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List: Fountas and Pinnell N


A photo of My name is Maria Isabel

My name is Maria Isabel

Third grader María Isabel, born in Puerto Rico and now living in the U.S., wants badly to fit in at school; and the teacher's writing assignment "My Greatest Wish" gives her that opportunity.

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Recipe for disaster

"Concerned that the fundraisers for the school art and music departments are not doing well, Franny K. Stein creates in her laboratory/kitchen an irresistible muffin recipe"--Copyright page.

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A photo of Stanley and the magic lamp

Stanley and the magic lamp

Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. The members of the Lambchop family react differently when a boistrous genie grants their wishes for fame, power, and the ability to fly.

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A photo of Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society

Cat diaries : secret writings of the MEOW Society

On one night every year, cats in the MEOW Society, which stands for "Memories Expressed In Our Writing," gather to read from their diaries, hearing stories of a gypsy cat, a Caribbean pirate cat, a library cat, and many others.

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A photo of The chocolate touch

The chocolate touch

Also available in Overdrive. A boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate.

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A photo of The magic finger

The magic finger

Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them.

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A photo of Forever Amber Brown

Forever Amber Brown

Also available in Overdrive. Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry.

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A photo of The dream stealer

The dream stealer

A plucky Mexican girl tries to recover her dream from the Dream Stealer who takes her to his castle where countless dreams and even more adventures await.

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A photo of My father's dragon

My father's dragon

A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.

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A photo of Piper Reed, Navy brat

Piper Reed, Navy brat

Also available in Overdrive. Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.

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A photo of The Atlanta alibi

The Atlanta alibi

"When cousins Mike and Kate discover that the bat and ball that Hank Aaron used to hit his 715th home run have gone missing from the Atlanta Braves ballpark, apparently by someone who wants the Braves' manager fired--Mike and Kate are determined to solve the mystery and get the stolen artifacts back"--Copyright page.

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A photo of Gooney bird on the map

Gooney bird on the map

When her second-grade classmates are envious of the three students who are going away on winter vacation, the creative and ingenious Gooney Bird Greene thinks of a geography activity to cheer them all up.

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A photo of Isadora Moon goes to school

Isadora Moon goes to school

Isadora Moon, a vampire fairy, has to decided which school she wants to go to--vampire or fairy.

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A photo of Surviving Brick Johnson

Surviving Brick Johnson

Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Afraid of getting maimed for making fun of Brick, the husky new kid in his fifth-grade class, Nick decides that even his baseball collection will not protect him so he signs up for karate class, despite his little brother's reassurances that Brick is not a bully.

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A photo of Buddy

Buddy

Charles and Lizzie Peterson foster dogs and find them the perfect homes. Will they be able to take care of Skipper's litter and find forever homes for Skipper and all of her pups, too?

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A photo of Blizzard of the blue moon

Blizzard of the blue moon

Also available in Overdrive. The magic tree house carries Jack and Annie to New York City in 1938 on a mission to rescue the last unicorn.

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A photo of The canary caper

The canary caper

Also available in Overdrive. Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canary, Mozart, are mysteriously disappearing all over town.

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A photo of Charge of the triceratops

Charge of the triceratops

"Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The boys return to the dinosaur world looking for adventure. But they get a little more than they bargained for when a herd of triceratops charges right through their lunch! It looks like there's only one way to avoid getting squashed: they'll have to hitch a ride on a dinosaur"--P. [4] of cover.

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A photo of Horrid Henry and the mega-mean time machine : [4 laugh-out-loud stories!]

Horrid Henry and the mega-mean time machine : [4 laugh-out-loud stories!]

Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. "Horrid Henry invents a time machine and promises to send his brother, Perfect Peter, to the future (as soon as Peter puts on one of Mom's dresses). But when Peter gets there, it isn't exactly what he had in mind. In fact, everything kind of looks the same"--P. [4] of cover.

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A photo of The awful pawful

The awful pawful

Jack Russell investigates when all of the dogs who live in Doggeroo are hiding under their beds in fear.

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A photo of Journey to the volcano palace

Journey to the volcano palace

Eric, Julie, and Neal can't stop thinking about the magical world of Droon. They're even starting to dream about it. When all three kids dream about it on the same night, the decide to return and check on their new Droonian friends.At the base of the magical stairs they find themselves in a huge desert. Camped in a tent nearby are their friends Princess Keeah, the wizard Galen, and Max.

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A photo of The amusement park from the Black Lagoon

The amusement park from the Black Lagoon

It is time for a class trip, and all Hubie's friends want to go to the amusement park. But Hubie doesn't. Waiting in long lines? Rides named after natural disasters? There's nothing amusing about that.

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A photo of Wedding wings

Wedding wings

The Never girls are going to a wedding, and Gabby is the flower girl. When the fairies hear about it, they wish they could go, too. One little fairy hiding in Gabby's basket couldn't cause too much trouble--right?

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A photo of Invasion from planet Dork

Invasion from planet Dork

As big trouble heads toward Los Angeles, California, Max Beederman gathers his superhero friends to face what comes--a trio of extraterrestrial kidnappers who call themselves Monkey Wrench, Elbow, and Shoe.

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A photo of Owls

Owls

Gail Gibbons explores the mysterious world and workings of owls in her latest nonfiction picture book. She depicts numerous species of owls and discusses their biological similarities as well as their differences. She portrays their ideal habitats, life styles, birth and development and environmental hazards that are threatening certain species. As usual, her comprehensive text is accompanied by clearly labeled illustrations and diagrams. Definitions are also included for additional clarity. (less)

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A photo of First pooch : the Obamas pick a pet

First pooch : the Obamas pick a pet

The new U.S. President, Barack Obama, and his family search for the perfect family dog to take to the White House. They choose a Portuguese water dog and name him Bo.

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