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| The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir NelsonWhat it is: a celebration of the African American artists, athletes, leaders, and survivors -- some famous and some unknown -- who’ve changed America, written by the author of The Crossover.
What’s inside: soul-stirring poetry that begs to be read out loud, plus bold artwork that demands a second look.
Don’t miss: the final pages, which contain fast facts about the people and events shown in the book. |
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| Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret DillowayWhat it’s about: Twelve-year-old Cady is surprised to find that her next foster home will be with Shell, the aunt she never knew she had. Baking at Aunt Shell’s pie shop and meeting her small-town neighbors makes Cady feel like she’s home for the first time...which also makes her worry that it’s too good to last.
Why you might like it: Cady’s fight for a place to belong is honest and moving, and her recipes might inspire you to bake some pies of your own. |
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The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
by Adam Gidwitz
Dispatched by Professor Fauna to Laredo on the U.S.-Mexico border, Elliot and Uchenna team up with a brilliant Mexican doctor, her curandero husband and their kids to help heal a divided community and protect the regional Chupacabras.
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| Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunnWelcome to: Gingerbread Island, North Carolina, where protective 11-year-old Cat and her brother Chicken are visiting the grandparents they’ve only just met.
What happens: Since their dad died, Cat has taken care of Chicken while their mom works. But with their grandparents around to help, Cat's responsibilities shift, making her reconsider how she fits into her family.
Try this next: Teresa E. Harris’ The Perfect Place, which also follows siblings who spend a life-changing summer with an older relative. |
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Wings of Olympus
by K. George
The first part of a planned duology set in Ancient Greece traces the friendship between indefatigable orphan Pippa and her daring but undersized winged horse, Zephyr, who are unexpectedly chosen to compete in Mount Olympus' legendary race.
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Far from Agrabah
by Aisha Saeed
An original story set in the world of the live-action film finds Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride filled with adventure, suspense and wonder. By the author of Written in the Stars.
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The Next Great Paulie Fink
by Ali Benjamin
Led by new student Caitlyn, seventh-graders at a tiny rural school in Vermont create a reality-show inspired competition to determine who will replace the school's legendary class clown, Paulie Fink.
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One-Third Nerd
by Gennifer Choldenko
Ten-year-old Liam and his two younger sisters, precocious third-grader Dakota and second-grader Izzy, who has Down syndrome, face the possibility of losing their beloved dog, Cupcake, who keeps urinating on their apartment's carpet.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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