An action-packed and hilarious animal fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer, “this new series stunner” will thrill fans of Warriors and Spirit animals.



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December 7 – CaldeNotts
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December 17 – Poetry Books
December 18 – Easy Books & Early Chapter Books
December 19 – Older Funny Books
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December 22 – Informational Fiction
December 23 – American History
December 24 – Science & Nature Books
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December 26 – Biographies
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