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| A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold; illustrated by Charles SantosoFiction. Bixby Alexander Tam (better known as Bat) has only one month to prove that he can take care of Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Bat has autism, which sometimes makes it frustrating for him to get along with people -- but not with animals. So how can he make his mom see that he and Thor are meant to be together? Readers who enjoy this funny and heartfelt read about an animal-obsessed 3rd-grader might also like Claudia Mills’ Cody Harmon, King of Pets, while those looking for a slice-of-life story featuring an older character on the spectrum should try Phil Bildner’s A Whole New Ballgame. |
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The Truest Heart
by E. D. Baker
Born to be a tooth fairy, Cory Feathering has been busy proving there's another life meant for her -- one of matchmaking! She's already helped Marjorie Muffet and Goldilocks find true love, and now it's Mary Lambkin's turn. When Cory has a vision of Mary with one particular boy, Cory knows exactly what to do. But it's Cory's own personal life that needs help. The Fairy Guilds are constantly hounding her, furious that she's abandoned the guild she was born into in favor of choosing her own path. They won't stop until justice has been served. As Cory prepares to fight for what she believes in, she must decide once and for all if she's prepared to take on the responsibility of her biggest role yet, one that will change her destiny forever.
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The Forbidden Power
by Max Brallier
Life is tough for Fletcher Bowman. He's an orphan from the countryside who's just arrived at the prestigious Knights Academy, where he doesn't know anyone or anything about being a knight. Lucky for Fletcher he quickly makes one friend - the excitable Izzy Richmond. But when Fletcher and Izzy venture off-campus, they awaken a long-sleeping threat to Knighton that threatens to destroy the kingdom. They'll have to work together to defeat the threat -and avoid their principal's wrath- in the start of an action-packed, epic middle grade series!
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Bad Kitty Takes the Test
by Nick Bruel
Based on her previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is not only a bad kitty but a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status, Kitty must take an aptitude test to determine if she deserves to be a cat. If she fails, she will no longer be able to be a cat. With the help of Chatty Kitty, who is the instructor at Cat School, and Uncle Murray, who thinks he's just there to renew his driver's license, Kitty learns all about being a cat and a little about herself.
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Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods
by Tania Del Rio
This sequel to Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye begins soon after the first book’s conclusion. Twelve-year-old Warren has learned that his beloved hotel can walk, and now it’s ferrying guests around the countryside, transporting tourists to strange and foreign destinations. But when an unexpected detour brings everyone into the dark and sinister Malwoods, Warren finds himself separated from his hotel and his friends—and racing after them on foot through a forest teeming with witches, snakes, talking trees, and mind-boggling riddles. Once again, you can expect stunning illustrations and gorgeous design from Will Staehle on every page—along with plenty of nonstop action and adventure!
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| Captain Pug: The Dog Who Sailed the Seas by Laura James; illustrated by Eglantine CeulemansAnimal Fantasy. Though he looks sharp in his dog-sized sailor suit, Pug would much rather cuddle up with a plate of jam tarts than go anywhere near water. Fancy Lady Miranda, however, has been invited to a party at the boating lake, and she doesn't do anything without her beloved dog by her side. Can the water-shy Pug find the courage to face a day full of aquatic exploits and unexpected mishaps? Find out in in this cartoon-illustrated chapter book, the 1st in a charming, laugh-out-loud funny series. |
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| Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada KellyFiction. There's nothing like getting stuck down a well to bring your friends together. Timid, insecure 11-year-old Virgil Salinas has two best friends -- Kaori, a self-styled psychic, and Gulliver, a guinea pig -- as well as a crush on Valencia, a deaf classmate who's looking for some new friends herself. After a prank by a bully leaves Virgil trapped in a well with only Gulliver and his Filipina grandma's folktales for company, Valencia, Kaori, and Kaori's sister Gen band together on a quest to find the missing boy. Shifting points of view let you peek into each character's mind in this authentic, suspenseful story of bravery and crisscrossed friendships. |
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Big Trouble : A Friday Barnes mystery
by R. A Spratt
In the third book in R.A. Spratt's hilarious Friday Barnes Mystery series, crime hits close to home when Friday Barnes learns her mother has been kidnapped. But her detective work gets put aside when Friday is distracted by other happenings at school: a new VIP student (a Norwegian princess!) has just arrived and a master thief called the Pimpernel is causing chaos across campus. Can super sleuth and girl genius Friday crack the case of her missing mother, reign in a royal brat, and unmask the elusive Pimpernel?
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| Lola Levine is Not Mean! by Monica Brown; illustrated by Angela DominguezFiction. The whole thing was an accident! Spirited second-grade soccer player Lola never meant to injure her classmate Juan with that slide tackle, but now the other kids at school are calling her mean and refusing to play with her. While writing about all of this in her diary, Lola -- with some support from her best friend Josh and her creative, Peruvian-Jewish family -- works hard to figure out how she can make things right and get back on the field. Sketchy illustrations and an easy-to-read style make this 1st entry in the Lola Levine series perfect for new chapter book readers. |
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| The Frog Who Croaked by Jarrett J. KrosoczkaMystery. If you love Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady graphic novels, don't miss his chapter book debut about a mismatched pair of platypus police officers. Rookie Zengo and old-timer O'Malley aren't exactly thrilled about working together. But when they uncover a trail of illegal synthetic fish -- a trail that leads to Pandini, a rich and powerful businessman -- they'll have to overcome their differences in order to crack the case. Poking fun at cop shows and featuring likable animal characters, this new series starter is a great pick for fans of Bruce Hale's Chet Gecko mysteries. |
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| Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur HowardAnimal Fantasy. It's been a long time since it rained on Gooseberry Park, which is a major problem for motherly squirrel Stumpy, snack-loving bat Murray, and the other park-dwelling animals who need water to live. Worried about their friends, neighboring house pets Kona the dog and Gwendolyn the hermit crab decide to come up with a solution. Their plan -- which involves a raccoon, a crow, 200 owls, 20 packs of gum, and some drinking straws -- is clever, to be sure…but will it work? If you like this goofy, upbeat chapter book, be sure to go back and read Gooseberry Park, the first adventure starring these resourceful animal pals. |
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