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Gamayun tales : an anthology of modern Russian folktales
by Alexander Utkin
"Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Russian folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations. Jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits, there's no end to the adventure in these books! "
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The smartest kid in the universe
by Chris Grabenstein
A series debut by the best-selling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library finds 12-year-old Jake rendered a child genius by the accidental ingestion of experimental information pills, before using his newfound smarts to save his middle school from being shut down.
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Katt vs. Dogg
by James Patterson
A rambunctious Dogg Scout and an ambitiously clever katt, raised to believe that they are supposed to despise one another, are forced to overcome their differences when they become lost in the woods and must rely on each other to get home.
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¡¡Manu!!
by Kelly Fernández
Welcome to: La Academia de Santa Dominga, a magical girls' school where orphan Manu (not Manuela) is the most powerful witchling in class -- and the most unruly.
What happens: After her best friend Josefina gets mad and wishes Manu's magic away, Manu has to decide just how much danger she'll risk to get it back.
Why you might like it: Manu's friendships are realistically messy; and fun, cartoony artwork brings the Caribbean-inspired world of this graphic novel to life.
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Inside animals
by Barbara Taylor
"Explores the inner workings of over 20 incredible creatures, from the bony to the brainy, the brawny and bizarre. Discover how skeletons, organs, nerves, and muscles fit together inside your favorite animals with detailed, scientific pictures that reveal more than meets the eye"
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Knight of the cape
by Terry Catasús Jennings
Longing to make a difference like the heroes in the classics she reads with her Abuela, Dominguita follows the examples of Don Quixote to do good deeds for her neighbors while proving to a class bully that girls can be knights, too.
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Stacey's mistake
by Ann M. Martin
Stacey invites her Baby-sitters Club friends down for a weekend in New York City, but the big city creates big problems for the girls
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Bounce back
by Misako Rokkusu
"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself forced to start all over. Andthat won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in"
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Minecraft : The Ultimate Guide to Survival Mode
by Dan Lipscombe
This fully illustrated guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you stay alive in Minecraft's Survival mode. You'll learn how to explore, fight mobs, mine materials, craft equipment, and hunt down loot in the Overworld. Once you're ready to visit the Nether, you'll learn all about the Nether's biomes and mobs, and find out how to make it out alive with an inventory full of rare items to help you brew potions. When it's finally time for you to visit the End to battle the fearsome ender dragon, you'll learn the best tips and tricks to succeed so you can claim the dragon egg and visit the Outer Islands. But the fun doesn't stop there - once you've mastered all three dimensions, we'll show you how to build an epic base in each location, so you can carry on exploring. With the help of this guide, you'll be master of all three dimensions in no time, and you'll have fun doing it.
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The Queen's Favorite Witch 1 : The Wheel of Fortune
by Benjamin Dickson
Elizabethan England is a time of superstition and strange goings on. If you have a problem, it’s common to go to a witch for help. And Queen Elizabeth I is no different…
When Daisy -- a precocious young witch -- learns of the death of the Queen's Royal Witch, she flies to London to audition as her replacement. But Daisy is from a poor family, and they don't let just anyone into the Royal Court. The only way into the palace is to take a job as a cleaner.
As Daisy cleans the palace, she draws the attention of Elizabeth's doctor (and arch-heretic) John Dee, who places her into the auditions -- much to the chagrin of her more well-to-do competitors. But Dee knows how dangerous the corridors of power have become, with dark forces manipulating events for their own ends. To him, Daisy represents a wild card -- one that may decide the fate of many.
With so many wanting her to fail, Daisy will need all her grit and determination to make it through these auditions -- not to mention a sense of daring and adventure...
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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