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"Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him--from a bully to a science experiment gone wrong to a someone else's juice snot (don't ask). But as Andrew goes through the school day, and as one thing after another goes wrong, that little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter, until it threatens to pop and turn into a public panic attack, his worst fear. He tries to keep his anxiety at bay, but the news that his grandmother with Alzheimer's is missing is too much"--Publisher.

"[A] coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places"--Provided by publisher.

With rhythmic verse to the tune of "This Old Man," this children's picture book from prolific children's book authors Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson follows a blue, yellow, red, and purple vintage car as it chugs and bounces through backyards, mountains, and skies in a boy's imagination.

As the day of the Valentine's Day dance approaches, Greg Heffley worries he will be left out until a twist of fate lands Greg with a date, but leaves his best friend, Rowley, on his own.

When snow closes Greg Heffley's middle school, he and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, face a fight for survival as warring gangs turn the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield.

"Tommy has dreamed of being a Bulldog forever. The Bulldogs eat, BREATHE, and fart sports. They're part of the elusive Super Sports Society in his hometown, and Tommy knows that if he makes the team, he'll be set up for life. Meanwhile, Pel would rather be at home gaming in the air-conditioning, but his mom decided that he has to 'be a role model' to his little siblings (ugh!), and now he's trying out for the Bulldogs too. At least that means the two BFFs won't be in competition for the spot . . . right? (Wrong.)"--Back cover.

A collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

"Eleven-year-old Matt Sprouts is in big trouble. He didn't mean to hurt his neighbor Jenna with that awesome martial arts move; it just happened! Blame it on morning cartoons or Jenna's lack of coordination. Anyway, getting grounded is the worst thing that could happen, right? Wrong. Matt Sprouts thinks he has the "Curse," a hometown myth that ruins middle schoolers' lives. To defeat the Curse, Matt has to solve the mystery, and fast. But that's not easy to do when you're entering middle school, keeping track of your little brother, trying to defeat the best soccer team, and, oh yeah, not break any toes. the clock is ticking, and Matt doesn't have long before the Curse strikes again"--Back cover.

A boy rides a pogo stick to a visit with grandma.

"Danny is known as the bully of Scarecrow Middle School, but there is more to his story. With no friends, life can be hard. When Danny makes a discovery that brings him to a turning point, will it improve his situation or make everything worse?"--Back cover.