Lisa Mullarkey

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.

Book 4: Bent Out of Shape

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.

Book 12: Hair's Looking at You

John Mullarkey

Join Becca and Logan as they travel back in time to La Havre, France, and meet Claude Monet! It's 1856, and Monet has a lucrative business drawing caricatures in charcoal. Becca and Logan know Eugène Boudin will inspire Monet to paint in oils and become a famous Impressionist. But Monet will not meet with him. If Monet and Boudin don't meet, the world will never enjoy Monet's masterpieces! Can Becca and Logan make Monet change mediums? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Monet Changes Mediums

James Matthew Barrie

Presents an adapted version of the story of three siblings whisked away to a magical land where children, led by a boy adventurer, never grow up.

Peter Pan

Patches seems to be sleeping too much on the job. Some of the friends accuse her of being lazy. But when they hear noises coming from Patches's box they learn why she has been so tired! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Patches the Cat

When the doorbell keeps ringing but nobody is there, Katharine is convinced that her schoolmate Vanessa is playing tricks on her--until a school science project provides a different solution.

The Ding Dong Ditch-a-roo

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.

Zoey

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.

Book 9: The Ding Dong Ditch-a-Roo

Jack London

Jack LondonÍs classic tale of survival relates the trials and triumphs of White Fang, a wild wolf turned pet. White FangÍs life in the Wild is difficult. Eventually, he joins a pack of men and he must learn new laws. White FangÍs adventures surviving nature, battling his enemies, and learning to live with man has been adapted for young readers. White FangÍs strength and courage are tested in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of LondonÍs White Fang. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.

White Fang

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.

Stopping a Physical Bully

TJ Zaps the Smackdown #6: Stopping a Physical Bully

TJÍs excited when his dad leaves Auntie Stella is charge while heÍs out of town. He thinks itÍs going to be a great week filled with junk food, movies, and staying up late. æBut 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! æWill Dad come home in time to help straighten up both messes or will TJ Trapper be forced to zap the rumors all by himself? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.

Stopping Gossip #4

TJ Zaps the Rumor Mill

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.

Stopping Gossip

TJ Zaps the Rumor Mill #4: Stopping Gossip

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 donÍt go too well. Danny's not the same as he used to be . . . heÍs become a one-upper! Auntie Stella tries to help TJ, but her plan backfires. It doesnÍt even help when Dad offers advice. It isnÍt 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? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.

Stopping One-Upping and Cell Phone Bullying #2

TJ Zaps the One-Upper

TJÍs 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. æHe feels really guilty and tries to forget about the whole mess. But when he gets a note that says ñI saw what you did,î he realizes that someone wonÍt let him forget. ItÍs a nightmare! Now heÍs 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? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.

Stopping Blackmail Bullying #5

TJ Zaps a Nightmare

Daisy the cow can't wait to go to the county fair this year. Who doesn't love winning blue ribbons? But Daisy has a cold. Moo, moo, ahchoo! Luckily, her farmyard friends know just what to do! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Daisy La Vaca (Daisy the Cow)

Join Jacob and Margaret as they travel back in time to Lake Geneva, Switzerland. It's 1816, and George Gordon, Lord Byron has challenged Mary and Percy Shelley and himself to compose a scary story. Jacob and Margaret know that Mary's tale will be Frankenstein. But Mary is struggling with writer's block! Can Jacob and Margaret help Mary mold a monster? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Mary Molds a Monster

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? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Campfire Capers

The Pony Girls are ready for their first summer at Storm Cliff Stables! Horses, swimming, camp life, and most important, friendships. Kianna can't wait for her birthday! Care packages, lunch with Aunt Jane, and finally being as old as the other Pony Girls. But is everyone too busy with the talent show to remember her big day?

Kianna

Golden Girl is excited for her first Family Day at Storm Cliff Stables. But where is her family? She looks right. She looks left. No luck! Luckily, her farmyard friends know just what to do! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

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