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Miss Communication by Jennifer L. HolmAfter finally getting a cell phone, Babymouse tries to increase her popularity in middle school by becoming the queen of social media.
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Neon Leon by Jane ClarkeEveryone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in. In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in...?
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Mermaid School by Joanne Stewart WetzelMolly enjoys her first day at Mermaid School, where she makes new friends, learns new things, and hears a story about children with no tails.
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| Willa of the Wood by Robert BeattyWhat it is: a magical adventure set in the world of author Robert Beatty's Serafina series.
Starring: Willa, a young Faeran who lives with her clan in the Great Smoky Mountains and steals from the homesteads of the day-folk.
What happens: When Willa actually meets one of the day-folk, she learns some shocking truths about them, as well as about her own people, their Cherokee neighbors, and the enemies they share. |
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The Principal Strikes Back by Jarrett J. KrosoczkaReturning to the Jedi Academy for his third year, Victor Starspeeder must navigate a strict new droid principal's regulations and other school changes that are tied to a mysterious secret.
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| The Losers Club by Andrew ClementsIntroducing: the Losers Club, created and named by sixth-grader Alex so that he can sit alone and read during his after-school program. Alex doesn't mind sharing his reading time with club co-founder Nina (who, okay, he kind of likes), but he's frustrated when other people join -- people like his former best friend who's now a total jerk.
Who it's for: Equal parts amusing and hopeful, The Losers Club will satisfy fans of author Andrew Clements' popular school stories. |
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| Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloWhat it's about: Longing to become 1975's Little Miss Central Florida Tire so that her absent father will notice her, ten-year-old Raymie enters a baton-twirling class, only to find that her classmates, fierce Beverly and dreamy Louisiana, both have their own motives to win.
Is it for you? This deep, quiet story is perfect for readers who love eccentric characters and big ideas.
Look for: the sequel, Louisiana's Way Home, in October 2018. |
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| Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntStarring: Ally, who's gone to seven schools in seven years without anyone guessing her secret. Her talents for math, art, and troublemaking help her hide the fact that whenever she tries to read, the letters look scrambled. Could a new teacher and a new way of learning prove that Ally is smarter than she thinks?
Is it for you? If you love Lisa Graff's Absolutely Almost and you want another honest, feel-good school story, you should definitely try this award-winning book.
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