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I escaped the Tower of London

Crowe, Ellie,

""The Tower of London, with its Beefeater guards, is the scariest prison fortress in medieval England. 15-year old Ben is alarmed to see Princess Elizabeth being locked up inside. How can the Queen be so cruel? Ben wants to help the Princess escape, but he's just an orphaned coal boy. What can he possibly do? The next day, while bringing up coal to the Princess's cell, Ben and the Princess come up with a daring plan. Little does Ben know he's about to be thrown into a rat-infested dungeon in the darkest depths of the Tower. Can he free them both from England's dreaded castle fortress? Can he ever hope to survive? -- Back cover.

Date Published:2020

Ruby's hope

Taylor, Hannah, 1996-

Ruby the ladybug has noticed that there are bugs without a home! She starts the "Ladybug Foundation" to help those bugs find a home!

Date Published:2007

Walking in two worlds

Kinew, Wab, 1981-,

Bugz is caught between two worlds. In the real world, she's a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and reserve life. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive multiplayer video game universe. Feng is a teen boy who has been sent from China to live with his aunt, a doctor on the reserve, after his online activity suggests he may be developing extremist sympathies. Meeting each other in real life, as well as in the virtual world, Bugz and Feng immediately relate to each other as outsiders and as avid gamers. As their connection is strengthened through their virtual adventures, they find they have much in common in the real world, too: both must decide what to do in the face of temptations and pitfalls, and both must grapple with the impact of family and community trauma. But betrayal threatens everything Bugz has built in the virtual world, as well as her relationships in the real world, and it will take all her newfound strength to restore her friendship with Feng and reconcile the parallel aspects of her life: the traditional and the mainstream, the east and the west, the real and the virtual.

Date Published:2021

I escaped pirates in the Caribbean

Crowe, Ellie,

"Contains an informative fact section at the back, packed with trivia and catch-phrases guaranteed to satisfy your inner pirate!''--Back cover." "Fifteen-year-old Jon battles for freedom amid high seas, scurvy buccaneers, and Spanish fortresses when he's captured by the famous pirate, Captain Morgan, and ordered into his service. Bases on the true exploits of Captain Henry Morgan in 1670"--Back cover.

Date Published:2021

I escaped the Salem Witch Trials

Fry, Juliet,

Previous printings may not include Spotlight series statement. A brave young orphan is caught up in the Salem Witch Trials, the largest and most lethal witch-hunt in American history. Can she escape disaster?

Date Published:2025

I escaped the Donner Party : pioneers on the Oregon Trail, 1846

Crowe, Ellie.

"7-year-old Zeke is thrilled to be heading west with over eighty settlers on the famed Oregon Trail. But when their wagon train takes an ill-advised short cut, the pioneers find themselves trapped in a frozen mountain pass. As howling winter storms rage around the Donner Party, there's no way forward or back. Faced with starvation, Zeke must attempt to walk out of the wilderness on sheer willpower alone. Can he ever hope to make it to California? Can he ever hope to escape? Based on actual survivor accounts and hours of research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swift-paced, and stirring. The Westward Expansion is a tale of Indians and pioneers, mountains, deserts and places where the buffalo roamed, of covered wagons and horses and a new country taking shape. This is the 5th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of books like I Survived by New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, American frontier stories for kids, and Bound For Oregon by Jean Van Leeuwen. Packed with a special section on facts about the Oregon Trail and much more. Includes survivor photos. An adrenaline-charged tale of bravery, fellowship and non-stop action about one of the most poignant tragedies in American history." --

Date Published:2020

I escaped Amazon River pirates

Crowe, Ellie,

"Includes fascinating facts about illegal gold mining, deforestation, and piracy"-- back cover. When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's wild currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. One minute, they were together, the next, Nick and Maddie are lost and alone in a deadly rainforest filled with piranha, jaguars, caimans, and giant anaconda. Worse, they've got angry pirates on their tail and a box of stolen gold. 15-year-old Nick is responsible for 8-year-old Maddie--but it's not easy when his stepsister acts like she hates his guts! Can they find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster?

Date Published:2020

I escaped the world's deadliest shark attack : the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, WW2

Crowe, Ellie,

Contains additional facts about the disaster. Contains an incorrect ISBN on title page verso (9781951019044). Sixteen year-old Josh is thrilled to be a crew member aboard the mighty USS Indianapolis. But when a Japanese torpedo strikes in the middle of the night, it tears the warship in half. Josh is thrown from the deck and plunged deep into the black ocean. In horror, he watches the massive vessel begin its death plunge, threatening to pull him down with it. Josh is no swimmer. He's a baseball player from San Antonio, Texas. He's way out of his element. Soon, hundreds of sharks begin to circle. He's living his worst nightmare, but for how long? Can he survive without a lifeboat, food or water in a sea of countless hungry sharks? Every hour is a fight because if he gives up, he'll never make it home. But does he have what it takes to survive? With no rescue team in sight, can Josh ever hope to escape?

