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| Lions & Liars by Kate Beasley; illustrated by Dan SantatWhat it's about: If 5th graders are wild animals, Frederick Frederickson is no lion -- he's more like a flea on a meerkat's butt. So when he accidentally winds up among the "lions" at a disciplinary camp for boys, Frederick has to fake it if he wants to make friends...not to mention survive the hurricane that's heading their way. Why you might like it: it's easy to relate to Frederick's hilariously awkward attempts to fit in. |
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Nelson Mandela : fighting to dismantle apartheid
by Ann Malaspina
Birthday - July 18, 1918. Describes the life and accomplishments of the South African activist and leader, from his childhood in a small village and his early life as an anti-apartheid activist to his decades of imprisonment, his release, and his election as the first black president of his nation
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| Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab by Bob Pflugfelder and Steve HockensmithIntroducing: twins Nick and Tesla, who are determined to uncover the secrets inside a spooky, heavily guarded mansion. What happens: To get past the mansion's defenses, the twins create clever gadgets (like a "robocat" fueled by mints and soda) -- and each one comes with illustrated instructions so that you can build it yourself. Try this next: For further DIY-infused fiction, check out the next five books in the Nick and Tesla series, or try Mark Tatulli's Desmond Pucket series. |
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The Inventors at No. 8
by A.M. Morgen
What it's about: Though he's convinced of his own bad luck, young orphan George joins his inventor neighbor, Ada, as well as new friend Oscar and baby orangutan Ruthie, on a daring treasure hunt across 1800s Europe.
Read it for: fantastic flying machines, close calls with criminals, and touches of humor.
Try this next: Jordan Stratford's Wollenstonecraft Detective Agency series offers further imagined adventures for real-life tech pioneer Ada Byron Lovelace.
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The star thief
by Lindsey Becker
What it's about: Catching two brutish sailors ransacking her master's study, maid Honorine is whisked into a fantastical war between the crew of a steamship and a band of mythical constellations that have come to life to defend themselves against those who want to harness their powers. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Frank Einstein & the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian BiggsWhat it's about: When kid genius Frank Einstein's antimatter-powered bike is stolen, along with his eccentric robots Klink and Klank, there can only be one culprit: rival inventor T. Edison. Who it's for: The story may be offbeat, but the inventions are based in real science, making this a satisfying read for fiction and nonfiction fans alike. Series alert: This funny, fact-filled chapter book is the 1st in the Frank Einstein series. |
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| The Creature Department by Robert Paul WestonWelcome to: the Creature Department of technology company DENKi-3000, where the leading tech inventors include a tiny vampire-fairy, an enormous bombastadon, and a three-headed dragon-octopus.
What happens: DENKi-3000's rival, Quazicom, is also run by Creatures: nasty, snot-shooting Ghorks who are poised for a hostile takeover unless the Creature Department can stop them. Try this next: Adam Rex's Cold Cereal Saga, for a similar blend of zany art, frenzied action, and over-the-top humor. |
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Invasion of the insects
by Ada Hopper
What it's about: Investigating a swarm of creepy-crawly insects that has invaded the town of Newtonburg and converged on Dr. Bunsen's house, the DATA Set is challenged to discover the source of the pests while searching for Laura, who has gone missing after being shrunken down to bug size.
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Robot revolution
by James Patterson
What it's about:When his underappreciated mechanical helpers cause chaos by going on strike while his mother is distracted by a top-secret project, Sammy and his disabled sister, Maddie, struggle to keep the peace until the truth about the project can be revealed.
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The Imagination Box: beyond infinity : Beyond Infinity
by Martyn Ford
What it's about: Breaking the rule about not removing his Imagination Box from his hotel room, Tim discovers that he is being followed by strangers who steal the box, forcing him to team up with friends and contacts from a top-secret scientific institution to save the Imagination Box from corruption of the worst possible kind.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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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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