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Kids' Books September 2018
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This is war by Margaret StohlThe longstanding and galaxy-spanning war between cats and robots escalates when each learns of inventions designed to extend their lives, and the potential of the devices is revealed when two kittens come into the lives of twin siblings on Earth.
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| The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. HolmFeaturing: Ellie, who's learning that middle school friendships, first dates, sick pets, and science fair experiments can all be equally complicated; and Melvin, Ellie's scientist grandfather who's trapped in the body of a 14-year-old boy.
Series alert: Fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish will get the most out of this smart, amusing sequel that offers touches of science fiction while staying grounded in reality. |
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| Megabat by Anna Humphrey; illustrated by Kass ReichWhat it's about: After moving into his new attic bedroom, Daniel Misumi discovers an unexpected roommate: Megabat, a talking fruit bat who just wants to go home to Borneo.
Why you might like it: It's hard not to smile at Megabat's unusual way of speaking (smooshfruit, anyone?) and love of Star Wars (he's even got a bendy-straw lightsaber).
Series alert: This illustrated story of cross-species friendship is the 1st in a new series. |
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Voyage of the Dogs by Greg Van EekhoutWhen the four canine crew members of the starship Laika wake from induced hibernation to find a giant hole torn in the ship's hull and their human counterparts missing, it is up to them to try and complete the mission and land on the distant planet Stepping Stone. But food is running low, the ship's power is only days away from failing, and they are missing the necessary parts to fix the engines. It will take all of the Barkonauts' talents if they are to survive.
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Sleuth on skates by Clémentine BeauvaisPrecocious eleven-year-old self-made-supersleuth Sophie "Sesame" Seade investigates the disappearance of Jenna Jenkins, a student at Cambridge University, where Sophie's father is chaplain and her mother is Head of Christ's College.
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William Wenton and the secret portal by Bobbie PeersManifesting strange fits that leave him unable to control his body, code-breaking genius William Wenton checks into the Institute for Post-Human Research, where he is treated like a prisoner and where everyone he talks with, including his teachers and his friend Iscia, are discovered to be hiding frightening secrets.
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| Friday Barnes: Girl Detective by R.A. Spratt; illustrated by Phil GosierWhat it's about: Although she's a genius detective, 11-year-old Friday Barnes can't seem to fit in at Highcrest Academy -- but she won't let that stop her from investigating everything from missing homework to the yeti that lurks in the school swamp.
Who it's for: Kicking off the eight-book Friday Barnes series, Girl Detective is a good bet for older readers who like mysteries with lots of eccentric humor and just a hint of romance. |
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| The Real McCoys by Matthew Swanson; illustrated by Robbi BehrStarring: fourth-grade detective Moxie McCoy, who makes it her business to live up to her name, whether she's searching for a new best friend or for Tiddlywhump Elementary's missing mascot. Her enthusiasm, however, outweighs her sleuthing skills, leading Moxie to some offbeat conclusions and plenty of trouble.
Series alert: This zany, cartoon-illustrated mystery is the 1st in a series.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 440-933-8128alpl.org |
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