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Marigold Star by Elise PrimaveraDestined for greatness according to her family in spite of having no magical abilities, Marigold Star casts an accidental spell that renders her invisible and catapults her into the human world, where she teams up with misfit new friends to find a way back home. Available in the library
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| The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki ThorntonWhat it's about: After Seth Seppi, aspiring chef and kitchen boy at the Last Chance Hotel, is falsely accused of murdering a visiting magician, he needs all the help he can get -- magical and otherwise -- to prove his innocence.
Read it for: deadly desserts, off-the-wall characters (both human and feline), a fascinating fantasy world, and a gripping murder mystery. Audiobook on Hoopla |
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Take Your Pet to School Day by Linda AshmanWhen total chaos ensues after self-invited pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, the pets learn that they have to follow the rules and behave if they want to stay in school, in this playful picture book that tackles classroom etiquette in a lighthearted way. Available in the library
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Unicorn is maybe not so great after all by Bob SheaA riotous follow-up to Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great finds Unicorn expecting to make his usual big splash on the first day of school only to encounter classmates who are more interested in a trendy toy. Available in the library
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Awesome Dog 5000 by Justin DeanDiscovering a robotic dog with amazing powers, three video game enthusiasts embark on a wild and comedic adventure, in a story that ends with a clue pointing readers to hidden objects in each chapter's illustrations. Available in the library
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| Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School by Julie Falatko; illustrated by Colin JackThe problem: Loyal dogs Sassy and Waldo aren’t allowed to follow their human, Stewart, to school.
The solution: With the help of a handy disguise, the dogs go undercover at Stewart’s school as new student Salty Woofadogington. Because no one would ever suspect a squirrel-obsessed kid in a trench coat…right?
Why fans of Dog Man might like it: Though Sassy and Waldo aren’t quite as heroic as Dog Man, their cartoon-illustrated antics will still leave you howling with laughter. Available in the library on Playaway Audiobook on Hoopla |
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| Gordon: Bark to the Future! by Ashley SpiresWhat it’s about: With all the other agents of P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) in danger, space dog Gordon travels through time to save his friends and stop an alien invasion.
Why fans of Dog Man might like it: Similar to Dog Man, Gordon features a likeable canine hero plus goofy, energetic art.
Series alert: You can jump right into this 2nd book in the P.U.R.S.T. Adventures, though new fans might want to try the 1st, Fluffy Strikes Back, or the Binky Adventures (starring Gordon’s space cat friend). eBook on Hoopla |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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