Maximum Ride: The Manga by James Patterson and NaRae Lee

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Fourteen- year- old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "flock" - Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel - are just like ordinary kids - only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time... like when Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were experimented on by a crew of wack jobs.

Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock, illustrated by Carolyn Conahan

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Real- world science meets tongue- in- cheek humor to describe how animals make bubbles, ride bubbles, breathe bubbles, and even live in bubbles. Discover the truth about popping shrimp, nesting frogs, and gas- passing fish.

Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf

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Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. Or when she rides the No. 3 bus all the way to Chinatown to visit GungGung and PohPoh. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Like when her mom suggests Chinese school on Saturdays. Or when her little brother, Oscar, spills all of Ruby's best magician secrets. Or when her parents don't think she's old enough to drive!

Kids Against Hunger by Jon Mikkelsen, illustrated by Nathan Lueth

Soccer is important to the boys and, when one of them doesn't show up to practice they accuse him of not caring about the team. When they follow him, however, they discover something very different.

Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser and Ted Enik

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Nancy's first book report is sure to be dazzling. After all, she is the second-best artist in her class. She is using beads, fringe, and a fancy border. And she is writing about Sacajawea, a true-life heroine. What could go wrong?

Join Nancy as she learns that you can't judge a book report by its cover! With simple text and vibrant illustrations, this newest addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series will delight readers young and old.

Chicken said, "Cluck!" by Judyann Ackerman Grant, illustrated by Sue Truesdell

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"Shoo!" said Earl. "Shoo! Shoo!" said Pearl. "Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!" said Chicken. Earl and Pearl are planting pumpkins. Chicken wants to help. But it seems like the only thing Chicken is good at is getting in the way. Then grasshoppers invade the pumpkin patch, and Earl and Pearl can do nothing to stop them. Suddenly it's up to Chicken to save the day!

The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes, illustrated by E. B.Lewis

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Langston Hughes has long been acknowledged as the voice, and his poem, The Negro Speaks of Rivers, the song, of the Harlem Renaissance. Although he was only seventeen when he composed it, Hughes already had the insight to capture in words the strength and courage of black people in America. Artist E.B. Lewis acts as interpreter and visionary, using watercolor to pay tribute to Hughes's timeless poem, a poem that every child deserves to know.

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity by the editors of Klutz

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This compendium, our collective kid- brain between the covers of a book, was in the works for 30 years. With over 300 entries - everything from How to Do a Wheelie to How to Hang a Spoon from your Nose, and How to Levitate - it's our effort to teach a skill essential to something we think is a very important part of living right: never growing up.

My First Chinese New Year by Karen Katz

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Hooray! Hooray! Soon it will be Chinese New Year. A fun and colorful way to introduce the Chinese New Year to young readers Chinese New Year is a time of new beginnings. Follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities surrounding it. This warm and lively introduction to a special holiday will make even the youngest child want to start a Chinese New Year tradition!

Emma's Eggs by Margriet Ruurs, illustrated by Barbara Spurll

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Emma was one confused chicken. "Tok!" she said, when she peeked through the window and saw what was happening to her eggs. "Is that how they want my eggs? Then that's how I'll make them." But when Emma scrambled her next egg, no one was pleased. She tried again, and again, until finally, she'd had enough. If they didn't want her eggs, she wouldn't give them any!

Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli

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He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels. He’s a boy who wants to be a Nazi some day, with tall shiny jackboots and a gleaming Eagle hat of his own. Until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he’s a boy who realizes it’s safest of all to be nobody.

My Brother Bert by Ted Hughes illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson

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Playful illustrations by Pearson offer a bright and funny new interpretation of Hughes's classic poem about a little girl who gets into her brother's zoo- worthy collection of animals.

Emma's Question by Catherine Urdahl, illustrated by Janine Dawson

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Emma's grandma is sick and needs to stay in the hospital. Emma worries - who will watch her after school? Who will make up funny stories with her? Mostly Emma worries that Grandma is going to die, but she's afraid to ask that question. Geared toward young children, the story uses gentle humor and simple explanations to describe what is happening to Grandma in the hospital. Funny, sweet illustrations show the depth and closeness of Emma and Grandma's relationship.

Hook by Ed Young

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A young eagle learns to soar in Caldecott- winner Ed Young's newest work. With beautiful, sweeping artwork and spare, lyrical text, Ed Young tells the story of a boy who finds an egg and gives it to a flock of chickens. When the egg hatches not a chick but an eaglet, the hens, the roosters, and the boy all band together to help the young bird fly. In this lovely story about friendship and dedication, the eaglet perseveres and leaves behind the dusty earth for endless pastel skies.

Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville

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When Jeremy Thatcher stumbles into Mr. Elives' magic shop, he leaves with a small marbled dragon's egg. When it hatches, Jeremy's wildest dreams take wing. Includes an author's note.

Oscar and Arabella and Ormsby by Neal Layton

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Oscar and Ormsby are woolly mammoths who don't always see tusk to tusk, and while two is company, with their friend Arabella, three most definitely makes a crowd. But when Arabella needs their help, Ormsby and Oscar must learn to work together.

Tacky Goes to Camp by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

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Tacky and his fellow penguins are off to summer camp in Nice Icy Land to enjoy themselves while rock hopping, line dancing, and playing capture the ice cube. One night, they gather around the campfire to sing, eat s'mores, and tell scary stories. But after going to bed, something straight out of one of their scary stories pays the sleeping penguins a visit. Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect think they should high- tail it out of there, but it is Tacky - with some unexpected heroics - who saves the day.

Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler

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"Mama, why are we pink?" asks an irrepressible and ever- curious young flamingo named Sylvie. When she learns that it’s due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim "You are what you eat!" to a whole new level. Her new diet leads to some very interesting new looks — from scarlet to stripey to positively purple! Like Leo Lionni’s chameleon in A Color of His Own, Sylvie eventually comes to learn that being yourself is the best thing to be — though with her own flair!

Pregnancy Bible edited by Joanne Stone and Keith Eddleman

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The Pregnancy Bible covers the complete sequence of fetal development in utero week by week. Each stage is illustrated with full color photography. Many photos are life- size and reproduced from state- of- the- art ultrasound images. The book also uses step- by- step illustrations, sidebars, practical suggestions, topics to discuss, checklist charts, quick- reference gatefold spreads, check- up calendars, a directory and other easy- to- access information and advice to guide expectant parents through the pregnancy, birth and early infancy.

Moon Rabbit by Natalie Russell

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"Could there be someone out there? Another little rabbit just like her?" That is what Little Rabbit wonders one moonlit night. She loves living in the city. She has a wonderful home. Her favorite cafe. A park to play in. But sometimes she is just a little...lonely. And then one night, as the moon shines brightly, Little Rabbit meets Brown Rabbit. Could he be the friend she was wishing for?

Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Charles Vess

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This is a prayer for a blueberry girl...A much- loved baby grows into a young woman: brave, adventurous, and lucky. Exploring, traveling, bathed in sunshine, surrounded by the wonders of the world. What every new parent or parent- to- be dreams of for her child, what every girl dreams of for herself.

K is for Korea by Hyechong Cheung and Prodeepta Das

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K Is for Korea offers young readers a composite picture comprised of the customs, religions, and cultures - both ancient and modern - that make up this fascinating country. As with each of the books in the series, this one is written by a knowledgeable local. Author Hyechong Cheung carefully selects words starting with each letter of the alphabet to focus on both city and country life, sampling everything from regional food and drink to music and art. Prodeepta Das helps bring each to life with an evocative photograph.

Who Moved by Cheese? for Kids bySpencer Johnson, illustrated by Steve Pileggi

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Spencer Johnson's Who Moved My Cheese? is a bestselling book that has helped millions of people around the world adapt and succeed in changing times. Now Dr. Johnson has adapted his story for the picture book audience so that, starting from the earliest age, children can view change as a positive thing that can lead to new opportunity. Young readers will enjoy following the story of the four little characters, Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw, who make their way through a maze looking for the "Magical Cheese" that makes them happy.

Animal Aha! Thrilling Discoveres in Wildlife Science by Diane Swanson

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Animals do some extraordinary things, but not always while people are watching. When patient and persistent scientists do make a discovery, it can change how we think about animals and ourselves. Animal Aha! highlights a number of magnificent moments in animal science. Meet Alex, a chatterbox parrot who learned not just to mimic speech, but to communicate by talking. Alex's education is already helping some speech- delayed children learn to speak. Visit a California lab where scientists study snacking snakes. After eating, a python's heart becomes 40% larger than normal. By finding out how, scientists hope to help strengthen human hearts too. Explore all these exciting discoveries and more!

The Imaginary Garden by Andrew Larsen and Irene Luxbracher

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Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden. As they work side by side - sowing seeds with brushes and paint - a masterpiece begins to take shape that transforms the balcony into an abundant garden. When Poppa goes away on holiday, Theo helps nurture the garden and it begins to take on a life of its own. This garden grows not from soil but from love, imagination and creativity. Readers will marvel at each stage of this fertile garden as it grows from seed to full flower, revealing the power of art to enrich our lives.

