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 Borderline
by Allan Stratton
Life's not easy for Sami Sabiri, especially since his dad stuck him at a private boys' school where he's the only Muslim kid. But it's about to get a whole lot worse. When Sami catches his father in a lie, he gets suspicious. Unfortunately, he's not the only one. In a whirlwind, the FBI and RCMP descend, and Sami suddenly finds his family at the centre of an international terror plot. Everything he's ever known comes into question as Sami fights to keep his world from unravelling. Borderline is an action-packed page-turner about loyalty and identity, starring a funny and gutsy 15-year-old determined to save his father, his family and his life.
ISBN# 9781554680832
$14.99
Published by Harper Collins
 Chester's Masterpiece
by Melanie Watt
Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece -- he just needs to get pesky writer-illustrator M?lanie Watt out of the way. Chester's solo attempts at storytelling are messy, to say the least, but he's determined to go it alone. But where's his story going? After several alternative (but always unhappy) endings, Chester is confronted by a problem he never bargained for. A wry comment on the creative process and how good stories are constructed, this is the most uproarious Chester book yet.
ISBN# 9781554535668
$18.95
Published by Kids Can Press
 Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes
by Eric Litwin
Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as we steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are are, Pete keeps movinOe and groovinOe and singing his song...because itOes all good.
ISBN# 9780061906220
$18.99
Published by Picture Books
 Pierre the Penguin
by Jean Marzollo
When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life.
ISBN# 9781585364855
$17.95
Published by Sleeping Bear
 The Kane Chronicles: Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan
From the creator of the hit Percy Jackson series, this new fantasy brings ancient Egyptian mythology to life in a vivid modern-day setting. In "The Red Pyramid," the first book in "The Kane Chronicles," Rick Riordan's new series for middle readers, a child has godlike powers but doesn't know it until strange things begin to unfold. A parent disappears, prompting introductions to ancient characters and travels to otherworldly places. There are battles with evil forces and a looming deadline by which the child must complete a mission, lest society descend into chaos.
ISBN# 9781423113386
$19.99
Published by Hyperion
 The Longest Day
by Wendy Pfeffer
In this fourth and final book in the series about seasons, Wendy Pfeffer turns her attention to summer, when butterflies emerge from silky cocoons and daylight hours stretch longer and longer. With lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, The Longest Day takes us on a journey through the history and science behind the summer solstice, with a focus on summer celebrations from various cultures around the world. Teachers and students alike will treasure the varied and accessible knowledge, and activities in the back let everyone in on the festivities.
ISBN# 9780525422372
$22.5
Published by Dutton
 The Necromancer
by Michael Scott
The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series The Secrets of the Nicholas Flamel. After fleeing to Ojai, then Paris, and escaping to London, Josh and Sophie Newman are finally home. And after everything they''ve seen and learned in the past week, they''re both more confused than ever about their future. Neither of them has mastered the magics they''ll need to protect themselves from the Dark Elders, they''ve lost Scatty, and they''re still being pursued by Dr. John Dee. Most disturbing of all, however, is that now they must ask themselves, can they trust Nicholas Flamel? Can they trust anyone?
ISBN# 9780385735315
$21.99
Published by Delacorte
 The Reckoning: Darkest Powers Book 3
by Kelley Armstrong
The nail-biting climax to Kelley Armstrong's bestselling YA series. Chloe Saunders is fifteen and would love to be normal. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. First of all, she happens to be a genetically engineered necromancer who can raise the dead without even trying. She and her equally gifted (or should that be 'cursed'?) friends are on the run from the evil corporation who created them. To top it all, Chloe is struggling with her feelings for Simon, a sweet-tempered sorcerer, and his brother Derek, a not so sweet-tempered werewolf. And she has a horrible feeling she's leaning towards the werewolf. Definitely not normal...
ISBN# 9780385665360
$17.95
Published by Doubleday
 The Sky Is Everywhere
by Jandy Nelson
After a lifetime of being one half of the inseparable 'Walker Girls', Lennie is left lost and reeling when her older sister Bailey suddenly dies at the age of 19. We're introduced to Lennie on her first day back at school, one month after Bailey's death. What follows is a truly heart-warming and often heart-wrenching glimpse into the grieving process of a sister and family who have truly lost what matters most.
ISBN# 9780803734951
$22.5
Published by Dial Books
 The Very Fairy Princess
by Julie Andrews
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in her royal attire, practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. This new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection features the joyful illustrations of Christine Davenier, and is sure to inspire that sparkly feeling within the hearts of readers young and old.
ISBN# 9780316040501
$19.99
Published by Little Brown
 Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
by John Grisham
A perfect murder.A faceless witness
A lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth . . . and he's only thirteen years old Meet Theodore Boone. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk--and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much--maybe too much--he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.
ISBN# 9780525423843
$21
Published by Dutton Children's Books
 Trackers
by Patrick Carman
In the 21st century landscape of bits and bytes, everyone leaves a digital footprint--even the most advanced cyber criminals. And that's where the Trackers come in. Four tech-savvy kids armed with high-tech video cameras and esoteric coding skills, the trackers can find almost anyone, anywhere. Through a collage of videos, text, and websites, Trackers #1 follows Adam, Finn, Lewis and Emily as they become entangled in a high-tech, high-stakes game of cat and mouse with Shantorian, the world's most dangerous hacker. At least, that's who they think they're tracking... As the four dig deeper into the shadowy world of online crime, they soon learn that things aren't always as they seem.
ISBN# 9780545165006
$18.99
Published by Scholastic
 Tumtum and Nutmeg: a Seaside Adventure
by Emily Bearn
Tumtum and Nutmeg are leaving the confines of Nutmouse Hall and voyaging on their most challenging adventure yet...at the seaside! Arthur and Lucy are going to stay with their Uncle, and Nutmeg is determined to keep an eye on the children while they are away. But of course they won't be alone as General Marchmouse decides to join the fun. And soon The General gets his wish as the mice find that their new friend, Lord Seamouse, needs their help. Together they must set out on an adventure to regain his lost treasure and stop his enemy, Purple Claw, from getting to it first.
ISBN# 9781405248204
$12.95
Published by Egmont
 Vampire Academy 5 Spirit Bound
by Richelle Mead
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere.
She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.
ISBN# 9781595142504
$22.5
Published by Razorbill
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