Date Published:2019

I escaped North Korea

Crowe, Ellie,

Contains additional facts about North Korea. Fourteen year-old Dae has been taught that his country's fearless leaders are like gods. Yet the painfully skinny boy can't help wondering if something is off, because all his family has to eat is watery porridge made from grass. Dae begins to dream of rebellion - of fleeing across the forbidden border into China to look for work. But can he survive the deadly crossing? Does he have what it takes to escape?

Date Published:2018

THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE IS THE GREEN KANGAROO.

Blume, Judy

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Date Published:1981

Fearful

Roberts, Lauren, 2002-,

"Set during Fearless, the conclusion of the Powerless Trilogy, a mysterious figure emerges in the kingdom to both observe key characters and guide the King of Ilya"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

I want to eat your books

Lefranc, Karin,

"This zombie doesn't want to eat your brains--he wants to eat your books! Will the school library be devoured, or will the children discover something the zombie likes to do with books even more than eating them?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Ghoulia and the ghost with no name. Book 3 /

Cantini, Barbara,

"Includes bonus activites!"--Cover. "Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . .who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. Ghoulia, Auntie Departed, and Tragedy the greyhound are preparing for the annual Dead but Not Departed New Year's Eve party. A young ghost arrives, and he seems to be fading away. Turns out the ghost has forgotten his own name and is in danger of vanishing entirelyâall because there's no one left alive who remembers him. Not on Ghoulia's watch! If she can help the ghost figure out his name, she'll be able to keep him safe. But will Ghoulia be able to discover the truth before it's too late?"--

Date Published:2026

The witch's wings and other terrifying tales (are you afraid of the dark? graphic novel #1)

Mejia, Tehlor Kay,

"In this all-new graphic novel series, a new Midnight Society gathers around the campfire to share urban legends, folklores, and all manner of spooky stories. These three terrifying tales feature haunted buses, monstrous creatures, and spine-chilling mysteries guaranteed to have you reaching for the light switch! In "The Tale of the Witch's Wings", a young boy with a habit of bullying meets his match when an ancient witch sets his eyes on him. In "The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13", a young girl finds herself potentially trapped on a bus haunted by more than just ghosts! And in "The Tale of the Stray Comet", two siblings bring home a stray dog that is much more monstrous than they could ever imagine! These three stories will be beautifully and hauntingly brought to life by artists Junyi Wu, Justin and Alexis Hernandez, and Kaylee Rowena"--

Date Published:2023

Fever year : the killer flu of 1918 : a tragedy in three acts

Brown, Don, 1949-

"New Year's Day, 1918. America has declared war on Germany and is gathering troops to fight. But there's something coming that is deadlier than any war. When people begin to fall ill, most Americans don't suspect influenza. The flu is known to be dangerous to the very old, young, or frail. But the Spanish flu is exceptionally violent. Soon, thousands of people succumb. Then tens of thousands . . . hundreds of thousands and more. Graves can't be dug quickly enough. What made the influenza of 1918 so exceptionally deadly--and what can modern science help us understand about this tragic episode in history?"

Date Published:2026

The dream thieves : the graphic novel

Milledge, Sas,

Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : Viking, 2026. After waking the ley lines around Cabeswater, Blue and The Raven Boys continue their search for Glendower, and Ronan struggles to control his ability while his family is stalked by a mysterious figure.

Date Published:2026

Frostbite

Boothby, Ian,

"Siblings Jen and Dante make videos of themselves doing extreme sports to post online, and when they jump out of a helicopter to ski down a mountain in an unfamiliar town, they find themselves as part of a motley crew, who are surrounded by frost vampires and must survive the night"--

Date Published:2025

Goldilocks, go home

Freeman, Martha,

Baby Bear and Goldilocks contentiously relate the events of an action-packed week in the Enchanted Forest when Goldilocks stays with the three bears waiting for the Big Bad Wolf to leave.

Date Published:2019

Russell the sheep

Scotton, Rob.

Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.

Date Published:2005

Baby-sitters on board

Telgemeier, Raina,

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin" -- Front cover. "Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer, they're going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park! The BSC has a million adventures, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all -- baby-sitting!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026