By Jeanne Birdsall
Library edition with trade jacket added
Publisher Penguin Random House Imprint Knopf ISBN9780525579052
The Library of Unruly Treasures
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Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin.
Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them?
The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...
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Fantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Fantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus
Fantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
For elementary readers fascinated by enchanted kingdoms, intergalactic travels, and daring quests, this collection delivers 14 exciting books per year. Each month brings a new world to discover, sparking curiosity and a love for reading.
Interests
Chapter Books, Fiction, Reluctant Readers
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Cece Rios and the King of FearsFantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus
September 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Violence: General
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The Great Texas Dragon RaceFantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus
August 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Language: Infrequent Use,Language: Mild Language,Violence: General
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Marikit and the Ocean of StarsFantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus
October 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Violence: General
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A Tangle of SpellsFantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus
August 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Violence: Mild Violence
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