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Lupe Wong won't dance by Donna Barba HigueraGenre: Baseball stories; Realistic fictionCharacter: Ability diverse; Believable; Culturally diverseTone: Funny; MovingWriting Style: Attention-grabbing; WittyMin/Max Grade level: 3 - 7 "This juvenile novel is delightful and funny – I was listening in the car and found myself laughing out loud a number of times. Lupe is never one to back away from a cause, whether it’s big or small, so when sports-loving Lupe finds out the next unit in PE is square dancing, there’s no way she’s going to let that happen!" -- Karen S, Coordinator, Bath Branch
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The woman outside my door by Rachel RyanGenre: Psychological suspenseStoryline: Intricately plottedPace: IntensifyingTone: Creepy; MenacingWriting Style: Compelling "What would you do if your seven year old son insists that his imaginary friend “New Granny” is real, then she suddenly starts making phone calls and showing up (undetected of course) at the playground with treats for him? Sound creepy? Well it is! This captivating domestic thriller will keep you guessing right up to its dramatic conclusion." -- Marg, Supervisor, Napanee Branch
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The captiveby Fiona King Foster Genre: Noir fiction; Rural noir Theme: On the run Character: Sympathetic Tone: Suspenseful Writing Style: Compelling "Set in an alternative present day in a secessionist rural state where its residents need to survive without everyday comforts, Beth has to face her past when a fugitive turns up on her farm. The Captive is an exciting debut novel by Fiona King Foster reminiscent of The Kept and The Donnellys Must Die." -- Julie, Readers' Services Coordinator
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Together, apart by Erin A. CraigGenre: Contemporary romances; Short stories Character: Sympathetic, Likeable, Culturally diverse Tone: Heartwarming Min/Max Grade level: 7 - 10 "This young adult novel is a collection of short stories about finding love in unexpected places while living in a pandemic. The stories give you hope, and possibilities in a time of isolation and uncertainty that are fun and relatable, which makes this a great lockdown read. If you looking for a book that puts a positive spin on this pandemic, then give this title a try." -- Chantell, Library Assistant, Napanee Branch
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The other Windsor girlby Georgie BlalockGenre: Biographical fiction; Historical fictionCharacter: Large cast of charactersStoryline: Intricately plottedTone: Atmospheric; Gossipy; High-drama; Mildly sensuousWriting Style: Engaging; Richly detailed "Evoking the style of the widely popular show The Crown, the daughter of an impoverished noble is swept into the fame and notoriety of the royal family in this thrillingly intoxicating historical fiction novel featuring Princess Margaret." -- Kristin, Relief
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Closer to nowhere by Ellen HopkinsGenre: Multiple perspectives; Novels in verse; Realistic fictionThemes: Dealing with mental illness; Trouble at homeCharacter: Ability diverseWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 6 "This a powerful middle grade novel that explores timeless topics like bullying, mental illness, crime, family angst and grief. The book is written in verse from the perspectives of Hannah and Cal. They are cousins forced to live together and they have nothing in common…or do they?" -- Patricia, Library Assistant, Napanee Branch
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Still hereby Amy StuartGenre: Canadian fiction; Thrillers and suspenseThemes: Sad small townsCharacter: Complex; UnlikeableStoryline: Intricately plottedTone: Menacing; Strong sense of place; SuspensefulWriting Style: Compelling; Gritty "Still Here is Amy Stuart’s third exciting, fast-paced novel about private investigator Clare O’Dey. In this outing, she is searching for her missing mentor and fellow private investigator. This gripping, psychological thriller moves quickly towards a satisfying conclusion with a number of intriguing twists and turns along the way." -- Andree, Relief Librarian
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Field Notes from a Pandemicby Ethan LouGenre: Politics and global affairs; Society and cultureTone: Thought-provokingWriting Style: Descriptive; Engaging; Well-researched "Canadian journalist Ethan Lou reflects on the social impact of COVID-19 as a witness to the early stages of the pandemic in various countries. This hybrid of memoir-travelogue-commentary explores the personal, cultural, and global implications of how pandemic decisions influence individual actions, inform cultural shifts, and guide global changes." -- Jennifer, Librarian, Amherstview Branch
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The pushby Ashley AudrainGenre: Canadian fiction; Psychological suspense; Themes: Creepy clowns and bad seeds; Unreliable narratorStoryline: Intricately plotted; NonlinearTone: Heartwrenching; SuspensefulWriting Style: Compelling "Easily one of the most anticipated novels of 2021, The Push follows a woman who nervously prepares for motherhood, knowing that the women in her family have not adapted well historically. As expected, she struggles to develop a healthy relationship with her daughter, who appears to be creepy bad seed. But is she really?" -- Catherine, Manager, Library Services
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Ghost's journey : a refugee story by Robin StevensonGenre: Canadian fiction; LGBTQIA fictionThemes: Immigrant experiencesCharacter: LGBTQIA diverseTone: MovingIllustration: PhotographicMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 2 "Love, a cat and a good cause – triple the goodness to this new juvenile pick. Ghost the cat is the ‘fur-baby’ of Dads Rainer and Eka, who are forced to relocate their home several times and live in fear, until they finally arrive in Canada. Here they find support from friends and a fresh start – and they brought Ghost along too." -- Coleen, Technical Assistant
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