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Inspired by an Eskimo shaman, Russel Suskitt takes a dog team and sled to escape the modern ways of his village and to find his own "song" of himself. "Enough gritty realism to satisfy the most adventure-hungry readers."--School Library Journal.

captain underpants and the big, bad battle of the bionic booger boy

captain underpants and the big, bad battle of the bionic booger boy

by Dav Pilkey

Just when they thought they were out, it pulls them back in! Our heroes beat the Bionic Booger Boy, but they forgot about those rascally Robo-Boogers. Join George, Harold, Mr. Krupp, Melvin Sneedly, and Sulu the Bionic Hamster on an adventure that will take them into the deepest regions of outer space and back through time to the mysterious and uncharted world of the day before yesterday! It's a monster-mashin',... (more)

Great Moments in Baseball History

by Matt/ Peters, S. (EDT) Christopher

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 3

The Last Straw

by Jeff Kinney

The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg... (more)

Freak The Mighty

by Rodman Philbrick

A stunning young adult novel by Rodman Philbrick that tells the heartwrenching story of two ³special ed² boys who pair up to form a unique and empowering friendship. Two boys‹a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces‹forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. Made into the film, The Mighty.

The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby (Captain Underpants)

The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby (Captain Underpants)

by George Beard

Oh, no! It's not enough that George and Harold have invented Captain Underpants, the greatest superhero of all time, and that they've also saved the world FIVE times! They defeated Dr. Diaper! They punished Professor Poopypants! And they whacked the wicked Wedgie Woman! What task could be worse?!!? This one: As punishment, the boys have to write a 100-page report on "good citizenship," and they have been... (more)

Stealing Home: The Story Of Jackie Robinson (Scholastic Biography)

Stealing Home: The Story Of Jackie Robinson (Scholastic Biography)

by Barry Denenberg

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field as a Brooklyn Dodger and changed American baseball forever. The first black man to play in the white major leagues, he had the courage to confront racism and fight for the rights of all black people, on and off the baseball diamond. He shattered the color barrier, and with tremendous skill and determination, he became not only one of the most... (more)

Attack of the Mutant Underwear

by Tom Birdseye

Meet Cody Lee Carson. Birthday: April 1. Past history: Doofus, bozo-brain. But now that Cody’s in a new school in a new town, he has a chance to reinvent himself. Through his "New Me" journal, readers follow him through fifth grade—including everything from student council elections, science fairs, crushes, and one disastrous "talent" show. Will he make it through in one piece— without showing his Tweety... (more)

Odd Moments in Baseball (Odd Sports Stories, 1)

Odd Moments in Baseball (Odd Sports Stories, 1)

by Joel H. Cohen

Which big-time sluggers are the most superstitious? Which infielder was traded for a box of donuts in 1931? Filled with wacky stats, memorable moments, and hilarious bloopers, this book spans the life of the sport and highlights its brightest stars.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 2

Rodrick Rules

by Jeff Kinney, Jeff Kinney

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately... (more)

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Dogsong

by Gary Paulsen