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1. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
by: J.K. Rowling Release date: Nov 18, 2016 Number of Pages: 304 Find in Library Read Review |
J.K. Rowling’s screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay.
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt’s fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best.
Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader’s bookshelf.
2. Harry Potter Hard Cover Boxed Set: Books #1-7
by: J. K. Rowling Release date: Oct 16, 2007 Number of Pages: 4167 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)
by: Rick Riordan, John Rocco Release date: Jun 03, 2014 Number of Pages: 1840 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Sep 08, 1999 Number of Pages: 309 Find in Library Read Review |
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
by: J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Aug 15, 2000 Number of Pages: 341 Find in Library Read Review |
And strike it does. For in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor, Gilderoy Lockheart, a spirit named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girls’ bathroom, and the unwanted attentions of Ron Weasley’s younger sister, Ginny.
But each of these seem minor annoyances when the real trouble begins, and someone–or something–starts turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects…Harry Potter himself?
6. Warriors Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6: The Complete First Series (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin)
by: Erin Hunter Release date: Mar 17, 2015 Number of Pages: 2112 Find in Library Read Review |
Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller! This box set—featuring striking new art—includes all six books in the first Warriors series and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.
For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But now ThunderClan is in grave danger. Rival ShadowClan is growing stronger, a traitor may be hiding in their midst, and rising tensions threaten every cat in the forest.
In the dark days ahead, ThunderClan’s fate will rest in the paws of an unexpected hero: an ordinary house cat named Rusty…who may yet turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
by: J. K. Rowling Release date: Jul 07, 2009 Number of Pages: 784 Find in Library Read Review |
The heart of Book 7 is a hero’s mission–not just in Harry’s quest for the Horcruxes, but in his journey from boy to man–and Harry faces more danger than that found in all six books combined, from the direct threat of the Death Eaters and you-know-who, to the subtle perils of losing faith in himself. Attentive readers would do well to remember Dumbledore’s warning about making the choice between “what is right and what is easy,” and know that Rowling applies the same difficult principle to the conclusion of her series. While fans will find the answers to hotly speculated questions about Dumbledore, Snape, and you-know-who, it is a testament to Rowling’s skill as a storyteller that even the most astute and careful reader will be taken by surprise.
A spectacular finish to a phenomenal series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a bittersweet read for fans. The journey is hard, filled with events both tragic and triumphant, the battlefield littered with the bodies of the dearest and despised, but the final chapter is as brilliant and blinding as a phoenix’s flame, and fans and skeptics alike will emerge from the confines of the story with full but heavy hearts, giddy and grateful for the experience. –Daphne Durham
8. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Sep 11, 2001 Number of Pages: 448 Find in Library Read Review |
Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter’s defeat of You-Know-Who was Black’s downfall as well. And the Azkban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, “He’s at Hogwarts…he’s at Hogwarts.”
Harry Potter isn’t safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in their midst.
9. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Jul 30, 2002 Number of Pages: 752 Find in Library Read Review |
Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that’s supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn’t happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he’s not normal – even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.
10. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Jul 25, 2006 Number of Pages: 652 Find in Library Read Review |
And yet . . . as with all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And with Dumbledore’s guidance, he seeks out the full, complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort — and thus finds what may be his only vulnerability.
11. Michael Vey 6: Fall of Hades
by: Richard Paul Evans Release date: Sep 13, 2016 Number of Pages: 352 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Warriors: The New Prophecy Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6: The Complete Second Series
by: Erin Hunter Release date: Mar 17, 2015 Number of Pages: 2176 Find in Library Read Review |
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: The New Prophecy! This box set—featuring striking new art—includes all six books in the second Warriors series and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.
The wild cat Clans have lived in peace and harmony for many moons, but now strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of a terrifying new prophecy and a mysterious danger.
Six cats, including young Brambleclaw of ThunderClan, must embark on an unprecedented journey, with the fate of the entire forest in their paws. The strength and courage of the greatest warriors will be put to the test as the prophecy unfolds—and the quest to save the Clans begins.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
13. The Secret Keepers
by: Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 512 Find in Library Read Review |
A magical watch
14. Fablehaven Complete Set (Boxed Set): Fablehaven; Rise of the Evening Star; Grip of the Shadow Plague; Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Keys to the Demon Prison
by: Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman Release date: Oct 04, 2011 Number of Pages: 2512 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Warriors: Power of Three Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6
by: Erin Hunter Release date: Jun 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 2256 Find in Library Read Review |
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Power of Three! This box set—featuring striking new art—includes all six books in the third Warriors series, and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.
The time has come for three young cats of ThunderClan—Hollypaw, Jawpaw, and Lionpaw—to become apprentices. Grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, they possess unusual power and talent. But secrets and uncertainty surround them, and a mysterious prophecy promises trouble to come. The fate of the warrior code rests in the paws of these three apprentices—and all of their strength will be needed for the Clans to survive.
16. Descendants: Mal’s Spell Book
by: Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art Team Release date: Jul 14, 2015 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
17. The Indian in the Cupboard
by: Lynne Reid Banks Release date: Feb 09, 2010 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
Full of magic and appealing characters, this classic novel takes readers on a remarkable adventure.
