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| Allies by Alan GratzThe date: June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when one of the most important battles of World War II was fought.
The characters: young Americans Dee and Sid, both fighting on the front lines; French-Algerian Resistance spy Samira; Canadian paratrooper James; African American medic Henry; and many others who help to turn the tide of the war.
For fans of: serious, dramatic war stories like Projekt 1065 and Grenade, also by popular author Alan Gratz. |
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Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories by Max BrallierA spine-tingling volume of short stories designed for campfires, sleepovers and scary-story enthusiasts combines skill-reinforcing text and full-color artwork. By the best-selling author of the Eerie Elementary series.
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The Terrible Two
by Mac Barnett and Jory John; illustrated by Kevin Cornell
Humorous Fiction. With a name like Yawnee Valley, it's clear that Miles Murphy's new hometown needs some excitement. And Miles, the "King Prankster" of his old school, is ready to provide it. Yet he finds himself out-pranked at every turn by someone he never would have suspected. When his rival offers to join forces, Miles refuses, but as their prank war heats up, Miles has to admit that they could pull some truly epic tricks if they worked together. First in a series, this comically absurd, cartoon-illustrated book about unapologetic practical jokers is sure to amuse fans of Kimberly Baker's PICKLE.
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Shake It Off by Suzanne NelsonStuck on her aunt and uncle's dairy farm for the summer, Bria begins crafting elaborate milkshakes at the creamery, which catch the eye of her cousins' cute friend, Gabe.
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Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope OsborneWhen he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs.
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Ivy + Bean
by Annie Barrows
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected
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| Megabat by Anna Humphrey; illustrated by Kass ReichWhat it's about: After moving into his new attic bedroom, Daniel Misumi discovers an unexpected roommate: Megabat, a talking fruit bat who just wants to go home to Borneo.
Why you might like it: It's hard not to smile at Megabat's unusual way of speaking (smooshfruit, anyone?) and love of Star Wars (he's even got a bendy-straw lightsaber).
Series alert: This illustrated story of cross-species friendship is the 1st in a series. |
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot by Dav PilkeyNew illustrations by the artist of the best-selling Because I'm Your Dad complement the popular original stories by the creator of Captain Underpants in a series of adventures starring an intrepid young mouse who, along with his giant flying robot best friend, heroically battles to keep diabolical foes from taking over the world.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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