April 2024 list by L. Buehler
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Unhappy Camper
by Lily LaMotte
When their parents send them to a Taiwanese American summer camp, sisters?—?and polar opposites?—?Claire and Michelle learn more about their culture and each other, forcing Michelle to decide whether to embrace her culture and family or assimilate into the popular group at school.
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The Dark Times
by Tim Probert
While the rest of their fellowship seeks refuge in Baihle, Bea and Cad journey through the unknown to reach the Citadel of Knowledge to uncover answers to some of their world's darkest mysteries and, along the way, get some help from an unexpected ally who gives them hope.
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The Day I Fell Into a Fairy Tale
by Ben Miller
When she discovers a portal to a fairy tale world hidden in the strange new supermarket in town, she discovers these aren't the happy-ever-after tales she knows and loves, but are darker and more dangerous and the characters need her help in defeating an evil witch.
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Moo Hoo
by Audrey Perrott
Milton, a bawling bull who cries A LOT, learns to embrace his tears and big feelings when he meets Wanda, in this relatable, riotous read-aloud that gently affirms that it's okay to feel all your feelings and embrace exactly who you are.
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The Age of Dinosaurs
by Stephen Brusatte
A middle grade adaptation of Brusatte's best-selling The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs chronicles what is known about the great creatures of the ancient world while revealing lesser-known facts, including how a new dinosaur species is discovered on average once every week.
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The Night War
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying much of France, 12-year-old Miriam, who is Jewish, escapes to a boarding school near the famous Chateau de Chenonceau where she is called upon to undertake a deadly task and encounters the person who will save her life and countless others.
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Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary
by Elizabeth Dowsett
Tour the LEGO? Star Wars™ galaxy in this fully updated edition! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles, including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages.
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Daddy Putdown
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Charged with taking care of Bluey and Bingo for the night, Dad embarks on a mission to keep her entertained when Bluey starts missing Mum.
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Party Rex
by Molly Idle
For his 10th birthday, Rex invites readers and all his friends to help him celebrate, reminding all who attend his party to wish him an enthusiastic “happy birthday,” share party favors and, best of all, enjoy some cake and games!
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What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916?
by Nico Medina
On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks.
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Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society
by Stuart Gibbs
Searching for an immensely powerful discovery of Isaac Newton's before it falls into the wrong hands, Charlie Thorne, along with former CIA agents Dante Garcia and Milana Moon, must think one step ahead of her opponents as she follows Newton's trail of devious clues.
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Lightningborn
by Julie Kagawa
Searching for a True Dragon in order to save humanity, one capable of intelligent thought and the ability to use magic, Princess Gem finds fate intervening in the form of Remy and his rare dragon, Storm, who are the targets of an evil pirate.
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