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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2024
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Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears
by Kimberly Dean and James Dean
What it's about: In this hip twist on the classic fairy tale, cool cat Pete makes himself at home in a house he happens upon in the forest. But when its owners come home, comedic chaos ensues!
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Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens!
by Victoria Kann
What it's about: Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them?
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Treasures of the Maya
by Geronimo Stilton
What it's about: When Thea goes missing along with an ancient Mayan necklace, Geronimo Stilton is fast on the case, scouring Chichén Itzá for clues to find them.
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Ferris
by Kate DiCamillo
What it's about: During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost—one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans. Can Ferris find peace in the chaos?
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The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry
by Anna Rose Johnson
What it's about: Lucy Landry has been frightened of the water ever since she lost her father at sea. But with no one else to care for her, she's sent to foster with the Martins—a large Anishinaabe family living on a lighthouse in the middle of stormy Lake Superior. Although life at the lighthouse isn't what Lucy hoped for, it is near the site of a famous shipwreck—a shipwreck that went down with a treasure her father wanted more than anything. If Lucy can find that treasure won't it be like having Papa back again, just a little bit? - Publisher
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Gigi Shin is Not a Nerd
by Lyla Lee
What it's about: Determined to go to an elite art camp, young Korean American girl Gigi Shin starts a tutoring club with her friends to make money. But when the first few sessions are chaotic, she wonders if she'll end up sacrificing more than she bargained for to achieve her dreams.
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Louder Than Hunger
by John Schu
What it's about: Even though he likes helping other people, Jake, who avoids kids his own age, mirrors and food, must help himself when the destructive voices inside get to be too much. A fictionalized account of the author's own experiences, Louder Than Hunger is a raw and transformative novel-in-verse about managing and articulating pain, and embracing self-acceptance, support and love.
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Big Nate: This Means War!
by Lincoln Peirce
What it's about: When a challenger threatens his status as the owner of P.S. 38's filthiest locker, Nate is determined to win the slob-off and throw his competitor straight into the trash.
Series alert: This is the latest graphic novel in the Big Nate series.
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The Scarlet Shedder
by Dav Pilkey
What it's about: Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.
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Elephants
by Jason Viola; illustrated by Falynn Koch
What it's about: Did you know elephants are the world's largest land animals? These endangered animals are beloved for the massive ears ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common.
Read it for: Eye catching illustrations paired with fact bring this informative graphic novel to life.
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The Wild River and the Great Dam
by Simon Boughton
What it's about: This nonfiction exploration of the building of the Hoover Dam, reveals the causes, effects, and lasting legacies of one of America's most recognizable and misrepresented landmarks.
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