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The Last Rose by Leah Cypess

The Last Rose

Leah Cypess

The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat

The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum

Lisa Yee, Dan Santat

The War of the Witches by Zetta Elliott, Cherise Harris

The War of the Witches

Zetta Elliott, Cherise Harris

The Reckoning by Wade Hudson

The Reckoning

Wade Hudson

15 Secrets to Survival by Natalie D. Richards

15 Secrets to Survival

Natalie D. Richards

Futureland: The Nightmare Hour by H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib

Futureland: The Nightmare Hour

H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib

Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-Smith

Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost

Esme Symes-Smith

Project F by Jeanne DuPrau

Project F

Jeanne DuPrau

Forever Twelve by Stacy McAnulty

Forever Twelve

Stacy McAnulty

Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters by Wendelin Van Draanen

Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters

Wendelin Van Draanen

Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll

Like a Charm

Elle McNicoll

Hollowthorn: A Ravenfall Novel by Kalyn Josephson

Hollowthorn: A Ravenfall Novel

Kalyn Josephson

What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers) by David Allen Sibley

What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers)

David Allen Sibley

Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen

Wrecker

Carl Hiaasen

Alex Wise vs. the End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker

Alex Wise vs. the End of the World

Terry J. Benton-Walker

now in paperback 

Pony by R. J. Palacio

Pony

R. J. Palacio

Instant New York Times Bestseller

The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide.

When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. 

But then a mysterious pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do.

So begins a perilous journey to find his father--a journey that will connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world around him.

R. J. Palacio spins a powerful and heartwarming story, one of those rare books destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.

Read it before you see it! 

White Bird: A Novel by R. J. Palacio, Erica S. Perl

White Bird: A Novel

R. J. Palacio, Erica S. Perl

Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson!
 
Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. 
 
First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. 
 
Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide.

On Point Paperbacks 

The Enchanted Bridge by Zetta Elliott, Cherise Harris

The Enchanted Bridge

Zetta Elliott, Cherise Harris

Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles

Not an Easy Win

Chrystal D. Giles

The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers) by Heather McGhee

The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers)

Heather McGhee

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3 by Chris Grabenstein

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Chris Grabenstein

Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib

Futureland: Battle for the Park

H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib

A Mighty Long Way (Adapted for Young Readers) by Carlotta Walls LaNier, Lisa Frazier Page

A Mighty Long Way (Adapted for Young Readers)

Carlotta Walls LaNier, Lisa Frazier Page

Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson

Ravenfall

Kalyn Josephson

Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Alyssa Bermudez

Iveliz Explains It All

Andrea Beatriz Arango, Alyssa Bermudez

Holes by Louis Sachar

Holes

Louis Sachar

Pony by R. J. Palacio

Pony

R. J. Palacio

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

Esme Symes-Smith

Discover These Graphic Novel Adaptations 

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel by Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate

Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborne, Kelly Matthews, Nichole Matthews, Jenny Laird

Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel

Mary Pope Osborne, Kelly Matthews, Nichole Matthews, Jenny Laird

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, Niklas Asker, Dallas Middaugh

The City of Ember

Jeanne DuPrau, Niklas Asker, Dallas Middaugh

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends by Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends

Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

Graphic Novels New Releases 

Sweet Valley Twins: Choosing Sides by Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

Sweet Valley Twins: Choosing Sides

Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

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Tasty by Victoria Grace Elliott

Tasty

Victoria Grace Elliott

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Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad by Dave Scheidt, Miranda Harmon

Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad

Dave Scheidt, Miranda Harmon

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Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce

Max and the Midknights

Lincoln Peirce

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The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow and Sorcery by Chad Sell

The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow and Sorcery

Chad Sell

Max Meow 5: Attack of the ZomBEES by John Gallagher

Max Meow 5: Attack of the ZomBEES

John Gallagher

Shark and Bot #3: Zombie Doughnut Attack! by Brian Yanish

Shark and Bot #3: Zombie Doughnut Attack!

Brian Yanish

The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Besties! (Book 2) by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Besties! (Book 2)

Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Witches of Brooklyn: Spell of a Time by Sophie Escabasse

Witches of Brooklyn: Spell of a Time

Sophie Escabasse

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Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life by Emma Steinkellner

Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life

Emma Steinkellner

Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue

Katie the Catsitter

Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue

Pizza and Taco: Wrestling Mania! by Stephen Shaskan

Pizza and Taco: Wrestling Mania!

Stephen Shaskan

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Watch the Book Trailer for Sweet Valley Twins

10 WONDERful years

Wonder

Favorites for Every Bookshelf

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

Hoot

Carl Hiaasen

Holes, by Louis Sachar

Holes

Louis Sachar

Maizy Chen's Last Chance book cover

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Lisa Yee

Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Alyssa Bermudez

Iveliz Explains It All

Andrea Beatriz Arango, Alyssa Bermudez

Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

Fast Pitch

Nic Stone

Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick

Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

Judd Winick

Black Boy Joy by Kwame Mbalia

Black Boy Joy

Kwame Mbalia

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Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce

Max and the Midknights

Lincoln Peirce

MaxMeow

One box. Endless stories.

Give kids an adventure they can return to again and again!

Sweet Valley Twins: Double Trouble Boxed Set by Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

Sweet Valley Twins: Double Trouble Boxed Set

Francine Pascal, Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger

Max Meow Boxed Set: Welcome to Kittyopolis (Books 1-4) by John Gallagher

Max Meow Boxed Set: Welcome to Kittyopolis (Books 1-4)

John Gallagher

Dragons in a Box by Zetta Elliott, Geneva B, Cherise Harris

Dragons in a Box

Zetta Elliott, Geneva B, Cherise Harris

The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set

Jeanne DuPrau

Mr. Lemoncello's Greatest Box Set on Earth: Books 1-6 by Chris Grabenstein

Mr. Lemoncello's Greatest Box Set on Earth: Books 1-6

Chris Grabenstein

Magic Tree House Books 1-4 Boxed Set by Mary Pope Osborne

Magic Tree House Books
1-4 Boxed Set

Mary Pope Osborne

Junie B. Jones First Boxed Set Ever!

Junie B. Jones First Boxed Set Ever!

Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus

Hiaasen 5-Book Trade Paperback Box Set by Carl Hiaasen

Hiaasen 5-Book Trade Paperback Box Set

Carl Hiaasen

Unicorn Academy: Rainbow of Adventure Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman

Unicorn Academy: Rainbow of Adventure Boxed Set (Books 1-4)

Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman

Hilo: The Great Big Box (Books 1-6) by Judd Winick

Hilo: The Great Big Box (Books 1-6)

Judd Winick

Pizza and Taco To Go! 3-Book Boxed Set by Stephen Shaskan

Pizza and Taco To Go!
3-Book Boxed Set

Stephen Shaskan

Katie the Catsitter: More Cats, More Fun! Boxed Set (Books 1 and 2) by Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue

Katie the Catsitter: More Cats, More Fun! Boxed Set (Books 1 and 2)

Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue

Watch the Book Trailer for Unstoppable Us

Lemoncello
WitchesApprentice

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