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Staff Picks: New Children's Books July 2017
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I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
by Sylviane Donnio
Instant classic read aloud! A young crocodile refuses his bananas and insists only a child will do for his meal. But when he finally meets a child, he's in for a surprise, and so is the reader!
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Counting Sheep: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
by Jacqueline Kelly
A great chapter book series for intermediate readers about a girl at the turn of the last century, determined to become a vet. Prequels for the now classic Newbery Honor book for older readers, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.
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Orphan Island
by Laurel Snyder
Is it an allegory? A fairy tale? A Junior Version of the tv series Lost? Beautifully written tale of nine children alone on an island but each year the oldest must leave and another child takes their place. Creepy, challenging, haunting, and finally, an inspiring read.
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The Adventures of John Blake : Mystery of the Ghost Ship
by Philip Pullman
Another graphic novel that literally was on the shelf for a moment, only to be checked out immediately. Not surprising considering it's a jolly good yarn about a time travelling ship's captain and an adventurous girl, AND is by one of the greatest writers of our time.With pictures!
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by John David Anderson
A group of friends navigate middle school, social media, rumors, bullying, and their own expectations of each other. This book sneaks up on you with a whump!
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