| The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartWhat it’s about: After her mom and sisters were killed in an accident, Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, hit the road in a converted school bus and never looked back…until now. Why you might like it: The journey is equal parts quirky and bittersweet as 12-year-old Coyote – joined by an unforgettable collection of fellow travelers -- sneakily nudges Rodeo toward revisiting their old home for the first time in years. |
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Twilight of the elves
by Zack Loran Clark
"In the second book of The Adventurers Guild, Zed and Brock must save the elven city"
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| New Kid by Jerry CraftStarring: seventh-grade cartoonist Jordan Banks, who wants to go to a special art school, but is sent instead to Riverdale Academy, where he’s one of only a few African American kids...and no one will let him forget it.
Art alert: What better way to tell a story about a cartoonist figuring out where he fits in than through energetic cartoon art?
For fans of: Sharon Draper, Gene Luen Yang, and Raina Telgemeier. |
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Captain Superlative
by J. S. Puller
Janey, a quiet outsider, is inspired by the eccentric and enigmatic Captain Superlative, a masked superhero who runs through the halls of their middle school, performing radical acts of kindness
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The Baltimore bandit
by David A. Kelly
When Babe Ruth's historic glove goes missing during their visit to the Orioles' ballpark, Mike and Kate investigate a talking parrot's clues about a gold coin to discern the guilt or innocence of a respected pitcher. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Thea Stilton : the treasure seekers
by Thea Stilton
Discovering an old explorer's journal that imparts the legend of seven mysterious treasures, the Thea Sisters embark on a search for the first treasure, a mythical Ivory Garden.
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Eva and Baby Mo
by Rebecca Elliott
Eva offers to babysit for little brother Baby Mo so her parents can go sky-dancing competition, and she enlists a couple of her friends to help--unfortunately Mo proves to be a handful, eating too much candy, making a big mess, and throwing a tantrum, and she and her friends have to clean up fast before her parents get home
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| Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary D. SchmidtWhat it’s about: After Mr. Bowles-Fitzpatrick arrives at the Jones family’s door, Carter Jones -- who’s struggling in the wake of his brother’s death and his dad’s overseas deployment -- is surprised to find himself bonding with the British butler.
Read it for: witty British/American culture clashes, genuine emotion, and a thrilling middle school cricket match.
Don’t miss: cameos from characters in popular author Gary D. Schmidt’s other books. |
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The book of Boy
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Bullied and marginalized because of the hump on his back and his tendency to talk to animals, Boy is engaged as a servant to a shadowy pilgrim who takes him on an expedition across Europe to steal seven religious artifacts from dangerous enemies. By the author of Dairy Queen. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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