New Releases by Catherine Hapka

Set in Pennsylvania, the fifth book in the American Horse Tale series follows the story of a young girl who moves to a small rural town and begins a friendship with the horse next door. Nat is a city girl through and through. She loves playing in open fire hydrants, laughing with her friends during block parties, and making trips to her local comic book shop to grab the latest copy of her favorite graphic novel series. So she''s heartbroken when her mom says they''re moving to a rural town hours away from Philadelphia. Who wants to live in the middle of Nowheresville? But getting used to her new small-town life might not be as bad as Nat thought now that she''s met the boy next door and his beautiful horse, Ghost. Nowheresville is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.

Welcome to Dolphin Island, where the tropical sun shines, the dolphins play, and friendship is always just down the beach! Abby''s family has just moved to the Florida Keys to run an island resort. She''s excited to feel the surf, sand, and ocean breeze every day! And when Bella, a visitor to the island, discovers a hidden cove that''s home to a pod of dolphins, Abby knows she''s right where she should be. But Bella makes Abby swear to keep the dolphins a secret. Can Abby keep her promise or will their friendship be over for good?

Homeward Bound meets Elf in this heartwarming tale for the whole family. Can Chris, Holly, and Ivy help Santa''s dog Peppermint Bark jingle all the way home to the North Pole before Christmas Day ends? For 364 days of the year, Santa and his best friend, Peppermint Bark, are inseparable. Santa''s fluffy white dog helps herd the reindeer, keep tabs on the elves, and check the list--twice. But though Peppermint Bark asks every Christmas, he never gets to join Santa on his sleigh ride around the world. Until the dog decides to stow away . . . When eight- and eleven-year-old Chris and Holly Kerstman discover a small white dog wedged in their chimney on Christmas morning, they can''t imagine where he came from, until he tells them. Peppermint Bark is unlike any dog they and Holly''s best friend, Ivy, have ever met: His breath smells of mint, faint jingle bells can be heard when he wags his tail, and he can talk! He tells the kids all about his secret sleigh ride and how he got accidentally left behind on their rooftop, but when it comes to answering the question of how he''ll get home to the North Pole, Peppermint Bark is stumped. It''s up to the kids to work together to get Peppermint Bark home before the last magical portal to the North Pole closes at midnight on Christmas Day. A Christmas tale with enough heartwarming moments and heart-pounding action to entertain the entire family this holiday!

"Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego! In this original story inspired by the Netflix animated series, a special clue-decoding wheel built right into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate''s treasure alongside the world''s greatest thief"--

The producers of Junior Ninja Champion announce a wildcard episode, throwing the team from Fit Kidz Gym off balance and forcing them to accept a new competitor on their team.

In this original novel based on the hit Netflix TV show, Zoe and Jade''s friendship is put to the test when they compete for a spot in a high-profile riding clinic. Includes an eigh-page photo insert!

From the author of Heart of a Dolphin and Dolphin Dreams comes the story of another special friendship! Lily''s summer is off to a rocky start. Her best friends have abandoned her for sleep-away camp, without even considering whether she''d want to go or not. Worse, she''s stuck with a long summer reading list her parents insist she finish when all she really wants to do is hang out at the aquarium so she can learn everything she''ll need to know to become a marine biologist someday. They don''t understand her dreams.So when Lily discovers a dolphin in a nearby canal, she''s torn. She knows she shouldn''t be spending all her time watching over the sweet, playful creature. But if the dolphin can''t find the way back to its pod in the bay, it could be in serious trouble. Lily can''t help feeling that saving the dolphin might just be her destiny...

Shares the story of how a plow horse about to go to slaughter became a champion show jumper and the winner of the 1958 show jumping Triple Crown.

A secret cove, a special dolphin, and two girls with dolphin dreams . . . Avery comes to the cove to imagine swimming with dolphins -- and to avoid thinking about her parents'' divorce. Maria comes to draw pictures of the special creatures. Pictures she''ll never show to anyone.When a sweet dolphin brings two girls from very different worlds together, it looks like they might make their dreams come true . . . together. Maria helps Avery battle her fear of the ocean. And Avery encourages Maria to share her art with the world. But family expectations could tear their new friendship apart. Then the girls discover their special dolphin is in trouble. Can they overcome their differences to help the dolphin -- and each other -- before it''s too late?

