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Terry's crew

"Inquisitive young artist Terry strives to make space for himself as the new kid at Rock City Academy, a place where he can finally hone his talents. Terry learns the consequences of dreaming big and the value of real friends along the way"--Provided by publisher.

Friday

the total ice cream meltdown
"All the students at Swedhump Elementary are thrilled, not just because it's Friday, but because they are in for a big treat. Their invisible principal's husband is a world-famous inventor, and today he's brought his enormous Ice Cream Machine to end the week on a sweet note. But wait! There are forces--evil forces--who don't want the kids to get any ice cream. In fact, the school is soon under attack from some highly annoying anti-ice-cream intruders. Only one person can prevent the school from being served three scoops of total disaster: Dash. He and his friends are going to make sure the bad guys get licked before they can melt all the fun"--Back cover.

Pet project

"When Mackenzie Miller's aunt needs a foster home for one of the dogs at her shelter, Mackenzie jumps at the chance. Buster is so sweet and cuddly, and Mackenzie is sure he'll cheer up her stressed-out mom. And helping Buster find a forever home? Mackenzie loves a project! Buster is an older dog who acts like a puppy--which, it turns out, means he's a lot of work. Mackenzie wants to be the best foster mom ever, but she also has school; and her best friend, Sheera, needs help reconciling with her cousin, Yasmin; and her mom has just gone from overworked to unemployed. And Buster just keeps--well, busting up Mackenzie's plans! Can she make it work, like she always does? Or has Mackenzie bitten off more than she can chew?"--Provided by publisher.

Two's a crowd

Ten-year-old detective Moxie McCoy and her little brother Milton investigate a suspicious letter Moxie's friend Emily received that's signed with a purple squiggle. However, when Moxie and Milton get into a fight and their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to solve the case on her own. She soon learns that two McCoys are better than one.

Rocking in my school shoes

Pete the Cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Just right Jillian

"Fifth-grader Jillian will do just about anything to blend in, including staying quiet even when she has the right answer. After she loses a classroom competition because she won't speak up, she sets her mind on winning her school's biggest competition. But breaking out of her shell is easier said than done, and Jillian has only a month to keep her promise to her grandmother and prove to herself that she can speak up and show everyone her true self"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie Joe Jackson's guide to Planet Girl

"Everyone has a girlfriend except Charlie Joe! But he won't be left in the dust. Look out for make-ups, break-ups, and hilarious romance tips as Charlie Joe figures out this crazy little thing called love"--Provided by publisher.

The passing playbook

"Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother, and a David Beckham in training. He's also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of isolation and bullying, Spencer gets a fresh start at Oakley, the most liberal private school in Ohio. At Oakley, Spencer seems to have it all: more accepting classmates, a decent shot at a starting position on the boy's soccer team, great new friends, and maybe even something more than friendship with one of his teammates. The problem is, no one at Oakley knows Spencer is trans--he's passing. So when a discriminatory law forces Spencer's coach to bench him after he discovers the 'F' on Spencer's birth certificate, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even though it would mean coming out to everyone--including the guy he's falling for"--Provided by publisher.

Pete the Kitty's first day of preschool

"Pete the Kitty has his groovy backpack and is ready for his very first day of preschool. Join him on his big day"--Provided by publisher.

Freddie Ramos adds it all up

Freddie Ramos' tries to use his superpowers to help improve his math grade, and to find the new first-grader, Amy, who has disappeared after being bullied.

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