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Mouse is desperate to be a superhero. To find that power that will make him stand out in the crowd. But his every attempt ends in failure. He can't even get any attention at home, as his five brothers (triplets and twins) take every second of Mum and Dad's attention. When Mum foils a bank robbery while on duty as a lollipop lady, she and Mouse are lauded as superheroes. Joining forces with Mouse are The Z List - a group of unlikely crime fighters. But in their midst is a traitor hell-bent on revenge.

The Penderwick Sisters are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure! But the adventure they get isn't quite what they had in mind. Mr. Penderwick's sister has decided it's time for him to start dating, and the girls know that can only mean one thing: disaster. Enter the Save-Daddy Plan, a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. It's high jinks, big laughs, and loads of family warmth as the Penderwicks triumphantly return.

Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters. Determined to save her sisters Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse.

Can crumpets be cool? When Bobby's dad becomes the manager of the local crumpet factory, Bobby thinks his moving worries are at last over. He likes it here on Pip Street, especially now he has found a new best friend in Imelda from next door. Except crumpets are boring! And no one is buying them. Unless someone (and I bet it'll have to be Bobby) comes up with a fantabulous plan to make crumpets more interesting....

Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside. Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends. Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window. But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think...you just have to know where to look.

Noah just wants some peace and quiet to finish his homework. But his little brother Josh can’t stop talking about the Haunted House. When they go to check it out, the brothers find out they are not the only kids on the case. Olivia is new in town. But she already has a high tech plan to spy on the Haunted House. The three kids join forces to find out the truth. But when Josh goes missing, Noah and Olivia have to decide which is worse—the risk of the Haunted House, or the risk of losing Josh!

Liz is turning nine-years-old. Maria, Tony, Meera, and Qianfan want to do something special for her birthday. With the help of their parents, they plan an awesome party with lots of gifts, sweet treats, and super cool things to do!

Hero is looking for a great adventure during the COVID-19 outbreak! School is cancelled, but Hero looks forward to continuing to learn and have fun. Hero spreads the knowledge he has to help his family and neighbors. Hero lives on the busy and noisy 19 COVID Street. He is determined to defend his street and begins his adventure by connecting with his two close friends Hope and Reign, who live on the same block.

Beamer: California transplant to a weird Midwestern town. Feels like he’s living on another planet. Scilla: the gangly tomboy next door. Ghoulie: the class nerd. Add one spaceship-shaped tree house capable of taking them most anywhere in the universe. Hop in and blast off for fantastic outer space adventures in Star-Fighters of Murphy Street - the quirky, funny, fast-paced new trilogy by Robert West.

Beamer: California transplant to a weird Midwestern town. Feels like he’s living on another planet. Scilla: the gangly tomboy next door. Ghoulie: the class nerd. Add one spaceship-shaped tree house capable of taking them most anywhere in the universe. Hop in and blast off for fantastic outer space adventures in Star-Fighters of Murphy Street—the quirky, funny, fast-paced new trilogy by Robert West.

There are disturbing developments going on at Chez Newton—the messy home that Whiffy Newton shares with his father. His dad’s started dating again (er, yuk), and Whiffy’s not sure if he trusts his dad’s new girlfriend, Vonda, who’s just a bit too interested in Dr. Newton’s work for Whiffy’s liking. And, there’s a mysterious force at work in Dr. Newton’s laboratory. Whiffy’s almost convinced that it’s the ghost of his late mother, trying to tell them something—or is it?

Flamingo and Friends is a children's book series about a little pink bird who suffers with anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Every year, Flamingo makes the long journey from America to England. Flamingo is helped through her experiences by wise Owl and her friends who share their stories under the old oak tree.

Set in the 1950s, Springtime in Brooklyn is a lively tale of Tommy TV, a cartoon boy who springs to life and embarks on a series of adventures around New York City with a group of unlikely friends including a talking horse and a "real" boy named Josh.

Jane, Jack, Fegan, and Fannie create a magical rock garden in this sweet adventure at Nannie Muriel's beautiful thatched cottage in the woods! Just when the children think that things aren't turning out as they planned, they learn that their patience and hard work, along with some surprises, can create...a beautiful garden!

With skin as rich as cocoa and hair that curled with glee, Kai was a little boy as special as could be. He met a red cardinal, perched high on a tree, Its feathers were like flames, a stunning sight to see. The cardinal smiled, his voice kind and sweet, "Little one, colors are what make our world complete." Encouraged by the cardinal's words, Kai continued his quest, He trekked through the forest, feeling eager and blessed.