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Kids' Books September 2018
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| Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-RansomeWhat it's about: After his mother's death in 1946, 11-year-old Langston and his dad move from rural Alabama to Chicago, Illinois, where the heartbroken boy finds refuge in the local library and the poetry of his namesake, Langston Hughes.
You might also like: Janice N. Harrington's Catching a Storyfish, another sincere, powerful book about a homesick kid finding comfort in words. |
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| The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee by Elinor TeeleWhat it's about: Everyone in Eden knows about the legendary gold nugget that Doc Magee hid in the hills surrounding their ramshackle town. When 12-year-old Jenny and her dad face losing their home, Jenny decides to search for the nugget -- and she's not the only one.
Who it's for: Set in post-gold rush New Zealand, this thrilling tale of courage, code-breaking, and treasure-hunting is sure to grab readers with a thirst for adventure. |
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| Pennybaker School is Headed for Disaster by Jennifer BrownWelcome to: the Pennybaker Hill Academy for the Uniquely Gifted, where new kid Thomas' magic tricks aren't very impressive compared to classmates who juggle chainsaws, talk to hedgehogs, or play the didgeridoo.
What happens: Thomas is accused of stealing from the school, and nobody except his weird neighbor Chip will help him find the real thief.
Series alert: This 1st book in the Pennybaker School series combines mystery and off-the-wall humor to create an uproarious read. |
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| The Girl with the Glass Bird by Esme KerrWhat it's about: At the request of a secretive Russian prince, orphan Edie Wilson is sent to an elite all-girls boarding school to discover why the prince's daughter, Anastasia, is so unhappy.
Why you might like it: it's a modern mystery with an old-fashioned feel.
Try this next: If you enjoy this clever, twisty 1st entry in the Knight's Haddon series, be sure to pick up the sequel, Mischief at Midnight, as well as Robin Stevens' Wells & Wong mysteries. |
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| Friday Barnes: Girl Detective by R.A. Spratt; illustrated by Phil GosierWhat it's about: Although she's a genius detective, 11-year-old Friday Barnes can't seem to fit in at Highcrest Academy -- but she won't let that stop her from investigating everything from missing homework to the yeti that lurks in the school swamp.
Who it's for: Kicking off the eight-book Friday Barnes series, Girl Detective is a good bet for older readers who like mysteries with lots of eccentric humor and just a hint of romance. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Huntington Beach Public Library Central Library 7111 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, California 92648 714.842.4481www.hbpl.org |
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