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Eva's new pet
by Rebecca Elliott
To choose the perfect pet for her and her bat, Baxter, Eva decides to pet-sit for all her friends with hilarious results and wonders if she’ll ever find a pet that’s just right for her family. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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| Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy by Misty Copeland; illustrated by Salena BarnesWhat it is: mini-biographies of Black ballerinas past and present, describing their game-changing skills, the way they challenged the racism of American dance, and the inspiration they offer to young dancers today.
Art alert: The biographies include watercolor art of each strong, graceful ballerina, making the book as interesting to look at as it is to read.
About the author: Author and ballerina Misty Copeland made history as the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. |
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The glitter parade
by Calliope Glass
A sequel to The Magic Day finds Sparkleton racing to help her gloomy friend, Gabe, transform an embarrassing new unicorn magical ability into something worthy of demonstration at the annual town parade. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The magic day
by Calliope Glass
Begging his big sister to give him wish-granting powers for one whole day, Sparkleton the shaggy purple unicorn resolves to prove how glittertastic he will be when performing magic, before unleashing mayhem in the form of zany wishes and neglected homework. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Wave of the sea dragon
by Tracey West
To undo a dangerous spell cast by the evil wizard Astrid, Drake and the other Dragon Masters need the help of three special dragons – including a Sea Dragon – and embark on a perilous journey to Kapua to find one. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The velvet fox
by Catherine Fisher
In this enchanting sequel to the award-winning The Clockwork Crow, orphan Seren Rhys comes face-to-face with the Velvet Fox, a creature even the Clockwork Crow fears, and must use her smarts to overcome the dangers surrounding her and protect what she loves. Simultaneous eBook.
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| 13th Street: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats by David Bowles; illustrated by Shane ClesterWhat it's about: While exploring Gulf City's Little Mexico, cousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan accidentally wind up on 13th Street, a creepy otherworld filled with giant, wicked Snatch Bats. Can the cousins make it out safely?
Why you might like it: With spine-tingling scares, short chapters, cartoon art, and progress bars to show you how far you've read, this video game-style chapter book (the 1st in a series) will keep you turning pages. |
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Set me free
by Ann Clare LeZotte
Three years after being kidnapping from her home in Martha's Vineyard, fourteen-year-old Mary Lambert receives a letter from Nora O'Neal, a servant in the house where she was held, who tells her of an eight-year-old girl where she is now employed whom Nora believes to be a deaf-mute, but who is being treated as insane, and asks Mary to come and teach the nameless child; a little scared, but intrigued, and bored with domestic life, Mary agrees--only to find that there is more to the child's story, and that freeing her from a world of silence and imprisonment may be more dangerous than anyone anticipated
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| Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren CastilloWhat it's about: Hedgehog is happy on her tiny island with Mutty, her stuffed dog. But after a storm sweeps Mutty away, Hedgehog sets out to find him, and meets several helpful new friends along the way.
Why you might like it: The cute animals and cozy vibes in this series-starter will have you looking forward to the next book.
You might also like: Jacqueline Davies' Sydney & Taylor series, which also stars a hedgehog and friends.
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| Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee; illustrated by Dung HoIntroducing: seven-and-a-half-year-old Mindy Kim, who just moved to a new state with her dad after her mom died.
What it's about: Mindy wants to fit in at her new school and raise money for a puppy, so when new friend Sally wants to start a seaweed snack business, Mindy agrees, even though it's against the rules.
Series alert: There are already lots of books in the upbeat Mindy Kim series, and more coming in 2022. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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