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Kids' Books Round 2 April 2021
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| Forever Home by Jenna AyoubWhat it's about: Tired of moving every couple of years with her military parents, Willow is determined to make a home in historic Hadleigh House -- even though it's already occupied by a slew of stubborn spirits.
Why you might like it: Well-versed in horror movies, Willow is a fearless and funny heroine, and her upbeat attitude is echoed in this graphic novel's lively, animation-style illustrations.
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Dog Man: Mothering Heights
by Dav Pilkey
What it's about: A latest entry in the best-selling series by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Captain Underpants adventures finds Dog Man tapping the strength of kindness and persistence when he is embroiled in a howling dilemma.
Why you might like it: Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of doing good.
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Antioreh
by Kate Karyus Quinn
What it's about: Piper Pájaro is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather, but when a mission to steal an experimental technological device brings the two 13-year-old girls face to face with each other, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies.
Did you know? Anti/Hero is DC’s first graphic novel for kids to feature completely new characters.
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The Bad Guys in The One?!
by Aaron Blabey
What it's about: Snake's terrible powers are revealed while Agent Fox suddenly has a whole lot more backstory than expected.
For fans of: Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" and Nick Bruel's "Bad Kitty".
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My Video Game Ate My Homework
by Dustin Hansen
What it's about: Dewey Jenkins wants to have the top science project in class to avoid summer school and win a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, but after his friend Ferg accidentally breaks the console, they accidentally trigger the device, finding themselves transported inside a video game.
See a story breakdown article from DC Comics just for kids HERE.
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| Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee NutterWhat it's about: Feeling overlooked in her family and lonely at her new school, Maggie longs for a puppy to keep her company. When a trip to the animal shelter causes a major allergic reaction, however, Maggie realizes that finding the perfect animal friend will be more complicated than she expected.
Why you might like it: If you deal with allergies of your own or you've ever felt confused about your family and friends, you might relate to Maggie's experiences in this colorful, slice-of-life graphic novel. |
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| Granted by John David AndersonWelcome to: the Haven, where fairy Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets has just gotten her first assignment to fulfill a human's wish.
What happens: Traveling in the human world is tough for tiny Ophelia, but she finds friendship with homeless dog Sam. As she gets closer to her goal, however, she can't stop wondering: who decides which wishes are important, and why?
Try this next: For further feel-good fantasies focused on wishes, try Faith Harkey's Genuine Sweet or Lauren Myracle's Wishing Day. |
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The Girl and the Ghost
by Hanna Alkaf
What it's about: A middle grade debut inspired by a Malaysian folktale follows the story of a witch’s granddaughter who receives the gift of a ghost servant from her grandmother before discovering its dark, all-consuming nature.
* Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers' Literature! *
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| Orphan Island by Laurel SnyderThe rules: Each year, a boat delivers a new youngest child to the magical island of orphans. Then the boat takes away the Elder, so that there are always nine kids remaining.
The rulebreaker: When it's Jinny's turn to be the Elder, she refuses to leave, upsetting the island's peaceful balance.
Why you might like it: This unusual, mysterious fantasy will make you ask questions about the way things are done on the island, as well as in the real world. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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