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Mr. Gedrick and Me
by Patrick Carman
Fantasy. Ever since the death of their stay-at-home dad, Stanley Darrow and his family have been having a tough time. They decide to hire someone to help around the house, but they get much more than they bargained for in Mr. Gedrick, their colorfully dressed -- and possibly magical -- new nanny. Before you can say "supercalifragilous," you'll be won over by Mr. Gedrick's Mary Poppins-style charm.
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Cowboy pug by Laura James Pug and his faithful companion, Lady Miranda, are going to be cowboys for the day--and first of all, they're going to obtain a horse! But after their noble steed Horsey is safely acquired, it's not long before they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Can Pug the reluctant hero overcome his fears and save the day once more? This delightful story of friendship is perfect for fans of Bad Kitty and Diva and Flea.
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| Sisters of Glass by Naomi CyprusStarring: Nalah, a poor glassblower's daughter from New Hadar who has to hide her illegal magic abilities; and Halan, the unfortunately un-magical princess of the Magi Kingdom.
Is it for you? If you like spirited heroines and Arabian Nights-inspired settings, you'll enjoy finding out what happens when a magic mirror brings Nalah's and Halan's worlds crashing together.
Series alert: Sisters of Glass is the 1st in a new fantasy series. |
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| The Crims by Kate DaviesWhat it's about: Imogen Crim is hiding out at Lilyworth Ladies’ College, hoping that no one will guess she's from a family of bumbling criminals. But after the Crims are accused of a high-profile crime and Imogen's identity is exposed, she's forced to rejoin her outlandish relatives and prove their innocence.
For fans of: the witty wordplay and absurd humor in Holly Grant's League of Beastly Dreadfuls series or Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. |
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| A Tangle of Knots by Lisa GraffStarring: Cady, an 11-year-old orphan with a magical Talent for baking perfect cakes, plus an intriguing variety of other characters whose connections only become clear as they take turns telling this deliciously twisty tale.
For fans of: Ingrid Law's Savvy series, and other stories that blend the magical with the everyday.
Series alert: Don't miss the companion book, A Clatter of Jars. |
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| The Forget-Me-Not Summer by Leila HowlandWhat it's about: Even without TV or internet, the Los Angeles-dwelling Silver sisters -- 12-year-old Marigold, 11-year-old Zinnie, and five-year-old Lily -- can't resist the charms of a lazy summer with their Aunt Sunny on the beaches of Cape Cod. Why you might like it: Told by both Marigold and Zinnie, this upbeat, realistic story has a sweetly old-fashioned feel.
Series alert: This is the 1st book in the Silver Sisters series. |
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| Ungifted by Gordon KormanWhat it's about: Expecting to be expelled after his latest prank goes wrong, eighth-grader Donovan Curtis is instead admitted -- by mistake -- to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special school for gifted and talented students.
Is it for you? With a wide range of voices from the school, Donovan's experiences as a stowaway among the brainy kids will appeal to fans of funny, feel-good stories. |
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| Audacity Jones to the Rescue by Kirby LarsonWhat it's about: Sharp, adventurous orphan Audacity Jones is quick to volunteer when Commodore Crutchfield arrives at her school in search of an assistant for a secret mission. Soon Audie and her cat, Min, are traveling to Washington D.C., where they must foil a shady scheme against President Teddy Roosevelt.
Why you might like it: Set in 1910 and bursting with quirky characters who take turns narrating, this book kicks off a series of page-turning historical mysteries. |
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| When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace LinWhat it's about: In order to rescue Amah, her beloved storytelling grandmother, from the Tiger Emperor, Pinmei must go on a quest to find the legendary Luminous Stone That Lights the Night.
Series alert: Pimei's and Amah's stories blend with Chinese folktales in this captivating follow-up to When the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, binding all three books into one sweeping saga.
Try this next: Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 440-933-8128alpl.org |
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