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The crazy case of missing Thunder

Self-proclaimed goofballs Jeff, Brian, Mara, and Kelly investigate the disappearance of rich Randall Crandall's horse, Thunder.

Let's go for a drive!

Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all.

Rule of three

In Acton, Oregon, sisters Alex, Stevie, and Joey take turns telling about their lives, including auditioning for the same part in the school musical, baking contest-worthy cupcakes, and becoming obsessed with "Little Women.".

NERDS

National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society
While running a spy network from their elementary school, five unpopular misfits combine their talents and use cutting-edge gadgetry to fight evil around the world.

I know a shy fellow who swallowed a cello

An adaptation of the folk rhyme "There was an old woman who swallowed a fly, " featuring musical instruments.

Aaron's hair

When Aaron hurts his hair's feelings by saying he hates it, his hair runs away and jumps onto other people and into trouble.

Bummer in the summer!

2019
"School's almost out for the summer, and A.J. is dreaming about all the fun things he's going to do on vacation. But A.J.'s dream quickly turns into a nightmare when three familiar spirits appear to show him summers past, present, and yet to come. Will they be able to convince him to leave his bad ways behind? Or will this summer end up being a total bummer?"--OCLC.
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There's an elf in your book

2019
Invites the reader to take the Nice List Test, while avoiding mischievous Elf's naughty tricks, to prove Santa should bring Christmas presents to him or her.
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Dr. Floss is the boss!

2019
It's National Dessert Day, and Ella Mentry School has brought in local dentist Dr. Floss to teach A. J. and his friends about the dental dangers of sweets.
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"Sofa boy"

2008
A young boy learns that spending all of his time sitting on his favorite sofa playing videogames is not as great as he expects when his lack of attention to hygiene, fresh air, and exercise causes him to become a mess.
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