Scott Magoon
3) The extincts
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Series
Extincts volume 2
Description
Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z--but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down.
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A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in the second entry in this action-packed graphic novel series-now in paperback!
After stopping Dr. Z's nefarious plan and rescuing the unicorn horn, things haven't quite been the same for the Extincts. In order to pay the bills and support themselves, they open a zoo and gift shop. Scratch, Martie, Quito, and Ursa think it's a great chance to educate the...
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Description
He's big. He's funny. He's not real. Or IS he? This clever twist on 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' is told from the point of view of an unexpected narrator and, through snappy text and lighthearted illustrations, demonstrates the value of telling the truth, the importance of establishing trust, and (of course!) the possibility that a beast you created to get attention can become a real-life friend. This title includes Read-Along Subtitles.
6) Breathe
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
A young whale enjoys its first day of independence.
Author
Series
Extincts volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z--but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down.
Author
Series
Extincts volume 2
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2023
Description
"The Extincts are back and ... Lug is leaving? Fresh off their takedown of the nefarious Dr. Z, the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers need a bit of a break. Opening a zoo and gift shop seems like a great idea to Scratch, Martie, Quito, and Ursa, but Lug isn't so sure. Over in California, wildfires are raging and people need help, but can Lug save the day without his friends? When he joins a group of smokejumpers to help put out the fires, Lug starts...
9) Mystery ride
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Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
Three brothers never know where the surprise destination will be when their adventurous parents announce "Mystery Ride!" and the fivesome piles into the car for an outing.
12) Spoon
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Spoon's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon?
13) Chopsticks
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Series
Spoon volume 2
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
When a pair of chopsticks get separated, after some traumatic moments the two friends eventually learn to stand on their own.
Author
Series
Misunderstood Shark volume 2
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Description
Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him (admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the program, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes.
15) Big Mean Mike
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Mike is proud to be the biggest, toughest dog in the neighborhood, so when tiny, fuzzy bunnies start showing up in his big, mean car he sees them only as a threat to his reputation, no matter how adorable they are.
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"'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons"-- Provided by publisher.
18) Ugly Fish
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Description
At first Ugly Fish likes being alone in his tank so much that he eats any fish that tries to share it, but when he becomes lonely, he devises a better plan.
Author
Series
Misunderstood Shark volume 1
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
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Description
Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World With Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding--that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience...or Bob.