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Pablo Cartaya is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed middle-grade novels The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora (a 2018 Pura Belpre Honor Book) and Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish (currently in development as a feature film adaptation).

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Eighth-grader Marcus Vega is having a hard time. After being suspended, he and his family take a trip to Puerto Rico to try and rebuild. Marcus meets some interesting people during this time and along the way, he learns the true meaning of family.

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Dusti Bowling talks INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS!

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Born without arms, thirteen-year-old Aven Green has been raised to believe that she can do anything. She becomes determined to show her new friend Connor that his Tourette's Syndrome shouldn't keep him from living his best life. Between helping out Connor and solving a mystery at her parents' new wester theme park, she certainly has her plate full.

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THE FIRST COLLABORATION BETWEEN D.C. COMICS AND STUART GIBBS

It's hard enough being in middle school, but it's even worse when you're the only kid at your school who doesn't have super-powers. That's the case for poor Bruce Wayne at the Gotham Preparatory School for the Really, Really, Really Gifted, where the struggles of being un-powered are made worse by the presence of so many exceptionally gifted students. He doesn't stand a chance of winning a race against the future Flash, or a swim meet against the future Aquaman, and he always gets picked last for dodgeball. And when it comes to winning the attention of the most popular girls at school-Diana Prince and Selina Kyle-he figures he stands no chance at all.

Bruce does have a goal though: he wants to make a difference in the world. But how can he do that when he doesn't have any powers? While the Future-Supers are currently content to simply use their gifts to glide through school and court popularity, Bruce struggles to figure out if he has any gifts at all - and if so, how to use them. His challenge comes when he discovers fellow student Jack Napier and his hired bully Bane shaking down lesser-powered students for money, including that hapless kid Dick Grayson. Someone must stand up to them and somehow, it's going to be Bruce!

NOW AVAILABLE: THE BIGGEST FUNJUNGLE MYSTERY YET

After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He's hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn't far behind.

First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach-and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate.

Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship.

Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the rough waters of this glitzy world and uncover what's going on?
Available for only a short time: The limited collector's edition of Whale Done features an exclusive jacket with shiny blue foil, and a map of the USA on where to spot charismatic megafauna-plus bonus content that features fun facts about these cool creatures and some behind the scenes information from the author.
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Prince Ruprecht is VERY UPSET that knights-in-training, Tim and Belinda, have thwarted his plans and ruined his chances with Princess Grace. To get even, he has kidnapped the princess and trapped her in the most complicated, dangerous, complex, dastardly, biggest and scariest maze in all the world!

Now it's up to Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, and Rover to fend off menacing beasts (like the minotaur), conquer treacherous obstacles (like chasms filled with cave sharks), find their way through the labyrinth (which is very tricky), and rescue the princess before time runs out. Oh, and also they need to remember how to get back out again...or they'll be trapped inside the maze forever.

The tenth book in the bestselling Spy School series is the wildest adventure yet.

Ben Ripley's longtime nemesis, Murray Hill, has put a price on Ben's head and accused him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet. Now Ben finds himself in his greatest danger yet, on the run from both assassins and conspiracy theorists.

Ben must find Murray before his machinations catch up to Ben-but with so much at stake, even some of Ben's most trusted friends might not be at the top of their game, leaving Ben to be tested like never before.
The limited collector's edition features an exclusive jacket with shiny red foil-plus 10 pages of bonus content! All for the same price as the regular book!
The newest book in the critically-acclaimed bestselling Charlie Thorne series.

After tracking down incredible discoveries by Einstein and Darwin, Charlie is back. This time, the great ruler Cleopatra has left behind an extremely valuable and powerful treasure, its location encoded on an ancient stone tablet.

In 30 BCE, Cleopatra and her husband, Marc Antony, lost their war against Octavian for control of the Egyptian Empire. However, Cleopatra knew Octavian was really after the mysterious item that was the source of all her wealth and influence, so she hid it before committing suicide. She left a series of devious clues behind for her children to find it, but they were lost to history...until now.

In a breathless adventure that takes her across the globe, Charlie must fight for her life against ruthless enemies, match wits with Cleopatra, and solve the two-thousand-year-old mystery to prevent the most powerful treasure of the ancient world from falling into the wrong hands.

The first illustrated series from Stuart Gibbs.

Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father. Unfortunately, the only route to success in the Kingdom of Wyld is to be born a prince. Still, Tim is determined. He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing-even though he rarely gets the credit for it.

Then news spreads that Princess Grace of the neighboring kingdom has been abducted by the evil Stinx and Prince Ruprecht needs a legion of knights to join him on his quest to rescue her. Tim finally has the lucky break he's been waiting for, the opportunity to change his station in life. And even though he doesn't know how to ride a horse or wield anything more deadly than a water bucket, he's going to do whatever it takes to make sure his dream becomes a reality.

