JFIC Stand Alone Books


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Book cover for "Ancestor approved"
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4.5 stars
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"Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride."--Publisher's description.
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"From fifteen legendary Black female authors comes a collection of stories and poems about the power we find in the everyday and the beauty of Black girlhood"--
Book cover for "The complete Brambly Hedge"
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5 stars
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A treasury of the enduring popularity of Bramly Hedge, bringing thoghter all the much-loved classic stories.
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"Ride through Rubberwick in your Rolly Royce with Freddie and Peccary! This story collection is full of whimsical illustrations and laugh-out-loud adventures. From solving problems like the mysterious knock-knocking door, to saving the day with a fresh batch of waffle batter, Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary"--
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Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope.
Book cover for "Ghost"
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4 stars
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A collection of thirteen original ghost stories, some in rhyme, by Blaise Hemingway and Jesse Reffsin, accompanied by illustrations by Chris Sasaki and Jeff Turley.
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"What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep...and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldiefox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams--can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince? Zany animals of all species get their own fairy tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked"--
Book cover for "More bird-brained than ever!"
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"Through four new stories, Freddie Parrott and his best friend and loyal butler, Peccary, continue their comical hijinks"--
Book cover for "More tales to keep you up at night"
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4 stars
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Gilbert's visit to his injured brother takes a haunting turn when he discovers a mysterious satchel of cassette tapes containing chilling stories that seem to hold the key to saving his brother, but he may be opening a door to something much, much worse.
Book cover for "On the block"
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A collection of twelve stories about the residents of the Entrada apartment building and how their lives are linked as multigenerational immigrant families.
Book cover for "Once they see you"
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"A collection of thirteen scary stories with shocking twists on everyday reality, from an innocent set of dark, dusty basement stairs to a piano recital that requires unusual sacrifices"--
Book cover for "Out to get you"
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3.3 stars
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A collection of thirteen short stories that reveals frightening secrets lurking in everyday objects.
Book cover for "The puppets payback and other chilling tales"
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Average Rating:
5 stars
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A collection of ten spooky tales.
Book cover for "Scream and scream again!"
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Average Rating:
5 stars
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Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times bestselling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and of course, haunted houses.
Book cover for "Starstuff"
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"At once a collection of hard science fiction for curious middle-graders and an antidote to despair in the face of dystopian uncertainty, these ten ... stories ... follow the rules of physics and biology as we understand them today ... Whether home is a planet, a moon, a space station, or a fleet starship, relatable protagonists of different genders, classes, nationalities, ethnicities, and orientations face challenges ... true to their moment in...
Book cover for "Super puzzletastic mysteries"
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Average Rating:
4 stars
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New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and his all-star cast of contributing authors team up for Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, a group of interactive short stories that invite the reader to solve the mystery themselves.
Book cover for "Tales from beyond the rainbow"
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A collection of ten forgotten fairy tales with LGBTQ+ themes, featuring fluid gender identities, happy endings, and diverse folklore from around the world.
Book cover for "You are here"
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5 stars
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"Twelve young Asians Americans cross paths, meeting challenges and victories, in a busy airport"--