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Kevin Lewis, illustrated by Daniel Kirk

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Kids love trains, and Kevin Lewis and illustrator Daniel Kirk's Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo will do nothing but encourage the obsession. As the simple large- lettered text chugs along, Daniel Kirk brings a child's playroom and train set to life with bold, bright illustrations.

Yay, You! Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On by Sandra Boynton

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For new graduates, or for anyone facing imminent change, here is profound insight, bold inspiration, and truly ensloxifying advice. Also an occasional hippo. No wombats. What's more, Yay,You! will not overstress the weary mind. It's nice and short, with lots of pictures, no chapters, no index, no graphs, no study questions, and not a single Suggestion for Further Reading.

Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno

Explaining the concept of factorials in simple, easy to understand language, this is a great math concept book.

Spooky Cemeteries by Dinah Williams

A children`s choice for favourite non-fiction, this book gives a brief history of a number of real cemeteries and the creatures that are said to haunt them.

Get Dressed by Tina Jo Breindel and Michael Carter

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Using a selection of common signs modeled on those used by fluent deaf signers, these enchanting drawings help parents and their children communicate in sign language. Sparking an interest in signing, putting an end to communication struggles, and creating greater understanding between child and parent are just some of the positive steps reinforced by these guidebooks. Designed for easy comprehension and learning, all of the signs in these board books can be learned quickly by both children and parents.

Outsite by Tina Jo Breindel and Michael Carter

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Using a selection of common signs modeled on those used by fluent deaf signers, these enchanting drawings help parents and their children communicate in sign language. Sparking an interest in signing, putting an end to communication struggles, and creating greater understanding between child and parent are just some of the positive steps reinforced by these guidebooks. Designed for easy comprehension and learning, all of the signs in these board books can be learned quickly by both children and parents.

Me and My Sister by Ruth Ohi

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Being a sibling is about many things: sharing, having fun together, and sometimes not getting along. Me and My Sister lets readers experience all these things through the activities of two young sisters. Together they have fun making a mess in the kitchen, but the fun is over when little sister invades big sis's room. All is well again as an empty box becomes a shared new toy, but big sister is not as happy about sharing her doll. Despite the troubles and because of the fun, the day ends with two tired sisters and the quiet sharing of a bedtime story. Goodnight!

Jellaby: Monster in the City by Kean Soo

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As Portia, Jason, and Jellaby continue their journey through the city of Toronto, Portia is torn between her friendship with Jellaby and her duty to help the sweet monster find his way back to his home. How can Portia say goodbye forever, when Jellaby has become her best friend? But the clues leading them to Jellaby's origins begin to turn sinister. When a hooded wizard introduces them to another monster like Jellaby, Portia and her purple friend are in for a gruesome shock - this monster befriends children, too - and then she eats them! Now Portia must find a home for Jellaby, save Jason from the grasping tentacles of his new "best friend," and come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of her father. It's a lot to take on, but Portia is mad, bad, and ready to kick some monster butt.

Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story by Abigail Yasgur and Joseph Lipner, illustrated by Barbara Mednes

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With lively verse and illustrations reminiscent of the era's album covers, this tale commemorates the historic three- day music festival that became a symbol of the peace and love mantras of an entire generation: Woodstock. Dairy farmer Max Yasgur made rock ’n’ roll history when he allowed a group of flower children to gather on his farm. Thousands from across the land flocked to listen to the rock groups of the day — the Grateful Dead, Richie Havens, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Santana. They pitched a tent village, danced joyfully in front of the giant stage blasting music celebrating the Aquarian age; and when it was over, they set out to rebuild the universe.

Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Scott Magoon

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Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.

Jake Baked the Cake by B. G. Hennessy, illustrated by Mary Morgan

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There's going to be a wedding, and everyone is helping with the festive plans. Sally Price buys the rice, the best man hires a band, and Mr. Fine paints the sign. But Jake has the biggest job of all - creating the magnificent cake.

Owly: Tiny Tales by Andy Runton

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The fifth graphic novel in the amazing all- ages Owly series, Tiny Tales kicks off with a brand- new Owly adventure, and also collects the very first, out- of- print Owly stories from the original mini- comics, as well as the out- of- print Free Comic Book Day stories "Splashin' Around," "Breakin' the Ice," and "Helping Hands." Other bonus material includes a Sketchbook and "How To Draw Owly" sections.

