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| Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat it's about: Twelve-year-old Ivy is reeling after her family's home is destroyed by a tornado, her treasured private sketchbook goes missing, and she starts crushing on a girl in her class. Then someone begins anonymously returning her drawings -- along with notes encouraging her to come out.
You might also like: Barbara Dee's Star-Crossed, another authentic, relatable story about a girl finding the courage to be herself. |
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| The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie ConnorStarring: seventh-grader Mason Buttle, who's big, sweaty, dyslexic, and targeted by bullies. But he's NOT lying about what happened on the day his best friend Benny died, no matter what police Lieutenant Baird thinks.
Who it's for: If you like hopeful stories that let you peek into a unique character's life, you'll enjoy spending time with Mason as he tries to make peace with his memories, as well as make friends with tiny, equally unpopular Calvin Chumsky. |
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War of the realms : a Valkyrie Novel
by Kate O'Hearn
Doubting the trustworthiness of Loki's claims about a secret route when their path home is barred, Freya and the Valkyries struggle to protect both the human and Norse worlds as the War of the Realms expands beyond Asgard.
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TBH, This Is SO Awkward
by Lisa Greenwald
What it's about: Sometimes, emojis speak louder than words. Sixth-grade BFFs Cecily, Prianka, and Gabrielle can't agree about making friends with new girl Victoria...until an accidental message to their group chat kicks up drama that none of them expected.
Why you might like it: Told through texts, notes, diary entries, and emails, this funny yet heartfelt series-starter will be relatable for anyone dealing with the ups and downs of middle school friendship.
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Supergifted
by Gordon Korman
A sequel to Ungifted follows the experiences of a boy whose incredibly high IQ and struggles with high expectations prompt his transfer into Donovan Curtis' school, where clashes with a competitive cheerleader and an alpha jock lead to unexpected popularity.
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A Dark Inheritance
by Chris D'Lacey
Fantasy/Science Fiction. If you're a fan of Chris D'Lacey's bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles, rest assured that his new series also involves dragons -- as well as ghosts, UFOs, mad science, and secret societies. Upon discovering that he has the power to change reality through "imagineering," Michael Malone is forced to join a covert agency known as UNICORNE. According to UNICORNE, Michael's missing father might still be alive, but to find him, Michael will have to use his skills for UNICORNE's murky and highly questionable purposes. This twisty, mysterious series opener will leave you breathlessly anticipating the 2nd volume in the UNICORNE Files.
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After Ever After
by Jordan Sonnenblick
Fiction. In Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie, Jeffrey Alper's big brother, Steven, stayed strong for him during Jeffrey's treatment for leukemia. Now, in After Ever After, Jeffrey is in eighth grade and in remission -- but the side effects of his treatments go beyond physical and learning challenges; for much of his life, he's felt like "Jeffrey Alper, Official Town Cause." Worst of all, Steven has taken off to Africa to join a drum circle and "find himself," so Jeffrey has to handle the stresses of school, friends, his physical condition, and maybe even his first girlfriend by himself. If you like novels that are emotionally intense and yet very funny, don't miss After Ever After.
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| Bone Jack by Sara CroweWhat it's about: Ash should be proud to be leading this year's Stag Chase, an ancient ritual that persists in his modern English town. But with eerie incidents on the rise -- including his ex-best friend hiding in the woods and raving about old magic -- Ash's pride is replaced by fear that something sinister is stirring.
Who it's for: Blending fantasy, horror, and mythology, Bone Jack will captivate readers craving haunting, deeply creepy stories. |
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Akata Warrior
by Nnedi Okorafor
Fantasy. Sunny Nwazue is 13, Igbo, albino, awesome at soccer, and a new member of the magical Leopard Society. Last year, Sunny and her coven battled the terrifying spirit Ekwensu; now Sunny has to face her destiny and go on a perilous journey to prevent Ekwensu from the destroying the world. Inspired by mythology and set in modern Nigeria, this sequel to Akata Witch offers fresh, imaginative world-building for seen-it-all fantasy readers.
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Athlete vs. Mathlete
by W.C. Mack
Fiction. When brainy, clumsy Russell's hidden skill for jump shots lands him a spot on the basketball team alongside his athletic twin brother, Owen, it's the tip-off for trouble. Owen envies the sudden attention Russell gets both on the court and at home, while Russ is worried that basketball will distract him from his duties as captain of the school's Masters of the Mind team. If this humorous tale of sibling rivalry has you cheering, don't miss the authentic characters and exciting sports scenes in the sequel, Double Dribble, and in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Streetball Crew series.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for readers ages 10-13!
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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