It’s Omri’s birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little plastic Indian brave. Trying to hide his disappointment, Omri puts the Indian in a metal cupboard and locks the door with a mysterious skeleton key that once belonged to his great-grandmother. Little does Omri know that by turning the key, he will transform his ordinary plastic Indian into a real live man from an altogether different time and place! Omri and the tiny warrior called Little Bear could hardly be more different, yet soon the two forge a very special friendship. Will Omri be able to keep Little Bear without anyone finding out and taking his precious Indian from him?
18. A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet)
by: Madeleine L’Engle, Madeleine L’Engle Release date: May 01, 2007 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
This is Book 1 of the Time Quintet Series
It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.
“Wild nights are my glory,” the unearthly stranger told them. “I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I’ll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract.”
A tesseract (in case the reader doesn’t know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L’Engle’s unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O’Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg’s father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.
A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal.
19. The Giver (Giver Quartet)
by: Lois Lowry Release date: Jul 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Lois Lowry has written three companion novels to The Giver, including Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
20. Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter)
by: Kennilworthy Whisp Release date: Jun 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need QUIDDITCH THROUGH THE AGES. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, who will use your money to continue improving and changing lives — work that is even more important and astonishing than the three-and-a-half-second capture of the Golden Snitch by Roderick Plumpton in 1921.
— Albus Dumbledore
21. Six of Crows
by: Leigh Bardugo Release date: Sep 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 480 Find in Library Read Review |
A #1 New York Times bestseller
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction?if they don’t kill each other first.
22. Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 2: Bullies and Buddies (Volume 2)
by: Zack Zombie Release date: Mar 27, 2015 Number of Pages: 136 Find in Library Read Review |
12 year old Zombie is back for another hilarious and exciting adventure.
This time Zombie is up against some of the meanest and scariest mob bullies at school.
Will he be able to stop the mob bullies from terrorizing him and his friends, and make it back in one piece?
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23. Warriors: Omen of the Stars Box Set: Volumes 1-6
by: Erin Hunter, Owen Richardson Release date: Nov 03, 2015 Number of Pages: 2256 Find in Library Read Review |
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars! This box set—featuring striking new art—includes all six books in the fourth Warriors series, and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.
It has been foretold that Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw will hold the power of the stars in their paws. But dark shadows that have long preyed on the Clans are gaining strength, and as a catastrophic battle with the Dark Forest draws near, another, more ominous prophecy comes to light—and reveals that a fourth cat must join them in order to save the Clans.
24. The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: The Wand Chooses the Wizard
by: Duncan Levy Release date: Sep 11, 2013 Number of Pages: 114 Find in Library Read Review |
The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook is a comprehensive companion for fans looking to delve deeper into the magical world of Harry Potter. Written by fifteen year old first-time author Duncan Levy, this extensive collection of spells is not only a fun treat for fans but an extensive look into the magic that fuels the universe of Harry Potter.
The books of Harry Potter were written by British author J.K Rowling. Since the first book’s publication back in 1997, the universe of Hogwarts and Nazguls has since taken the world by storm, spawning a series of highly successful films, and a whole line of official and unofficial books, toys, games and clothing lines.
The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook takes fans one step closer to the world of Harry Potter by providing them with a convenient and fun way of finding out the different magical spells that were used in the books. The book covers everything from hexes, jinxes, and curses to charms and healing spells. Whether you’re looking for a quick-read magic guide or a fun addition to your growing collection of Harry Potter memorabilia, the Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook is perfect for you.
The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook is part of the THiNKaha series whose slim and handy books contain 140 well-thought-out quotations (tweets/ahas).
25. Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities)
by: Shannon Messenger Release date: Nov 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 688 Find in Library Read Review |
Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities—but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc.
The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust. But when she’s warned that the people she loves most will be the next victims, she knows she has to act.
A mysterious symbol could be the key—if only she knew how to translate it. Every new clue seems to lead deeper into her world’s underbelly and the Black Swan aren’t the only ones who have plans. The Neverseen have their own Initiative, and if Sophie doesn’t stop it, they might finally have the ultimate means to control her.
26. The Giver Quartet boxed set
by: Lois Lowry Release date: Oct 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 864 Find in Library Read Review |
Now a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites
27. Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, Book 8)
by: Tui T. Sutherland Release date: Dec 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
There’s just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven’t returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle — or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying — and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can’t escape her firescales, and she can’t escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.
So when she’s offered a chance to trade everything for a second chance, Peril has to decide who she’s really loyal to . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving.
28. The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)
by: Chris Colfer, Brandon Dorman Release date: Jul 02, 2013 Number of Pages: 464 Find in Library Read Review |
But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.
29. The Hobbit
by: J. R. R. Tolkien Release date: Sep 18, 2012 Number of Pages: 300 Find in Library Read Review |
A great modern classic and the prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS
“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review
30. The Tail of Emily Windsnap
by: Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb Release date: Apr 10, 2012 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep Emily away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery — about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. With a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, first-time author Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school and Neptune rules with an iron trident — an enchanting fantasy about family secrets, loyal friendship, and the convention-defying power of love.
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- Action & Adventure
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- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
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- Religions
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- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
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- Education & Reference
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- Holidays & Celebrations
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- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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