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There are three important laws in Ezomo's village: do not go to The Valley, do not go out at night, and never, ever, ever open the magical door that protects them all. But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his father, he and his two best friends embark on a journey that leads them past the boundaries set by their elders. With his friends by his side, Ezomo chases after the leopard, certain that it has the power to cure all. But in the process, he discovers the truth about his village. And that cautionary tales exist for a reason.

Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They're given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically brings them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment. Their first mission? Rescuing baby sea turtles in the beautiful waters of Hawaii.

Mr. Cooper invites to class Mrs. Barr, who has visited two hundred countries. But why does she carry a suitcase everywhere? A. J. and his friends suspect she's hiding something.

Max and Sofia are transported by their magic sailboat to the Amazon rain forest, the most biodiverse place on Earth, to protect majestic scarlet macaw chicks. With nature's highest stakes and environmental activism baked into each book, as well as fun scientific facts included at the end, Wind Riders promises to be the chapter book series for newly independent readers who are hungry to learn about the world around them.

Molly has come home for her inheritance, and if her brother Dustin won't welcome her into the family business, then she'll take her half in cash. There's just one problem: the family business is a mortuary for monsters.

After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester. Chester is a service dog to his person, a boy named Gus, and Chester knows just the girl to be Franklin's person--Gus's classmate, Amelia. When Amelia gets into some trouble at school, Franklin wants to help the girl who's done so much to help him. He's not sure how, yet, but he's determined to try.

Twelve-year-old Gauge's life has been cursed since the day he witnessed an invisible Great White Wolf steal his grandpapa's soul. When the superstitious residents of Bouge-by-the-Sea accuse the boy of crying wolf, he joins forces with another orphan to prove his innocence. They navigate their shared grief in a journey that ultimately reveals life-changing truths about the wolf-and death.

As she learns to make music of her own, Cline Alden begins to realize how much of herself she's been holding back. But now, there's a new song taking shape in her heart, if only she can find her voice and sing it.

Marigold Johnson is looking forward to a future full of family, friends, and fashion--but what will she do when it all explodes in her face? When she discovers that her entire life is a lie?

The Dungeon Academy is where monsters and creatures train for the dark world. But Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash is a bit different--she's human. One day in class she finds a link to her possible lineage.