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For her eighth birthday, Nola receives a marvelous present: her late mother's music box. What an enchanted melody it plays! But looking closer, Nola discovers there is a little girl waving inside--and she's calling for help! Wasting no time, Nola follows the tiny girl's instructions and shrinks down to enter the music box. There, she discovers Pandorient, a world as extraordinary as it is dangerous. Can Nola unravel the mysteries of this magical realm and reveal her mother's connection to it? Find out in The Music Box. Bursting with rich, full-color art, vibrant characters, and wondrous creatures, this graphic novel will captivate young readers who love a mix of magic, mystery, and fantasy.

The year is 1692 and Salem, Massachusetts, is filled with dangerous tales of witchcraft. Twelve-year-old Prudence is shocked when she and her cousin Elizabeth visit neighbor girls who claim to be bewitched. By the next morning, Elizabeth appears to be under a spell too, and she is placing the blame on a local woman. When Prudence questions her cousin's accusations, she is suddenly suspected of practicing witchcraft herself. Will Prudence prove her innocence, or will she be jailed or even put to death?

In today's adventure, Dahlia and her friends discover their differences and learn the power of acceptance and awareness. Readers will learn about children with autism and recognize that each friend's individuality is something to cherish and embrace.

El libro más aterrador de la Biblioteca Maldita contiene solo una frase, pero quien la lee, se desvanece. El libro está perdido en un pequeño pueblo, en el suelo de un autobús donde cualquiera puede encontrarlo y abrirlo. El único héroe que puede enfrentar la historia más corta del mundo es aquel que cuenta con una habilidad muy especial... el Bibliotecario Ciego. Al final de esta historia apasionante encontrarás preguntas de discusión, temas de escritura y un glosario.

Un joven descubre una amenaza monstruosa en la librería de un amigo: el diabólico Hombre Lomo, una criatura espeluznante formada por los lomos de libros misteriosos. Solo el Bibliotecario de la Muerte tiene el valor de salvarlos, pero nadie sabe dónde se encuentra el héroe y ¡los Hombres Lomo están listos para atacar! ¿Quién vencerá en este último misterio de la Biblioteca Maldita? Este misterio apasionante viene acompañado de preguntas de discusión, temas de escritura y un glosario.

Ocurre una gran explosión en la Biblioteca Maldita y uno de sus pajes ha desaparecido. Se necesitarán dos Bibliotecarios para encontrarlo y rescatarlo. Pero los héroes se encuentran con una amenaza inesperada . . . el Vigilante del Tiempo, un villano sediento de joyas cuya poderosa arma, el Topacio del Tiempo, puede convertir en polvo a sus enemigos y a todo lo que le rodea. Este misterio apasionante viene acompañado de preguntas de discusión, temas de escritura y un glosario.

Un ladrón sombrío anda espantando en la Biblioteca Maldita. El villano burla uno por uno los antiguos sistemas de seguridad de la biblioteca. Pero ¿cómo es posible? Peor aún, el ladrón se dirige al arma más poderosa de la biblioteca, el Ojo del Yo, ¡una perla reluciente capaz de transformar a su dueño en cualquier persona! ¿Podrán los Bibliotecarios detener a este villano antes de que sea demasiado tarde? Este misterio apasionante viene acompañado de preguntas de discusión, temas de escritura y un glosario.

Sarah no es la chica más simpática de su escuela. No quiere ser grosera ni tratar mal a nadie, pero a veces no lo puede evitar. Cuando cae en el cuento de hadas Blancanieves, aterriza en el castillo de la reina malvada. Pareciera el lugar perfecto para una chica antipática, ¿no? Pero cuando Sarah se entera que la reina malvada es extremadamente mala (algunos hasta dirían que es una bully), toma las riendas de la situación. Sarah se hace amiga de la reina y llega a la raíz de su crueldad. Juntas aprenderán que amarse a uno mismo y agradecer lo que se tiene es la lección más importante en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.

Remi está frustrada y aburrida de los cuentos de hadas. ¡Todos son iguales! Pero cuando cae en el cuento La bella durmiente, se da cuenta de que tiene la oportunidad de hacer unos cambios importantes. Apenas conoce a Briar Rose, Remi entra en acción y le enseña lo importante de ser firme y cuestionarse las cosas. ¿Por qué esperar 100 años para un beso de un desconocido cuando puedes resolver las cosas tú misma? Esto es lo que hacen Remi y Briar Rose en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.

