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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 Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue; illustrated by Caroline HadilaksonoFiction. With seven kids, four parents, and three species of pet in one rambling house, the Lotterys are "a raggle-taggle, multiculti crew." And that's just how nine-year-old Sumac likes it. When the comfortable chaos of her household (founded after the two sets of parents won the lottery) is interrupted by the addition of a long-distant grandfather, Sumac is annoyed -- and she can't help but wonder if cranky old Grumps will ever fit in. Black-and-white illustrations help you keep track of all the characters in this offbeat family story that's perfect for fans of Dana Alison Levy’s Family Fletcher series. |
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Scar Island
by Dan Gemeinhart
Twelve-year-old Jonathan Grisby has been sent to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys, a former lunatic asylum which is currently run by a sadist who enjoys punishing the boys and setting them against each other; but when a lightning strikekills all the adults the boys find themselves suddenly free--and trapped on Scar Island which seems to be sinking into the ocean.
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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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| 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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| 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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| The Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willems; illustrated by Tony DiTerlizziFiction. Pampered pooch Diva considers it her job to patrol the courtyard of the fancy apartment building where she lives. She never considers exploring further until she meets alley cat Flea, who is a devoted flâneur -- someone who roams the streets, seeing the sights. And there are so many sights -- after all, this is Paris! A satisfying tale of new friendship, Diva and Flea is filled with small moments of bravery, as well as lively, stylish illustrations. Chapter book readers who have happy memories of author Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series will relish this new animal duo. |
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