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No more dead dogs
by Gordon Korman
Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production
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The time museum
by Matthew Loux
In order to win a coveted internship at the Earth Time Museum, Delia must use all her skills and knowledge to survive her travels back and forth through time
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| The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnultyTwelve-year-old Lucy, who has genius-level math skills (a side effect of surviving a lightning strike) and obsessive-compulsive habits (a side effect of living with a "supercomputer brain")
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| Breakout by Kate MessnerA scrapbook-style collection of letters, texts, articles, poems, and comics created by the people of Wolf Creek, New York, during the manhunt for two escaped inmates from the nearby prison.
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Waylon! : even more awesome
by Sara Pennypacker
Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He's always getting called to Principal Rice's office, and now he's even having meetings with the chief of police. At least the two boys can visit their dog, Dumpster Eddy, while they're at the station. Eddy is behind bars in the Stray Animals' Lock-up. When a new Animal Control officer takes over, it looks as though the dog's days are numbered. Waylon comes up with a science-y plan to save Eddy, but can he trust Baxter to help him carry it out?
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| The Bad Guys by Aaron BlabeyWhat it's about: Sure, he seems shady, but Mr. Wolf isn't a big, bad monster. To prove it, he and his reluctant pals Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, are founding a Good Guys Club to do heroic deeds. If only the other animals weren't too scared to appreciate their help…
Why you might like it: Part graphic novel, part early chapter book, this series opener is bursting with energy and laugh-yourself-silly slapstick. |
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| Hazy Bloom and the Tomorrow Power by Jennifer Hamburg; illustrated by Jenn HarneyWhat happens: It begins with a prickly feeling and an image of flying green peas. It takes Hazel "Hazy" Bloom a while to figure out that it's a vision of the near future, that it's the first of many, and that it's difficult to decode without causing more disasters than she prevents.
Series alert: This goofy, fast-paced read is the 1st in a series, followed by Hazy Bloom and the Pet Project. |
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| Waylon! One Awesome Thing by Sara Pennypacker; illustrated by Marla FrazeeWhat it's about: Science-loving fourth grader Waylon doesn't want to be an "Other," but he doesn't want to be a "Shark-Puncher," either. Unfortunately, those are the only two choices given by Arlo, the popular kid who's dividing Waylon's class into rival teams. Can Waylon use his humor, heart, and know-how to bring people together?
For fans of: Kevin Henkes, Beverly Clearly, and the Clementine series -- fans will be excited to spot Clementine in Waylon's class. |
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| Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban; illustrated by Katie KathIntroducing: Max, whose parents just got divorced, prompting him to worry that spending weekends at his dad's new apartment will feel weird.
What happens: Instead of weird, weekends are busy! They shop for furniture, Max helps Dad with his ukulele act, and Dad helps Max turn pizza boxes into a porcupine habitat.
Series alert: After reading this illustrated series-starter, you'll look forward to spending more weekends with this funny, caring duo. |
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| My Life in Pictures by Deborah ZemkeWhat it is: the sketchbook of Beatrice Holmes Garcia, who takes her frustration about her best friend moving away and a mean new kid moving in and pours it into her creative cartoon drawings.
Series alert: If you like this 1st Bea Garcia book, don't miss the 2nd, The Curse of Einstein's Pencil.
You might also like: Angela Dominguez's Stella Diaz Has Something to Say, another book about a relatable girl who's separated from her best friend. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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