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| Tumble & Blue by Cassie BeasleyFiction. Blue Montgomery is a born loser. All Montgomerys are cursed with unusual "fates," and Blue's is that he just can't win. At anything. Ever. Not even help from his new friend, aspiring superhero Tumble Wilson, can change that. But for the first time in 100 years, a red moon is rising over Murky Branch, Georgia. It's a sign that kicks off a quest for Tumble and Blue: if they venture into the Okefenokee Swamp and find a golden alligator named Munch, the family curse can be broken. Quirky characters and a sprinkling of fantasy make Tumble & Blue perfect for fans of Natalie Lloyd's A Snicker of Magic. |
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| The Wizards of Once by Cressida CowellFantasy. Princess Wish is the daughter of the Warrior queen, but she prefers her enchanted pet spoon over fearsome weapons. Prince Xar is the son of the Wizard king, but he can't do any magic (yet). When the two of them meet in the wildwood between their kingdoms, each recognizes a fellow misfit, and soon they're sharing an unexpected journey in search of dangerous Witch. Similar to author Cressida Cowell's popular How to Train Your Dragon books, this series starter is set in a detailed fantasy world and filled with funny, scribbly drawings to draw you deeper into the adventure. |
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| I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Noodlings for Precocious Children... by Chris Harris; illustrated by Lane SmithPoetry. "I'm just no good at rhyming, it makes me feel so bad. I'm just no good at rhyming, and that's why I am blue." Are you smiling already, just from that first line? If so, you're not alone -- it's hard to resist the joyful, sprawling silliness of the poems in this collection. Paired with outrageous illustrations, these verses offer for witty wordplay ("if I ever find myself holding a gecko...I’ll lecko"), riddles, twisted nursery rhymes, and all sorts of rib-tickling absurdity. If you've read, recited, and relished the nonsense poems of Shel Silverstein or Calef Brown, I'm Just No Good at Rhyming will become an instant favorite. |
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What makes a monster? : discovering the world's scariest creatures
by Jess Keating
Nonfiction. Think you know what a monster is? Think again! This clever book rounds up 17 dangerous creatures from the natural world. Learn about the death stalker scorpion, the toxic Komodo dragon, and many more. Not all the animals profiled here are obviously scary at first glance; prepare to be shocked by the seemingly sweet prairie dog! Through bright photos, cartoon illustrations, and informative sidebars, author Jess Keating turns the definition of "monster" inside-out by demonstrating how unsavory characteristics can actually benefit survival. For more wacky animal facts, check out Pink is for Blobfish by the same author.
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| How to Be an Elephant by Katherine RoyNonfiction. It can take months before human babies learn to get around, yet the baby elephant who stars in this book has to learn how to walk as soon as she's born. Walking is just the first of many survival skills and social habits that the baby learns from her herd, and you can follow along with her at each step of the way. Whether you want in-depth scientific explanations of elephant biology -- it's incredible how many different things a trunk can do! -- or you just want to browse the energetic watercolor illustrations, this fascinating book from the creator of Neighborhood Sharks is a must-read for animal lovers. |
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| Saving Lucas Biggs by Marisa De los Santos and David TeagueFantasy/Mystery. The O'Malley family lives by a solemn vow to never use their "quirk" of being able to travel back in time. But after her dad is falsely accused of murder and sentenced to death, 13-year-old Margaret O'Malley is willing to break that vow in order to save her father's life. Here in 2014, cruel, corrupt judge Lucas Biggs isn't willing to change his mind, yet back in 1938 Margaret might still be able to influence him for the better. Suspenseful pacing and lots of heart make this time travel mystery a good choice for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me or Charise Mericle Harper's Dreamer, Wisher, Liar. |
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Fortunately, the milk
by Neil Gaiman
Adventure. When a father runs out to buy milk for his children's breakfast cereal, the last thing he expects is to be abducted by aliens. He soon finds himself transported through time and space on an extraordinary adventure, where the fate of the universe depends on him and the milk--but will his children believe his wild story? Time-travel, treachery, pirates, dinosaurs, and dancing dwarfs make for an unforgettable story and a page-turning read-aloud.
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| Target Practice by Mike MaihackGraphic Science Fiction. As if ruling ancient Egypt wasn't enough pressure, 15-year-old Cleopatra is suddenly transported to an alien planet in the far future, where she discovers that she's destined to save the entire Nile galaxy. But before she can defeat the power-hungry villain Xaius Octavian, she's got to endure boring classes at Yasiro Academy, practice her skills with a ray gun, and get to know her teacher/sidekick, a talking cat named Khensu. This 1st book in the Cleopatra in Space series has enough exciting action and eye-catching artwork to tempt fans of Ben Hatke's Zita the Spacegirl books. |
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Rescue on the Oregon trail
by Kate Messner
Fantasy Fiction / Early Chapter Book. Unable to pass his tests as a search-and-rescue dog because he is too easily distracted, Ranger is transported to the year 1850, where he must help a young boy and his family on the Oregon Trail. A wealth of historical details rounds out the action, and charming illustrations heighten the suspense. Award-winning author Kate Messner closes this perfectly-paced novel with a detailed note citing her research, facts about search-and-rescue dogs, and suggestions for further reading. Fans of The Magic Tree House will find much to love in Rescue on the Oregon Trail. 1st in a series.
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| Odessa Again by Dana ReinhardtLow Fantasy. After a stomp on a particular floorboard in her attic bedroom sends her hurtling 24 hours back in time, nine-year-old Odessa realizes that she has a unique opportunity. All the mistakes in her life can now be fixed! She can go back and study for that spelling test, say no to that terrible haircut, avoid embarrassing herself in front of the boy she likes…and maybe get her divorced parents back together? If you've ever wished that you had the power to undo your past, you don't want to miss this funny yet bittersweet book. |
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