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Oddity
by Sarah Cannon
Eleven-year-old Ada and her friends face zombie rabbits, alien mobs, and Puppet Cartels as they explore their small New Mexico town seeking Ada's missing twin sister
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| Greetings from Witness Protection! by Jake BurtFiction. The skill for swindling that got 13-year-old Nicki in trouble with her previous foster families is the deciding factor in her next placement: the U.S. Marshals need an orphan like Nicki to join a family in the Witness Protection Program and become a part of their disguise. Can streetwise Nicki keep up her cover as a totally average seventh-grader? Find out in this page-turning middle school thriller. |
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| Pashmina by Nidhi ChananiGraphic Novel. Teen artist Priyanka has always wondered about her father's identity, and why her mother left him behind when she moved from Calcutta to California. Since her mom isn't talking, Pri finds another way to explore her heritage: her mother's old pashmina, which transports the wearer to a fantastical, color-drenched version of India. If you're enchanted by this magic-tinged graphic novel, you might also like Vera Brosgol's Anya's Ghost. |
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In the country of Queens
by Cari Best
In 1961, shy and overprotected eleven-year-old Shirley Alice Burns must begin speaking up if she is to do what she wants, including talking about her beloved, deceased father
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| The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid by Colin Meloy; illustrated by Carson EllisHistorical Adventure. The team behind the Wildwood Chronicles take a new direction in this highly unusual heist adventure. While living in 1961 France, lonely American Charlie is thrilled to be accepted into a crew of pickpockets -- and shocked to discover that the stakes of his new hobby are higher than he could have imagined. Growing suspense, colorful slang, and funny asides from the narrator will keep you hooked throughout this international caper. |
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| The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay MooreFiction. Grieving the murder of his brother Jermaine, Harlem middle-schooler Wallace "Lolly" Rachapaul throws himself into building an elaborate LEGO city. The project grows fast and leads to an unexpected friendship, but it can't help Lolly escape his anger -- or pressure from Jermaine's old gang. Similar to Jason Reyolds' Track series, The Stars Beneath Our Feet gives you an authentic, unforgettable glimpse of one kid's life in a particular neighborhood. |
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| Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix and Sean WilliamsFantasy. Friends Eleanor and Odo are startled when they accidentally discover an enchanted sword that introduces itself as Hildebrand Shining Foebiter (AKA Biter). Talkative Biter is just as eager for adventure as aspiring knight Eleanor, and together they convince the reluctant Odo to join them on a dangerous quest. If you're looking for an entertaining twist on traditional fantasy, don't miss Have Sword, Will Travel. |
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The garden of my Imaan
by F. Zia
SUPERANNO Aliya already struggles with trying to fit in, feeling confident enough to talk to the cute boy or stand up to mean kids--the fact that she's Muslim is just another thing to deal with. When Marwa, a Moroccan girl who shares her faith if not her culture, comes to Aliya's school, Aliya wonders even more about who she is, what she believes and where she fits in. Should she fast for Ramadan? Should she wear the hijab? She's old enough for both, but does she really want to call attention to herself?
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The Crims
by Kate Davies
The Crim family is full of notorious criminals. Notoriously inept, that is. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-Uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel. But Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A knack for the nefarious. A mastery of misdemeanors. Despite her natural talent for all things unlawful, Imogen got out of the family business years ago. But when the rest of the Crims are accused of pulling off a major heist—which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen is forced to step in to clear their names. Because only a truly skilled criminal can prove the bumbling family’s innocence.
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