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Tween Reads August 2020 Please place a hold on these titles through the catalog for contactless pickup or you can call us at 973-377-0722 to make an appointment to come in and browse the shelves.
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The Chaos Curse
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Sayantani Dasgupta
Returning to her hometown to rescue Prince Lal from her frenemy, Kiran navigates a troubling prophecy about her role in a brewing conflict before discovering that the Anti-Chaos Committee may be causing disruptions in the multiverse. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Tyrannosaurus wrecks
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Stuart Gibbs
When a rare dinosaur skull is stolen from a top-secret excavation site on his friend’s ranch, Teddy Fitzroy begins an investigation that is complicated by the Barksdale twins’ anaconda and Summer’s inquiries into the black-market reptile trade. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Black Brother, Black Brother
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Jewell Parker Rhodes
What it’s about: At their mostly white prep school, dark-skinned Donte faces relentless racist bullying, while his light-skinned brother Trey is effortlessly popular. After being framed and arrested for an offense committed by Alan, the captain of the fencing team, a fed-up Donte decides to train as fencer and beat Alan at his own game.
Further reading: Similar to Black Brother, Black Brother, Jason Reynolds’ Track series stars realistic African American characters who find confidence and pride through sports (and their teammates).
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Bad best friend
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Rachel Vail
Devastated when her former best friend ditches her for a more popular crowd, eighth grader Niki Ames finds her efforts to pursue other friendships and interests complicated by her mother’s refusal to believe that Niki’s brother is on the autism spectrum. Simultaneous eBook.
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The blackbird girls
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Anne Blankman
Relocating to Leningrad in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, two girls who have been taught to hate each other because of religious differences uncover painful family secrets while learning what it means to trust another person. Simultaneous eBook.
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Caught! Nabbing History's Most Wanted by Georgia Bragg What it is: a clever and comical collection of notorious figures -- including spies, assassins, pirates, revolutionaries, con artists, and thieves -- who all got caught, one way or another.
What's inside: cartoon illustrations and mini-biographies of people such as Joan of Arc, Rasputin, Mata Hari, and Blackbeard.
You might also like: the scares, scandals, and absurd situations in author Georgia Bragg's earlier books, How They Croaked and How They Choked. | |
Innocent heroes : stories of animals in the first World War
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Sigmund Brouwer
A celebration of the important role played by animals during wartime features eight connected fictional stories about animals who helped a Canadian platoon during World War I, in an anthology complemented by background information about the true events that inspired each tale. Simultaneous eBook.
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship" by Deborah Heiligman What it is: A suspenseful and heart-wrenching account of the SS City of Benares, which sunk after being torpedoed during its World War II voyage to transport evacuated British children to Canada.
What's inside: photos, letters, and profiles of the people on board, from the crew to the chaperones to the many children who died in the icy waters.
Further reading: For a more action-focused view of underwater warfare during World War II, pick up Deborah Hopkinson's Dive! | |
Rising water : the story of the Thai cave rescue
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Marc Aronson
An account of the incredible true story of the Wild Board soccer team's summer 2018 rescue from a flooded cave in Thailand describes the sudden downpour that trapped them, the tragic death of a Thai Navy SEAL and the international effort to swim the boys and their coach to safety. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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What is the story of Batman?
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Michael Burgan
Shares the origin stories behind one of DC’s most iconic superheroes, discussing the franchise’s decision to give the dark hero a comic of his own, Batman’s various cultural depictions and the reason a character without superpowers became so beloved. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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