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Matilda

Dahl, Roald, 1916-1990.


Brilliant first-grader Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. She also triumphs over her own book-hating parents.
Date Published:1988

Crown of horns

Smith, Jeff.


The dungeon and the parapet -- Mim -- Gaps -- Escape from the city -- Chamber of horns -- Homecoming -- Solstice -- River crossing. It's full-fledged war as Briar, the rat creatures, and the Pawan army storm the city of Atheia. The Bone cousins, Thorn, and Gran'ma Ben are all there to defend the Valley and stop the return of the Lord of the Locusts. When Thorn goes inside a ghost circle, she hears a voice urging her to seek the Crown of Horns. What follows is another dangerous journey for Thorn and loyal Fone Bone as they race to the sacred grounds of the dragons, searching for the one thing that may save them all. This is the breathtaking conclusion to Jeff Smith's nine-book graphic novel series.
Date Published:2004

The dungeon and the parapet -- Mim -- Gaps -- Escape from the city -- Chamber of horns -- Homecoming -- Solstice -- River crossing. It's full-fledged war as Briar, the rat creatures, and the Pawan army storm the city of Atheia. The Bone cousins, Thorn, and Gran'ma Ben are all there to defend the Valley and stop the return of the Lord of the Locusts. When Thorn goes inside a ghost circle, she hears a voice urging her to seek the Crown of Horns. What follows is another dangerous journey for Thorn and loyal Fone Bone as they race to the sacred grounds of the dragons, searching for the one thing that may save them all. This is the breathtaking conclusion to Jeff Smith's nine-book graphic novel series.

Date Published:2004

Haikyu!!

Furudate, Haruichi, 1983-,


"Reads from right to left"--Last page. "First published in Japan in 2012 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokoyo"--Title page verso. "Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, 'the King of the Court, ' Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?!"--
Date Published:2021

"Reads from right to left"--Last page. "First published in Japan in 2012 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokoyo"--Title page verso. "Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, 'the King of the Court, ' Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?!"--

Date Published:2021

Dragon Ball Z

Toriyama, Akira,


"First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha Inc, Tokyo"--P. facing t.p. "FIVE YEARS have passed since the Tenka'ichi Bud kai (Strongest Under the Heavens) fighting tournament, where Son Goku emerged as Earth's ultimate champion. Goku has since settled down with a wife and even has a son, Son Gohan. All seems peaceful, until one day when a mysterious visitor appears and reveals that Goku is actually an alien! The visitor, Raditz, claims that Goku is a Saiyan Warrior, a member of the most powerful race in the universe. When the ruthless Raditz threatens to destroy Goku's family and the entire human race, Goku races to stop him and finds an unlikely ally in Piccolo, his old archenemy"--P. [2] of cover.
Date Published:2008

"First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha Inc, Tokyo"--P. facing t.p. "FIVE YEARS have passed since the Tenka'ichi Bud kai (Strongest Under the Heavens) fighting tournament, where Son Goku emerged as Earth's ultimate champion. Goku has since settled down with a wife and even has a son, Son Gohan. All seems peaceful, until one day when a mysterious visitor appears and reveals that Goku is actually an alien! The visitor, Raditz, claims that Goku is a Saiyan Warrior, a member of the most powerful race in the universe. When the ruthless Raditz threatens to destroy Goku's family and the entire human race, Goku races to stop him and finds an unlikely ally in Piccolo, his old archenemy"--P. [2] of cover.

Date Published:2008

Pokemon Black and white. [vol. 10]

Kusaka, Hidenori.


In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads right-to-left, and back-to-front. His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokmon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokdex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokmon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey. After a fierce battle with Black, Gym Leader Clay reveals a dangerous secret. Now Black must prove himself to the other Unova Gym Leaders so he can join their team to fight a common enemy-- an evil organization that might jeopardize the Pokmon League Championship itself!
Date Published:2013

In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads right-to-left, and back-to-front. His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokmon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokdex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokmon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey. After a fierce battle with Black, Gym Leader Clay reveals a dangerous secret. Now Black must prove himself to the other Unova Gym Leaders so he can join their team to fight a common enemy-- an evil organization that might jeopardize the Pokmon League Championship itself!

Date Published:2013

I survived the California wildfires, 2018 /

Tarshis, Lauren,


Traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.
Date Published:2020

Holes

Sachar, Louis


John Newberry Medal winner. Poor Stanley Yelnats has been unjustly punished and sent to Camp Green Lake - a boy's detention center. The boys there must endure endless days of digging precisely measured holes. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize the warden is looking for something buried in the ground ... and it's up to him to dig up the truth.
Date Published:1998

Fox and raccoon

Green, Lesley-Anne.



Date Published:2018

R2-D2 and friends

Beecroft, Simon


Includes index. R2-D2 and the other droids use their unique abilities to help Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in their fight against the Empire.
Date Published:2009

Harry Potter and the half-blood prince

Rowling, J. K.


Originally published: 2005. It is Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Voldemort's sinister forces amass and a spirit of gloom and fear sweeps the land, it becomes clear to Harry that he will soon have no choice but to confront his destiny. Can Harry succeed in the death-defying tasks ahead?
Date Published:2010

I spy phonics fun K-L

Marzollo,Jean



Date Published:2007

Butterflies and caterpillars

Ganeri, Anita


Includes bibliographical references (p.22) and index. Young readers can follow the transformation from egg to beautiful butterfly in this charming series that tracks the life cycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic. The stories are told in simple text with friendly illustrations and an index to introduce early reference skills.
Date Published:2008

Jillian Jiggs and the Great Big Snow

Gilman, Phoebe


Jillian can’t wait to play outside but discovers her hat is missing. To save time, she wears an odd Martian hat from her toy chest. Her wild imagination transforms the snowy backyard into a cosmic alien landscape where she subsequently loses her scarf and mittens too.
Date Published:2002

Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants : the fourth epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav


Captain Underpants to the rescue. Professor Poopypants has hatched the perfect plot against the school.
Date Published:2000

Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman : the fifth epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav



Date Published:2001

Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of sir stinks-a-lot, #12

Pilkey, Dav.


George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day - and then they switch! But it turns out there's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks. The boys' malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, has created a method of mind control that transforms their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children. Now the future of all humanity is in George and Harold and Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold's hands!
Date Published:2015

George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day - and then they switch! But it turns out there's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks. The boys' malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, has created a method of mind control that transforms their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children. Now the future of all humanity is in George and Harold and Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold's hands!

Date Published:2015

Captain Underpants and the attack of the talking toilets

Pilkey, Dav


George and Harold ruined the school's science fair with a series of silly pranks. Then, they accidentally created an army of evil, vicious, talking toilets, intent on taking over the world. Who will stop the carnivorous commodes?!!? This looks like a job for Captain Underpants!
Date Published:1999

Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space (and the subsequent assault of the equally evil lunchroom zombie nerds) : the third epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav


Can Captain Underpants and his drawers hold up under the pressure from three massive, tentacled space aliens (in diguise) who are on a mission to enslave the whole planet.
Date Published:1999

Captain Underpants and the preposterous plight of the purple potty people : the eighth epic novel

Pilkey, Dav.


George and Harold hypnotize their principal who, believing he is the superhero Captain Underpants, leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper. They must then defeat his evil robot henchmen.
Date Published:2006

The adventures of Captain Underpants : the first epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav.


George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school - and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret even he doesn't know who he is!
Date Published:1997