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| Sisters of Glass by Naomi CyprusStarring: Nalah, a poor glassblower's daughter from New Hadar who has to hide her illegal magic abilities; and Halan, the unfortunately un-magical princess of the Magi Kingdom.
Is it for you? If you like spirited heroines and Arabian Nights-inspired settings, you'll enjoy finding out what happens when a magic mirror brings Nalah's and Halan's worlds crashing together.
Series alert: Sisters of Glass is the 1st in a new fantasy series. |
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| The Road to Ever After by Moira YoungWhat it's about: There's nothing left for 13-year-old orphan Davy in his run-down hometown of Brownvale, so when Ms. Flint (who's rumored to be a witch) hires him to drive her to the cottage where she plans to die, Davy and his dog George join the elderly woman on a highly unusual road trip. Why you might like it: Offbeat characters, an unlikely friendship, and just a touch of fantasy make this a memorable read. |
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The stonekeeper : The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi
After moving into an old ancestral home, Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped and dragged down the basement stairs by a mysterious creature, and after giving chase, the kids find themselves in a magical but dangerous world of man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, and shadowy enemies.
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Harley Quinn at Super Hero High
by Lisa Yee
Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it with her own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved with an upcoming inter-school battle of the bands and a fantastic cosmic carnival that appears only once a year--and this year, it's coming to Earth!
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The Last Gargoyle
by Paul Durham
Penhallow Fitch, a gargoyle assigned to protect a Boston apartment building, must fight against evil spirits called Netherkin and the Boneless King to keep the residents of the building and the city safe.
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| A Tangle of Knots by Lisa GraffStarring: Cady, an 11-year-old orphan with a magical Talent for baking perfect cakes, plus an intriguing variety of other characters whose connections only become clear as they take turns telling this deliciously twisty tale.
For fans of: Ingrid Law's Savvy series, and other stories that blend the magical with the everyday.
Series alert: Don't miss the companion book, A Clatter of Jars. |
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| The Forget-Me-Not Summer by Leila HowlandWhat it's about: Even without TV or internet, the Los Angeles-dwelling Silver sisters -- 12-year-old Marigold, 11-year-old Zinnie, and five-year-old Lily -- can't resist the charms of a lazy summer with their Aunt Sunny on the beaches of Cape Cod. Why you might like it: Told by both Marigold and Zinnie, this upbeat, realistic story has a sweetly old-fashioned feel.
Series alert: This is the 1st book in the Silver Sisters series. |
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| Ungifted by Gordon KormanWhat it's about: Expecting to be expelled after his latest prank goes wrong, eighth-grader Donovan Curtis is instead admitted -- by mistake -- to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special school for gifted and talented students.
Is it for you? With a wide range of voices from the school, Donovan's experiences as a stowaway among the brainy kids will appeal to fans of funny, feel-good stories. |
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| Audacity Jones to the Rescue by Kirby LarsonWhat it's about: Sharp, adventurous orphan Audacity Jones is quick to volunteer when Commodore Crutchfield arrives at her school in search of an assistant for a secret mission. Soon Audie and her cat, Min, are traveling to Washington D.C., where they must foil a shady scheme against President Teddy Roosevelt.
Why you might like it: Set in 1910 and bursting with quirky characters who take turns narrating, this book kicks off a series of page-turning historical mysteries. |
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| When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace LinWhat it's about: In order to rescue Amah, her beloved storytelling grandmother, from the Tiger Emperor, Pinmei must go on a quest to find the legendary Luminous Stone That Lights the Night.
Series alert: Pimei's and Amah's stories blend with Chinese folktales in this captivating follow-up to When the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, binding all three books into one sweeping saga.
Try this next: Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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