{Synopsis} – Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the second book in this […]
Month: April 2018
{The Ember Stone: Katrina Charman}
{Synopsis} – A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small […]
{When I Grow Up: Tim Minchin}
{Synopsis} – When I grow up, I will be tall enough to reach the branches that I need to reach to climb the trees you get to climb when you’re grown up. A group of children imagines all of the things that they will be able to do once they grow up, and they plan […]
{Classes Are Canceled!: Jack Chabert}
{Synopsis} – Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Eerie Elementary is falling apart! Floors […]
{Louie Makes a Splash!: Rachel Hamilton}
{Synopsis} – Louie the Unicorn is a star! At least, he will be once he polishes his act at performing arts school. With a song in his heart, a spring in his step, and an unwaveringly sunny outlook, he’s about to take the big city by storm. It’s time for this unicorn to shine! Louie’s […]
{The Ice Enchantment: Danielle Star}
{Synopsis} – The Melowies finally start the Art of Powers class which teaches them to strengthen the power they were born with. Clio, having been left at Destino when she was born, does not know the realm she is from and does not know what her power is. She must take lessons in all of […]
{The Night of Courage: Danielle Star}
{Synopsis} – The Defense Techniques teacher tests the girls on their survival skills, leaving them in the Forest of Colors overnight. They use a manual she has left them to build shelter and cook dinner. Electra wanders from the group in the night and gets lost, sending the rest of the Melowies on a mission […]
{Five-Minute True Stories: Animal Rescue: Aubre Andrus}
{Synopsis} – In this new five-minute collection, kids will read 12 heartwarming true stories about animals that have been rescued from tough situations. The stories range from handicapped pets given a loving home to exotic wild animals rescued by caring humans with some help from special wildlife sanctuaries. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young […]
{Ungifted: Gordon Korman}
{Synopsis} – The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It’s usually more like Don’t try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of […]
{Restart: Gordon Korman}
{Synopsis} – Chase’s memory just went out the window. Chase doesn’t remember falling off the roof. He doesn’t remember hitting his head. He doesn’t, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. He […]

