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Peacemaker
by Joseph Bruchac
What it is about: "A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy"
Read it for: To learn about the Iroquois family life, culture, and worldviews. This book retells the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy through folktales and stories.
About the Author: Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, novelist, and storyteller. An award winning Abenaki poet and scholar of Indigenous culture.
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Starfish
by Lisa Fipps
What it is about: A debut novel-in-verse follows the experiences of a girl who tries to change her behavior when she is bullied for her weight, before a swimming hobby, a kind therapist and an accepting new neighbor help her embrace her true self.
Read it for: This inspiring read confronts bullying with the support of friends and family. This helps Ellie realize her own worth and face the bullies by being herself.
About the Author: Lisa Fipps is an award -winning journalist and a public library marketing director. Star Fish is her debut novel .
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| Ace Takes Flight by Cory McCarthyWhat it's about: It's 2048, and 11-year-old Ace is finally living his dreams as a cadet at the Biological Enhancement Systems Technology (B.E.S.T.) Program, where students train to receive "augmentations" to their minds and bodies. Ace longs for wings -- but does he have what it takes to earn them?
Read it for: fast-paced action, characters you'll want to hang out with, and a fascinating future setting.
About the Author: Cory McCarthy [they/he] is the bestselling author of five released children’s books. They teach at Vermont College of Fine Arts and, like many of their characters, are a member of the LGBTQ+ community |
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| Second Sleep by Diane StanleyWhat it's about: After their mom unexpectedly disappears, Max and Rosie are sent to the family's lakeside cabin with their Grandma Mozelle. There, they find a crew of maybe-magical nighttime friends, and some captivating clues about what's happened to their mom.
Read it for: a realistic story of family and friendship with heart, mystery, and a fantasy twist.
About the Author: Diane Stanley is the author and illustrator of beloved books for young readers and has also written and illustrated numerous picture books. |
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The elephant in the room
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
What it's about: Separated from her mother during a long immigration waiting period, young Sila accompanies her mechanic father outside their Oregon hometown before forging connections with an elderly lottery winner, an abused circus elephant and an unusual boy.
Read it for: a touching story about family and the bonds formed between animals and humans. This book is full of heart and humour.
About the Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She started working as an advertising copywriter and then she began writing family feature films, including Angels in the Outfield and Made in America. She is the author of the New York Times best sellers Counting by 7s and Short, among other novels.
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The case of the missing cheetah
by Veronica Mang
What its About: There are three sleuthing gifted girls that get caught up in a web of mystery. By accident they uncovered a secret society of some of the most famous female spies in history. A glamorous spy named Josephine Baker enlists the girls to find out who has kidnapped Chiquita, her precious pet cheetah.
Why you might like it: It has everything you want in a mystery and more. This book is fun and full of adventure.
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Nate the great and the Earth Day robot
by Andrew Sharmat
What its about: Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge are investigating the disappearance of his Earth Day Fair class project, a robot named Mr. Butler. The Earth Day Fair is only days away as Nate and Sludge search high and low to find Mr. Butler
Why you might like this: This Chapter book series will challenge children to problem solve and learn about STEM topics with the use of critical thinking to solve mysteries.
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Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend
by Dawn Quigley; illustrated by Tara Audibert
What its about: Jo Jo Makoons Azure is an outgoing, imaginative 7 year old who lives on an Ojibwe reservation. Jo Jo is full of pride, joy and humour and loves who she is.
Why you might like this: This story allows Indigenous children an opportunity to see themselves in books. Also it teaches non-Indigenous children more about Ojibwe culture.
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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. |
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Hockey night in Kenya
by Danson Mutinda
What its about: Kitoo and Nigosi are orphans from Kenya that spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping with chores around the orphanage and reading books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team. Then one day Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades and he teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey.
Why you might like this: This is a story of sport and friendship and allows young readers to learn about life in an orphanage in rural Kenya.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Quinte West Public Library 7 Creswell Drive Trenton, Ontario K8V 5R6 613-394-3381www.QWPL.ca |
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