Ashlee's Staff Picks

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Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King (The Guardians #1) By William Joyce, Laura Geringer, William Joyce (Illustrator) Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781442430495
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - September 4th, 2018
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This may be a Santa origin story but it is definitely a story for year round! Sword fights, magic, science, good vs. evil, and change of heart. This opener to the Guardians series is devour-able! Also makes a great read aloud!


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Wishtree (Special Edition): Adult Edition By Katherine Applegate Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9781250306869
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Feiwel & Friends - January 8th, 2019
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Narrated by an old oak tree, this story is about a town, friendship, and choices. It will tug at your heart strings and if you ever doubted hope, this book will make you believe.


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The Cardboard Kingdom: (A Graphic Novel) By Chad Sell Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781524719388
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - June 5th, 2018
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The greatest representation of kid's imagination I have ever read. A summer filled with friendship, real life and adventure. I was so attached to these characters and their stories that as soon as I finished it, I read it again. 5 out of 5 stars!


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They All Saw a Cat (Brendan Wenzel) By Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781452150130
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Chronicle Books - August 30th, 2016
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A wonderful, whimsical look at perspective! Simple yet thought provoking. A wonderful conversation starter and just a brilliant book. Perfect for families, artists, philosophers, and all imaginative picture book lovers!


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Super Happy Magic Forest By Matty Long, Matty Long (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matty Long, Matty Long (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780545860598
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Scholastic Press - February 23rd, 2016
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Adventure Time meets Lord of the Rings in this graphic novel-ish picture book. Definitely as much for parents as it is for kids! You'll find something new among the illustrations every time you read it!


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The Great Pet Escape (Pets on the Loose!) By Victoria Jamieson, Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator) Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781627791069
Availability: Usually arrives at our store within 4-7 days
Published: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks - February 16th, 2016
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Two words. Rodentia. Puns. This short story will have you laughing out loud. Now you’ll know what your classroom pets are up to when everyone goes home. This made for a fun read aloud as well and I hope to see more of our new friends!


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Secret Coders By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9781626720756
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: First Second - September 29th, 2015
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MYSTERY, FRIENDSHIP and an intro into BINARY! What more could you ask for in a graphic novel called “Secret Coders”? Gene Luen Yang doesn’t disappoint and I am so excited to read the rest of the series.


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Circus Mirandus By Cassie Beasley Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780147515544
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Puffin Books - August 16th, 2016
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A beautiful story about family, friendship, magic and miracles. You'll laugh and if you're anything like me you'll cry but this story will stick with you for a lifetime. I just want to give it to everyone I meet!


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To the Sea By Cale Atkinson, Cale Atkinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cale Atkinson, Cale Atkinson (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781484708132
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - June 2nd, 2015
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The greatest whale to ever whale! Tim meets Sam, a giant blue whale who can’t find his way home. Unlikely friendship ensues and a promise is made. Will Tim be able to keep his promise? Find out in this beautifully illustrated book.


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Monster on the Hill (Expanded Edition) By Rob Harrell Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781603094917
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Top Shelf Productions - December 8th, 2020
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Hilarious and endearing! Every town has a monster and the townspeople are both terrified and proud of them. Not only do the monsters terrify but they also protect. Join in on the adventure to help Rayburn find his scary and his ambition.


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A Tale Dark & Grimm By Adam Gidwitz, Hugh D'Andrade (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Gidwitz, Hugh D'Andrade (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780142419670
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - August 18th, 2011
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Reminiscent of Lemony Snicket, Roald Dahl, and 13 Clocks. This book was surprisingly dark! I really enjoyed the interrupting narrator and if you like sass and gore you should pick this up. Ages 10+ but I think teens and adults would enjoy this too! Don't let the cover fool you, this book is bloody and intense. But. So. Good!!!


Photo of Ashlee reading a copy of "Ollie's Odyssey"