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William the Outlaw

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Just William

Richmal Crompton · 224 pages

There is only one Just William. The loveable imp has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting hundreds of thousands of readers for years. Here, the Outlaws plan a day of non-stop adventure. The only problem is, William is meant to be babysitting. But William won't let that stop him having fun with his gang - he'll just bring the baby along!

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Wayside School Is Falling Down

Louis Sachar · 179 pages

"Watch Closely," said Mrs. Jewls. "You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil." Then she pushed the new computer out the window. The children watched it fall thirty floors and smash against the sidewalk. "See?" said Mrs. Jewls. "That's gravity! I've been trying to teach you about gravity, but the computer showed you a lot quicker!" That's the way things happen a

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Horrid Henry Meets the Queen

Francesca Simon · 80 pages

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Homer Price

Robert McCloskey · 149 pages

Six episodes in the life of Homer Price including one in which he and his pet skunk capture four bandits and another about a donut machine on the rampage.

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Just Crazy!

Andy Griffiths

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Just Annoying

Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton · 140 pages

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The World of Jeeves

P.G. Wodehouse · 564 pages

The collection (first published in 1967, reprinted in 1989) contains all of the Jeeves short stories (with the exception of "Extricating Young Gussie") presented more or less in narrative chronological order.

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A Bear Called Paddington

Michael Bond · 160 pages

Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington, a most endearing bear from Darkest Peru on a railway platform in London. A sign hanging around his neck said, "Please look after this bear. Thank you" So that is just what they did. From the very first night when he attempted his first bath and ended up nearly flooding the house, Paddington was seldom far from imminent disaster. Jonathan and Judy were de

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Judy Blume · 120 pages

Any fourth grader would agree that Peter Hatcher has a terrible problem—his little brother, Fudge. But the grown-ups in his life just can't see that there is something wrong with a two-year-old who breaks his front teeth try- ing to fly, decides that he is a dog, goes on a no-eat strike, and scribbles all over his brother's homework. Peter is always asked to perform so that Fudge will be less of

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain · 253 pages

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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Roald Dahl · 176 pages

Taking up where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory leaves off, Charlie, his family, and Mr. Wonka find themselves launched into space in the great glass elevator.

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Nicholas and the Gang

Rene Goscinny · 120 pages

Nicholas is invited to a birthday party by the girl next door, plays a very messy game of chess, and learns that walking on your hands is much harder than turning somersaults.

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Penrod

Booth Tarkington · 288 pages

Penrod Schofield is always in trouble, whether it’s because he has inevitably lied or because his dog Duke has made a mess of things. Join this rambunctious character as he prepares for the school play. A coming of age story that will warm your heart, Penrod reflects the ideology of the 1914 era in which it was written.

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Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!

Dan Gutman · 103 pages

A.J. and the gang are graduating! But the out-of-control PTA president is turning the whole thing into a huge ceremony complete with fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover by the Blue Angels! Is moving up to third grade such a big deal? And what could possibly go wrong?

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My Weird School: #1-4 [Collection with Bonus Material]

Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot · 384 pages

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Big Nate: Curse Of The Puffy Shorts

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright makes more mischief during his time in the sixth grade while trying to avoid detention.

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The Worst Class Trip Ever

Dave Barry · 224 pages

When the eighth grade civics class of Miami's Culver Middle School goes on a trip to Washington, D.C., Wyatt Palmer finds himself in deep trouble before the plane even lands because his best friend Matt's decided the men sitting behind them are terrorists--and it's up to the boys to stop them.

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Doraemon, Vol 01

Fujiko F. Fujio · 190 pages

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Geronimo's Valentine

Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami · 118 pages

When Geronimo gets a call to help Hercule Poirat solve a mystery at the same time as his date with Petunia Pretty Paws, what is a gentlemouse to do?

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The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich

Greg Trine

After graduating from the superhero academy, Melvin Beederman heads for Los Angeles, where he unexpectedly teams up with Candace Brinkwater, school play actress, to nab the evil McNasty Brothers.

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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

John R. Erickson · 144 pages

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