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Summer Reads

Created by Erin - Updated on July 20th 2022

Here are a few titles my boys have been enjoying this summer!

All-star sports trivia : fun facts you need to know!.

From the Publisher

"More than simply a list of questions and answers, this full-color, interactive book details the answers to sports' curious questions -- Why is the NHL's trophy called the Stanley Cup? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? When were the first Olympics held? Why is San Francisco's football team called the 49ers? -- complete with photos and illustrations that entertain as they inform." --Amazon.com.

Lunch walks among us

Benton, Jim.

From the Publisher

Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky and creepy, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in--which works until a monster erupts from the trashcan.

Spider-Man. Spider-verse. Spider-Ham.

From the Publisher

"The Spider-Verse is full of amazing arachnids - and none is more anthropomorphic than Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham! The porcine protector from a world of animal adventurers swings into action in these mighty Marvel Tails - including his dynamic debut, taking on the Masked Marauder and the Gopher Gang with Hulk Bunny and Captain Americat along for the ride! Meet Mary Jane Waterbuffalo, as our hammy hero tackles the Hobgobbler! Then, Spider-Ham joins Peter Parker, Miles Morales,...

Mrs. Stoker is a joker!

Gutman, Dan, author.

From the Publisher

"There's a new principal at Ella Mentry School. Yes, it's true! Mr. Klutz is retiring and the president of the Board of Education, Dr. Carbles (Boo! Hiss!), has hired the best person for the job -- or at least the funniest. But stand-up comedian Mrs. Stoker will have to face Vice Principal Mrs. Jafee in a big joke-off duel to defend her new job. Will Mrs. Stoker have the last laugh? Or will shoe lose her audience when things get serious?"-- Front jacket flap.

Grumpy Unicorn hits the road : a graphic novel

Spiotto, Joey, author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

"Grumpy Unicorn is bored. Really bored. And what's a Unicorn to do when the town he lives in has nothing fun to do? Hit the road in search of adventure, of course ... And [he] sort of succeeds. With new characters like Sassy the Sasquatch, Jack the Jackelope, and some out-of-this-world friends, this ... journey is [meant] for fans of Grumpy Unicorn: Why Me?"--Publisher marketing.

Awesome true-or-false questions for smart kids

From the Publisher

Find out the answers to more than 250 true-or-false statements. Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer--and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager at every step with essential facts on on food, history, science, pop culture, and more. Provided by publisher.

Adventure Kingdom. 1

Foxe, Steve, author.

From the Publisher

"When Clark sneaks into Adventure Kingdom, all he wants is a peek at the remains of the once-magical theme park he loved as a kid--plus a cool livestream for his fans. But then he meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park's creator, and the two of them discover that the magic of that place was never just an illusion. With the help of an enchanted coin and a talking monkey with questionable loyalties, they set off to find what they've both lost and rescue Karoline's mysterious...

Mr. Pants : it's go time!

McCormick, Scott, 1970-

From the Publisher

On the last day of summer vacation, all Mr. Pants wants to do is play laser tag but Mom and his sisters, Foot Foot and Grommy, have other ideas.