Jo-Anne Rioux
Author
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Suri has tamed her first monster, Byron. Well, he's more like a giant dog, and he needs a master that's just his size. So Suri, Caglio, and Byron set off for the land of giants: the Monster's Cradle. An epic journey like this requires money and provisions, which they don't have. But the treasure at the heart of the mole king's lair might be the solution to their problem!
Author
Publisher
First Second
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Suri gets a chance to show off her monster-taming skills as her journey with Caglio, Kolya, and her giant-sized lapdog, Byron, continues. With the caitsiths in hot pursuit, can this ragtag crew make it to the Monster's Cradle?" --from the publisher
4) Sword Quest
Author
Series
Swordbird volume prequel
Publication Date
2008
Language
English
Description
An illustrated young readers fantasy about two winged warriors in a battle of good vs. evil—a prequel to the New York Times bestseller Swordbird.
One magical sword. Two rivals.
Wind-voice the half-dove, formerly enslaved, is now free, and Maldeor, the one-winged archaeopteryx, hungers for supreme power.
The adversaries will both embark on their own epic quest to find the sword that will determine the future of birdkind.
Illustrations by Jo-Anne...
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable who is chasing her will ruin her reputation: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway. Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Publication Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue. When Rozenn and Dahut's bond...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2025.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
When Caro Monday's mother disappears on one of her jaunts across the globe, Caro is forced to stay with her miserable great-aunt all the way across town. To make matters worse, Caro's beloved rabbit, His Nibs, isn't allowed to come with her. Of course, Caro sneaks him into her aunt's strict household anyway. Although Caro's wild behavior exasperates her dour aunt, she never dreamed of the trouble she finds herself in when she discovers a small painting...
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Publication Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single, worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery...
Author
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of ABRAMS
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"The Wizard's Guides to Magical Experiments sparks wonder and curiosity with 40 engaging real-life science experiments for wizards-in-training to try at home and features engaging paper novelty elements throughout. Kids will discover the thrill of chemistry with hands-on experiments from the creator of the bestselling Ology books by A.J. Wood. Welcome to the Touchwood Academy of Magical Thinking, where magical abilities are a must. As a "First Class...
11) The Pear affair
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Publication Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
While accompanying her parents to Paris, twelve-year-old Nell sets off to investigate the disappearance of her beloved, former au pair, affectionately known as Pear.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Publication Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
"Sam and her best friends, ten-year-olds Jennie and Beth, are going on vacation. Sagawa Lake seems pretty dull at first. But when the girls find an old diary, Sam is quickly on the scent of a new mystery. What is glowing underwater? Why are there webbed footprints on the beach? Who knows the scret of Sagawa Lake?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Publication Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
In The Legend of Lightning and Thunder, a traditional legend that has been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two siblings resort to stealing from their fellow villagers, and inadvertently introduce lightning and thunder into the world. This beautifully illustrated traditional legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional cautionary tale, giving young readers an accessible window into centuries-old Inuit mythology...