"A charming take on the traditional knightly adventure... The book's fun comes from Gibbs's deployment of deadpan humor and boisterous slapstick." - The New York Times

"This giddy romp through a medieval setting, complete with menacing trolls and gigantic, bloodthirsty butterflies, is the start of a promising series." - Booklist

"Gibbs brings his lighthearted touch to medieval times in this energetic series starter... abundant scares and laughs... madcap adventure." - Publisher's Weekly

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Teddy Fitzroy, his family, and some other FunJungle employees have been invited to visit a bison ranch just outside Yellowstone National Park that FunJungle's owner, J.J. McCracken, is considering purchasing. But as usual, trouble isn't far behind.

The ranch's endangered bison have been mysteriously disappearing. Then a massive local grizzly bear named Sasquatch breaks into the house, causing chaos. In the aftermath, Kandace McCracken discovers that her exceptionally expensive sapphire necklace has vanished.

Was it stolen? Or did Sasquatch eat it? (And if so, can it be recovered?) And what's been happening to the bison?

With over a dozen suspects, it's up to Teddy to detangle this hairy situation, before his family or friends-or any more expensive objects-become dinner.

To learn about any other books by Stuart Gibbs, click here.

And finally... Interested in some cool Spy School or FunJungle gear? Then click here to check out the new designs!

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It's hard enough being in middle school, but it's even worse when you're the only kid at your school who doesn't have super-powers. That's the case for poor Bruce Wayne at the Gotham Preparatory School for the Really, Really, Really Gifted, where the struggles of being un-powered are made worse by the presence of so many exceptionally gifted students.

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CHARLIE THORNE AND THE LAST EQUATION by Stuart Gibbs | Book Trailer

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Albert Einstein created a code that could help -- or destroy -- the world. Decades later, an enemy organization is searching for this code, and the CIA needs the help of a genius to find it and solve its mystery. Enter Charlie Thorne. Too young to get a driver's license, Charlie is on the hunt for clues to unravel one of the modern world's greatest mysteries...before time runs out.

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30-Second Book Talk   The Benefits of Being an Octopus

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Seventh-grader Zoey wishes she had eight arms to assist with all of her responsibilities. When she reluctantly joins the debated club, she learns that speaking up for herself and the people she loves creates a power she never knew she had.

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Jen Petro-Roy is the author of middle grade books including P.S. I Miss You, Good Enough, Life in the Balance, and You Are Enough.

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Jen Petro-Roy reads from new book "Good Enough"

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Riley is sick. She has been put in a treatment center for kids who suffer from eating disorders. Faced with a roommate who breaks the rules and an estranged family who doesn't fully understand her sickness, Riley has to work to be able to see herself as more than just a number on the scale.

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TRISTAN STRONG Graphic Novel is here! Coming soon! Check out here! Get ready to read the second story of Yared in the follow up to THE LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR! Coming soon! Learn More Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors Available Now!

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Seventh-grader Tristan Strong is struggling with the death of his best friend, whose journal of stories has become Tristan's prized possession. One night, a creature steals it from him. In a struggle to reclaim it, Tristan punches a hole into the MidPass. This puts him face to face with battling African gods and legends. Can he outwit Anansi the spider to seal the hole and find his way home?

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When outcast Snapdragon befriends rumored town "witch" Jacks, she learns about her own powers and inner strength. In this coming-of-age magical realism graphic novel, we discover that those that are unfairly judged hold their own magical stories and oftentimes we find connections, love and family in the most unusual places.

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Talking Monsters w/ Akwaeke Emezi | WHY NOT YA?

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Jam was always told that monsters are no more. After she accidentally brings a creature to life from a painting, she learns that everything is not as it seems. She must keep her wits about her to be able to clearly see the difference between lies and reality. Will Jam be able to find the monster and stand up for herself?

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Alicia D resides in Charlotte, NC. She is the proud mother of a brilliant college student. Her love for education stems from conducting school residencies as a Master Teaching Artist of arts-integration. Alicia D infuses her love for drama, movement, and storytelling to inspire students to write.

Alicia D. Williams is the author of Genesis Begins Again, which received the Newbery and Kirkus Prize honors, was a William C. Morris prize finalist, and won the Coretta Scott King--John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Alicia D also debuted a picture book biography, Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston. She shares a passion for storytelling which stems from conducting school residencies as a Master Teaching Artist of arts-integration. Alicia D infuses her love for drama, movement, and storytelling to inspire students to write. She resides in Charlotte, NC.

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Genesis Begins Again First Chapter Friday! Read by the author, Alicia D. Williams.

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Thirteen-year-old Genesis has a lot of things she'd like to fix in her life. Most of all, Genesis believes that if she can just change the color of her skin, everything would be better. When her own family believes her dark skin puts her at a disadvantage, how can Genesis possibly learn to love herself?

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Following the First Rule of Punk can be hard when being yourself is not "normal" at your new school. When the chance to try out for the school annual talent show comes up, she finds a few like-minded misfits to form a rock band. What could really go wrong? What happens when you don't fit in? you make the show your own.