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Remarkables
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
What it's about: Befriending her cool new neighbors only to see them disappear, a teen with a painful past meets a secretive boy who also sees the vanishing neighbors, but warns her to stay away.
Want more?: Give The House On The Gulf , also by Margaret Peterson Haddix a try.
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Revenge of The Invisible Boy
by R. L Stine
What it's about: Annoyed with a pesty member of the magic club who messes up everyone’s tricks, Frankie uses the visit of a legendary magic stuntman to get even, triggering unexpected consequences.
Want more?: If you're a fan of Goosebumps, bu sure to take a look at our collection in the junior fiction section, we have dozens to choose from.
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The Dog Who Lost His Bark
by Eoin Colfer
What it's about: Complemented by light-charcoal illustrations, a collaborative tale by two former Irish Children’s Laureates follows the experiences of a lonely boy and a voiceless dog who find companionship and healing together.
You may also like: Ruby The Foster Dog by Jimmy Wayne.
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Master of The Phantom Isle
by Brandon Mull
What it's about: Traveling to an aquatic dragon preserve that is being targeted by the power-hungry Dragon King, Kendra searches for her missing brother, Seth, whose curse has caused him to forget his past and become a pawn in a dark scheme.
Series alert: This is the third in the Dragonwatch series. The first two in the series, Dragonwatch and Wrath of The Dragon King, are also available.
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| Stargazing by Jen WangWhat it’s about: Although they’re from the same Chinese American community, well-behaved Christine doesn’t have much in common with hot-tempered, artsy Moon. Yet when the girls become neighbors, they soon find themselves sharing secrets and K-pop videos -- until jealousy and upsetting news threaten their newfound friendship.
Art alert: warm colors and expressive illustrations add energy to this honest, heartfelt graphic novel.
For fans of: Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier. |
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| The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay CurrieWhat it’s about: After witnessing a series of weird and unsettling things, seventh-grader Tessa becomes convinced that her family’s new home is haunted, leading her and her friends to dig into the house’s hair-raising history.
What’s inside: cold patches, unseen footsteps, a color-changing painting, and a crying ventriloquist dummy.
Reviewers say: this spooky mystery is a "perfect flashlight read" (Booklist). |
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Out of The Wild Night
by Blue Balliett
What it's about: Mary W. Chase died on Nantucket Island just over one hundred years ago, but she is still there, in the house she once lived in, and she wants to keep it that way--but first she must somehow contact a group of children who are interested in preserving historic homes on the island
Want more?: Blue Balliett also has a great mystery series. Give it a try with the fiert book, Chasing Vermeer.
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| The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing HahnWhat it's about: Jules has lived in lots of old mansions (her dad restores them), but Oak Hill gives her an uneasy feeling -- and that's before she sees an eerie shadow through the window of a locked upstairs room.
Read it for: a nameless ghost, a centuries-old murder, and a page-turning mystery.
For fans of: paranormal stories that are eerie but not leave-the-lights-on scary. |
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Dead Voices
by Katherine Arden
What it's about: A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Small Spaces finds best friends Ollie, Coco and Brian spending winter break at a down-on-its-heels ski resort before the ghost of the resort's late co-owner reaches out for help solving his murder.
You may also like: Small Spaces, also by Katherine Arden. A tale of supernatural mystery after a bus breaks down on a field trip.
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The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story
by Mary Downing Hahn
What it's about: Diana and her brother Georgie have been living a cursed existence in the woods behind the old Willis place, but when a new caretaker comes to live in the decrepit mansion, Diana will dare to reveal herself in an effort to make a new friend and free herself and Georgie from their predicament.
Want more?: If you're a fan of ghost stories, Mary Downing Hahn has got you covered. Stop in and find your next favorite.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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