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Title: Big Bad Detective Agency Author: Bruce Hale Call no.: JS HAL Things are thrown into disarray in Fairylandia when the houses of the Three Little Pigs are broken into. When the blame falls on the innocent Big Bad Wolf, he decides to take matters into his own hands to find the culprit. All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2015.

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Prince Zak and the Wise Frog

Title: Mysterious Creatures (Mystery!) Author: Katie Dicker Call no.: J 398 DIC Ever wonder if the strange sightings of dragons, Bigfoot and sea monsters are true or just a figment of an overactive imagination? This book attempts to use science to explain these sightings to readers. All Rights Reserved, Smart Apple Media, 2015.

Title: Fantastical Creatures and Magical Beasts (Fantasy Chronicles) Author: Shannon Knudsen Call no.: J 398 KNU Read about some of the most fearsome monsters and mystical animals in this fascinating book on legendary creatures. All Rights Reserved, Lerner, 2010.

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Title: The Unwanteds Author: Lisa McMann Call no.: J MAC Each year, thirteen-year-olds in the land of Quill undergo the Purge in which they are divided into Wanteds, Unwanteds and Necessaries. Alex knew before the Purge that he would be classified as an Unwanted. While he has accepted his fate as such, he is unprepared for what awaits him at the death farm… All Rights Reserved, Aladdin, 2011.

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Title: The Storybook of Legends (Ever After High, Book 1) Author: Shannon Hale Call no.: J HAL Children of fairytale legends attend Ever After High where they prepare to fulfil their parents’ destinies. Each year, students sign on the Storybook of Legends, which seals their fate as fairytale characters. It has been rumoured that refusing to sign means The End. Raven Queen is the daughter of the Evil Queen. However, she is reluctant to follow in the footsteps of her evil mother. Will Raven be able to find a way out or will it be The End for her? All Rights Reserved, Little, Brown and Company, 2013.

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Title: Amazon Summer (Amy Wild, Book 1) Author: Helen Skelton Call no.: J SKE Amy Wild is an unstoppable troublemaker and her parents are all ready to send her packing to the Amazon rainforest with her Auntie Marg who is a professional photographer. Will the rainforest subdue the troublemaker in Amy or has she just found a bigger playground to play in? All Rights Reserved, Corgi Books, 2015.

Title: Mal and Chad: The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever Author: Stephen McCranie Call no.: J MAC Mal is a child genius with a talking dog named Chad. Together, they go on the most outrageous adventures. Using machines invented by Mal, they are able to shrink themselves to scuba dive in the kitchen sink and travel back to prehistoric times to walk with dinosaurs! Catch more of their adventures in this vividly-illustrated graphic novel. All Rights Reserved, Philomel Books, 2011.

Title: Trekking in the Congo Rainforest (Travelling Wild) Author: Alex Woolf Call no.: J 910.9 WOO This book includes easy-to-follow diary entries and interesting survival tips for anyone who would like to trek in the Congo rainforest. What skills must one have to survive a trek in the world’s second largest rainforest? Read on to find out more! All Rights Reserved, Gareth Stevens, 2015.

Title: How to Survive on a Mountain (Tough Guides) Author: Louise Spilsbury Call no.: J 796.522 SPI If you ever find yourself stuck on a mountain, the simple but essential tips in this book could help save your life! All Rights Reserved, PowerKids, 2013.

Title: Crash (Stay Alive, Book 1) Author: Joseph Monninger Call no.: J MON The Junior Action News Team has crash-landed in the middle of Alaska, surrounded by a vast area of thick forest woods and miles from any human settlement. Without phones or any Internet connection, and with only a limited supply of food, how are they going to stay alive? All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2014.

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Ruby’s SunflowerTitle: The Mystery of the Missing Everything Author: Ben H. Winters Call no.: J WIN A trophy in Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School has gone missing, and Principal Van Vreeland has suspended all field trips until the perpetrator is caught. Bethesda Fielding, Master Detective, is determined to crack the case before their much-awaited trip is cancelled. All Rights Reserved, Harper, 2011.

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Title: How to Deal with Lying (Let’s Work It Out) Author: Rachel Lynette Call no.: J 177 LYN What is a lie? Is it okay to lie? In this book, find out all about lying and how you can deal with it. All Rights Reserved, PowerKids, 2009.

Title: Deep-sea Disaster (Shark School, Book 1) Author: Davy Ocean Call no.: JS OCE Harry, a hammerhead shark, is going on a school trip to a shipwreck. However, the trip takes a nasty turn when the school bully dares Harry and his classmates to enter the dangerous parts of the shipwreck. What trouble will they get into? All Rights Reserved, Aladdin, 2014.

Title: Trustworthiness (Character Education 21st Century Junior Library) Author: Lucia Raatma Call no.: JP 179 RAA What does it mean to be trustworthy? Find out what it takes to be a trustworthy person and how such a person should behave. All Rights Reserved, Cherry Lake, 2014. (This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg.)

Title: Cheaters (Ravens Pass) Author: Steve Brezenoff Call no.: JS BRE Jimmy, Andrew, and Mia decide to cheat in their Math test right under the nose of their teacher, Mrs Huckle. On the day of the results, Mrs Huckle falls sick and a substitute teacher, Mr Smith, takes over the class. Soon after, strange things begin to happen to the three cheaters… All Rights Reserved, Capstone Stone Arch Books, 2014.

