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8-12 year old, Action and Adventure, Fiction, Mystery, Nibbles, Page Pig Favorites

Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale

Author: Chris Grabenstein Illustrator: James Lancett (cover art) © Date: 2024 Publisher: Random House Children’s Books Pages: 272 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: No Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: A bonus puzzle to solve Summary from Book: Who wants to be a bazillionaire?! It’s time for one last challenge with Mr. […]

8-12 year old, Animals, Fiction, Humorous, Mystery, Page Pig Favorites, Reviews

The Great Catnapping

Author: Emily Ecton Illustrator: David Mottram © Date: 2024 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Pages: 235 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: Yes, but most page layouts do not have illustrations Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 Bonus Activities at End of Book: No Summary from Book: Cat wrangler to the stars! That’s Madison’s new job. The white cat, who

12 years old and up, 8-12 year old, Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Page Pig Favorites, Reviews

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Author: Shannon Messenger Illustrator: (Cover) Jason Chan © Date: 2012 Publisher: Aladdin Pages: 488 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: No Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: No Summary from Book: Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She is a Telepath, and has a unique ability to hear the thoughts of everyone around

8-12 year old, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Reviews

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – The Graphic Novel

Author: Chris Grabenstein Illustrator: Douglas Holgate with colors by Marta Todeschini © Date: 2023 Publisher: Random House Pages: 249 Chapters: No, but has breaks where scenes change Illustrations: Yes, graphic novel Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: No Summary from Book: You’re invited to the world’s greatest escape game! When

8-12 year old, Animals, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous, Mystery, Page Pig Favorites, Reviews

Guinea Pig: Pet Shop Private Eye

Author: Colleen AF Venable Illustrator: Stephanie Yue © Date: 2010 Publisher: Graphic Universe Pages: 46 Chapters: No Illustrations: Yes, graphic novel Publisher Recommended Age: 7-11 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: Yes, facts on specific animals and information about another topic like jobs working with animals. Summary from Book: There’s a sandwich thief in

4-8 year old, 8-12 year old, Action and Adventure, Animals, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous, Reviews

Zoo Patrol Squad: Kingdom Caper

Author: Brett Bean Illustrator: Brett Bean © Date: 2020 Publisher: Penguin Workshop Pages: 73 Chapters: No Illustrations: Yes, graphic novel Publisher Recommended Age: 6-9 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: Yes, fun facts about the types of animals in the story Summary from Book: It’s a wonder-fowl day in Wild Zoo yonder as Penny

8-12 year old, Animals, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous, Nibbles

Real Pigeons Eat Danger

Author: Andrew McDonald Illustrator: Ben Wood © Date: 2018 Publisher: Random House Children’s Books Pages: 209 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: Yes, every page has an illustration Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: Not really, just information on the types of pigeons that each Real Pigeon is based on, same for the

8-12 year old, Fiction, Page Pig Favorites, Reviews

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Author: Chris Grabenstein Illustrator: Cover art by James Lancett © Date: 2013 Publisher: Yearling Pages: 289 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: No Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 Bonus Activities at End of Book: Interview with author, bonus clue for an extra puzzle, and list of books referenced in story (note that subsequent books have a book list and

4-8 year old, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Nibbles

Isle of Misfits: The Missing Pot of Gold

Author: Jamie Mae Illustrator: Freya Hartas © Date: 2019 Publisher: Little Bee Books Pages: 96 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: Yes, all page layouts have an illustration Publisher Recommended Age: 6-8 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: No Summary from Book: Gibbon the Gargoyle is new to an island full of mythical creatures and is learning

8-12 year old, Animals, Fiction, Mystery, Reviews

Bee & Flea and the Puddle Problem

Author: Anna Humphrey Illustrator: Mike Deas © Date: 2023 Publisher: Owlkids Books Pages: 119 Chapters: Yes Illustrations: Yes, many page layouts do not have an illustration Publisher Recommended Age: 7-10 years Bonus Activities at End of Book: Yes, multiple choice quiz on bug facts to test if you are F.L.E.A. agent worthy Summary from Book:

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