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From hero to zero
by James Patterson
Excitedly visiting London during a class trip despite being under the watchful eye of his bad-tempered principal, Rafe is horrified when bully Miller the Killer is assigned to be his roommate, and Rafe's unavailable crush, Jeanne, becomes his partner for a project. 400,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bizarro's last laugh
by Donald B Lemke
When a nefarious Bizarro starts terrorizing Metropolis, Superman teams up with his cousin, Supergirl, to keep the supervillain from having the last laugh, in a latest I Can Read 60th anniversary tribute release based on classic heroes and villains. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 100,000 first printing.
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Daddy can't dance
by Fran Manushkin
Katie and her father are invited to a Daddy-Daughter dance, the only problem is that her father is not a good dancer--he frequently steps on his partner's feet
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Miguel's music
by Liz Rivera
A series of books at various reading levels are publishing to coincide with the movie release of Disney/Pixar's Coco, coming to theaters in November 2017, in which young boy Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music. Movie tie-in.
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Anything but typical
by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world
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| When the Beat was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill; illustrated by Theodore Taylor IIIWhat it is: a biography of Kool Herc, the DJ who jump-started hip-hop in the 1970s and inspired generations of DJs, rappers, and break-dancers.
What's inside: From his childhood in Jamaica to the explosion of his dance parties in the Bronx, Herc's story unfolds through rhythm-infused writing and art with touches of street-art style.
Look for: superfans can turn to the end of the book to read more about the history of hip-hop. |
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| Fly Away by Patricia MacLachlanStarring: Lucy, who's good with words but can't sing like the rest of her family, and her brother Teddy, who can't speak in words yet secretly sings to Lucy every night.
What happens: When Teddy goes missing during a flood, Lucy realizes that her song might be the only way to find him.
Who it's for: If you're just getting into longer chapter books, this simple, heartfelt story might be right for you. |
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| A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda UrbanWhat it's about: Zoe wants a baby grand piano, so she can fulfill her dreams of becoming a child prodigy. But after her dad panics at the music store, Zoe gets an electric organ, along with a songbook of oldies and a teacher who encourages her to compete in the Perform-O-Rama organ contest.
Who it's for: anyone looking for a quirky, feel-good story about chasing your dreams, however imperfectly. |
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| Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-GarciaWhat it's about: Heartbroken over the death of this grandfather, Cool Papa, harmonica player Clayton runs away to join Cool Papa's blues band...only to discover a different kind of music in the underground world of the New York subway.
Why you might like it: No matter what kind of music you like, you can relate to authentic characters and emotions in this moving story by the author of One Crazy Summer. |
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| The Sweetest Sound by Sherri WinstonStarring: ten-year-old Cadence, who's been hiding her amazing singing voice through years of extreme shyness. This year, however, she's determined to share her musical gift with her church...or at least that was the plan, before a leaked secret recording changed things.
Why you might like it: With her cozy hometown, uncertain friendships, and complicated family, Cadence is a down-to-earth character you'll root for even as she struggles to find her voice. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11! |
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