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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2023 |
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| Izzy at the End of the World by K.A. ReynoldsWhat it's about: When aliens invade Earth, Izzy's entire family disappears in the first wave. Now, armed with a baseball bat and accompanied by her beloved dog and a questionable new ally, Izzy must battle giant, tentacled aliens as she searches for her loved ones.
Why you might like it: Izzy, who's autistic and already dealing with anxiety and grief, brings determination and humor to her journey through the apocalypse, and you'll be rooting for her all the way. (Ages 8-13.) |
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| Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom by Nina VarelaDream girl? Juniper "June" Harvey keeps having nightmares about a girl turning into a statue. Then, one morning, that very girl appears in her room.
What happens: The girl, Galatea, is a princess from a mythical realm that's slowly disappearing, and she needs June's help to save it.
For fans of: Rick Riordan's books and other funny, exciting fantasies where ancient myths collide with modern life. (Ages 8-12.) |
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren TarshisThe latest: in the best-selling series traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk. |
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Stellarluneby Shannon MessengerWhere Sophie's at: With her friends divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wanting her to focus on their projects, although her loyalty is divided. An alternative path: Sophie is led in a different direction to Stellarlune, which might be their salvation or destruction, and learns the true meaning of power- and evil. |
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Meg and Greg : Scarlet and the Ring by Elspeth RaeWhat it is: A decodable book featuring four phonics stories specially designed to help children with dyslexia or other language-based learning difficulties. What happens: While visiting Stardust Island, Meg, Greg and the gang, including a puppy named Scarlet, search for one missing item after another, including a garnet ring, a horse named Popcorn, a surfer and an escaped teddy bear. |
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