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Marisa and Lorenzo Conchito and their friends want to make an old-fashioned vampire movie. Luckily their friend Jeff knows just the place to film it. His uncle Felix was an actor in several old horror movies, and his creepy old mansion is the perfect location. Felix is happy to let them film their movie at his house. He has just one rule: “Don’t go in the basement!” What secrets could Felix be hiding in the basement? And why does he sleep so much during the day?

Wally Featherby loves animals. He has several pets, including a frog, a tarantula, a hedgehog named Mimi and a parrot named Golly. But one day while teaching Golly to say Mimi’s name, something strange happens. His family starts claiming to see Mimi all over the house, even though she’s still in his room. Wally’s friend, Axado, even calls to say Mimi is in her garden. When the friends investigate the mystery, they discover hundreds of hedgehogs overrunning the city! What’s going on? What’s causing the multiplying Mimis? And how will Wally and Axado stop the hedgehog horde?

It’s the day of the big match... This book takes young readers behind the scenes of their favourite professional sport - football! Discover the ins and outs and the hustle and bustle of a typical match day. From fantastic fan experiences and player arrivals to groundskeepers preparing the pitch and broadcasting logistics, readers will discover that pulling off a top sporting event is a big job!The action-packed photographs combined with an accessible reading level and the high-interest content will be certain to appeal to a wide range of young readers, including reluctant and struggling readers.

A young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts "evidence" of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their far-fetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Nick Pendleton’s favourite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis! Has the star actually located one of the world’s greatest mysteries, or are his claims another epic myth? Follow along as Nick enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the whole truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Ever wish you could roar like a lion? Step into Leon''s life, as he transforms into the king of beasts. Take a leap and learn all about a lion''s habitat, body, superpowers, and more—all from a lion''s perspective.

Ever wish you could swim with a great white shark? Step into Finnlee''s life, as she transforms into the giant predator. Dive in and learn all about a great white shark''s habitat, body, superpowers, and more all from a great white shark''s perspective.

Ever wish you could chomp like a crocodile? Step into Jace''s life, as he transforms into the giant reptile. Dive in and learn all about a crocodile''s habitat, body, superpowers, and more—all from a crocodile''s perspective.

Ever wish you could soar like an eagle? Step into Heather''s life, as she transforms into the majestic bird. Take flight and learn all about a bald eagle''s habitat, body, superpowers, and more—all from a bald eagle''s perspective.

Jeff and his best friend Keith are ice-fishing in the middle of Big Lake. It’s been hours without a bite, but they’re still having a blast — until the storm of the decade closes in. Soon, the entire landscape is buried in three feet of snow and the snowfalls shows no signs of stopping. With their heaters low on power, Jeff and Keith are forced to make their way home through the whipping wind, low visibility, and the ominous crackling of ice beneath their feet.

When Cam’s family decides to go to a luau during their vacation in Hawaii, he decides to stay behind to play some video games in the hotel. Lost in gaming euphoria, Cam slowly begins to realize that the rumbling noises aren’t coming from the TV--the entire hotel is shaking. Cam glances out the window of his hotel room just in time to see the nearby “non-active” volcano explode. Chunks of rock and lava cascade down into the city. Giant, flaming rocks start to tear the hotel to shreds. Cam knows he needs to find his family and get out fast, but a river of lava is between him and his loved ones . . .