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| Monstrous Devices by Damien LoveWhat it's about: British 12-year-old Alex is curious when his grandfather sends him an antique tin robot with a note reading "this one is special," but he doesn't realize just how special the toy is until he and his grandfather are chased across Europe by blood-fueled automatons and human assassins.
Why you might like it: If you prefer unusual fantasy, you don't want to miss the intrigue, suspense, and genuine scares in this fast-paced read. |
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A Tear in the Ocean
by H. M Bouwman
A companion to A Crack in the Sea finds a future king Putnam's efforts to save Raftworld hampered by a stowaway who is attempting to escape from G887an abusive family member, while 100 years in the past, Rayel discovers an astonishing power before a profound sadness infects her world.
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Dust storm!
by Terry Lynn Johnson
Stranded together when a dust storm hits during a field trip in the New Mexico desert, sixth-graders Jen and Martin find their survival skills tested by disastrous conditions, in a series entry that is complemented by tips from the New Mexico Search and Rescue Council. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Famous mistakes
by Carolyn Keene
Nancy and her sleuthing friends race to find out who is responsible for sabotaging a controversial comedian's upcoming performance at River Heights's new arts complex, where an exhibition of Dutch Masters is being installed.
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Trailblazer
by Austin Aslan
Determined to prove himself among the world's best racers, 12-year-old Mace Blazer is unexpectedly chosen by a retired, reclusive racer to join the next generation of TURBOnauts to develop his talents in a sophisticated morphing craft.
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| The Silver Gate by Kristin BaileyWhat it's about: After they flee from the cruelty of their village, Wynn (who's wise, kind, and developmentally disabled) and Elric (her caring, skeptical brother) search for the fabled fairy realm, where all children are welcome.
Series alert: If you want to know what's next for this authentic sibling duo, look for the sequel, Into the Nightfell Wood, in April 2019.
For fans of: Shannon Hale and Jessica Day George. |
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| Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded by Sage BlackwoodWhat happens: All of the adult sorceresses at Miss Ellicott's School for Magical Maidens have disappeared, leaving talented student Chantel searching for a way to get them back -- and also protect the city from invading Marauders.
Read it for: clever humor, a take-charge black heroine, and quirky magic-school adventure.
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| Handbook for Dragon Slayers by Merrie HaskellWhat it's about: Princess Tilda never thought she'd find herself chasing dragons -- she was born with a twisted foot, and she longs to be a writer, not an adventurer. But after escaping both a kidnapper and her responsibilities, Tilda agrees to join her friends on an epic quest to slay dragons...or, in Tilda's case, write about them.
You might also like: the charming fantasy settings and relatable, well-drawn heroines in Gail Carson Levine's books. |
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| Mighty Jack by Ben HatkeIntroducing: Jack, who shoulders a lot of responsibility while his busy mom works, and who might be in over his head after his sister Maddy, who has autism and rarely talks, insists on trading their mom's car for seeds that produce magical, monstrous plants.
Series alert: This eye-catching fairy tale remix is the 1st in a graphic novel series, followed by Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, with an exciting crossover, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl, on the way. |
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The Trials of Morrigan Crow
by Jessica Townsend
Fantasy. Destined to die on her 11th birthday, Morrigan Crow is rescued by the mysterious Jupiter North, who transports her to the realm of Nevermoor. There, she can escape her unlucky destiny by competing for entrance into the magical Wundrous Society. Without any extraordinary powers, Morrigan will have to pass four trials -- because failure means certain death. Don't miss this exciting, complex 1st book in the Nevermoor series.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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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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