New Releases by Lisa Mullarkey

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.

Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn - the Core Four are ready for a perfect summer at Storm Cliff Stables! Avery is especially anxious for this summer''s adventures to start, because Olympic gold medalist Anna Wainwright is coming to camp. Riding lessons from a pro! Autographed boots! But when the girls arrive, Anna is nowhere to be found. Everyone says not to worry, but Avery is convinced something has happened to her equestrian hero. Will #1 fan Avery be able to find Anna? And what happens if she does? 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! A trip to Ridge Rock combines Jaelyn''s two favorite things: art and trail rides. She can''t wait to sit in the shade and draw the scenery, her friends, and their beloved horses. Plus, the Core Four get to see the heart they carved into their favorite tree the last time they were there. But when they arrive, the heart is nowhere to be found, because the trees have all been cut down! Who could have done such a thing and why? Will Jaelyn figure out who''s to blame? 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.

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.

TJ Trapper is just an ordinary fourth grader until the new girl, Livvy Armstrong, joins the class. Then trouble starts! Livvy is a bully. She calls kids names, starts rumors, and tries to talk kids out of going to TJ''s birthday party. TJ doesn''t know what to do, but he knows he doesn''t like being bullied. Once he talks to his dad and Auntie Stella, TJ gets some tips on how to stop a bully. He learns about reporting and being an upstander. Soon, TJ is more than just an ordinary kid--he''s TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

TJ''s fourth grade class hasn''t had any luck convincing Ms. Perry to let them have a pet. But somehow, Livvy changed her mind! Livvy gets to pick the pet and she''s decided on a goldfish--AGAIN! Ethan''s tired of being a bottom-feeder and decides to get the entire class to freeze Livvy out. Although TJ doesn''t want a fish either, he knows it''s not right to ignore Livvy. But if he talks to her, the class will freeze him out, too. Is it time for TJ Trapper to zap the bully out of his best friend? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

TJ''s a great student and always aces his tests--until now. When he forgets to study for a test on the Boston Tea Party, he makes a bad decision. He feels really guilty and tries to forget about the whole mess. But when he gets a note that says "I saw what you did," he realizes that someone won''t let him forget. It''s a nightmare! Now he''s worried everyone will find out about his secret. Can Maxi convince TJ that blackmail is bullying and he needs to report it to their teacher? Or will TJ be zapped by a blackmailing bully? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Every seven minutes a child is bullied in a school setting in the United States--more than 5 million K-8th grade students are affected by bullying. So, it''s no surprise when TJ Trapper becomes a victim of bullying himself. TJ''s dad is a school counselor, and he knows a few tips for stopping bullies. With his dad''s help, TJ Trapper becomes a bully zapper! He''s on a mission to rid his school of bullying behaviors. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and Crockett hope to make a splash by making the Stingrays swim team. Especially since Vanessa the Unsinkable Garfinkle is on the Sharks. So when Katharine does a belly flop in front of everyone and gets caught telling an itty-bitty lie, she feels like shark bait. But when the Unsinkable Garfinkle faces her own troubles, will Katharine dive in to help her out? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

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.

"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.

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

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

Classic tale of the American Civil War soldier Henry Fleming.

A kind and well-respected doctor is transformed into a murderous madman by taking a secret drug of his own creation.

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.

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.