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The Ickabog
by J. K. Rowling
Two best friends from the fantastical culinary kingdom of Cornucopia embark on an adventure to uncover the truth about a mystical Marshland monster that is believed to be responsible for the disappearances of livestock and children.
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Max & the Midknights
by Lincoln Peirce
What happens: Max, an apprentice troubadour who longs to be a knight, sets out on a quest to save the land of Byjovia from the wicked King Gastley.
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All's happy that ends happy
by Rose Lagercrantz
"It's spring and Dani is going to Rome for her father's wedding. But Ella is not invited; Dad said no. What will Ella think when she learns she hasn't been invited to her best friend's dad's wedding? In this final book in the ... My Happy Life series, the road between Dani and Ella is getting longer and longer. Dani must make sure their story ends happily"
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A bird on water street
by Elizabeth O Dulemba
Jack loves everything about Coppertown except its thriving mining industry, which long ago drove nature out of the town, but when a strike threatens to close the mine, Jack's family and others may be forced to leave for new jobs and homes.
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Dungeon crawl!
by Nick Eliopulos
Tracking the Evoker King to his home in the heart of a perilous dungeon, Po, Morgan and their fellow Minecraft players gear up for an epic quest of danger, dragons and hostile mobs, while in the real world, the school play is overrun by its own troubles.
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Potion problems
by Cindy Callaghan
"In this sequel to Just Add Magic, Kelly Quinn and her friends must figure out a way to save a beloved local store--and find the infamous Secret Recipe Book, which has gone MIA!"
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Posted
by John David Anderson
When cell phones are banned at their school, students start communicating through sticky notes left all over the school, triggering a wave of bullying activities in the wake of a new girl's arrival.
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Escape to the above : Escape to the Above
by Adam Jay Epstein
Enduring boring days spent inventing traps to keep plunderers at bay, trapsmith Wily Snare is kidnapped by the first thieves to outwit his innovations and is recruited into their band to help loot treasure as part of a rebellion against the Infernal King.
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Mrs. Smith's spy school for girls
by Beth McMullen
Twelve-year-old Abigail is shocked to discover her elite boarding school is really a cover for a huge spy ring, and must undergo Spy Training 101 in order to save her mother, who happens to be the spy ring's top agent.
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Floodworld
by Tom Huddleston
Kara and Joe spend their days navigating the perilous waterways of a sunken city, scratching out a living in the ruins. But when they come into possession of a mysterious map, they find themselves in a world of trouble. Suddenly everyone's after them: gangsters, cops and ruthless Mariner pirates in their hi-tech submarines. The two children must find a way to fight back before Floodworld's walls come tumbling down.
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A boy called Christmas
by Matt Haig
Nikolas, the boy who would one day be known as Santa Claus, goes on a life-changing quest to the North Pole.
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The Christmas tree tangle
by Margaret Mahy
Describes the humorous adventures of a kitten who climbs the Christmas tree and the various animals who attempt to rescue it.
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Christmas : a very peculiar history
by Fiona Macdonald
Taking an unbiased view of the myth and mystery surrounding the origins of the yuletide season, this title introduces facts about the holiday season and shatters the myths surrounding some of Christmas' most treasured and well-known facets: When exactly was Jesus born? Why is Santa's outfit red and white? And more.
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Bah! Humbug!
by Michael Rosen
The former UK Children's Laureate and the illustrator of the Horrid Henry series present a whimsical holiday tale that is inspired by themes from Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
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Home for Christmas : Super Special
by Jessica Burkhart
A conclusion to the popular series finds Lauren hosting her friends and foes in her home in Connecticut, where they are challenged to call a truce during the Christmas season to help rehabilitate retired racehorses.
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The thirteen days of Christmas
by Jenny. Overton
On the first day of Christmas . . Annaple Kitson has no idea what the next twelve are set to bring. As her home fills up with extraordinary gifts-hens, swans, geese, and more besides-confusion reigns. Will Annaple manage to overcome her exasperation and succumb to the romance of it all? Her family and devoted sweetheart sincerely hope she will!
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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