The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan

Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series!

  • ASIN: 0061992275
  • ISBN: 0061992275
  • Brand: HarperCollins
  • Manufacturer: HarperCollins

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Celebrate 45 years of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!The #1 New York Times bestselling author's first book in her classic Fudge series.Two is a crowd when Peter and his little brother, Fudge, are in the same room. Grown-ups think Fudge is absolutely adorable, but Peter and his pet turtle, Dribble, know the truth. From throwing temper tantrums to smearing mashed potatoes on the wall, Fudge causes mischief wherever he goes!“As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid seriesLove Fudge, Peter, and Sheila? Read all these books featuring your favorite characters:Otherwise Known as Sheila the GreatSuperfudgeFudge-a-ManiaDouble Fudge 

  • ASIN: 0142408816
  • ISBN: 0142408816
  • Brand: Penguin
  • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

Who's Afraid of Fourth Grade? (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo: Super Special)

Who's Afraid of Fourth Grade? (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo: Super Special)

At first, Katie and her friends can't wait to enter the fourth grade! But with the pressure of new classes, teachers, and friends, Katie isn't so sure she likes it after all. And to make matters worse, the magic wind appears twice-and turns her into her new friend Emma Weber, who has her hands full with three younger siblings to help take care of, and then into her former best friend Suzanne as she's about to make her fashion runway debut! What's a fourth-grader to do?

  • ASIN: 0448435551
  • ISBN: 0448435551
  • Brand: Krulik, Nancy E.
  • Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, the Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and the artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of a special gorilla.     Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington, mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact.     This is his true story and includes photographs of Ivan in the back matter.

  • ASIN: B00NS3UNOY
  • Manufacturer: Clarion Books

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters

  • ASIN: B004NNUY6A
  • Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set

Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set

The complete set of Fudge books from #1 New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume!Fans young and old will laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume’s five Fudge books. The set includes Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Superfudge, Fudge-a-Mania, and Double Fudge. This collection will please lifelong fans and entice a whole new generation of Blume readers.

  • ASIN: 0142409065
  • ISBN: 9780142409060
  • Brand: Puffin & Company
  • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

Fourth Grade Weirdo

Fourth Grade Weirdo

Dexter is like a square peg in a round hole: he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook. Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?

  • ASIN: 0440416892
  • ISBN: 0440416892
  • Brand: Freeman, Martha
  • Manufacturer: Yearling

Hoot

This Newbery Honor-winning, hilarious Floridian adventure involves new kids, bullies, alligators, eco-warriors, pancakes, pint-sized owls, and more. A New York Times bestseller!Everybody loves Mother Paula’s pancakes. Everybody, that is, except the colony of cute but endangered owls that live on the building site of the new restaurant. Can the awkward new kid and his feral friend prank the pancake people out of town? Or is the owls’ fate cemented in pancake batter?“A wonderful tour de-force.” —The Boston Globe   “A rollicking, righteous story.” —The Miami Herald   “Yes, it is a hoot.”—The Washington Post

  • ASIN: 0440419395
  • ISBN: 0440419395
  • Brand: Random House
  • Manufacturer: Yearling

The Boy Who Saved Baseball

The Boy Who Saved Baseball

Tom Gallagher is in a tight spot. The fate of the Dillontown team rests on the outcome of one baseball game, winner take all. If Tom's team loses, they lose their field too. But how can they possibly win? Just when everything seems hopeless, a mysterious boy named Cruz de la Cruz rides into town and claims to know the secret of hitting. Not to mention the secrets of Dante Del Gato, Dillontown's greatest hitter ever. Since he walked away from the game years ago, Del Gato hasn't spoken a word to anyone. But now he might be Tom's only hope for saving his hometown. From the award-winning author of Over the Wall and Choosing Up Sides comes this imaginative tale of one boy's struggle to preserve the spirit of the game he loves.

  • ASIN: 0142402869
  • ISBN: 0142402869
  • Brand: Ritter, John H.
  • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

Epic Zero Box Set: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader (Books 1-3)

Epic Zero Box Set: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader (Books 1-3)

Growing up in a superhero family is cool, unless you're powerless ...**Gold Medal Winner – Readers’ Favorite Book Awards**All Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His parents are superheroes. His older sister is a superhero. Heck, even his dog is a superhero. But Elliott has a problem—he’s a “Zero”—which is super-speak for powerless! So, while his family is off fighting crime, Elliott is stuck muddling through middle school. But when danger strikes and Elliott is Earth’s last hope, will he find the power to be the epic hero he’s always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero? Follow Elliott’s hilarious journey to fit in with his family, save the world, and make it home for dinner.For a limited time, get all 3 books for the price of 2! The Epic Zero Box Set includes:- Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader (Book 1)- Epic Zero 2: Tales of a Pathetic Power Failure (Book 2)- Epic Zero 3: Tales of a Super Lame Last Hope (Book 3)Epic Zero is the laugh-out-loud, action-packed series with heart that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. The Epic Zero Collection includes 48 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers. Epic Zero books 1-3 are also collected into a single 500+ page paperback omnibus edition!**Over 700 five-star series reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.**What readers are saying:“Truly laugh-out-loud funny.”“My kids and I could not put this book down!”“From beginning to end it had me guessing.”“You’ll be rooting for the hero from page one.”“Extremely entertaining. Ullman has created a richly detailed world.”“It's like Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Incredibles.”"Any time my kids beg me to keep reading, I know it's a good book."“Holy moly, Batman! Move over! This book is a winner.”Click "Buy Now" to read today! Free on Kindle Unlimited.

  • ASIN: B01LYDS038
  • Manufacturer: But That's Another Story ... Press