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The Deceivers
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Who: Siblings Finn, Emma and Chess, plus their friend Natalie
What: These kids, ages eight to thirteen, must rescue their mothers in an alternate world where truth is illegal.
Also read: The first book in the series, The Strangers
And listen: Both The Strangers and The Deceivers have audio book versions.
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The Bookwanderers
by Anna James
Ever dream of jumping into your favorite story? This book is for you!
Starring: Eleven-year-old Tilly Pages, who has found comfort in her grandparents' bookshop since her mother's disappearance.
What happens: Tilly learns that she can bookwander into any story, but when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop, Tilly's adventures become very real.
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Camp Murderface
by Josh Berk
Here's the deal: Enrolling at a summer camp three decades after it was mysteriously shut down, two bored campers observe bizarre phenomena that make them question whether they will be able to survive.
Perfect for: Fans of Goosebumps.
If you love it: Camp Murderface #2 Doom of the Deep will be released in May 2021.
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Before The Ever After
by Jacqueline Woodson
Who: ZJ, the son of an idolized pro-football star.
What: ZJ begins noticing the contrast between his father’s superhero reputation and angry, forgetful behavior stemming from his father’s numerous head injuries. As ZJ contemplates his new reality, he has to figure out how to hold on tight to family traditions and recollections of the glory days
If you'd rather listen to the book, check out the audio book here
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Master of Disaster
by James Patterson
Pick up this book If: James Patterson is your favorite author. This book is a crossover installment! There is also an audiobook.
Who's in it: Rafe and Jimmy are teaming up with such fan-favorite characters as Jamie Grimm from I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, the Kidd family from Treasure Hunters and super-genius Max Einstein. The group work together, saving a community literary event.
Click here to find all things James Patterson
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road
by Max Brallier
This is your next book series if: you like the Netflix show, you'll love the books even more!
What happens: The 6th book in the series finds the monster-fighting gang from Wakefield departing on a post-apocalyptic road trip. Jack Sullivan and his friends June, Quint, and Dirk finally leave their creature-ridden town in search of the ultimate bad guy Thrull.
To find the other books in the series click here
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| Sauerkraut by Kelly Jones; illustrated by Paul DaveyStarring: HD Schenk, an imaginative 12-year-old maker and German American "black geek."
What happens: After HD discovers a pickling crock that's haunted by his ambitious great-great-grandmother, he and his family agree to enter her signature sauerkraut recipe in the county fair so she can finally achieve her dream of becoming Pickle Queen.
You might also like: Rajani LaRocca's Midsummer's Mayhem, another whimsical book about a kid entering a food competition with some supernatural assistance. |
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What Lane?
by Torrey Maldonado
Who: Mixed-race sixth-grader Stephen loves comic books, especially the new Spider-Man featuring Miles Morales, and he loves spending time in New York City with his friends Dan and Wes.
But... when Dan’s contentious cousin Chad moves nearby and joins their group, the newcomer’s dislike for Stephen causes him to notice that some people treat him differently than they treat Dan, who is white.
Next...As Stephen discusses his feelings with his African American father, he learns about the Black Lives Matter movement and comes to realize that race will always affect people’s perceptions of him.
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| Free Lunch by Rex OgleWhat it is: biracial author Rex Ogle's memories of his sixth-grade year, when he has to figure out confusing friendships, endure his volatile mom and stepdad, and deal with the public embarrassment of being on his school's free lunch program.
Is it for you? Rex's un-sugarcoated descriptions of abuse are upsetting, but many readers may recognize his raw, honest feelings of anger, frustration, and hope.
Try this next: Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Hey, Kiddo, another true story of growing up with an untrustworthy parent. |
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| Gloom Town by Ronald L. SmithWelcome to: Gloom, a poky seaside town where young Rory, hoping to help make ends meet at home, takes a job at the fancy Foxglove Manor.
What happens: Realizing that his new boss plans to harvest the townspeople's shadows for some sinister, supernatural purpose, Rory and his friend Isabella undertake a high-stakes scheme to protect their town (and the world).
Read it for: eerie atmosphere, moments of spine-tingling horror, a brave biracial main character, and plenty of intrigue. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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