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Title: The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf (Club CSI, Book 1) Author: David Lewman Call no.: J LEW Inspired by their forensic science teacher, Hannah, Ben and Corey decide to start Club CSI. Together, they collect and examine clues, as well as solve mysteries using scientific methods. When the principal and students fall sick after eating meat loaf in school, Club CSI tries to crack the case! All Rights Reserved, Simon Spotlight, 2012.

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Making Ice Cream

Title: Cooking Club Chaos! (Phoebe G. Green, Book 4) Author: Veera Hiranandani Call no.: JS HIR When Phoebe realises that her best friend Sage has been eating the same lunch in school every day, she steps in to help. She decides to organise a cooking club so that Sage can find out about the different types of food. Will Phoebe’s plan work for Sage? All Rights Reserved, Grosset & Dunlap, 2015.

Title: Hong Kong! (Giada De Laurentiis’s Recipe for Adventure) Author: Giada De Laurentiis Call no.: J DEL Zia Donatella has the special ability to teleport and she puts this to good use by teleporting her niece and nephew, Emilia and Alfie, to different parts of the world to try out different cuisines. Join them as they head to Hong Kong in their latest adventure to try out exotic Chinese food! All Rights Reserved, Grosset & Dunlap, 2014.

Title: American Food (I Can Cook!) Author: Wendy Blaxland Call no.: J 641.5 BLA Love burgers, popsicles and milkshakes? Want to find out more about the origins of these delicious items? Satisfy your knowledge and craving for American food with this book as it tells you more about the ingredients commonly used in American cooking. It also has simple recipes for you to recreate at home! All Rights Reserved, Smart Apple Media, 2012.

Title: Cool Eating: Healthy and Fun Ways to Eat Right (Checkerboard How-to Library. Cool Health and Fitness) Author: Alex Kuskowski Call no.: J 613.2 KUS In this book, you will learn to use various utensils and cooking equipment in the kitchen, as well as find out what it means to toss, grate, dice, and drain. There are also delicious recipes that you can whip up on your own. All Rights Reserved, ABDO, 2013.

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A Nasty Accident

Title: Tornado Alley (Disaster Strikes) Author: Marlane Kennedy Call no.: JS KEN Wyatt is upset that he is stuck entertaining his female cousin over the summer holidays, when all he wants to do is to hang out with his buddies. However, all activities are cut short when a tornado strikes. Will they survive the natural disaster? All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2014.

Title: When Lightning Strikes (Eye on the Sky) Author: Ryan Nagelhout Call no.: J 551.56 NAG Did you know that you have a one in 3,000 chance of being struck by lightning? Learn more about the different types of lightning and how to protect yourself and the people around you when it strikes. All Rights Reserved, Gareth Stevens, 2016.

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Title: On the Road (Watch Out! Popcorn) Author: Honor Head Call no.: J 363.12 HEA This book provides you with the information you will need on how to keep yourself safe from the dangers on the roads. All Rights Reserved, Wayland, 2013.

Title: How to Cross the Road and Not Turn into a Pizza Author: Anne Fine Call no.: JS FIN Learning to cross the road safely is just as important as learning Math – that is what Miss Talentino tells her students. Join Simon and his classmates as they learn about road safety. All Rights Reserved, Walker Books, 2002.

Title: Woundabout Author: Lev AC Rosen Call no.: J ROS After the death of their parents, Connor and Cordelia are sent to Aunt Marigold who lives in the town of Woundabout. The villagers of Woundabout live a clockwork life where changes are feared. As Connor and Cordelia try to fit in, they unknowingly trigger a chain of events that will change the lives of the villagers forever. All Rights Reserved, Little, Brown and Company, 2015.

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Title: Making Friends (Thoughts and Feelings) Author: Sarah Levete Call no.: J 158.2 LEV Find it difficult to make new friends? Unsure how to help when your friends argue? Learn how to solve such friendship issues and more with this book! All Rights Reserved, Franklin Watts, 2007.

Title: Advice About Friends: Claudia Cristina Cortez Uncomplicates Your Life (Claudia Cristina Cortez) Author: Diana G. Gallagher Call no.: J 155.4 GAL Claudia Cristina Cortez is a thirteen-year-old girl who seems to have all the answers for friendship issues. Find out from her how to reach out and make friends, how to deal with friendship issues, and what it means to be a friend. All Rights Reserved, Stone Arch Books, 2010.

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Title: Because of Winn-Dixie Author: Kate DiCamillo Call no.: J DIC Ten-year-old Opal has just moved to a new town. One day, Opal encounters a stray dog at a supermarket and brings him home. She names him Winn-Dixie after the supermarket. Join her and Winn-Dixie, as they try to adapt to each other and their new lives. All Rights Reserved, Walker Books, 2014. (This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg.)

Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Call no.: J BUR Feisty Mary Lennox was born in India, but when her parents die from cholera, she is brought back to England where she lives in the Misselthwaite Manor. Within the grounds of this house lies a secret garden that has been locked away for ten years. Whenever Mary is in her room, she hears a strange crying noise coming from the garden. Who is crying? Read this classic children’s tale to find out more about Mary’s adventures and the friends she makes along the way. All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2013. (This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg.)

Title: The New Girl (Go Girl!) Author: Rowan McAuley Call no.: JS MAC Zoe and her best friend Iris are excited to get to know the new girl, Isabelle. Soon after, Zoe falls sick and misses school for a week. When Zoe returns, she realises that Isabelle has become very friendly with Iris and is excluding Zoe from all their conversations and activities. Without any friends to speak to, Zoe feels lonely and has a difficult time in school. What will she do? All Rights Reserved, Hardie Grant Egmont, 2013. (This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg.)

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