Nina''s worrying about her best friend''s dwindling interest in riding while discovering that someone''s been sneaking into the barn and riding Breezy without permission.

Haley and her pony, Wings, enter a prestigious competition in this seventh book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Haley has been focused on one goal with her pony Wings: entering an upcoming competition in the fall and winning. She’s so busy trying to make that happen that her grades drop and her family is worried. And then, when the big day finally arrives, Haley falls off Wings and is eliminated! It’s the worst thing she can imagine after all her hard work and sacrifice. Can she get back on her horse and regain her self-confidence?

Going to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends! It''s time for dolphin school''s annual Show Off Day! It''s a chance for students to perform what they''ve learned for the whole dolphin community. Pearl and her friends Echo, Splash, and Flip are excited to come up with the best group routine ever! But they all have different interests, and they can''t agree on what to show off. Can the dolphin friends come up with a compromise, or will they end up looking silly in front of everyone?

Going to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends! When Splash doesn''t show up to dolphin school on time, Pearl, Echo, and Flip are worried. It''s the season of the annual shark migration, and he could be in danger! Later, they learn he''s hiding a big secret. He''s made a new friend -- who''s a shark!Everyone is shocked. But the shark is young, and lost from his family. Will Pearl and her friends defy the rules and help a scary creature home?

Going to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends! Pearl and her friends Echo, Splash, and Flip are preparing for their first test at dolphin school! It''s in Magic class, which is Echo''s best subject, so she''s helping them study.But then Echo loses her lucky shell necklace. She''s very upset -- and, even worse, she''s barely able to do any magic! Can Pearl and her friends help Echo find her necklace and regain her skills before their big test?

Sometimes you find a friend where you least expect it... When Annie spots a dolphin trapped in fishing line in the cove near her house, she rushes to free him. Everyone cheers when she returns to shore, but only Annie knows that she and the dolphin have forged a special bond. He''s become her friend -- and keeps returning to the cove to visit and play!Meanwhile, out of the water, nothing is going right. Annie''s best friend, Emma, has changed, and keeps ditching her to hang out with snobby Morgan. At home, Annie''s busy parents barely seem to have time for her, and she''s stuck with her hyper younger brother always tagging along. Then a misunderstanding with Morgan makes things even worse... and ultimately leaves Annie alone and in danger. Can her dolphin friend help her when she needs it most?

Includes an excerpt from Lessons in love by A. Destiny and Catherine Hapka.

Brooke has major boy problems—from her brothers to her crush to her horse—in this sixth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Boys + ponies = trouble. Lots of it. Brooke’s parents force Brooke to share Foxy with her little brothers and Brooke is none too happy. But she is happy that her friend Adam has been hanging around more again. She even lets him talk her into entering Foxy in a local show. But it doesn’t help that the twins riding Foxy so much lately is making the pony backslide in her training and act up a bit. And then: disaster! Adam backs out of attending the show, and Brooke almost backs out as well when Foxy throws her off for the first time ever! Will Brooke give up on riding for good?

Welcome to the Pet Rescue Club! Zach''s mom has a new patient—a giant dog named Maxi who has been helping her owner train for a marathon. Maxi''s knees can''t handle all that running and now she needs an expensive operation! Time for the kids in the Pet Rescue Club to help! Together they find a way to help Maxi. When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagined she’d receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli, Zach, and Adam to help – and that’s just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can’t just sit by and do nothing… Read a book and help save a life: 5-7% of the purchase price of every ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Pet Rescue Club book goes directly to the ASPCA® so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless, with a minimum donation of $50,000 through December 2019.

