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"In this . . . graphic novel, a talented young chef is selected to participate in a baking reality show and finds herself mixed up in spicy competition, bitter rivalry, and sweet romance"--Provided by publisher.

Pretia, Princess of Epoca, and her best friend, the orphaned outcast Rovi, start their second year at Ecrof, the elite magical sports academy looking forward to the Junior Epic Games. However, nasty rumors begin swirling, and soon the fate of Epoca's most important event is put into doubt. Pretia and Rovi, both star athletes, must make difficult choices that will affect the future of Epoca.

"While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must balance the expectations of his parents, school, crew and his new friend as pressure mounts from all sides"--Provided by publisher.

Four women compete for a spot hosting a BBC wartime cookery program and a chance to better their lives.

"Red Titan is enjoying a day in the park with his parents when his friend Peck calls for help. There's a gigantic dancing robot on the loose, and it's about to destroy the city! Can Red Titan and his friends try to stop the robot in time?"--Provided by publisher.

"The talent show is today and the good egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he'll be just a regular ol' audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the good egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and kindness deserve a standing ovation"--Provided by publisher.

What's more exciting than big trucks driving on bumpy terrain and performing jaw-dropping stunts? Not much! Readers of this stimulating book learn about monster trucks, from the big tires to the drivers who compete in monster truck shows. Colorful photographs are paired with engaging and accessible text, holding the attention of readers of all ages and levels. High-interest subject matter and thrilling content combine to make a unique volume, sure to be a hit among young readers.

"J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. J.D. decides there's only one way to prove who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi: Let the people decide in a great barber battle!"--Provided by publisher.

"Carlos Gomez is a member of the only Mexican American family in town, so he's used to being the odd one out. A lisp, a penchant for girl glamor, and being picked on by the class bully don't help either. But now there's a talent show coming up, and Carlos is performing with the BMX stunt team. What could possibly go wrong?"--OCLC.

"For as long as he can remember, Curtis Pith has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is actually his long-absent father. So when Taylor announces a kids-only season of Super Chef, Curtis finally sees his chance to meet his dad. But after Curtis wins a spot in the competition and arrives in New York to film the show, nothing goes as smoothly as he expected. It's all riding on the last challenge. If Curtis cooks his heart out like he knows he can, he just might go home with the top prize--and the truth"--Provided by publisher.