New Items List #2
Amulet. Book one, The stonekeeper
Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978- author
2008
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
Arazan's wolves
Flanagan, John (John Anthony), author
2023
When Maddie and Will get a message that dire wolves--huge misshapen changelings, much larger than regular wolves--have been marauding and attacking through the hills and valleys of Celtica, the Rangers are sent on a mission to unravel just who or what is behind these dangerous creatures. Will isn't anxious to return to Celtica, especially approaching the Rift. And as they travel, Maddie must grapple with their growing dealings with the spiritual and supernatural. But they are Rangers--and they will do whatever it takes to accomplish their mission. After they receive some offers of help from locals, Will and Maddie learn the name of the sorceress behind these strange and dangerous attacks, Arazan, along with the location of her hideout. On the way to take her down once and for all, the Rangers must face direwolves, wargals, dark magic, and more. And as Arazan's desires lead her to the most evil of powers, Will and Maddie must form a plan of action that can outwit not just the sorceress but the darkest forces from the beyond.
Bo and the witch
Elliott, Rebecca, author, illustrator.
2024
When Charm, a young witch, crash lands in Sparklegrove Forest, Bo and the other young unicorns set out to help her with her flying skills and her confidence.
Christmas at Hogwarts
Rowling, J. K., author
2024
'Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow.' So begins chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter's first magical Christmas at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From the wonder of the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cosy evenings by the fire in the Gryffindor common room and the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning, it's a school holiday filled with warmth, friendship, treats and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.
The doctor.
2024
"Honey is waiting to see Doctor Bingo, but some of the other patients are in a real pickle! Will she ever get a turn?"--Back cover.
Dog Man. 5, Lord of the fleas
Pilkey, Dav, 1966-, author, artist
2018
When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?
Elmore the Christmas moose
Petty, Dev, author
2024
"When Santa needs a reindeer replacement for Christmas Eve, Elmore the moose applies for the job, despite not being able to fly."-- Provided by publisher.
The glass scientists. Volume 2
Cotugno, S. H., author, artist.
2024
"Jekyll and Hyde battle for control of their body while preparing for a special exhibition"-- Provided by publisher.
I survived. The destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 : the graphic novel
Ball, Georgia, adaptor
2024
"No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes--and always goes back to sleep. But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong--and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks that fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape--and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?
Let it glow
Meyer, Marissa, author
2024
Told in alternating voices, twelve-year-old identical twin sisters adopted into separate families switch places to experience the other's holiday traditions.
The lost tarot
Henstra, Sarah author
2024
Theresa Bateman, a struggling art historian, receives a single tarot card in the mail. The image is unmistakably the work of celebrated avant-garde artist Lark Ringold, and its discovery would mean a breakthrough in Theresa's career. Sixty years earlier in England, Lark and his twin sister Nell join a bohemian commune the Shown. Just beneath the Shown's golden surface are secrets that, if revealed, threaten to erupt into chaos. What begins as the tale of one artist and the battle over his legacy unspools into a web of passion, violence, and deceit.
Movie night
Spinner, Cala, author
2024
Peppa Pig can't wait to see the new Super Potato movie! Will she have a fun time at Penny Polar Bear's house watching the movie with her friends? Find out in this adorable Level 1 Reader!
Nether Ghost
Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character), author.
2024
After receiving a nether star from his nemesis, Winston and his junior agent, Brian, follow the clue to a nether fortress. Can they help the hostile wither skeletons uncover what the ghosts are up to before someone gets hurt?
Nothing like the movies
Painter, Lynn, author
2024
Grieving from his father's death, Wes breaks up with Liz, but is now determined to win her back with grand romantic gestures despite her resistance and the presence of a new guy friend, leading him to question if their relationship is truly over.
One-punch man. 18, Limiter
ONE, 1986- author, artist
2019
Garo has just left the Monster Association's hideout when he crosses paths with Saitama, who's in quite a pickle, but Saitama still doesn't know Garo is the Hero Hunter. Later, King the Ripper can no longer hold back his murderous urges and confronts Garo himself.
One-punch man. 26, Unfathomable
ONE, 1986- author, artist
2015
As the fight against the Monster Association big shots heats up, Class-S heroes find themselves locked in a desperate struggle, but Tornado is closing in on Gyoro-Gyoro's main body! Meanwhile, Blackluster confronts Garo, while Saitama wanders the labyrinth where the Monster Association is hiding"-- Provided by publisher.
Silent nights are murder
Klein, Libby (Mystery author), author
2024
"Ever since Thanksgiving, when an engagement ring in a velvet box--and no gift tag--was left behind, Poppy and her pals have been left with an unsolved mystery. But at least this mystery isn't the kind that involves murder. That all changes when the body of a fish supplier is discovered in the kitchen of her ex's restaurant--and he's frozen, not fresh. For once, it's not Poppy who tripped over the corpse, yet she can't escape being drawn in since the victim has a note taped to him reading Get Poppy. Figures--an engagement ring isn't labeled, but the dead guy is addressed to her. Now, while Aunt Ginny plans a tree-trimming party and pressures Poppy to decode a mysterious old diary, the amateur sleuth is asked to "unofficially" go undercover at the restaurant to help the police. Until then, the only crime Poppy had been dealing with was the cat Figaro's repeated thefts of bird ornaments from the tree; now it looks like it's going to be a murder-y Christmas after all..."-- Provided by publisher.
Underwater heist
Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character), author.
2024
Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become the best secret agent Minecraft has ever seen! When a distress signal from the Drowned comes in requesting urgent undercover help, Winston jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure!
Wings of fire : a guide to the dragon world
Sutherland, Tui, 1978- author
2023
Tells the stories and legends of the ten tribes of the Wings of Fire world.