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Because Of The Rabbit by Cynthia LordWhat it’s about: Emma bonds instantly with Lapi, the rescued bunny her family is fostering, but she has a harder time making friends at her new school. She and classmate Jack both love animals, but the other kids treat Jack like an outsider, and Emma just wants to fit in. Why you might like it: Though it’s easy to read, Because of the Rabbit takes a hard look at how difficult it can be to make (and keep) friends of any species.
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Rise Of The Earth Dragon by Tracey WestSnatched up by a royal soldier and carried away to the castle, 8-year-old Drake trains along with three other children to become Dragon Masters who must discover their assigned dragons' special powers. By the best-selling author of the Hiro's Quest series.
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Dragons And Marshmallows by Asia CitroLearning an amazing secret while discovering a glowing photo, young Zoey assists injured magical animals that begin showing up in her family's backyard barn, an effort that includes caring for a particularly challenging baby dragon.
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Frankie and Amelia by Cammie McGovernAfter being separated from his family, Franklin the cat finds Amelia, who has a hard time with people, and is determined to help her, in this heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus.
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| The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp by Jonathan Auxier; illustrated by Olga DemidovaWelcome to: the Fabled Stables, where human kid Auggie takes care of magical and "just plain weird" creatures.
What happens: An empty stall for a shapeshifting wisp appears in the Stables, letting Auggie know that that there's a young wisp nearby in danger -- and in need of a daring rescue.
Who it's for: This funny fantasy series-starter is packed with charming art, making it a great pick for fans of Adam Gidwidtz's Unicorn Rescue Society series. |
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Camp Time In California by Mary Pope OsborneWhisked through time by the Magic Tree House to Yosemite National Park in 1903, Jack and Annie accompany John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt on a historically significant camping trip that sets the stage for environmental conservation in America.
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Backup Goalie by Jake MaddoxJamie and his friends Jill and Brett are doing well on the Comets hockey team, but then Jill finds out that she is not allowed to play on the boys' team, Brett gets hurt, and Jamie is moved from forward position to goalie.
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Into the game! by Nick EliopulosFive young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they love. But now it's not a game--and they will have to use everything they know to explore, build, and survive!
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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