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| Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever. by Betsy Bird, editorShort Stories. What makes you laugh the hardest? Is it embarrassing stories, the grosser the better? A joke with the perfect punchline? Or maybe smart, sarcastic humor? Whatever it is, you'll find it in this collection of stories, jokes, advice, comics, and activities (mad libs, anyone?). Created by funny ladies whose names you might recognize -- such as Raina Telgemeier, Cece Bell, Rita Williams-Garcia, Jennifer Holm, and Shannon Hale -- as well as a few who might be new to you, Funny Girl is overflowing with laugh-til-you-snort comedy for all kinds of readers.
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| The Great Treehouse War by Lisa GraffFiction. Winne's parents' divorce agreement is a little bit weird. In order to divide their daughter's time equally, they build a fancy treehouse between their yards, so that Winnie can spend three days a week with each parent and one day in the treehouse. It's a stressful set-up, and when the push-and-pull between her parents becomes too much, Winnie climbs into the treehouse and refuses to come down until they see reason. She's soon joined by nine of her friends with demands of their own, leading to an outrageous kids versus adults standoff that you won't soon forget. |
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Dragon's Green by Scarlett ThomasWhen a mysterious incident nearly costs her magic-avoiding grandfather his life, Effie Truelove receives an unusual silver ring and responsibility over her grandfather's magical library before being confronted by a shady scholar who would use the books for his own dark purpose.
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| Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren WolkHistorical Fiction. Twelve years ago, baby Crow was rescued from the water near Cuttyhunk Island, and she's lived on the island ever since. Though most of the islanders shun her, Crow has a loving home with her adoptive father Osh and their friend Miss Maggie. When a fire appears on the nearby abandoned island of Penikese, Crow's curiosity about her birth family is ignited, and she sets out in search of answers. Set in 1920s Massachusetts, this poetic and bittersweet tale of family history, hidden pirate treasure, and other long-buried secrets might make you want to go on a searfaring adventure of your own. |
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The year of the garden by Andrea ChengA prequel to The Year of the Book finds Anna inspired by The Secret Garden to attract birds and find friendship by planting a garden of ivy and purple crocuses.
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The End of the Wild by Nicole HelgetHelping her impoverished family hunt and forage for food in the forest near her home, 11-year-old Fern worries that a fracking company's plans will damage the local environment but cannot get her family and neighbors, who are more focused on the prospect of jobs, to understand the threat. By the author of Wonder at the Edge of the World.
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| The 8th Continent by Matt LondonScience Fiction. Dedicated to helping their scientist father achieve his dream of turning the Great Pacific Garbage Patch into a new continent, siblings Evie and Rick Lane embark on a worldwide quest. All they need is the lost half of their dad's formula for turning plastic into land, but to find it they'll have to travel to far-flung places, dodging their opponents -- shady international organization Winterpole and power-hungry kid CEO Vesuvia Piffle -- every step of the way. Bursting with "fast-paced action, cool inventions and remarkable robots" (Kirkus Reviews), this offbeat eco-fiction page-turner kicks off the 8th Continent series, which continues in Welcome to the Jungle. |
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| Fuzzy Mud by Louis SacharScience Fiction. Tamaya and her neighbor Marshall are walking home through the woods when they're confronted by Chad, a bully looking to start a fight. Tamaya gives Chad a faceful of mud instead, but afterwards, she develops a rash where she touched the mud…and something even worse happens to Chad. What was in that mud? Hints -- in the form of top-secret government information -- are scattered throughout Tamaya and Marshall's story, creating a growing sense of danger that will keep you turning pages right up until the end. Thought-provoking and just possible enough to be scary, Fuzzy Mud is a must-read for eco-fiction fans. |
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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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