Best Selling Books by Lisa Mullarkey

The adventures of Buck, part Saint Bernard and part Scotch shepherd, that is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack.

In Charles Dickens¿s classic tale of redemption, Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old man with no Christmas spirit. All that changes after he is visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve and shown how his past, present, and future are affected by his actions. Young readers can follow the tale of love, wealth, and holiday spirit in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Dickens¿s A Christmas Carol.

Under the Paris Opera House lives a disfigured musical genius who uses music to win the love of a beautiful opera singer.

Zoey loves riding horses at Storm Cliff Stables, but she''s bored with the rest of the camp activities. When she gets a chance to take pictures for the camp newspaper, she finally gets excited. But why is everyone so mad when the paper comes out? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

"Readers will learn about the power of positive attitudes, pep rallies, and spirit"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about how to find the perfect squad for you to cheer on, handling tryouts, participating in competitions, and winning"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn about the history of cheerleading, spirit, spirit sticks, bags, stretching and gear, hand, arm, and leg motions, jumps, chants, and cheers"--Provided by publisher.

When Toad is imprisoned for stealing a car, the friends find themselves in a fight for Toad Hall.

Katharine thinks her stories are boring. Boring with a capital B. No matter how many details and dollar words she adds, it''s never enough for Mrs. Bingsley. Katharine''s wants a Write Stuff Pencil like everyone else. Can she whip her story into shape before the Author''s Tea and earn one? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Third grader Katharine Carmichael thinks coming up with the winning idea for the school-wide service project will be easy-breezy. But her tattoo idea earns her a trip to the principal and her cookie business crumbles. Katharine''s worried that her classmate Vanessa, AKA Miss Priss-A-Poo, will have the best idea for the second year in a row. Can help from her cousin Crockett and a little common cents convince everyone that their latest idea is a winner? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

"Readers will find out about the differences between tumbling and stunting, and learn basic moves in both"--Provided by publisher.

Welcome back to Storm Cliff Stables! Ainsley, Cassidy, Khadija, and Ryleigh--the Four Horseketeers--can''t wait to start their next summer at horse camp. Khadija Hadi is sad to be missing a family wedding in Pakistan, so she brings some of her traditions to Aunt Jane''s wedding at Storm Cliff. The girls are really excited! But why is Layla acting so strange? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Katharine Carmichael''s third grade class is putting on a play, Kids Rock in Space! But there''s a problem: Katharine has stage fright-itis. Katharine hopes advice from Penelope Parks, her idol, will turn her into a fab-u-lo-so actor. When she gets the part of the sun--the brightest star by far--she gets a bad case of sassitude . . . just like Penelope! Will the big day prove once and for all that Katharine is the biggest star by far? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn - the Core Four are ready for the perfect summer at Storm Cliff Stables! After a bad fall, Bree decides she''s never going to ride again. But that doesn''t stop this barn rat from returning to camp and learning everything she can to work toward her dream of becoming a vet. Bree cares for the horses as well as all the other quirky, adorable animals at camp. Then one by one, the animals go missing. No one believes Bree until Avery''s horse, Sapphire, is the next to disappear. Can Bree and her friends find Sapphire before it''s too late? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Katharine has a decision to make--a hairy scary decision! When Penelope Parks cuts her hair for Locks of Love, Katharine''s classmates donate their hair, too. But Katharine isn''t so sure she wants barely-there hair. Does that mean she''s not a caring kid? Penelope says it''s the only way to show you shine and sparkle on the inside . . . but is it? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Third grader Katharine Carmichael knows her mom''s super-duper secret and thinks it''s a super-duper dud! Mrs. Carmichael is the new cook at Liberty Corner School--Katharine''s school! When her mom blows her kisses, bans fries from the menu, and delivers sour milk to her classroom, Katharine''s stomach does a flip-flop belly drop. After she''s teased about her mom''s In the Spotlight display, Katharine takes matters into her own hands! Can Katharine survive her major mama drama? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Welcome back to Storm Cliff Stables! Ainsley, Cassidy, Khadija, and Ryleigh--the Four Horseketeers--can''t wait to start their next summer at horse camp. Ryleigh Sommers wants to be Bree''s new assistant at Storm Cliff. She''s convinced if she can teach new camper Cassidy to ride a horse her chances at getting the job will improve. But can Ryleigh get Cassidy on a horse? And why would someone come to horse camp who can''t ride? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Welcome back to Storm Cliff Stables! Ainsley, Cassidy, Khadija, and Ryleigh--the Four Horseketeers--can''t wait to start their next summer at horse camp. Ainsley Stevens and the Four Horseketeers are battling it out with the Core Four. But will their pranks go too far? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Everyone''s in the Christmas spirit . . . everyone except Mrs. Bingsley and Crockett! Mrs. Bingsley cancels the Secret Santa, doesn''t laugh at jokes, and refuses to sing the new version of "Jingle Bells." And Crockett''s father has canceled their white Christmas. Katharine knows they''re down in the dumps. Will her plan to become Santa''s Secret Helper succeed and turn this ho hum season into a holly jolly holiday? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn - the Core Four are ready for the perfect summer at Storm Cliff Stables! No campfire is complete without scary stories, and Esha is convinced hers will be the best one ever. Her tale of a thieving ghost spooks everyone, so Esha starts helping the story along by becoming a thief herself. But when Avery''s horseshoe necklace goes missing for real, things get out of hand. Will Esha be able to tell the truth? Will her friends ever forgive her? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Up2U Adventures--where the ending is Up2U! On May 31, 1889, the rains flooded Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Sarah Beth, her mother, and Vincent--a boy she likes--struggle to save what they can from the flooding. At the same time, her father is working to clear the railroad tracks into town. Who will survive when the dam collapses? The ending is Up2U, so which ending will you choose? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Katharine Carmichael is thrilled when Lady Liberty announces the upcoming third grade election. She''s sure she''ll be a fab-u-lo-so president! When her cousin Crockett is nominated instead, Katharine rallies the Red, White, and Blue crew to help him win the election. After Katharine catches Miss Priss-A-Poo snooping around, she thinks Cheatie Girl will steal Crockett''s super-duper platform. Can Katharine help Crockett win fair and square so they''ll all have a star-spangled year? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Someone''s playing a trick on Katharine and Crockett--a ring-the-doorbell-and-run-away-quick trick. Could it be The Invisible Man? Or is that Vanessa''s shadow lurking outside their door? When Katharine thinks she knows who is Ding Dong Ditching them, she decides to get even. But her prank doesn''t turn out quite the way she''s planned. Can Katharine make things right again without getting short? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Halloween is just around the corner and Katharine Carmichael has made a spooky discovery! Her baby brother, Jack, is a monster--and not just any monster, he''s Jackula, a blood-sucking vampire! On top of that, Crockett''s endless Halloween jokes are driving her batty, she''s sent to the principal for being a Stealie Girl, and she still doesn''t have a costume. Will Miss Priss-A-Poo help Katharine discover the truth about Jackula before it''s too late or will monsters take over Liberty Corner School''s Halloween parade? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

