page to page. Sharp angles in limited colors are used to focus the eye and require close examination to tell the story that is likely to change with each reader.
The Land of Lines
![Sir Gawain and the Green Knight](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763673218.jpg?itok=b73oFa8F)
When a huge, rough man threatens King Arthur’s court, it is the honorable, brave Sir Gawain who accepts the challenge and faces the Green Knight for what is sure to mean death. The cadence of a storyteller is used to highlight the adventure and tension of this traditional tale of honor and chivalry.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
![First Flight Around the World: Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419714821.jpg?itok=JccCwHkA)
In 1924, four biplanes from the United States were the first to circumnavigate the world. The journey is presented through well-researched narrative in a handsome format and highly illustrated with maps, period graphics, and photographs. The epilogue concludes the amazing trip where it started — in Seattle, Washington — where a memorial to the flyers remains.