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Dragonfly Pool
Eva Ibbotson
Twelve-year-old Tally isn’t happy about being sent away from pre-war London to a boarding school in the countryside, but she soon falls in love with its eccentric staff and students. On a school trip to the kingdom of Bergania, she meets a young prince desperate for friendship and adventure. Ibbotson is the author of our favourite books Journey to the River Sea and Star of Kazan.
hardcover $22.95 ages 9 - 13 |
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Pendragon Series
D. J. MacHale
We have two new books for Pendragon fans! Raven Rise is #9 in the adventure and the first book now comes in a graphic novel. It has been six years since we first met Bobby Pendragon, the 14-year-old boy who is responsible for solving inter-dimensional conflict and saving the universe from ultimate evil!
#9 Raven Rise hardcover $19.99
#1 Merchant of Death Graphic Novel paperback $11.50 ages 9 + |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Roderick Rules
Jeff Kinney
Fun cartoons add to Greg Heffley’s hilarious journal about life at middle school. This New York Times #1 bestseller is a big hit and a great summer read for boys who have better things to do!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid hardcover $14.50
Roderick Rules hardcover $14.50 ages 9 - 12 |
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The Sock Fairy
Bobbie Hinman
An enchanting book about the mischievous little fairy responsible for lost socks, mismatched socks and the occasional hole in the toe. With captivating illustrations by Victoria artist Kristi Bridgeman and an audio CD of the story plus an original fairy song. A wonderful sequel to the enormously successful The Knot Fairy.
hardcover $17.95 ages 3 - 7 |
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The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series
Michael Scott
Nicholas Flamel was a 14th century alchemist who discovered the secret to eternal life in a book that he has protected for centuries. This powerful book is stolen by forces that could destroy the world using its secrets. Flamel must search out twins Josh and Sophie, who don’t realize that they have the power to save the world.
#1 The Alchemyst available in paperback June 24 $10.99
#2 The Magician hardcover, available June 24 $19.99 ages 12 + |
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The Pocket Guide to Mischief
Bart King
Mischief makers provide a valuable service to the rest of society. Think about how boring life would be if everyone were a perfect saint all the time! This very funny ultimate how-to guide is perfect for the budding prankster.
paperback $10.95 ages 8 - adult |
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Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan
Book 4 in the New York Times #1 best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. When Percy discovers that his father is Poseidon, God of the Sea, a mystery unfolds and Percy must prevent a catastrophic war.
#1 Lightning Thief paperback $8.99
#2 Sea of Monsters paperback $8.99
#3 Titan's Curse paperback $8.99
#4 Battle of the Labryinth hardcover $19.19 ages 10 + |
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Butterfly Meadow
Olivia Moss
A great new series for girls by the creators of the very popular Rainbow Magic. The series starts with Dazzle’s First Day when we meet a young butterfly named Dazzle. Also, two new series from Rainbow Magic, The Pet Fairies (available now) and The Fun Day Fairies coming in August.
Dazzle's First Day
Twinkle Dives In
paperback $5.50 ages 4 - 8
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Goosebumps Horrorland
R. L. Stine
The master of horror is back with a bone-chilling new series to cool down your summer! Readers will find themselves trapped in the Horrorland theme park with more clues at a special website! Three books available now with one more coming in August. Also look for re-issues of the original Goosebumps series with new covers and bonus material.
Revenge Dummy
Creep Deep
Monster Blood for Breakfast
Scream of the Haunted Mask (available in August)
paperback $6.99 ages 9 - 12 |
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Clementine
The Talented Clementine
Clementine's Letter
Sara Pennypacker
Reminiscent of Ramona and Eloise, you can’t help but fall in love with this precocious little girl who claims “spectacularful ideas are always sproinging up in my brain.” Clementine is a talented problem-solver and through these delightful chapter books she tells us the story of her daily adventures as her mind races from one thing to another.
