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Tween Reads June 2019
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| The Line Tender by Kate AllenStarring: Twelve-year-old Lucy, who inherited a fascination with sharks from her late mother, a marine biologist.
What happens: After a second tragic loss leaves Lucy devastated, her summer project -- an illustrated field guide to her coastal hometown -- becomes her lifeline.
Who it’s for: anyone looking for sensitive, honest stories about finding hope during tough times. |
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| Our Castle by the Sea by Lucy StrangeWhat it’s about: World War II turns life upside down for Pet, a British lighthouse keeper’s daughter.
What happens: After her German-born mother is unfairly imprisoned, Pet is filled with fear -- and questions. Why are her Pa and her sister acting so secretive? What are those strange lights in the fields? And how does it all relate to an age-old local legend?
Read it for: haunting, multi-layered mysteries and an unforgettable heroine. |
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The unsung hero of Birdsong USA
by Brenda Woods
What it's about: Forging a close friendship with an African American World War II veteran who has recently returned to their unwelcoming Jim Crow community, a 12-year-old white boy worries for his heroic friend's safety when racist locals threaten the man's family.
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The journey of little Charlie
by Christopher Paul Curtis
What is it about: Striking a deal with a formidable local in the aftermath of his father's death, 12-year-old Charlie, the child of sharecroppers, agrees to track down a band of thieves only to confront a difficult moral choice when he learns the true identities and circumstances of his targets. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963.
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Forging destiny
by Cube Kid
What's in it: Originally published under the title Wimpy Villager, a sixth entry in the popular unofficial Minecraft series finds 12-year-old aspiring warrior Runt using his new skills on a perilous quest beyond the wall to save Villagetown.
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Fresh ink
by Lamar Giles
Edited by the Edgar Award-nominated author of Fake ID and featuring contributions by some of today's most recognizable diverse authors, a boundary-breaking anthology includes short stories, a graphic novel and a one-act play on such topics as gentrification, acceptance, poverty and coming out. Simultaneous eBook
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Triple-dare to be scared : thirteen further freaky tales
by Robert D. San Souci
What it's about: A story collection for middle readers offers thirteen diverse scary stories, including fantasy, science fiction, and ghost tales, from the author of Cinderella Skeleton and Witch Baby.
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| Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat it's about: Twelve-year-old Ivy is reeling after her family's home is destroyed by a tornado, her treasured private sketchbook goes missing, and she starts crushing on a girl in her class. Then someone begins anonymously returning her drawings -- along with notes encouraging her to come out.
You might also like: Lisa Jenn Bigelow's Drum Roll, Please, another authentic, relatable story about a girl finding the courage to be herself. |
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Fish in a tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
What is it: Hiding the truth about her inability to read from a highly motivated new teacher, Ally eventually discovers that her dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of and gains new confidence as she finds alternative ways to learn. By the award-winning author of One for the Murphys. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ghost
by Jason Reynolds
Starring: Castle "Ghost" Cranshaw, a guy with a troubled past and a temper as quick as his feet. Joining a local track team gives him an unexpected sense of belonging, but Ghost isn't sure he can live up to the coach's rule about avoiding "altercations" at school.
Series alert: Short, powerful, and totally authentic, Ghost kicks off the TRACK series, which continues with Patina and (coming in April) Sunny.
Award buzz: Finalist for the 2016 National Book Award.
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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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