Mariel Tomes' Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780452297487 | The Puppy That Came For Christmas: How A Dog Brought One Family The Gift Of Joy | Megan Rix | A perfect gift for dog lovers, The Puppy That Came for Christmas is the heart-warming true story of the little dog that changed one couple’s life forever.All Megan Rix ever wanted was a baby. Yet, month after month, Megan’s dreams were dashed. Would her life ever feel complete? Megan and her husband, Ian, found a surprising answer when they began training golden retriever pups to become service dogs for people with disabilities. But opening their homes and hearts up to Emma, and then Freddy—only to have each move on after six months—eventually took its own toll. Megan and Ian didn't know if they could continue. Then, one Christmas, little Traffy came along and stayed...An instant international bestseller, The Puppy That Came for Christmas is a heartwarming and inspirational story that will captivate dog lovers everywhere.Perfect for: • White elephant gifts • Animal lover gifts • Dog gifts • Gifts for dog lovers • Christmas gifts | Plume |
| 9781609588762 | The Rainstorm Brainstorm (American Girl: Welliewishers) | Valerie Tripp | It's Aunt Miranda's birthday! The WellieWishers want to give her something special, but they can't agree on what it should be. Then Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile. What looks like a bunch of old, dirty, broken things to the other girls looks like cool fun stuff with lots of potential to Kendall! Can the girls work together to create something wonderful for Aunt Miranda? | American Girl |
| 9780142405680 | The Real Lucky Charm | Charisse Richardson | Mia Robinson has always cheered for her twin brother, Marcus, at his rec center basketball games. But this year Mia is getting the chance to have Marcus cheer for her. Marcus's team, the Titans, has just become coed! Mia is thrilled to be playing on the team and wearing a team uniform, and she's even more excited when her dad gives her a basketball charm for her charm bracelet. When Mia does well on the court, she starts to believe that her basketball charm is really a lucky charm. Mia's got it made! After all, who needs to practice when they have a real lucky charm on their side? | Doubleday |
| The Science Book Of Sound | ||||
| 9780385738767 | The Scorch Trials | James Dashner | After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in an experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race. | Delacorte Press |
| 9781101939789 | The Secret Horses Of Briar Hill | Shepherd, Megan | "Deserves a spot on the shelf next to the most beloved children's classics—yes, even The Secret Garden." —Shelf Awareness, Starred ReviewDescribed as "reminiscent of the Chronicles of Narnia" in a starred review, The Secret Horses of Briar Hill shows readers everywhere that there is color in our world—they just need to know where to look.There are winged horses that live in the mirrors of Briar Hill hospital—the mirrors that reflect the elegant rooms once home to a princess, now filled with sick children. Only Emmaline can see the creatures. It is her secret.One morning, Emmaline climbs over the wall of the hospital’s abandoned gardens and discovers something incredible: a white horse with a broken wing has left the mirror-world and entered her own. The horse, named Foxfire, is hiding from a dark and sinister force—a Black Horse who hunts by colorless moonlight. If Emmaline is to keep him from finding her new friend, she must surround Foxfire with treasures of brilliant shades. But where can Emmaline find color in a world of gray?A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2016"Endearing characters, metaphors for life and death, and a slow revelation of the horrors of war give this slim novel a surprising amount of heft."—Booklist, Starred Review"In clear, gripping, flawless prose . . . this exquisite, beautifully illustrated middle-grade novel explodes with raw anguish, magic and hope, and readers will clutch it to their chests and not want to let go."—Shelf Awareness, Starred Review"Reminiscent of the Chronicles of Narnia, Elizabeth Goudge, or a child's version of Life of Pi. . . . Readers will love this to pieces." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Magical, terrifying, and full of heart. Open these pages, and ride true."—Newbery Honor-winning author Kathi Appelt"A remarkable book. Astonishing!"—Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse | Yearling |
| 9781419703928 | The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee | Tom Angleberger | McQuarrie Middle School's students miss Origami Yoda when Dwight leaves for Tippett Academy, but he sends Sara a paper Fortune Wookiee that seems to give advice just as good as Yoda's--even if, in the hands of girls, it seems preoccupied with romance. | Amulet Books |
| OS_6426DF153089A800B5F7B458 | The Secrets of Droon The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet | Tony Abbott | Scholastic | |
| 9781338627510 | The Sleepwalking Snowman | Andres Miedoso | Desmond and Andres face a snowman that was built by a schoolmate but seems to have a mind of its own, as well as a snowball-throwing bully. | |
| 9781690233848 | The Story of Wilma Rudolph | Stephanie E. Macceca | Imagine getting so sick that you were not able to walk. Imagine wearing a brace on your leg and using crutches for many years. Do you think you could become a track athlete? Or go to the Olympic Games and win three gold medals? Read this book to learn how Wilma Rudolph accomplished this and much more! | Benden |
| 9781453067987 | The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Robert Louis Stevenson, Steve Robinson | "The evil and wild Mr. Hyde walks the dark streets of London. His cruel crimes and twisted soul make the blood run cold. Yet the good and mild Dr. Jekyll seems to protect this monster. Why? Somewhere-- behind the door, behind the shadows, behind the lies-- the truth is lurking."-- back cover. | |
| 9780810984257 | The Strange Case of Origami Yoda | Tom Angleberger | When unpopular sixth grader Dwight successfully dispenses sound advice to his classmates via an origami finger puppet, his classmate Tommy investigates the source of Dwight's accuracy and makes a surprising discovery. | Amulet Books |
| The Suprise Attack Of Jabba The Puppet | ||||
| The Time Warp Trio Kinghts Of The Kitchen Table | ||||
| 9780794540470 | The Troublesome Tiger (Tanglewood Animal Park) | Tamsyn Murray | Zoe can’t wait to meet Tindu, the magnificent tiger who’s just arrived at Tanglewood! But Tindu’s having problems settling into his new home and refuses to leave his den. With the Terrific Tigers weekend just two weeks away, the pressure is on! Can Zoe and Oliver help Tindu’s keepers come up with a way to get this troublesome tiger to trust them? | EDC Publishing / UBAM |
| 9780545705660 | The Truth (and Myths) About Sea Monsters | L. A. Peacock | ||
| 9780810984912 | The Ugly Truth | Amulet Books | ||
| 9780439285162 | The Wide Window | Lemony Snicket | Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they're sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery. | Scholastic |
| 9780060283148 | The Wide Window (A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Book 3) | Lemony Snicket | Are things getting better for the Baudelaires? Could they possibly get worse?Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are fortunate to have found a new guardian, Aunt Josephine. Even though she is unusually nervous, she seems nice enough.And the children are also fortunate to be living so close to a large body of water. It's true that the lake is teeming with ferocious leeches -- but if the children wait one hour after eating, they can go swimming.It is fortunate, too, that the siblings have such a splendid view of the big dark lake. Never mind the news that Hurricane Herman is racing toward them; Aunt Josephine's house is built sturdily on a cliff.But above all, the children are lucky that they have a home now where they can rest up. For these are the unlucky Baudelaire orphans, and they will certainly need all their strength when everything that could possibly go wrong, suddenly does. | HarperCollins |
| 9780316382007 | The Wild Robot | Peter Brown | Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |