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Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair
by Jarrett Pumphrey
What it's About: Brothers Lincoln and Hudson Dupré go on imaginary adventures that often wreak havoc in the real world and conspire to undermine their newest babysitter.
Author Alert: Jarrett & Jerome are brothers who work together frequently - you can check out their previous projects, such as The Old Boat and Somewhere in the Bayou (both picture books).
Read-alikes: A Tale as Tall as Jacob by Samantha Edwards & Bright Family by Matthew Cody.
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Dreamer
by Akim Aliu
What it's About: Akim Aliu--also known as 'Dreamer'--is a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn.
What the Critics Say: "...A riveting, animated account." - Publishers Weekly
For Fans of: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander & Class Act by Jerry Craft
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Hoops
by Matt Tavares
What it's About: Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports follows the Wilkins Regional High School girls basketball team in 1975 Indiana, as they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory despite their disadvantages.
Read-alikes: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas & The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat.
Critics Say: "Highly Recommended." - Publishers Weekly
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Skull Cat and the Curious Castle
by Norman Shurtliff
What it's About: It's Scully the Cat's first day as the new garden-keeper at a spooky castle...but when everyone goes missing, is he brave enough to become a hero? Draw your sword and let's find out!
Read-alikes: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen & Alcatoe and the Turnip Child by Isaac Lenkiewicz
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Sweet Valley Twins
by Francine Pascal
What it's About: Starting middle school, inseparable twins Jessica and Elizabeth realize they might not be as alike as they thought when they are divided by different interests, becoming their own person.
Critics Say: "For fans of the 'Sweet Valley' series, as well as any readers looking for girl-centric stories about friendship, fighting, and forgiveness." - School Library Journal
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Hooky
by Miriam Bonastre Tur
What it's About: Declared traitors to their own kind after missing the bus to magic school, twins Dani and Dorian get some unexpected help as they try to clear their names and heal a torn kingdom.
Critics Say: "Full of magical adventure and heart." - Kirkus
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Apocalypse Taco
by Nathan Hale
What it's About: Twins Axl and Ivan, along with high schooler Ivan, go for a late-night food run that turns wild, funny, and weird. Sci-fi meets horror meets humor.
Critics Say: "Perfect for fans of weird fiction, with a visual style that will appeal to fans of horror comics." - Booklist
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Twins
by Varian Johnson
What it's About: Sixth grade twins Maureen and Francine are distinguishing themselves for the first time by pursing separate interests at the beginning of the sixth grade.
Critics Say: "A must-read for middle grade comics lovers." - School Library Journal
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read -- all ages of readers welcome!
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