Kaita cae en el libro La Cenicienta y lo que encuentra allí no le causa ninguna gracia. ¿Por qué Cenicienta es la única persona que limpia? ¿Por qué la madrastra y las hermanastras de Cenicienta la tratan tan mal? ¿Por qué se queda callada? ¿Y qué rayos pasa con este baile? No hace falta decir que Kaita tiene mucho que enseñarle a Cenicienta antes de encontrar una salida de este cuento de hadas. Y con la ayuda de Kaita, Cenicienta ya no se quedará callada en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.

A Jake ya no le interesan los cuentos de hadas, pero eso cambia cuando cae en el cuento La bella y la bestia y conoce a Bella. La fuerza de ella está en su empatía y convicción y Jake queda impresionado por su bondad. A Jake le sorprende la actitud demandante y grosera de la bestia. ¿Cuál es su problema? Cuando Bella visita a su padre enfermo, Jake aprovecha para hacerse amigo de la bestia. Le hace ver su mala actitud mientras aprende alguna que otra cosa sobre sí mismo en esta novela gráfica poco tradicional.

Farah Hajjar is just starting sixth grade at the Magnet Academy when something terrible happens--her house burns down. Even worse, the house fire may be her fault. When her family moves to temporary housing, Farah feels the guilt piling up. Luckily Farah finds comfort in writing, and she channels her energy into starting a creative writing club at her new school. But can Farah convince her new science-focused school to support it?

Nine-year-old Divya's life is turned upside down when her family moves from Delhi, India, to a new city halfway across the world. Suddenly Divya goes from having her own quiet bedroom to sharing one with her cousin--and a crowded home with the rest of her extended family. Plus she has to go to a new school where the other kids treat her like she's from another planet. Everyone keeps saying change is good--but not if you didn't want to leave home in the first place!

PJ got her first skateboard a year before her friend Marco got one. Over the years they've taught each other lots of tricks and encouraged one another to keep improving. But as they start seventh grade, PJ notices that Marco seems to want to spend more time with Ethan and Ty, two bullies who think girls can't skate. PJ decides to prove them wrong and enters a skateboarding contest. Will she prove that she is a fearless skater, or will the boys get in her head and psych her out?

When country kid Langston is sent to spend the summer with family in the city, he's sad about missing an important basketball tournament. But then his cousin Ant introduces him to street basketball. After a rough start, Langston makes strides with this new way to play, largely thanks to Ant's tips and tricks. But when Langston gets too much attention from the others in the neighborhood, the cousins' friendship takes a hit and the two start avoiding each other. Soon Langston is given the chance to play with another team. Will he leave Ant and the bad blood behind, or will family come first?

Thirteen-year-old Min knows a lot about protesting, as both her parents are activists. But Min has yet to attend a protest. That all changes in June of 1989 when Min follows her parents to Tiananmen Square, where thousands of peaceful protestors are asking for political and economic changes. When the prime minister calls in the military, the peaceful protests become dangerous. Min is separated from her parents, and the square is filled with violence. Min's life will forever be changed after the Tiananmen Square protests.

Twelve-year-old Anya has a good life with her family in the town of Pripyat, not far from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. But then, one night, an explosion lights up the night sky--and something about the flames doesn't look right. Anya's father, a firefighter, is called to the plant, and soon the seriousness of the situation grows. What went wrong at the plant? What is the government not telling them? And will Anya and her family survive the fallout that follows? Readers can learn the story of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster from nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and more in this Girls Survive story.

A young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Nick Pendleton's favorite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis! Has the star actually located one of the world's greatest mysteries, or are his claims another epic myth? Follow along as Nick enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids--the Cyber Sleuths--to uncover the whole truth. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam

A young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts "evidence" of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their farfetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids--the Cyber Sleuths--to uncover the truth. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam

Four friends investigate whether their favorite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim, and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favorite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids--the Cyber Sleuths--for help solving this online mystery. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favorite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit--one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths--a network of mystery-solving kids--and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favorite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit--one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths--a network of mystery-solving kids--and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam

What do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you love dance, gymnastics, or cheerleading--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes, funny gymnastics riddles, and goofy cheerleading puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

Why did the soccer ball quit the team? It was tired of getting kicked around! How is a soccer player like a magician? They both like to do hat tricks! If you love soccer--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of sidesplitting soccer jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

When did the chicken stop running on the basketball court? When it got to the fowl line! What is a basketball player's favorite food? A jam sandwich! If you love basketball--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest basketball jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

First baseman Maya isn't known for her calm demeanor on the softball field. Sometimes her teammates appreciate her passion. But when Maya blows up at a rival team following a playoff game, her outburst gets the whole team in trouble--and mad at her. Can Maya find a way to make things right? Or will her actions have some serious consequences?