Books from HMH Books For Young Readers
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Catherine, Called Birdy
By Karen CushmanThe thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women and her efforts to avoid being married off.
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Took: A Ghost Story
By Mary Downing HahnHe doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is "took" to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty years.
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Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
By Karen EnglishThis lyrical friendship story, the first collaboration of two outstanding artists, pairs a rhythmic text with distinctive collage illustrations.
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Journey Across the Hidden Islands
By Sarah Beth DurstA ritual journey takes on urgent significance as two princesses and their winged-lion companion travel across their island kingdom to confront a dragon in this action-filled, funny, and heartwarming middle grade fantasy from the author of ...
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Beach Day
By Karen RoosaRhyming text describes a perfect day at the beach, complete with sandy knees, deviled eggs, and a castle with a moat.
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Ink in the Blood
By Kim SmejkalIt was heresy to use the Divine's ink for anything other than Divine tattoos, but loophole made their covert communication sound innocent. Almost positive, like a reward for brave experimentation. If the Divine was omniscient, ...
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The Fastest Finish
By Catherine HapkaThe producers of Junior Ninja Champion announce a wildcard episode, throwing the team from Fit Kidz Gym off balance and forcing them to accept a new competitor on their team.
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The Candy Smash
By Jacqueline DaviesLemonade war competitors Jessie and Evan Treski learn about the power of poetry during a Valentine's Day holiday marked by a mysterious benefactor who leaves candy hearts for the students of Class 4-0.
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The Magic Trap
By Jacqueline DaviesA magic show, card tricks, and a disappearing rabbit named Professor Hoffman--the Treski kids are at it again as they try to put on a show in the face of an approaching hurricane.
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Will Sparrow's Road
By Karen CushmanIn 1599 England, twelve-year-old lying, thieving Will Sparrow runs away, meets many colorful characters on the road, and then reluctantly joins a traveling "oddities" exhibit, where he learns to see beyond appearances.
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Skateboard Party: The Carver Chronicles, Book Two
By Karen EnglishThis charming second book in a new series about third grade boys by Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner Karen English offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.
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A Boy and a Jaguar
By Alan RabinowitzThe renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder, describing how he only spoke fluently when he was communicating with animals and how he resolved at a young age to find his voice to be their ...
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Wild about Us!
By Karen BeaumontFrom Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's prominent ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like! 30,000 first printing.
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I Like Myself! (Board Book)
By Karen BeaumontIn rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.
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I Like Myself! (Padded Board Book)
By Karen BeaumontIn rhyming text, a child expresses her self-esteem and exults in her unique identity.
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Time for School, Little Blue Truck
By Alice SchertleRide along to school with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus.
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Little Blue Truck's Valentine
By Alice SchertleA small blue truck makes special deliveries for Valentine's Day, bringing cards to all his friends.
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Little Blue Truck's Halloween
By Alice SchertleBeep Beep It's Halloween Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.
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What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? (Sound Book)
By Alice SchertleIn this interactive sound book, friendly Little Blue Truck beeps for all his animal friends and young readers will discover how each friend says hello back!
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Little Blue Truck's Beep-Along Book
By Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurrySing, play, and beep along with Little Blue Truck and friends in this interactive board book with a built-in plush truck that beeps.