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Kids' Books September 2018
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Mac Undercover
by Mac Barnett
One day, Mac (smartest boy in his class in a small town in California) receives a telephone call from the Queen of England. She recruits him to find the crown jewels (actually just the Coronation Spoon) and so Mac embarks on his first adventure as a secret agent--with the assurance that the Queen will give him a note excusing him from school
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Saving Winslow
by Sharon Creech
This touching story about a young boy who befriends a newborn donkey and nurses him back to health is perfect for fans of Charlotte’s Web and The One and Only Ivan.
Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures, but when his father brings home a sickly newborn mini donkey, he is determined to save him. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, but as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising and life-altering events prove that this donkey is stronger than anyone could have imagined.
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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 creepy but not leave-the-lights-on scary. |
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| The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. HolmFeaturing: Ellie, who's learning that middle school friendships, first dates, sick pets, and science fair experiments can all be equally complicated; and Melvin, Ellie's scientist grandfather who's trapped in the body of a 14-year-old boy.
Series alert: Fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish will get the most out of this smart, amusing sequel that offers touches of science fiction while staying grounded in reality. |
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| The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee by Elinor TeeleWhat it's about: Everyone in Eden knows about the legendary gold nugget that Doc Magee hid in the hills surrounding their ramshackle town. When 12-year-old Jenny and her dad face losing their home, Jenny decides to search for the nugget -- and she's not the only one.
Who it's for: Set in post-gold rush New Zealand, this thrilling tale of courage, code-breaking, and treasure-hunting is sure to grab readers with a thirst for adventure. |
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We the Children
by Andrew Clements
Sixth-grader Ben Pratt's life is full of changes that he does not like, but when the school janitor gives him a tarnished coin with some old engravings and then dies, Ben is drawn into an effort to keep his school from being destroyed
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The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle
by Janet S Fox
In 1940, during the Blitz, Kat Bateson is sent to a school in a Scottish castle that is said to be haunted by dark magic from the past, but when some of her classmates disappear, she wonders if the magic exists very much in the present
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Sherlock Holmes and the Disappearing Diamond
by Sam Hearn
While on a school trip to the British Arts & Antiquities Museum, John Watson and his friends from the Baker Street Academy get involved in a mystery when the Alpine Star, a famous diamond, is stolen
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The Gold Medal Mess
by David A. Kelly
Preparing for their school's Olympics field day relay races, archery contests and other fun-filled activities, five friends investigate the actions of a mysterious saboteur who is trying to ruin the events. By the author of the Ballpark Mysteries series.
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| The Real McCoys by Matthew SwansonStarring: fourth-grade detective Moxie McCoy, who makes it her business to live up to her name, whether she's searching for a new best friend or for Tiddlywhump Elementary's missing mascot. Her enthusiasm, however, outweighs her sleuthing skills, leading Moxie to some offbeat conclusions and plenty of trouble.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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