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    Once upon a time…our very favorite words of all time and the start to so many adventures.

    Once upon a time

    …a girl who loved horses had to solve a mystery to save one

    …a brother and sister stepped through a magical door into a story and lost their way

    …a brave boy helped his alien friend hide from dangerous marauders

    …a boy switched places with his math teacher

    All stories ask, what if? The answers bring magic and possibilities into our lives. You will never be able to meet every interesting person in your lifetime (and all people are interesting in their own way), so long ago, clever people told stories. As time went on, these stories were written down and passed around.

    Now, we are so fortunate to have this incredible tool—books—so we can meet and go on adventures with people all over the world and all over time—even into the future.

    We are writers here. We want our stories to light a fire of imagination in your mind and offer a chance to explore the world. Come with us as we find new places and new people. Solve mysteries. Find treasure. Make friends.

    Create your own, Once upon a time.

  • Evil Spy School

    Evil Spy School: The Graphic Novel

    The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the third book as Ben gets kicked out of the CIA’s spy school and enrolls with the enemy.

    During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal’s office—and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts.

    Ben can tell he’s a key part of their sinister plan, but he’s not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to—and get word to the good guys without getting caught—before it’s too late?

    Follow Ben as he crosses over to the dark side in action-packed, full-color panels.

    For readers 8-12, from that ever-popular author Stuart Gibbs and the talented illustrator Anjan Sarkar.

  • Juliet Dove Queen of Love

    Juliet Dove, Queen of Love

    Juliet Dove is a girl who doesn’t like to be noticed. But though she may be shy, she has a wickedly sharp wit. Whenever someone does take notice of her, she tears into the person with a savagery that’s earned her the nickname “Killer.”

    Juliet ends up leaving Mr. Elives’s magic shop with Helen of Troy’s amulet—that is, a virtual man magnet. Juliet doesn’t know what she’s got, but the boys in her class do—they start to notice her…

    Soon, every boy in town is swooning for her. Yet, much as she’d like to lose all the unwanted attention, she can’t: The amulet won’t come off!

    For readers 8-11, from Bruce Coville, the author of My Teacher Is an Alien and The Unicorn Chronicles.

  • Dog Man: Big Jim Believes

    Dog Man: Big Jim Believes

    In “Dog Man: Big Jim Believes,” Dog Man and friends must save their transformed city from Space Cuties From Space while exploring themes of trust and self-belief.

    The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders — Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles — along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim’s positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one?

    Readers will want to hold onto their hero capes as they soar into a new thrilling Dog Man story.

    A graphic novel for readers 7-11 from the award-winning author of Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey.

  • Chase Speedington and the Last Dragon's Breath

    Chase Speedington and the Last Dragon’s Breath

    An intrepid young man of action, Chase Speedington, is working with his adopted mother, the Queen, to search for the truth about his parents when he is confronted once again by the Evil Eisenfaust! This latest encounter sets in motion a series of events that lead Chase to the legend of the Dragon’s Last Breath! Working with the help of friends, Chase finds clues that might lead to his parents, but instead, they lead to information that Dragons once existed on Earth!!! …and that they can be brought back to life??

    For readers 7-12 by author Franco Aureliani.

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  • The Last Equation

    Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

    Charlie Thorne is a genius.
    Charlie Thorne is a thief.
    Charlie Thorne isn’t old enough to drive.

    And now it’s up to her to save the world…

    Decades ago, Albert Einstein devised an equation that could benefit all life on earth—or destroy it. Fearing what would happen if the equation fell into the wrong hands, he hid it.

    But now, a diabolical group known as the Furies are closing in on its location. In desperation, a team of CIA agents drags Charlie into the hunt, needing her brilliance to find it first—even though this means placing her life in grave danger.

    In a breakneck adventure that spans the globe, Charlie must crack a complex code created by Einstein himself, struggle to survive in a world where no one can be trusted, and fight to keep the last equation safe once and for all.

    For readers 9-12 by the ever-popular Stuart Gibbs.

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  • Scar Island

    Scar Island

    Holes meets Hatchet in this unforgettable adventure.

    The acclaimed author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage brings his signature blend of action, heart, and beautiful writing to a tale of misfits struggling to survive. Jonathan Grisby is the newest addition to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys. Shipped out to the remote island facility, Jonathan quickly learns that the school is less concerned with true reform and is more a place where parents send away kids who have become too troublesome. It’s an isle of misfit boys. But on his first full day at Slabhenge, a freak lightning storm leaves the kids without any adult supervision. Suddenly, the inmates are running the asylum — and unless Jonathan can move beyond his troubled past and assert himself as a leader, every boy on the island is doomed.

    For readers 9-12 from author Dan Gemeinhart.

  • YouTuber 11: Please Remain Seated

    YouTuber 11: Please Remain Seated

    From the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja!

    There’s a theme park race in this season, dude! Davy and his friends are spending the day at Galaxy Land – home of 100 rides, the best-of-the-best food, and the coolest sci-fi mascot in the universe.

    Everything is going great until Davy signs up for the Galaxy Land Ride Challenge, a brutal quest to ride all 100 rides in the park for the ultimate prize. But he’s not the only one aiming for glory because Annie joins the challenge, too, and she does NOT play around.

    Also – Fergus and Dutch try to score 100,000 arcade tickets, Krissy and Bo-Bo drag the parents to a character lunch that becomes a disaster, and Chuck has to save the world from an alien invasion.

    For readers 9-12, from the ever-popular Marcus Emerson.

  • Wimpy Kid Partypooper

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper

    It’s Greg’s birthday—and you’re invited to the chaosIn Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney’s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party—for himself.

    But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout—just not the kind Greg had in mind.

    Packed with cake disasters, family fiascos, and classic Wimpy Kid humor, this book is perfect for readers ages 8–12. This is Book 20 of 21, from author Jeff Kinney.

  • Rowley Jefferson's Spooky Stories

    Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

    Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales.

    Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on!

    For readers 7-12, from the creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney.

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  • Mecha-Ude

    Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (Vol 2)

    The action continues in volume 2! An ordinary middle-school student’s life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga series for fans of My Hero Academia and Spy x Family.

    Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town… except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities.

    When middle-school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a robotic arm Mecha-Ude that has no memory of its past, they form an unlikely bond. But where did Alma come from? And why are shadowy secret organizations suddenly chasing Hikaru, stopping at nothing to steal Alma? Together, Hikaru and Alma must uncover the truth behind Mecha-Ude’s identity and prevent it from ending up in the wrong hands.

    For readers aged 9-12, from author Yoshino Koyoka.

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