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Tired of the rules that have bound them ever since "the bad things happened", 12 year-old Diana ignores her brother's warnings and befriends the daughter of the new caretaker, setting in motion events that lead to the release of the spirit of an evil, crazy woman who once ruled the old Willis place.

During a massive blackout in rural Nevada, two brothers struggle to survive without their self-reliance-obsessed dad and without enough water cross the desert for help.

Witch and her cat are zooming through the night on a broomstick. They need help, but is there enough room on the broom for her helpers?

Reading this book is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit! It's so much fun to join Charlie Brown and the gang as they enjoy the fall weather, make their Halloween costumes, go trick-or-treating, and, of course, wait for the Great Pumpkin!

Even though her big sister thinks the pumpkin she chose is ugly, Little Nell can see that it is special. This book is about not judging someone by how they look but finding value in what is on the inside.

Follow Darth Vader as the narrator tries to discover what frightens the Sith Lord. This picture book is entertaining for kids and parens alike, putting Darth Vader into a silly situation (and lets you try your best Vader voice).

If there was a fire in your house, what is the one thing you would save? This is the assignment Ms. Chang has given to her class. Family and pets are already safe, so that is good!
This is a small but powerful book about the discussion the class has about the assignment. Written in Korean Poetry form Sijo.

Set in Paris during the Nazi Regime, this graphic novel is a true survival story. Based on the author's mother's own experiences as a hidden child during world war 11. Catherine, a young Jewish girl in a French children's home, finds her passion in photography and uses her precious camera to help her survive

This hilarious read aloud will hit the funny bones and make everyone laugh. Skeleton has the hiccups; he asks his friends to help her rid of them. He tries all sorts of funny ways to get the hiccups away. Nothing works until he makes a shocking discovery!!

Everybody's favorite Halloween characters make an appearance in this not-at-all-scary book about teamwork, perseverance, and pumpkin pie.

Pig the Pug takes things a little too far (as usual) on Halloween and finally learns his lesson. At least for the time being. Kids and kids at heart will enjoy watching Pig's Halloween antics and seeing what mischief he will get into this time.

Ordinary objects become animated, spooking the little old lady.