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Top 10 Los Gatos Library Children's Paperbacks

Daisy Meadows, the pseudonym for the five writers of the Rainbow Magic books for younger children, dominates the charts.

1. Pirates Past Noon, Mary Pope Osborne

The magic treehouse whisks Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates. (library)

2. Cody, Ellen Miles

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When Cody is left on the front step of the Petersons' house, Lizzie and Charles refuse to stop until they have found the perfect home for Cody. (library)

3. Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy, Daisy Meadows

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Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for their week at Camp Stargaze! They'll get to roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and sleep in cool cabins. (Google books)

4. Milly the River Fairy, Daisy Meadows

Mean Jack Frost has stolen all of the Green Fairies' wands, as he thinks his goblins are the only real green creatures in the world! Kirsty and Rachel must find Milly's wand and return it to her... But this involves a river chase and some white water rapids! (Google  books)

5. The Sea of Monsters, Rick Riordan

Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke. (library)

6. Hello, Rascal! Holly Webb

Ellie's family have just adopted a beautiful Jack Russell puppy, who Ellie names Rascal. But she doesn't realise how right she is! Rascal is so naughty, and he's soon getting himself and Ellie into all sorts of trouble. Will she ever be able to keep up with him?

7. A New Beginning, Sue Bentley

Lily, who works at a riding stable and wants a pony of her own, helps a magic puppy that is really a wolf in disguise, and in return he uses his magic to help her get a pony. (library)

8. Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy, Daisy Meadows

Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy has lost her magical sleep dust - which means nobody knows when to be asleep or when to be awake! Can Kirsty and Rachel catch the thieves before they become too sleepy...? (Google  books)

9. Maisie the Moonbeam Fairy, Daisy Meadows

The moon is shining at Camp Stargaze, and Kirsty and Rachel are enjoying some night-time games. But when a strange light appears nearby, Kirsty and Rachel wonder if the goblins are up to no good with Maisie's precious moon dust... (Google  books)

10. Mummies in the Morning, May Pope Osborne

Jack and his younger sister take a trip in their tree house back to ancient Egypt, where they help a queen's mummy continue her voyage to the Next Life. (library)

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