Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.

Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.

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Stinetinglers 2: 10 more new stories from the master of scary tales

By Stine, R. L

Publishing Date: 2023

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

A collection of ten scary stories with brief introductions by the author.

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The poison jungle

By Sutherland, Tui

Publishing Date: [2019]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Sundew and most of the other LeafWings are nursing a deep hatred for the HiveWings, who have ripped every tree from the surface of Pantala, except those in Poison Jungle where the surviving LeafWings have been hiding, waiting for a dragon clever and powerful enough to exact their revenge--and now they are searching for the jungle's oldest and darkest mystery, one that could destroy them all.

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Wings of fire. Book 12, the hive queen: the hive queen

By Sutherland, Tui

Publishing Date: [2019]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Cricket, a dragonet who is immune to Queen Wasp's powers, goes into hiding after stealing the Book of Clearsight.

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Power of the fire dragon

By West, Tracey

Publishing Date: 2015

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

When the king decides to take the dragons to Arkwood to visit Queen Rose, Rori, Drake, and their dragons are left behind--so when the evil wizard Maldred attacks the castle riding a giant four-headed dragon that spits poison, the two young dragon masters and their dragons are forced to defend the castle by themselves.

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Nightfall in New York

By Woodfine, Katherine

Publishing Date: 2021

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children’s literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK’s first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She was part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children’s literature. Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in Lancashire with her husband and daughter. - (HARPERCOLL)

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Villains in Venice

By Woodfine, Katherine

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

After the dramatic events of their mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth - there's a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted trail to discover long-buried secrets. But there are villains lurking amongst the city's piazzas, canals and crumbling palaces, and in the shadows an old enemy lies in wait...

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Bluey: 5-minut stories: 5-minute stories

Publishing Date: 2022

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"Go swimming with Bluey, spend the day with Bingo, play charades with Muffin, and more! This collection includes 6...stories with Bluey and her family that are prefect for reading in a jiffy."--

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My panda sweater

By Baum

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: E

Call Number: E

When a little girl donates her lucky, but outgrown, panda sweater to charity, her generosity leads her to a new friend and kindred spirit.

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Lila Greer, teacher of the year

By Beaty, Andrea

Publishing Date: 2023

Classification: E

Call Number: E

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

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The velveteen rabbit, or, How toys become real

By Bianco, Margery Williams

Publishing Date: [2022]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

The threadbare Velveteen Rabbit is saved from peril when he is whisked away by a fairy to the idyllic world of Rabbitland, where he learns what it means to be loved.

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The little old man who could not read

By Black, Irma Simonton

Publishing Date: [1968]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

An old toymaker never wanted to learn to read until his wife went away on a visit and he had to do the shopping by himself.

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If I was a horse

By Blackall, Sophie

Publishing Date: 2023

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"A child imagines what life would be like as a horse"--

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Milk and juice: a recycling romance

By Brown, Meredith Crandall

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"Once upon a time, in a refrigerator not too far away, a jug of milk and a bottle of juice fell in love. All was bliss until Juice was taken away from its one true love and...recycled. Thus begins Milk and Juice's humorous journey through many incarnations around the world. Will they ever be reunited? Or will they stay star-crossed lovers for all eternity?"--

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I am enough

By Byers, Grace

Publishing Date: [2018]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.

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Water day

By Engle, Margarita

Publishing Date: [2023]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

A girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man when he comes on his weekly visit to distribute water to a Cuban village.

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Come again, pelican

By Freeman, Don

Publishing Date: 2024

Classification: E

Call Number: E

With the help of a pelican, Ty learns about the tide and fishing on his summer vacation.

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How to code a rollercoaster

By Funk, Josh

Publishing Date: [2019]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park and learning more about coding"--

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What you need to be warm

By Gaiman, Neil

Publishing Date: [2023]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

During the coldest season, when the world feels scary -- what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do you need to be warm?'

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Do not bring your dragon to the library

By Gassman, Julie

Publishing Date: [2016]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

A child brings a dragon to the library and learns a valuable lesson-libraries and dragons do not mix.

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Mr. Bear Squash-You-All-Flat

By Gipson, Morrell

Publishing Date: ©1950

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Mr. Bear, the Neighborhood Nuisance, roams the forest squashing the houses of other animals--finally getting his own comeuppance.