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Children Of Refuge by Margaret Peterson HaddixSmuggled to Refuge City to stay with hostile family members in a strict, cold boarding school, Edwy searches for other former Fredtown children and discovers that Rosi and their friends from Cursed Town may be in danger, in a suspenseful follow-up to Children of Exile.
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The Silver Mask by Holly BlackA latest entry in the series that includes The Copper Gauntlet and The Iron Trial continues the magical adventures of Call and his friends in the Magisterium. Co-written by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Doll Bones.
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The Night Garden by Polly HorvathLiving with her parents on a Vancouver Island farm during World War II, Franny helps babysit a neighbor's children for an extended period during which the children receive letters from their father that imply he is about to do something big to change their lives. By the Newbery Honor- and National Book Award-winning author of Everything on a Waffle.
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The Wildcat's Claw by Varian JohnsonThe four heroes of Erdas become fugitives on the run in a latest entry of the best-selling series that includes The Burning Tide.
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| The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz; illuminated by Hatem AlyWhat it's about: Okay, so the dog dies -- but don't worry, she comes right back to life! It's just one of the many miracles in this story about three unlikely friends who flee persecution in medieval France and face enemies ranging from a farting dragon to King Louis IX.
Why you might like it: "Illuminated" with lively drawings and told by multiple characters, The Inquisitor's Tale is an unusual, funny, and unforgettable story of faith and friendship.
Award buzz: A 2017 Newbery honor book. |
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| We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin NielsenWhat it's about: After their single parents move in together, brilliant but awkward Stewart feels excited to have a sister, while popular Ashley -- already stressed about hiding the fact that her parents split because her dad's gay -- is embarrassed by her almost-stepbrother.
Why you might like it: With Stewart and Ashley taking turns narrating, you get to experience both sides of this honest (and hilarious) story about a complicated family.
Award buzz: Finalist for the 2015 Governor General's Award. |
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| Ghost by Jason ReynoldsStarring: Castle "Ghost" Cranshaw, a guy with a troubled past and a temper as quick as his feet. Joining a local track team gives him an unexpected sense of belonging, but Ghost isn't sure he can live up to the coach's rule about avoiding "altercations" at school.
Series alert: Short, powerful, and totally authentic, Ghost kicks off the TRACK series, which continues with Patina and (coming in April) Sunny.
Award buzz: Finalist for the 2016 National Book Award. |
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