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Cary Fagan
A mouse discovers a shiny crown that fits him and announces that he is king. His authority is challenged when the other animals find crowns for themselves. The woodland tale includes graphite drawings and explores the envy that arises as more animals claim crowns. Friendship is also part of the animals' changing relationships as King Mouse's special status is called into question.
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The Collected Works of Gretchen OysterCary FaganAfter Hartley’s brother runs away, trouble at home leaves Hartley distracted by a discovery: mysterious handmade postcards. Numbered postcards appear around town, drawing him into a mystery surrounding the unknown artist who creates and leaves them. The book follows Hartley as he becomes absorbed in this secret-seeming artwork while coping with what has happened in his family and within his home.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mr. Penguin and the Lost TreasureAlex T. SmithMr. Penguin and Colin, his spider sidekick, are asked to locate missing treasure at the Museum of Extraordinary Objects. Working from a map and clues, they set out before bandits can get to it. Their search leads through secret staircases and past alligators and falling toilets. The book follows the pair’s treasure hunt as Mr. Penguin’s adventuring group tries to solve the museum’s mystery.All readersLexile Text Measure 870LATOS Book Level 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lety Out LoudAngela CervantesLety is a bilingual aspiring writer who volunteers at her local animal shelter by creating pet-adoption profiles. She hopes her writing can help the animals find homes. At the same time, Lety wants to adopt her favorite shelter dog and must try to win a secret contest before time runs out. The story brings together her interest in writing, her volunteer work, and her efforts to help the shelter animals.All readersLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details