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Geraldine
by Elizabeth Lilly
What it's about: "Geraldine is NOT moving. Not to this new town where she's the only giraffe. Not to this new school where she has no friends. Not to this new place, where everyone only knows her as That Giraffe Girl. But soon Geraldine meets Cassie, a girl who is just as much of an outcast as she is, and as time goes by, she realizes that being yourself and making one really good, unusual friend can help someone who literally stands out fit right in."--Amazon.com.
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Lost treasure of the emerald eye
by Geronimo Stilton
What it's about: Geronimo Stilton--editor of "The Rodent's Gazette"--his adventurous sister Thea, a correspondent for the paper, and their cousin Trap travel to a distant island to search for the treasure shown on an old map Thea discovers
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Hurricane Katrina rescue
by Kate Messner
What it's about: When the mysterious first aid kit takes golden retriever Ranger to New Orleans shortly before Hurricane Katrina hits, he finds himself helping Clare Porter and her grandmother, who are waiting for Clare's father at their home in the Lower Ninth Ward--andwhen the levees break and Clare is separated from Nana, Ranger must somehow get her to the relative safety of the Superdome, and reunite her with her family
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Life According to Og the Frog
by Betty G. Birney
What it's about: Og the Frog tells the story of how he first came to Room 26, where he meets Humphrey the hamster, befriends the students, and writes poems and songs"
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| Mr. Wolf's Class by Aron Nels SteinkeWhat it's about: new teacher Mr. Wolf's first day with the fourth-graders of Hazelwood Elementary.
Featuring: Margot, a rabbit who's new at school; Aziza, a duck who gets annoyed during math; Sampson, a frog who's really really got to go; and Penny, a pig who falls asleep in an unusual spot
Is it for you? If you like realistic stories starring animal characters, don't miss this funny, easy-to-read graphic novel, the 1st in the Mr. Wolf's Class series. |
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| A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner; illustrated by Tim ProbertStarring: Best friends Rip and Red, labeled by their classmates as "the black kid who plays basketball" and "the kid on the autism spectrum."
What happens: Rip and Red have trouble adjusting to Mr. Acevdeo, their offbeat new teacher and basketball coach, but as the year goes on, they start to think that change might be okay after all.
Series alert: This is the 1st in the high-energy, cartoon-illustrated Rip and Red series, followed by Rookie of the Year. |
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| The Losers Club by Andrew ClementsIntroducing: the Losers Club, created and named by sixth-grader Alex so that he can sit alone and read during his after-school program. Alex doesn't mind sharing his reading time with club co-founder Nina (who, okay, he kind of likes), but he's frustrated when other people join -- people like his former best friend who's now a total jerk.
Who it's for: Equal parts amusing and hopeful, The Losers Club will satisfy fans of author Andrew Clements' popular school stories. |
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| Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloWhat it's about: Longing to become 1975's Little Miss Central Florida Tire so that her absent father will notice her, ten-year-old Raymie enters a baton-twirling class, only to find that her classmates, fierce Beverly and dreamy Louisiana, both have their own motives to win.
Is it for you? This deep, quiet story is perfect for readers who love eccentric characters and big ideas.
Look for: the sequel, Louisiana's Way Home, in October 2018. |
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| Lost in the Sun by Lisa GraffWhat it's about: It began when Trent hit a hockey puck that accidentally killed his teammate, Jared. Since then, Trent panics if he tries to play sports. He fights with his family, draws disturbing pictures, and lashes out against his classmates…which makes it even more confusing when Fallon, the weird girl with the scarred face, decides to be his friend.
Who it's for: Older readers looking for intense stories with authentically complicated characters. |
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| Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntStarring: Ally, who's gone to seven schools in seven years without anyone guessing her secret. Her talents for math, art, and troublemaking help her hide the fact that whenever she tries to read, the letters look scrambled. Could a new teacher and a new way of learning prove that Ally is smarter than she thinks?
Is it for you? If you love Lisa Graff's Absolutely Almost and you want another honest, feel-good school story, you should definitely try this award-winning book.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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