Clementine paperback $5.75
The Talented Clementine paperback $5.75
Clementine's Letter hardcover $16.99 ages 6 - 10 |
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Scaredy Squirrel
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach
Melanie Watt
Well-loved Canadian author/illustrator Melanie Watt has a number of books and awards under her belt but we can’t seem to get enough of her adorable Scaredy Squirrel series. Colourful illustrations help tell the tales of this terrified-of-his-own-shadow flying squirrel with a simple encouraging message to try new things even though they are scary!
Scaredy Squirrel paperback $8.95
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend hardcover $16.95
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach hardcover $16.95 ages 4 - 8 |
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Breaking Dawn
Stephanie Meyer
The Twilight series has taken teens (and adults) by storm. We can’t get enough of this unusual (pg rated) romance of Bella and her boyfriend Edward, who happens to be a vampire – but a good vampire! A movie is expected this December and book 4, Breaking Dawn will be released August 2. Don’t miss the hottest book of the summer. Reserve your copy now at Munro’s special price!
hardcover on sale for $19.19 ages 14 + |
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Before Green Gables
Budge Wilson
To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Anne of Green Gables, the heirs of L.M. Montgomery have authorized this prequel by Canadian author Budge Wilson. An opportunity to learn about Anne's difficult life as an orphan
before her days at Green Gables. Also new are Anne of Green Gables 100th Anniversary Edition and Imagining Anne: The Island Scrapbooks of L.M. Montgomery.
Before Green Gables hardcover on sale for $20.00 |
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Zen Ties
Jon J. Muth
Jon J. Muth’s books are like a big hug and we are thrilled to see a sequel to Zen Shorts, our favourite book of 2005. In Zen Ties we meet adorable Haiku-speaking Koo, the nephew of Stillwater, the giant Panda Bear. Of course Muth can’t resist saying “Hi, Koo.” Stillwater continues to help his young friends live more caring and enlightened lives by encouraging them to help a very grouchy elderly neighbour. Although it is only February, this looks like it could be our favourite book of 2008!
hardcover $17.99 ages 4 + |
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His Dark Materials Omnibus
Philip Pullman
Just in time for the movie release of The Golden Compass. This best-selling fantasy-adventure trilogy is now available in a single volume that includes new artwork and vignettes by the author.
paperback on sale for $22.39 ages 12 +
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The Arrival
Shaun Tan
Already a big award winner in Australia, The Arrival is a fascinating wordless graphic novel all in sepia, detailing how strange the new world can be for an immigrant. Tan’s fans around the world love his imaginative and haunting style that transports the “picture book” to whole new level.
hardcover on sale for $19.99 ages 10 +
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365 Penguins
Jean-Luc Fromental
What do you do when a penguin mysteriously is delivered to your door every day for a year? At first they’re cute but then they start to pile up. This hilarious, oversize picture book integrates challenging math concepts and environmental concerns into a clever narrative.
hardcover on sale for $19.75 ages 4 - 9 |
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Artemis Fowl Graphic Novel
Eoin Colfer
In 2001, readers first fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. The first in the international best-selling series is now available in a full-colour graphic novel.
paperback $11.99 ages 10 +
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Molly Moon, Micky Minus & the Mind Machine
Molly Byng
A Munro’s favourite, Molly Moon is back for a fourth mesmerizing adventure! Hypnotism, world-stopping, time-travel…and now she’s reading minds with the help of her long-lost brother Micky Minus. Can they save the world from an evil Superbrain?
paperback $8.75 ages 8 - 12
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Bifocal
Deborah Ellis and Eric Walters
Two best-selling authors write a powerful novel about racism. A Muslim student is arrested for terrorist affiliations. But is he really guilty? Two boys--one Muslim, the other white--are forced to take sides even as they examine the very beliefs they have always taken for granted.
paperback $12.95 ages 12 +
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Sacred Leaf
Deborah Ellis
Sacred Leaf is the sequel to the bestseller I am a Taxi. A real eye-opener about the war on drugs and the terrible cost to legitimate Bolivian cocalero farmers.
