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42 Current Titles “Such humor and artistry alone would be entertaining, but beyond that, the novel’s emotional intelligence makes it truly compelling. A funny, thoughtful, original, and eye-catching tale about a young artist: terrific all around.” —Kirkus Reviews LEONARD CALVERT AND THE MARYLAND ADVENTURE Ann Jensen 978-0-7643-3685-0 • 7" X 9" (177 X 229 mm ) • 96 pp. • PB • $9.99 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD MARVIN Based on The Way I Was by Marvin Hamlisch Adapted and illustrated by Ian David Marsden 978-0-7643-5904-0 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 64 pp. • PB • LEXILE: 800L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD —Purple Dragon Award Winner —Jewish Book Council Review Learn about the second person to be awarded the PEGOT (Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)! MEGA AWESOME NOTEBOOK Kevin Minor 978-0-7643-5694-0 • 7" X 10" (177 X 254 mm ) • 112 pp. • PB • LEXILE: 540L • $16.99 / £15.99 / 21.99 CAD —Reader’s Favorite Silver Award Winner, Starred Review Foreword Reviews, Gold Mom’s Choice Award A young cartoonist accidentally microwaves his notebook, which releases a cloud of awesomeness! OYSTER MOON Margaret Meacham 978-0-87033-459-7 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 112 pp. • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.95 CAD A PROMISE STITCHED IN TIME Colleen Rowan Kosinski 978-0-7643-5554-7 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 128 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 670L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD —Midwest Book Review Inspired by a true story about two Jewish girls forced to sew luxurious garments during WWII. SECRET OF BELLE MEADOW Mary McVicker 978-0-87033-554-9 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 152 pp. • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.95 CAD THE SECRET OF HERON CREEK Margaret Meacham 978-0-87033-414-6 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 136 pp. • PB • $7.95 / £7.99 / 10.95 CAD THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN Children of 1776 Ann Jensen 978-0-87033-534-1 • 7" X 9" (177 X 229 mm ) • 80 pp. • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.95 CAD ABC’S OF BOATING TERMS Dee Cache 978-0-7643-3982-0 • 8 1/2" X 11" (216 X 279 mm ) • 32 pp. • PB • $6.99 / £6.99 / 9.99 CAD THE CHAMELEON A Seek and Find Book Miyauni 978-0-7643-5771-8 • 10 13/16" X 10 13/16" (274 X 274 mm ) • 32 pp. • HC • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD LITTLE BOOK OF GERMS Brenda McCallum 978-0-7643-6096-1 • 7 1/2" X 7 1/2" (190 X 190 mm ) • 12 pp. • PB • $2.99 / US Exclusive ACTIVITY BOOKS VIEW FINDER INCLUDED The story of Leonard Calvert, his journey from England as a boy to becoming Maryland’s first governor at the age of just 27 years old, and the challenges he faced. A blend of history and mystery in the late 1800s at the peak of the Oyster Wars in Maryland, featuring the adventures of a 14-year-old girl and her twin brother. A mystery set in a small town in Virginia follows a 13-year-old girl who finds an old diary that sends her on a search that teaches about genealogy, antiques, local history, and archeology. This story takes readers into the world of 1776 to experience something of what life was like during the Revolutionary War, and includes a glossary, maps, and historical background material. From A to Z, a fun way for children to learn about boating safety basics and sailing terms, with 32 coloring pages featuring the letters of the alphabet. A chameleon-shaped viewfinder stimulates young minds in this colorful seek-and-find designed to awaken the curiosity and develop the sense of observation while having fun. An activity book to help children learn about germs that includes instructions for properly washing your hands and other tips to prevent germs from spreading. An exciting tale about two boys and a lovable sea monster and how friendship and teamwork work together as the boys make a plan to save their friend from a cruel man who wants to sell the monster.