Scat
by Carl Hiaasen
Published 2009 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780375834868

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When Mrs. Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, vanishes, the school's headmaster and the police seem to accept an unsigned note explaining that her absence is due to a family emergency. However, Nick and Marta don't buy it, in this latest novel for young readers by the author of "Hoot.... More...

The Farwalker's Quest
by Joni Sensel
Published 2009 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781599902722

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A classic fantasy quest about finding the truth and finding yourself. Ariel has always been curious, but when she and her best friend Zeke stumble upon a mysterious old telling dart she feels an unexplained need to figure out what it means. Magically flying great distances and only revealing their messages to the intended recipient, telling darts haven't been used for years, and no one knows how they work.... More...

Little Sister Is Not My Name!
by Sharon Mills Draper
Published 2009 by Scholastic Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780545071512

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The Coretta Scott King Medal-winning author of "Copper Sun" makes her middle-grade fiction debut in this first title in a new series featuring nine-year-old Sassy Simone Sanford, her loving family, a diverse cast of teachers, friends, and neighbors--and a little magic. More...

Melonhead
by Katy Kelly
Published 2009 by Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780385734097

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The first book in an all-new series introduces a 10-year-old boy named Adam Melon--also known as Melonhead. When he learns that his class is entering an invention fair, Melonhead and his friend Sam begin dreaming up plans. Illustrations. Melonhead is my preferred name.... More...