paperback $9.95 ages 9 + |
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Nancy
Drew
These two new items are perfect for nostalgic fans of the mystery series. The Nancy Drew Pocketbook Mysteries is a fantastic
retro purse with the first two Nancy Drew Books inside. The Lost Files of
Nancy Drew is a wonderful collector keepsake celebrating the 77-year history
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The
Snow Leopard
Jackie Morris
Our favourite author/illustrator from Wales has brought us another book
to drool over! Morris’ enchanting watercolours make her one the best in
the business. This is the story of a boy and a leopard, of the high, cold
mountains and star spangled snow, prayer flags and magic. Woven out of folk
tales and dreams. Snow leopards are some of the most beautiful and rare
cats on the earth, threaded around with myth and magic.
hardcover $19.95 ages 3 + |
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Steve
Nash: The Making of an MVP
Jeff Rud
This biography of Victoria’s own basketball hero Steve Nash, follows his
early years at local schools to his current position as a superstar MVP
Phoenix Suns player. Written by Jeff Rud who was the Times Colonist sports
columnist/editor with a forward by Steve Nash.
paperback $12.99 ages 10 + |
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Megiddo's
Shadow
Arthur Slade
Canadian author Arthur Slade (Dust, 2001 Governor General’s Award), brings
us an extremely exciting new adventure. Living just outside of Moose Jaw
during World War I, sixteen-year-old Edward decides he must sign up for
the war effort after his brother is killed in action. Posted to a horse
training company in England, his years of living on a farm prove useful
as he shows his ability to tame wild horses including the powerful Burke.
Soon the trooper and his horse are sent to Palestine to battle the Turks
and Edward faces the true horror of war.
paperback $15.99 ages 12 + |
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Library
Lion
Michelle Knudsen
This has to be one of our favourite picture books of 2006. Wonderful,
nostalgic illustrations by Kevin Hawkes make you fall in love with this
friendly lion. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian has many rules but
none for lions in the library. "Then leave him be." Lion soon becomes
a wonderful addition to the library helping dust with his tail and being
the perfect backrest for the children during story time. But one day,
lion has to break the rules to save Miss Merriweather!
hardcover $18.50 ages 3 - 8 |
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Skybreaker
Kenneth Oppel
Matt Cruse
is back with another exciting adventure in a dazzling sequel to the 2004
Governor General's Award Winner Airborn.
Fans are propelled back into the Edwardian fantasy world of hydrium-powered
airships, wondrous personal flying machines and nasty air pirates. Canadian
(and former Victorian) Kenneth Oppel, author of the Silverwing trilogy,
is sure to have another hit on his hands.
now in paperback
$16.99 ages 10 - 14 |
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Miraculous
Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo, author of the Newbery Medal and Honor books The
Tale of Despereaux and Because
of Winn-Dixie, brings us a timeless tale perfect for middle-grade readers
and reading aloud. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit who thinks very highly
of himself until one horrible day he is ripped away from his devoted owner
and thrown overboard from the Queen Mary. During his extraordinary journey
home he discovers that he can learn to love. A wonderful story combined
with stunning illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline make this book a true
and unforgettable gem.
paperback $11.00 ages 7 + |
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A
Northern Light
Jennifer Donnelly Winner
of the 2003 Carnegie Medal, this book has been described as one of the
best teen novels ever published. Based on a true murder. In 1906 upstate
New York a young woman has drowned and 16-year-old Mattie finds herself
with the evidence to solve this mystery. As we learn more about Mattie,
we discover that she dreams of so much more than her father’s farm and
following her mother into an early grave. Despite her heavy workload at
home helping with the farm and family, Mattie does so well at school that
she earns the college scholarship she so desperately wanted. But how can
she earn the money to get there or leave her family when they need her
most? And then there’s Royal Loomis, the very handsome boy next door who
seems to be sweet on her.
paperback
new low price $9.95 ages 14 + |
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