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Nightlights
by Lorena Alvarez
Graphic Novel. Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in little Sandy's bedroom. She catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in her whimsical drawings. When a mysterious new girl appears at school, Sandy's drawings are noticed for the first time, but Morfie's fascination with Sandy's talent soon turns into something far more sinister.
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| A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold; illustrated by Charles SantosoBixby 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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Forever, or a Long, Long Time
by Caela Carter
Having shared so many foster homes that they are unable to trust that the family that has adopted them will last, Flora and her little brother, Julian, are assisted by their new mother on a journey to resolve their past so that they can begin to build a future.
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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 KellyThere'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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Amina's Voice
by Hena Khan
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school in the wake of a community tragedy. By the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
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Payback
by Gordon Korman
Masterminds series. Fighting for survival after being separated into pairs in the aftermath of a betrayal, the Project Osiris clones search for notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster while tracking down Eli's elusive DNA donor alongside a surprising new ally.
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Cavern of Secrets
by Linda Sue Park
Wing and Claw series. Hoping to return home after a winter in the Sudden Mountains so that he can join his parents in the fight against the evil Chancellor, Raffa is challenged to use his apothecary skills while enlisting the help of human and animal friends to survive the treacherous journey. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard.
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Love, Ish
by Karen Rivers
Twelve-year-old Mischa "Ish" Love's longtime dream has been to someday live on Mars, but when she collapses on the first day of seventh grade, Ish receives a diagnosis which threatens her future plans.
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The House of Months and Years
by Emma Trevayne
Moving to the home of her late aunt and uncle when her parents become her cousins' guardians, Amelia is challenged to stop a powerful creature from stealing the family's warmest memories. By the author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times.
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