May 14, 2013
New Arrivals · Kids’ Fiction
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Spymasters
May 6, 2013
Riley, Clifford.
New York : Scholastic, c2013.
250 p. ; 20 cm.
The redcoat chase -- The Houdini escape -- The submarine job.
"In 1814, redcoats burned the White House to the ground. In 1889, Harry Houdini discovered a trick that would save his life. In 1955, the U.S. launched the world's first nuclear submarine. And one family pulled the strings behind the scenes at each of these events: the Cahills--the most powerful family the world has ever known. Now the Cahills have opened their vault and dangerous secrets are pouring out. This book contains three of them--three stories that will change history as we know it forever. Flee alongside a young Cahill as Washington burns, unlock Houdini's magic, and stow away with young Fiske Cahill on a desperate mission that could cost him his life."--P. [4] of cover.
Cooper and the enchanted metal detector
May 2, 2013
Osterweil, Adam, 1972-
South Hampton, N.H. : Namelos, c2013.
243 p. ; 23 cm.
Cooper and his mom run an antique business in upstate New York, where Cooper does most of the work, since his mom tends to get lost in her own thoughts. He rides his bike, Squeaky, to garage sales looking for treasures, sets the resale prices, and orders the groceries. There's never much money left after he pays the electric bill, and he dreams of finding something that would make life easier. At least he's better at garage sales and antiques than Mr. Shepherd, the director of the historical Elmira Museum. Then one day Cooper comes home with a metal detector. He begins searching his backyard, and what he finds sends him on an historical adventure and journey of self-discovery.
Toilet paper mummy
May 1, 2013
Rex, Michael.
New York : Random House, 2013.
121 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
"A Stepping Stone Book."
Icky Ricky finds his way into all sorts of messes, from having a sleepover on the ceiling, to launching his pet hot dog into his father's toolbox, to being shot with his favorite food, Cheese-in-a-Can.
Kiki : my stylish life
May 1, 2013
May, Kyla.
New York, N.Y. : Scholastic, c2013.
88 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Kiki and her best friends, Coco and Lulu, all live on Lotus Lane, attend Amber Acres Elementary School, and have their own club, so when a when a Japanese girl named Mika moves in next door and also chooses fashion design for her art project, Kiki is seriously annoyed.
The lightning catcher
May 1, 2013
Cameron, Anne.
418 pages ; 22 cm.
When eleven-year-old Angus McFangus learns that he is a storm prophet, someone who can predict and control catastrophic weather, he must stop the villainous Scabious Dankhart from unleashing an unending storm and achieving world domination.
The outlaws of Sherwood Street : giving to the poor
May 1, 2013
Abrahams, Peter, 1947-
New York : Philomel Books, c2013.
283 p. ; 22 cm.
"Robbie and friends, using a magical charm, protect a Canarsee Indian burial ground from urban developers."-- Provided by publisher.
The great dog disaster
May 1, 2013
Davies, Katie, 1978-
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2013.
200 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Suzanne is delighted when her Great-Aunt Deidra leaves her Newfoundland, Beatrice, to Suzanne's mother, but Beatrice is old, slow, and has serious stomach issues which Suzanne and Anna must try to fix before Dad sends another dog away.
Sink or swim
May 1, 2013
Mlynowski, Sarah.
New York, N.Y. : Scholastic Press, 2013.
165 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Once again Abby and her brother Jonah go through the magic mirror in their basement, and this time they find themselves interfering in the Little Mermaid story--and needing to set things right and make sure everyone has a happy ending.
An army of frogs : a Kulipari novel
May 1, 2013
Pryce, Trevor.
New York : Amulet Books, c2013.
272 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm.
While the Kulipari, the Amphibilands elite fighting group of poisonous frogs, is away, young Darel hopefully assembles a motley crew of friends to fend off an attack by the spell caster called the Spider Queen, and Lord Marmoo, leader of the scorpions.
Huber Hill and the Brotherhood of Coronado
April 29, 2013
Bostick, B. K. (Bryan Keith), 1980-
282 pages : map ; 22 cm
Map on lining papers.
When the Dead Man's Treasure is stolen, Huber and his gang convince their parents they are part of a special study-abroad program and travel to Salamanca, Spain, an old city full of even older secrets, where they are not the only ones looking for the treasure.
Cocoa
April 29, 2013
Miles, Ellen.
New York : Scholastic Inc., c2011.
86 p. ; 20 cm.
"Where every puppy finds a home"--Cover.
When Cocoa, a large chocolate Lab puppy, accidentally knocks over her elderly owner, Charles convinces his parents to foster the excitable dog, but can the Peterson household survive Cocoa's high-energy behavior?
The return of Abracadabra.
April 29, 2013
Dahl, Michael.
North Mankato, Minn. : Capstone, c2013.
206 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Combines two previously published stories, The assistant vanishes, and The trouble with Abracadabra, in which Charlie Hitchcock and Tyler Yu investigate mysterious happenings at the Abracadabra, a hotel for retired magicians.
Saving the team
April 26, 2013
Morgan, Alex (Alexandra Patricia), 1989-
169 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
After moving to California, seventh-grader Devin is afraid she will not make the soccer team but finds, instead, a team is so bad that she is compelled to take the lead and turn it into something the players and coach can all be proud of.
