friendship

"Hidden beneath the regular Clarksville City Zoo, the Secret Zoo is an incredible world where animals and humans peacefully coexist as equals. But even in the Secret Zoo, there are dangers and forbidden places. When Noah and his friends discover tarantulas roaming around, they're sure the bad omen can only mean one thing: the Shadowist is nearby. Closing the portals is the only option to save all the animals at Clarksville City Zoo. . . . When Mr. Darby and the Descenders are unsuccessful in destroying the portals, Noah realizes that the Secret Zoo is going to war"--Provided by publisher.

In Kittentail Cove, Paw-loween is a super fun holiday! Shelly, Coral, and Angel can't wait to decorate jelly-o-lanterns, dress up in costumes, and go to the Paw-loween festival! But Coral is a little nervous about the Haunted House. Can this scaredy cat learn to be brave so she can see her purr-fect pumpkin on display in the house? Maybe with a little help from her friends!.

"Bobby thought a trip down the Cass River with his three best friends sounded like a great idea. With a four-day fall break during the Halloween weekend, they were looking for an exciting adventure. Just weeks earlier, their science teacher, Mr. Hill, had shown their class pictures of a great northern pike with razor-sharp teeth and a head like a tank. These huge fish left their deep hiding spots in the fall to fast before the long, cold winter. The pike captures the boys' hearts, and they want to experience catching a "River King." As the trip came closer, one thought started to haunt Bobby. Am I brave enough to spend tow nights on a raft without any adults? The river was wild, uncharted water for the boys. Will we be ready for the unkowns and hidden challenges we will face? Before launching their raft int he water to start their adventure, David's dad reminded the boys of a local ghost story. The boys had heard about the legend of Scratchy but laughed it off as a good story designed to scare kids...or was it?"--Back cover.

"Get ready for a wild ride with Bunny and Clyde! These by-the-rules buddies, a rabbit and a chipmunk, are sick and tired of being good. For once, they want to know what it's like to be baddies--rotten to the core! They want thrills and excitement! But to get really good at being bad, they're going to need some experience. What if the dastardly duo started returning library books late on purpose? Or borrowing markers without asking? Everyone knows it's a swift downhill slide from there--as long as there's an unprotected piggy bank in town! Unless, of course, their best attempts at mastering bad deeds are strangely misconstrued"--Publisher.

When retired superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask them to figure out what the glowing green trail outside of Shady Shoals Rest Home is, SpongeBob and Patrick get into a slimy situation with Bikini Bottom's most dangerous villains.

Bat just wants to make friends, but seeing him through the window at night the other animals think he is a monster--until Beattie the bear cub chances upon Bat's home tree and discovers that he is not scary at all.

"There is a new puppy in town! A baby corgi has arrived at the Doghouse, ready to learn how to become a Love Puppy. The pups have an extra-tough mission this time--to help Samnang deal with bullies at school. With the help of their pup in training, will the Love Puppies be able to help Samnang stand up for himself and realize that tiny can also be mighty?".

"Can kids and monsters become friends? Adorable monster Chompy REALLY wants to find out in this hilarious interactive picture book! Give Chompy high-fives on fold-out pages. But what happens when Chompy smells something delicious...and the book becomes Chompy?! Will you let Chompy's fold-out tongue have a little lick of your elbow? What about a nibble of your nose? Keep turning the pages for a surprise ending...and a big fold-out hug from your newest monster friend!" -- adapted from Amazon.com.

"Evan doesn't seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus, keeps his head down in class, and keeps to himself. But when a burr-covered border collie-a survivor with a gut instinct about the Boy-starts following him around and joining him on his runs, Evan's simple duck-and-dodge existence becomes a lot more complicated . . . a lot more like life. Evolving from wary companions to steadfast friends, Evan and the dog run fast and far together, thwart an abusive dog breeder and the school bully, and find the courage to stand up for themselves and to open up to those who matter most. Narrated in alternating viewpoints, this relatable contemporary novel with classic coming-of-age themes has all the hope, pathos, and emotional complexity that mark Pete Hautman's books for middle-grade readers-and is a deeply satisfying read for animal lovers"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces two unforgettable dog best friends--Sketty and Meatball!.