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Books that make us laugh out loud
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Demon Dentist by David WalliamsCall Number: [REA] F WAL
ISBN: 9780007453573
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The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett; Jory John; Kevin Cornell (Illustrator)Call Number: [REA] F BAR
ISBN: 9781419714917
Publication Date: 2015-01-13
When master prankster Miles Murphy moves to sleepy Yawnee Valley, he challenges the local, mystery prankster in an epic battle of tricks but soon the two join forces to pull off the biggest prank ever seen
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Big Nate -- In the Zone by Lincoln Peirce (Illustrator)Call Number: [REA] F PEI
ISBN: 9780061996665
Publication Date: 2014-03-11
Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright's bad luck has turned around and suddenly he can do no wrong.
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The Parent Agency by David BaddielCall Number: [REA] F BAD
ISBN: 9780007554492
Publication Date: 2014
"New parent trial package! Which Mum and Dad will you choose? Remember: choose carefully. You'll be stuck with them forever ....".
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How Angel Peterson Got His Name by Gary PaulsenCall Number: [SPO] F PAU
ISBN: 0385900902
Publication Date: 2003-01-14
Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.
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Rover Saves Christmas by Roddy Doyle; Brian Ajhar (Illustrator)Call Number: [FAN] F DOY
ISBN: 0439305330
Publication Date: 2003-10-01
When Rudolph comes down with the flu, it's up to Rover the dog and the Mack children to help Santa complete his Christmas deliveries.
More laughs
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The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R. A. Spratt; Dan Santat (Illustrator)Call Number: [ADV] F SPR
ISBN: 0316068195
Publication Date: 2010-08-16
Nanny Piggins answers stingy Mr. Green's ad for a nanny and takes on his three children, filling their days with fun, adventure, sweets, and love.
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Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce; Steven Lenton (Illustrator)Call Number: [REA] F COT
ISBN: 9780330450843
Publication Date: 2008-11-07
The Cunningham brothers, suddenly very rich when a fortune in cash literally lands at Damian's feet, have only seventeen days to spend the money before it becomes worthless, while trying to stay a step ahead of the crooks who stole it and want it back
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Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman; Skottie Young (Illustrator)Call Number: [ADV] F GA
ISBN: 0062224077
Publication Date: 2013-09-17
While picking up milk for his children's cereal, a father is abducted by aliens and finds himself on a wild adventure through time and space
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Everything's Amazing (Sort Of) by Liz Pichon (Illustrator)Call Number: [REA] F PIC
ISBN: 9780763674731
Publication Date: 2015-09-08
Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too! What could possibly put him in a bad mood? Well, the words math lesson, for one thing. And Granny Mavis threatening to bake Tom's birthday cake (carrots!). Worst of all, can it be true that Tom's dad has volunteered to deejay the school dance wearing the wacky costume from his new job?
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Double Down by Jeff KinneyCall Number: [REA] F KIN
ISBN: 9781419723445
Publication Date: 2016-11-01
The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his creative side. As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle....
Really funny
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My Life As a Book by Janet Tashjian; Jake Tashjian (Illustrator)Call Number: [REA] F TAS
ISBN: 0805089039
Publication Date: 2010-07-06
Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, twelve-year-old Derek spends summer vacation learning important lessons even though he does not complete his summer reading list.
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Matilda by Roald Dahl; Quentin Blake (Illustrator)Call Number: [ADV] F DAH
ISBN: 9780142402535
Publication Date: 2004-09-23
Five-year-old genius Matilda finds it easy to get around her horrible parents; however, she meets her match with Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress at her school.
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