TJ''s excited when his dad leaves Auntie Stella is charge while he''s out of town. He thinks it''s going to be a great week filled with junk food, movies, and staying up late. But it turns out to be anything but fun when TJ hears a nasty rumor about . . . himself! When he tries to get to the bottom of it, he accidentally starts another rumor! Will Dad come home in time to help straighten up both messes or will TJ Trapper be forced to zap the rumors all by himself? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

TJ and his best friend Ethan are on the basketball team. Although Ethan isn''t a starter, Coach Daltry notices he''s been improving a lot. Niko notices it, too. If Ethan starts, Niko knows it means that someone will have to sit out and he knows that someone is him! He''ll do anything he can to keep Ethan on the bench even if it means hurting Ethan or anyone else who sticks up for him. It''s going to take more than one upstander to help TJ Trapper zap this bully! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Things are looking up for TJ Trapper. Livvy is working hard not to bully and TJ''s best friend, Danny, is moving back to town! But when Danny returns, things don''t go too well. Danny''s not the same as he used to be . . . he''s become a one-upper! Auntie Stella tries to help TJ, but her plan backfires. It doesn''t even help when Dad offers advice. It isn''t until Danny starts cyberbullying with his cell phone that TJ brings out TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper. Will he be able to zap the one-upper? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Katharine thought the school''s art auction would be mucho mega fun. But it''s no fun when no one bids on her bowl! To make matters worse, Katharine thinks Miss Priss-A-Poo is the secret bidder outbidding her on everything she wants. But when she spies something she needs, Katharine makes a plan to get it. Will her plan cause more explode-a-rama bidding drama? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Katharine Carmichael thinks math is disgust-o. Especially geometry. Who knew that even shapes are tricky in third grade? Katharine fails a test, is accused of being a Cheatie Girl, and finds out that her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Curtin is going to tutor her. How embarrassing! Will Mrs. Curtin help her earn an A or will Katharine stay bent out of shape forever? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Extend learning in the second-grade classroom using Second-Grade Essentials. This 304-page book is perfect for morning work and for students who always finish their work early. It features fun and challenging activities with extension suggestions on almost every page. The book addresses essential math and language arts skills and presents them in a whimsical, innovative style that students love! This book includes reproducibles and more than 275 activities that utilize coloring, cutting, and gluing skills. It supports Reading First, NCTE standards, and NCTM standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.