Joanna Newsome's Library
Rossview Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439204217 | The Great Shark Escape | Jennifer Johnston | What starts as a class trip to the aquarium ends in the depths of the ocean, where the class has to escape from the jaws of a great white shark. Ms. Frizzle teaches the class about different shark species, including the goblin shark, angel shark, and the enormous whale shark. Illustrations. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780439685153 | The Hero of Third Grade | Alice DeLaCroix | When Randall changes to a new school, he pretends to be an anonymous hero until, when his third grade class plans a fundraiser, he finds that being himself is good enough. | |
| 9780448452463 | The Holocron Heist | Rob Valois | "The ruthless Cad Bane has snuck into the Jedi Temple. With the fate of the galaxy in question will Ahsoka be able to stop this bounty hunter before he can make off with a secret Holocron that could bring an end to the Jedi forever?"--Page 4 of cover. | |
| 9781368051712 | The House Of Hades (The Heroes Of Olympus, Book Four (New Cover) | Rick Riordan | At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans. | Disney-Hyperion |
| 9780439023528 | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins | In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781338732870 | The Ickabog | J. K. Rowling | From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth...And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more.Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world's most celebrated storytellers will captivate readers of all ages. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780590047012 | The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn | When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go back to school, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. | |
| 9780545598125 | The Last Holiday Concert | Andrew Clements | ||
| 9780064400060 | The Long Winter | Laura Ingalls Wilder | The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa, Ma, Laura, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little House books. | HarperCollins |
| 9780385737951 | The Maze Runner (Book 1) | Dashner, James | the First Book In The new York Times Bestselling Maze Runner Series—the Maze Runner Is A Modern Classic, Perfect for Fans Of the Hunger Games And divergent.when Thomas Wakes Up In The Lift, The Only Thing He Can Remember Is His First Name. His Memory Is Blank. But He’s Not Alone. When The Lift’s Doors Open, Thomas Finds Himself Surrounded By Kids Who Welcome Him To The Glade—a Large, Open Expanse Surrounded By Stone Walls.just Like Thomas, The Gladers Don’t Know Why Or How They Got To The Glade. All They Know Is That Every Morning The Stone Doors To The Maze That Surrounds Them Have Opened. Every Night They’ve Closed Tight. And Every Thirty Days A New Boy Has Been Delivered In The Lift.thomas Was Expected. But The Next Day, A Girl Is Sent Up—the First Girl To Ever Arrive In The Glade. And More Surprising Yet Is The Message She Delivers.thomas Might Be More Important Than He Could Ever Guess. If Only He Could Unlock The Dark Secrets Buried Within His Mind. | Delacorte Press |
| 9781419736025 | The Posh Puppy Pageant (Jojo and Bowbow #3) | JoJo Siwa | "JoJo Siwa and her cute and furry sidekick, BowBow . . . take down bullies and spread the Siwanator message: Kindness, fun, and doing what's right are what matter most!"-- | Harry N. Abrams |
| 9780531147849 | The Presidency | Christine Taylor-Butler | Examines the status and many duties of the presidency, discussing its history and some of the men who have filled the political office in the past. | Childrens Press |
| 9780439227452 | The Reptile Room | Lemony Snicket | Second copy. | |
| 071009004993 | The Tent | |||
| 9780663592425 | The Titanic, Lost-- and Found | Judy Donnelly | A simple account of the sinking of the Titanic and the discovery of its remains many years later. | |
| 9781338810448 | The Whispering Pines (Exit 13, Book 1) | James Preller | Welcome to the EXIT 13 Motel! Pets welcome! And don't worry, we've been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like. With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere! The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash's older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel. Rooms and hallways that don't go where they're supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than one.Something has been going on ever since the McGinns checked in to this motel, and if Ash and Willow can't get to the bottom of it, they might never be able to check out. Explore the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this spine-chilling series. Whether you're a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you like nothing else. This illustrated novel -- the first in a new series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout! | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780545105811 | The White Giraffe | Lauren St. John | After a fire kills her parents, eleven-year-old Martine must leave England to live with her grandmother on a wildlife game reserve in South Africa, where she befriends a mythical white giraffe. | |
| 9781453064603 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Suzi Alexander | After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard to return to Kansas. | |
| 9781338759501 | This Little Dreamer | Joan Holub | "Little dreamers make our big world better"--Back cover. | |
| 9781338349245 | Tracker | Gary Paulsen | Only thirteen, John must track a deer in the Minnesota woods for his family's winter meat, and in doing so finds himself drawn to the doe who leads him and hating his role as hunter. |