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| Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt; illustrated by Isabelle ArsenaultGraphic Novel. Ever since their parents split up, Louis has been shielding his little brother from Dad's tearful drinking and Mom's constant worrying. Seeing them, Louis thinks that if that's how love ends up, maybe he's better off never expressing his feelings for his beautiful, fearless classmate Billie. Sophisticated, softly colored artwork captures the bittersweet emotions in Louis Undercover. |
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A Month of Mondays
by Joelle Anthony
Canadian. Suze Tamaki's life gets turned upside down when her mother moves back to town after a ten-year absence. Once Suze gets over her initial cynicism, she thinks it might be cool to get to know her mom. But her sister, Tracie, is determined to make Suze's life a misery for even considering it. At school, things aren't much better, as one of her teachers decides the way to cure her apathy about class is to move her into Honors English, a development Suze finds both inspiring and distressing. When she's paired with straight-A student Amanda on a civics project, she finds herself caring about people's expectations like she never has before. Suze can't help but be curious when her mom comes back into her life.
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| Greetings from Witness Protection! by Jake BurtFiction. The skill for swindling that got 13-year-old Nicki in trouble with her previous foster families is the deciding factor in her next placement: the U.S. Marshals need an orphan like Nicki to join a family in the Witness Protection Program and become a part of their disguise. Can streetwise Nicki keep up her cover as a totally average seventh-grader? Find out in this page-turning middle school thriller. |
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| Pashmina by Nidhi ChananiGraphic Novel. Teen artist Priyanka has always wondered about her father's identity, and why her mother left him behind when she moved from Calcutta to California. Since her mom isn't talking, Pri finds another way to explore her heritage: her mother's old pashmina, which transports the wearer to a fantastical, color-drenched version of India. If you're enchanted by this magic-tinged graphic novel, you might also like Vera Brosgol's Anya's Ghost. |
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The Goat
by Anne Fleming
Canadian. When Kid accompanies her parents to New York City for a six-month stint of dog-sitting and home-schooling, she sees what looks like a tiny white cloud on the top of their apartment building. Rumor says there’s a goat living on the roof, but how can that be? As Kid soon discovers, a goat on the roof may be the least strange thing about her new home, whose residents are both strange and fascinating. When Kid learns that the goat will bring good luck to whoever sees it, suddenly it becomes very important to know whether the goat on the roof is real. So Kid and her new friend Will set out to learn the truth, even if it means confronting their own fears.
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Crushing It
by Joanne Levy
Canadian. Kat is already so over seventh grade. It doesn’t help that her best friend and cousin, Olivia, grew a foot over the summer and won a spot on the school’s dance team. In the jungle that is middle school, Olivia is a gazelle. Braces-wearing, manga-loving, uncoordinated Kat is a warthog. Plus, Tyler, Kat’s next-door neighbor and buddy since birth, morphed into a really cute boy over the summer. Suddenly the person Kat’s used to playing Xbox with is causing her stomach to do cartwheels. When Olivia confesses that she has a crush on Tyler and wants to ask him to the Fall Ball dance, Kat knows there’s going to be a problem: Tyler thinks Olivia is just another ditsy girl who only cares about lip gloss and boy bands.Trying to be a good friend and squash her own feelings, Kat makes it her mission to get the two of them together. To her delight—or maybe horror—her plan begins to work. Kat has to wonder if she’s fooled Tyler into falling for the wrong girl, but what boy would ever choose a warthog over a gazelle?
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| The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid by Colin Meloy; illustrated by Carson EllisHistorical Adventure. The team behind the Wildwood Chronicles take a new direction in this highly unusual heist adventure. While living in 1961 France, lonely American Charlie is thrilled to be accepted into a crew of pickpockets -- and shocked to discover that the stakes of his new hobby are higher than he could have imagined. Growing suspense, colorful slang, and funny asides from the narrator will keep you hooked throughout this international caper. |
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| The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay MooreFiction. Grieving the murder of his brother Jermaine, Harlem middle-schooler Wallace "Lolly" Rachapaul throws himself into building an elaborate LEGO city. The project grows fast and leads to an unexpected friendship, but it can't help Lolly escape his anger -- or pressure from Jermaine's old gang. Similar to Jason Reyolds' Track series, The Stars Beneath Our Feet gives you an authentic, unforgettable glimpse of one kid's life in a particular neighborhood. |
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| Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix and Sean WilliamsFantasy. Friends Eleanor and Odo are startled when they accidentally discover an enchanted sword that introduces itself as Hildebrand Shining Foebiter (AKA Biter). Talkative Biter is just as eager for adventure as aspiring knight Eleanor, and together they convince the reluctant Odo to join them on a dangerous quest. If you're looking for an entertaining twist on traditional fantasy, don't miss Have Sword, Will Travel. |
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| The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica TownsendFantasy. Destined to die on her 11th birthday, Morrigan Crow is rescued by the mysterious Jupiter North, who transports her to the realm of Nevermoor. There, she can escape her unlucky destiny by competing for entrance into the magical Wundrous Society. Without any extraordinary powers, Morrigan will have to pass four trials -- because failure means certain death. Don't miss this exciting, complex 1st book in the Nevermoor series.
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