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Series
Ready Freddy! volume 27
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc. / Turtleback Books
Language
English
Description
Freddy's class is competing in a read-a-thon and the student who reads the most minutes will win five free books. Freddy plans to win this contest...even if it means staying up all night!
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Series
Ada Lace adventures volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers paperback edition.
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Ada Lace is determined to win the robot-building competition but is struggling with her art class so she soon wonders if there might be a way to use both science and art to solve her problems.
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Series
Dividing eden volume 1
Publisher
Harper Teen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure. But appearances -- and rivals -- can be deceiving. When Eden's king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option -- to take...
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English
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"Olinda, Brazil. Lari Ramires's family's bakery, Salt, has been at war with the Molinas' bakery across the street, Sugar, for generations. When her beloved grandmother passes away, Lari's world turns upside down. Then a big supermarket chain moves to town, forcing many of the small businesses to close. Determined to protect her home, Lari does the unthinkable: she works together with Pedro Molina to save both of their bakeries. She learns she doesn't...
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Series
Mermaid tales volume 14
Language
English
Description
When Echo injures her tail, she can|t compete in the Poseidon Tail Flippers team competition. Will Echo find a way to help her team win from the sidelines?
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Series
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English
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2022-2023 Bluebonnet Award Nominees
Books for Reluctant Readers (Intermediate/Middle School)
Keller ISD Battle of the Books 2022 - 2023 (ELEMENTARY)
Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees 2022-2023
Books for Reluctant Readers (Intermediate/Middle School)
Keller ISD Battle of the Books 2022 - 2023 (ELEMENTARY)
Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees 2022-2023
Description
"Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series."--Amazon.com.
7) Big shot
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Series
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English
Description
"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...
8) I'm fast!
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Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Language
English
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A car and train race each other on the way to Chicago.
11) Scythe
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Series
Arc of a Scythe volume 1
Language
English
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"In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't"--
12) Dump truck duel
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Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Language
English
Description
"When Bruno tells Juno that he can hold more weight than she can, the competition starts. And it doesn't stop until both dump trucks just can't hold one more thing. Bruno and Juno agree that their friendship is stronger than any load they can carry"--
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Publisher
Levine Querido
Language
English
Description
Best friends Matt and Eric are hatching a plan for one big final adventure together before Eric moves away: during the marching band competition at a Giant Amusement Park, they will sneak away to a nearby comics convention and meet their idol--a famous comic creator. Without cell phones. Or transportation. Or permission. Of course, their final adventure together is more than just that--really, it's a way for the boys to celebrate their friendship,...
14) Lety out loud
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Series
Furry Friends Animal Shelter volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety Muñoz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right word. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles--so now they have...
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Publisher
Inkyard Press
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Harry wants nothing more than to write Hollywood screenplays. He knows the first step toward achieving that goal is winning a screenwriting competition that will seal his admission into the college of his dreams, so he's determined to spend his summer free of distractions-also known as boys-and finish his script. After last year, Harry is certain love only exists in the movies anyway. But then the cause of his first heartbreak,...
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Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Griffin
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
When a lack of funding threatens to end cheerleading at Shadyside High, school newcomer and talented cheerleader Heather brutally competes against the school's head cheerleader in the hope of securing the last position on the squad.
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Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for fans of mischievous storytime favorites like Pig the Pug, The Bad Seed, and Eloise comes a winning story about a spunky heroine and her sidekick pup who are ready to WIN! Today is Sports Day, I can't wait. And as I know that I'll be great, I've planned how I will celebrate... Because I'm going to WIN. Our heroine and her sidekick pup have their eyes on the prize and are ready to find something to WIN. They compete in a spelling bee, a...
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