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Loveably chaotic Twitch the squirrel and Sweetie the Library Rat accidentally make their stage debuts in the school play in this hilarious 8 Class Pets chapter book series. When Twitch discovers the kids at school are putting on a Cinderella play, he can’t believe his luck. He loves good stories! But how to watch the play undetected? He convinces friend Sweetie the library rat to join his adventure to the auditorium, but of course it doesn’t go as planned! Twitch and Sweetie will go behind the curtain and even above stage before the day is over in this fourth book in the celebrated series. With energetic illustrations accompanying the short, hilarious chapters, told from Twitch and Sweetie’s alternating points of view, Squirrel on Stage is a perfect pick for young readers just starting to seek out longer texts—or a great read-aloud. For aspiring thespians, Squirrel on Stage also includes tips kids can use to put on their own play.

A school trip to the science museum takes a chaotic turn when Twitch the squirrel unexpectedly joins the adventure. His antics lead to a series of humorous events, creating pandemonium among the students and staff. This chapter book promises laughter and excitement as Twitch's mischievous nature adds an unexpected twist to the day’s educational outing.

Prince Telmund has been cursed to transform into a new animal every time he falls asleep and Princess Amelia has been kidnapped by the dangerous Prince Sheridan; if either of them want a happy ending they will have to work together.

A relentlessly delightful princess and her choleric fairy imposter switch places for three turbulent days in this magical yarn from Edgar Award-winning author Vivian Vande Velde. Princess Gabriella is accustomed to a certain kind of castle life. So when she wakes up one morning in a crowded hut, surrounded by squabbling fairy siblings, it takes all her princess training to maintain her poise and good manners.Meanwhile, across the kingdom, Fairy Phleg revels in Gabriella's luxurious lifestyle. As long as she can fool the castle into believing she's the real princess -- with a little help from her magical disguise -- then she's set to enjoy three glorious days of sweets and comfort. The mischievous fairies have placed a bet, and Gabriella is caught in the middle of it. Can she survive her time in the chaotic fairy household without failing the ultimate princess test and losing her temper? Phleg turns the castle upside down as she poses as Gabriella, but when an important guest arrives, will her antics unwittingly send the kingdom into war? An upbeat and hilarious fantasy from the masterful storyteller, Vivian Vande Velde.

Princess Gabriella finds herself in a chaotic fairy household, struggling to maintain her poise amidst squabbling siblings. Meanwhile, Fairy Phleg enjoys Gabriella's luxurious life by impersonating her. As Phleg's antics threaten to disrupt the kingdom, Gabriella must navigate this turmoil without losing her temper. A humorous fantasy by Vivian Vande Velde.

A teen girl races against the clock to prevent a terrible tragedy in this time travel suspense thriller that will keep middle grade and young adult readers on the edges of their seats By both society’s measure and her own, fifteen-year-old Zoe Mahar is pretty much a loser. Then one day she ducks into Spencerport Savings and Loan simply to get out of the rain—and witnesses a bank robbery gone horrifyingly wrong. The good news is that Zoe has a unique ability: she can play back time and repeat events. But it's not an unlimited deal—she can only jump 23 minutes, and her first playback creates an even more disastrous outcome. Zoe has only ten tries to get it right before this particular 23 minutes becomes irreversible. But in the process of trying to become the heroine she doesn't believe she can be, Zoe will learn about herself—and realize that there is more to who she is than she thought.

The book offers a fresh take on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale by presenting eight new stories that explore various quirky characters and their unique traits. It challenges readers to rethink familiar roles, asking intriguing questions about fashion sense, fear, and strangeness among the characters. Through masterful storytelling, Vivian Vande Velde reimagines fairy tales, inviting readers to see them from a different perspective, ultimately transforming their understanding of this beloved narrative.

From Edgar Award–winning author Vivian Vande Velde comes a fresh and funny twist on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Frog" in which a princess gets turned into a frog herself!

Set in a dark and immersive world, this advanced computer role-playing game transports players into a realm filled with evil creatures and perilous fortresses. As you navigate through this dreamlike landscape, you'll encounter malevolent sorceries that heighten the stakes of your adventure, making every decision critical to survival. The game promises a truly engaging experience where players feel as if they are part of the action, blending thrilling gameplay with a captivating narrative.

"[A] lighthearted mystery . . . Kids who like mystery and fantasy and fans of television's Sabrina , about a teenage witch, will like this" ( Booklist ). Nola's not much of a witch?she can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people. But there's no spell for keeping her crazy mother?who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters?out of trouble. The two flee from town to town until the day Nola witnesses a murder. Which is bad enough, but worse is that the murderer may frame Nola and her mother for the crime. And then no amount of magic will save her. And you think your teenage years are tough . . . "Dialogue is fast and funny, the characters evincing a certain human desperation that makes them (the good guys, anyway) unfailingly sympathetic. Introduce Rowling fans to Vande Velde, and watch them make magic." ? The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Vande Velde has produced a winner in this fantasy mystery . . . [Fans] will not be disappointed in this funny and charming story, which will attract mystery and romance lovers as well." ? VOYA "Vande Velde's offering throws murder, witchcraft, and romance into the brew . . . The well-developed characters provide entertaining reading." ? School Library Journal "Fun and suspense for readers . . . Entertaining." ? Publishers Weekly "The story moves from a witch's tale of many spells, to a murder mystery, and finally, a love story . . . Amusing, light reading." ? Kliatt "An entertaining fantasy for any reader." ?SF Site