Wednesdays in the tower
April 26, 2013
George, Jessica Day, 1976-
229 pages ; 22 cm
Sequel to: Tuesdays at the castle.
After discovering a giant egg in the magical Castle Glower, Princess Celie agrees to care for the egg and what creature it hatches.
Justine McKeen, eat your beets
April 26, 2013
Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-
Victoria, B.C. ; Custer, WA : Orca Book Publishers, c2013.
55 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Justine finds a stray cat and her kittens living off food in the school dumpster. She comes up with a plan that will both reduce the amount of wasted food from the cafeteria and help animals in need, if only she can convince grumpy Mr. Raymond, the cafeteria manager.
EllRay Jakes is a dragon slayer
April 26, 2013
Warner, Sally, 1946-
136 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
A mischievous eight-year-old boy helps his sister with a bully problem, while facing a bully of his own at school.
Annie and Simon : the sneeze and other stories
April 26, 2013
O'Neill, Catharine.
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2013.
57 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother Simon, and their dog Hazel as they collect horse chestnuts, visit a lake to observe and sketch wildlife, muse about the nature of dogs and cats, and deal with Simon's sneeze.
Black flame
April 26, 2013
Blackcrane, Gerelchimeg.
Toronto : Groundwood Books, 2013.
239 p. ; 21 cm.
Translation of: Hei yan.
Alice-Miranda takes the stage
April 26, 2013
Harvey, Jacqueline.
291 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Originally published: Sydney : Random House Australia, 2010.
"There's loads of drama in store for Alice-Miranda and her friends at boarding school"-- Provided by publisher.
Brianna the Tooth Fairy
April 23, 2013
Meadows, Daisy.
New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., c2012.
159 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
"Previously published as Tamara the Tooth Fairy by Orchard U.K. in 2012."--P. facing t.p.
When Jack Frost steals her magic items in an attempt to ward off toothache, Brianna the Tooth Fairy is no longer able to collect teeth from beneath children's pillows! But as ever, Kirsty and Rachel are eager to help. Can they find all three missing objects -- and persuade Jack Frost to go to the dentist?
The mighty Quinn
April 19, 2013
Parnell, Robyn.
263 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Fifth-graders Quinn and Neally solve a mystery, thwart a bully, and realize that the fabled ability to belch the entire alphabet might very possibly trump any award ever presented at Turner Creek School. Includes discussion questions and activities.
The short seller
April 18, 2013
Weissman, Elissa Brent.
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2013.
251 p. ; 22 cm.
While seventh-grader Lindy Sachs is recovering from mononucleosis, her father gives her access to his etrading account as a way to pass the time and she discovers that she has a knack for buying and selling stocks.
The life of Ty : penguin problems
April 18, 2013
Myracle, Lauren, 1969-
117 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
"Seven-year-old Ty gets into mischief and big-hearted schemes while navigating second grade and becoming a big brother"-- Provided by publisher.
Secrets of New Forest Academy
April 16, 2013
Whitesides, Tyler, author.
356 pages ; 21 cm.
The Bureau of Educational Maintenance (BEM) is after Spencer, and the only place he is safe is within the walls of the New Forest Academy--or so he thinks.
The ring of wind
April 16, 2013
Bradford, Chris.
London : Puffin, 2012.
353 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Ambushed by the Shogun's samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape -- the Seto Sea. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave.
The ring of fire
April 16, 2013
Bradford, Chris.
London : Puffin, 2011.
318 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Jack Fletcher faces his toughest challenge yet. After a snowstorm forces him to take shelter, Jack comes across a village in need of protection from raiding mountain bandits. Torn between moving on or helping, Jack is persuaded to stay and fight the villagers' cause. But Jack is the first and only samurai to do so. Now he must enlist other warriors to the villagers' aid before the bandits return to steal their harvest. No easy task when the reward is so little and he is a foreigner. If only he had his friends to call on…Using the Ring of Fire, can Jack overpower the bandits and win?
The ring of Earth
April 16, 2013
Bradford, Chris.
London : Puffin, 2010.
319 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Jack Fletcher is on the run. With no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home...But the Shogun's samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap. Kidnapped by ninja and led to their village deep in the mountains, Jack has no means of escape. The only question is who will kill him first - the ninja or samurai?
The ring of water
April 16, 2013
Bradford, Chris.
London : Puffin, 2011.
304 p. : 1 map ; 20 cm.
Jack Fletcher has been left for dead. Bruised and battered, Jack Fletcher wakes up in a roadside inn wrapped only in a dirty kimono. He has lost everything, including his memory of what happened. Determined to discover the truth, Jack goes on a quest to retrieve his belongings.
Movie mayhem
April 16, 2013
Dixon, Franklin W.
New York : Aladdin, c2012.
167 p. ; 20 cm.
Mission: To stop movie actress Anya Archer's attackers before they blow up everyone at the Big Apple Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York.
Movie menace
April 16, 2013
Dixon, Franklin W.
New York : Aladdin, 2011.
165 p. ; 20 cm.
"Frank and Joe Hardy are assigned to pose as extras on the set of the an upcoming teen movie, Deathstalker. The star, an ingenue named Anya, believes that someone is out to get her--and she's got proof. Someone tried to burn down her trailer! The Undercover Brothers need to get to the bottom of the arson, and other mayhem surrounding the filming of the hit comic book."--Publisher.
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