The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
Published 2007 by Little, Brown Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316057776

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A first-time novelist takes readers on a dazzling adventure that puts friends, family, and foe to the test, as four children go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children can complete. Illustrations. More...

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon
by Dave Barry
Published 2007 by Disney Editions

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780786837885

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In the action-packed finale to the bestselling "Starcatchers" series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land of Rundoon, ruled by an evil king who enjoys watching his pet snake consume those who displease him. But thats just the beginning of their problems, in this wild desert adventure that zooms toward an unforgettable climax. More...

The True Meaning of Smekday
by Adam Rex
Published 2007 by Hyperion

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780786849000

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Fully illustrated with photos, drawings, newspaper clippings, and comics sequences, this original debut novel by a noted illustrator is a hilarious, perceptive, and genre-bending story about a 12-year-old girl who writes an essay six months after an alien race has taken over Earth. More...

Alex and the Ironic Gentleman
by Adrienne Kress
Published 2007 by Weinstein Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781602860056

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This smart, funny mixture of fantasy and high adventure is the story of Alex Morningside, an inquisitive girl who is often mistaken for a boy because of her bowl haircut. A student at the prestigious Wigpowder-Steele Academy, Alex discovers one of her teachers has a mysterious family secret which leads her to a pirate ship called "The Ironic Gentleman." More...