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Love to Everyone
by Hilary McKay
What it's about: In 1902 England, Clarry and Peter struggle with the challenges of living with an indifferent father, but the summers they spend in Cornwall with their grandparents and cousin Rupert provide much needed comfort, and in the years that follow Clarry looks back on those leisurely days to help her cope with the trying times of World War I and its aftermath.
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The Quest of Ewilan : From One World to Another
by Lylian
What it's about: After passing through a parallel dimension, Camille discovers she is actually Ewilan, the daughter of magicians, with the gift of being able to manifest things by imagining them and she decides to use her power to restore freedom to the people of her homeland, Gwendalavir.
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Secrets from the Deep
by Linda A Fairstein
What it's about: Invited to join a friend's family vacation at their Martha's Vineyard summer home, science enthusiast Booker collects DNA samples from the Vineyard Sound's ocean water and makes an astonishing discovery from the days when pirates hid treasure along the New England coast. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Bad Guys in Superbad
by Aaron Blabey
What it's about: When Dr. Marmalade prepares to destroy the world, the Bad Guys have a chance to be superheroes.
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Jane, the fox & me
by Fanny Britt
What it's about: Hélène is an outcast in her grade. Her only consolation is reading Jane Eyre. Even seeing a lovely fox doesn't make her feel better, but maybe a new friendship will.
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| Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben ClantonIntroducing: cheerful, waffle-loving Narwhal and his new best friend Jelly, a practical, nervous jellyfish.
Is it for you? If you're new to graphic novels or just looking for a chapter book you can read all the way through, Narwhal and Jelly might be your new best friends.
Series alert: Follow this unlikely undersea friendship in Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt and Peanut Butter and Jelly. |
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Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians
by Jarrett Krosoczka
What it's about: The school lunch lady, a secret crime fighter, sets out to stop a group of librarians bent on destroying a shipment of video games, while a group of students known as the Breakfast Bunch provides back-up.
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| One Trick Pony by Nathan HaleIn a world... where aliens have taken over Earth and devoured all of its electric devices, three nomad kids discover a hidden cave filled with robots, including an amazing mechanical horse.
What happens: While trying to bring the horse back to their caravan, the kids must run from outlaws and alien parasites alike.
Read it for: page-turning suspense, detailed illustrations, and a frightening (yet fascinating) future setting. |
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Page by Paige
by Laura Lee Gulledge
What it's about: After moving to New York City, Paige Turner has trouble adjusting to her new life, but her "secret identity" as an artist and her favorite sketchbook help her make friends, explore the city and find her true self.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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