For all lovers of horses and history, the beloved Horse Diaries series is heading to the circus! A beautiful Friesian horse and the younger sister of a circus star develop a heartwarming friendship in this sweet and lively story told straight from the horse’s mouth. The Netherlands, 1855 Luna is a black Friesian mare with one small white crescent- moon marking on her forehead. She lives a quiet life on a farm . . . until the circus comes to town! Luna bonds with a girl named May, who dreams of starring in the show, just like her older sister. And together, Luna and May just might be able to shine. Here is Luna’s story . . . in her own words.

Maddie worries she might be giving up too much—especially Cloudy, her pony—in this fifth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. It’s almost Maddie’s birthday, and while snooping around for her hidden gifts (a family tradition), she stumbles across something that makes her think her mother is getting transferred again by the Air Force—this time overseas! Oh, no! What will that mean for Maddie and her pony, Cloudy? On top of that Maddie’s best friend Bridget has just broken up with her boyfriend, and it seems that Cloudy is the only thing that makes her feel better. Why does Maddie always have to be the one who’s making sacrifices?

When her horse show performance goes horribly wrong, Nina wonders if a Halloween ghost could be involved in this fourth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Nina Peralt’s boarding and lesson barn will be putting on a horse show this fall, and she can’t wait to show off how well she and her pony, Breezy, have been doing lately! Bonus: the cute older brother of one of her fellow riders will be helping out as jump crew. Unfortunately, once the show starts, everything goes wrong for Nina in the most embarrassing ways possible. Could something supernatural be to blame? New Orleans is always a little spooky around Halloween, but this year Nina slowly becomes convinced she’s being haunted by the ghost of an angry ancestor. Can her Pony Post pals help her banish her fears and live down her terrible show day?

Fifteen-year-old, science loving Bailey experiences what it is like to fall in love for the first time when new boy Logan Morse arrives into town.

"When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagines she''ll receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli, Zach, and Adam to help - and that''s just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they just can''t sit by and do nothing.."--

Welcome to the Pet Rescue Club! Includes a bookmark featuring the real-life pet rescue story! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagines she''ll receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli and Adam to help - and that''s just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can''t just sit by and do nothing... Zach''s neighbors just had a new baby - and now they''re threatening to take their cat, Melvin, to the animal shelter! The kids have been volunteering there since starting the Pet Rescue Club, and they know an older cat might have trouble getting adopted. Can they convince the family to give their kitty another chance - or maybe find someone who truly appreciates all that an older kitty has to offer? It won''t be easy, especially since Janey is distracted by a lost pet bird and Lolli by a sad classmate . . . Based on a real-life cat named Hallie. See Hallie''s sweet photo and read about her heart-warming adoption story on the bookmark included with every book! Studio Fun International proudly supports the ASPCA(R) and its mission to save lives.

Saving up money and time to visit a prestigious riding clinic, Haley pulls away from family and friends in order to pursue her dream.

When high school sophomore Lauren takes her new Sheltie to "puppy kindergarten," she finds herself attracted to the class instructor, Adam, but he may not be the perfect boyfriend candidate she believes him to be.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of LOST''s debut on ABC, delve back into the excitement and mystery through the eyes of three new characters stranded on the island! This three-book compilation of compelling, original stories features your favorite characters—Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Hurley, and more. Perfect for fans of the hit TV series, the books—Endangered Species, Secret Identity, and Signs of Life—add even more depth to the show.

Brooke brings her pony to summer camp in this second book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Brooke Rhodes is excited to go to sleepaway riding camp for two weeks with her Chincoteague pony, Foxy. However, camp doesn’t turn out to be quite as fun as Brooke expected. The other girls all know each other already, and they don’t seem interested in bringing a newbie into their group. Besides that, they’re all riding tall, fancy, super well-trained show horses—not scruffy young Chincoteague ponies. Then Brooke overhears that this might be the last summer for the camp. She asks for help from her online Pony Post friends—Maddie Martinez, Hayley Duncan, and Nina Peralt—but she still has to wonder: will everyone work together to save the camp, or will this summer be their last hurrah?

Includes excerpt from Blue ribbon summer.