July 2017 list by Laura Berube
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The Battle of Hackham Heath
by John Flanagan
An origin story featuring fan favorite ranger Halt brings readers to a time before Will was an apprentice and shares the stories behind the series' epic battles.
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Bow Wow
by Spencer Quinn
When shark fever spreads through their hometown, sharp-eyed Birdie and her loyal canine companion, Bowser, investigate the disappearance of a talented fisherman, the activities of a suspicious bounty hunter and the conservation plans of a marine biologist.
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The Crooked Sixpence
by Jennifer Bell
Forced to flee their home when their grandmother is hospitalized and they are targeted by mysterious intruders, Ivy and Seb find themselves in a fantastical world of enchanted objects where they learn about their family's connection to a magical treasure.
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Dragon Captives
by Lisa McMann
Identical twins Fifer and Thisbe have amazing but uncontrolled magical abilities which cause a terrible accident before they are enslaved by the evil ruler of the dragon land.
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The Emperor's Ostrich
by Julie Berry
Embarking on a search of the countryside to locate her missing cow with the assistance of a magical map, young dairymaid Begonia meets a series of acquaintances, including an eight-foot-tall ostrich, while learning how her land's emperor has gone missing under suspicious circumstances.
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Escape to Australia
by James Patterson
Underdog hero Rafe Khatchadorian ventures into the dangerous wilds of Australia after winning an art competition and encountering the hostility of an unwelcoming host family that forces him to bond to misfit new friends in order to survive.
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Mark of the Plague
by Kevin Sands
As the plague decimates London in 1665 and an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, apprentice Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom, following a trail of puzzles, riddles, and secrets, risk their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy
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Payback
by Gordon Korman
Fighting for survival after being separated into pairs in the aftermath of a betrayal, the Project Osiris clones search for notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster while tracking down Eli's elusive DNA donor alongside a surprising new ally.
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Talons of Power
by Tui Sutherland
When the war ends with the fulfillment of a false prophecy, the dragonets confront the rise of a dark evil while a young NightWing experiences what may be a first true prophecy in generations.
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