Sometimes I'm a Bombaloo by Rachel Vail, illustrated by Yumi Heo

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Sometimes, Katie loses her temper. Sometimes she uses her feet and her fists instead of words. When Katie is this mad, she's just not herself. Sometimes, she's bombaloo. Being bombaloo is scary. But a little time- out and a lot of love calm bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again!

Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni

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A tadpole and a minnow are underwater friends, but the tadpole grows legs and explores the world beyond the pond and then returns to tell his fish friend about the new creatures he sees. The fish imagines these creatures as bird- fish and people- fish and cow- fish and is eager to join them.

Apt. 3 by Ezra Jack Keats

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In his apartment building in the city, Sam hears voices, barking dogs, snoring, and all kinds of other noises. One rainy day he also hears the sad sounds of a harmonica, and wonders who's playing. Sam's search leads him to Apt. 3, where he finds not only the source of the music but a new friend.

We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson

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The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball.

Uh-Oh Cleo: Underpants on My Head by Jessica harper, illustrated by on Berkeley

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In the Small family, it's best to expect the unexpected - six kids make for a lot of surprises - but who would ever imagine getting caught in a snowstorm in August? When the whole crew goes to visit Grandma in Colorado and Cleo, Jack, and Jenna go on a mountain camping trip with Mom and Dad, thatas exactly what happens. With lots of family fun, silly songs by Mom and creative problem solving, kids will be glad to laugh along with Cleo and her family's Small disasters.

Tick-Tock Sharks by Elizabeth Mills, illustrated by Delana Bettoli

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At eight o'clock in the ocean flow, Whale sharks wake, get dressed, and go. Silly sharks have a very full day in this rhyming, interactive book that features a foldout, movable clock! At ten o'clock, they learn their 1, 2, 3's. At eleven o'clock, they play in a band. At four o'clock they learn water ballet. The clock opens out to accompany every page and shows both analog and digital time. Delana Bettoli's beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the humor of these wonderful sharks! Illustrator Delana Bettoli's anthropomorphic illustrations make time- telling even more fun!

Duck Tents by Lyne Berry, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

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In a small backyard, by a squat stone fence, five little ducks pitch five duck tents. The five little ducks are going camping! They can''t wait for a day of fun at the fishing hole. In the evening they sit around the campfire and toast marshmallows. But just as they''re about to snuggle up tight and drift off to sleep, they hear a scary noise. Whooo can it be?

The Very Stubborn Centipede by Susan Snyder

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Little ones will be amused by the strong will of a curious many- legged creature in this rhyming story. A centipede latches onto the unsuspecting toe of a woman who tries in vain to make him leave. The antics of the woman and the stubborn centipede are captured in the zany, lively drawings of the fourteen- year- old illustrator.

Pigling: A Cinderella Story by Dan Jolley, illustrated by Anne Timmons

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From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy- tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents - until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. They give her the nickname Pigling, or little pig, and do everything they can to torture her. But soon, magical creatures come to Pear Blossom's aid - and one day, the girl meets a handsome magistrate. Will Pear Blossom's luck change for the better? Or is she destined to suffer at her stepfamily's hands forever?

Who Ate all the Cookie Dough? by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

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Kanga wants to make cookies, but someone has eaten all the cookie dough. Who could it be? Join in the fun and find out. This rollicking whodunit begs to be read aloud. The refrain will remind teachers and kids of the preschool game Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar, making "Who Ate All the Cookie Dough? "a perfect story- time choice in conjunction with the popular classroom game.

Watch me Hop! by Rebecca Young, illustrated by Von Glitschka

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Watch me hop! With incredibly crisp photographs, these 60- frame lenticulars bring images to life. Watch a bunny or a grasshopper hop, and an elephant swing its trunk. These illustrations literally leap off the page!

Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex

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It's bedtime in the cold grey tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo. But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest. A beloved classic gets a kind- hearted send up in this utterly monsterized parody; energetic art and a hilarious text will have kids begging to read this again and again.

Tunnels by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams

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14- year- old Will Burrows has little in common with his strange, dysfunctional family. In fact, the only bond he shares with his eccentric father is a passion for archaeological excavation. So when Dad mysteriously vanishes, Will is compelled to dig up the truth behind his disappearance. He unearths the unbelievable: a secret subterranean society. "The Colony" has existed unchanged for a century, but it's no benign time capsule of a bygone era - because the Colony is ruled by a cultlike overclass, the Styx. Before long - before he can find his father - Will is their prisoner....