Katherine Applegate
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When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
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Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.
3) Crenshaw
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2015.
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Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?
4) Wishtree
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2017.
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"A red oak tree and a crow help their human neighbors work out their differences"--
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HarperCollins
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2012
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The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.
...9) Willodeen
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2021.
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When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery.
10) Odder
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2022.
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Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her.
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Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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[2018]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text remind the reader that any achievement may be preceded by mistakes, and learning from them makes accomplishments sweeter.
12) Doggo and Pupper
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Doggo and Pupper volume 1
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Doggo, an older dog, learns how to welcome and accept a young puppy into the household.
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Clarion Books
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c2007
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32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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When Hallie and her parents join a wagon train to Oregon and leave her grandmother behind, Hallie must learn to face the storms that frighten her so, as well as other, newer fears, with just her grandmother's quilt to comfort her.
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Animorphs. Main series volume 1
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The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.
Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack — and were given...Author
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Endling volume 1
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A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.
In this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
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Doggo and Pupper volume 2
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"When Doggo and Pupper meet a baby bird who also has worries, they are determined to help. Doggo and Pupper may not know how to fly, but they are very good helpers. Maybe they are even heroes!"
19) The capture
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Animorphs. Main series volume 6
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It was bad when Jake found out his brother was one of them. A Human-Controller. A slave. But that was nothing compared to this.
When the Animorphs decide to visit the Yeerks' new base, it seems simple. But then they get caught and Jake falls -- just for a moment -- into the Yeerk pool.
Now they're out, and his friends can't see it. To them he's just like normal. But Jake is screaming for help. His worst fear has finally come true. He's become the...
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Roscoe Riley rules volume 4
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The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Crenshaw, returns with a fresh new cover from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material! Roscoe's first grade class is going on their first field trip ever to an apple orchard! It's so much fun picking apples and seeing how applesauce is made. Ms. Diz, his teacher, expects the class to...
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