July 2018 list by L. Buehler
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Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America
by Teri Kanefield
The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America
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Bumblebee at Super Hero High
by Lisa Yee
Bumblebee isn't the only tech genius in her family, and it looks like her TBD just may be on the path to creating a powerful new battle suit.
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Grump: The Fairly True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
by Liesl Shurtliff
Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen 'Grump' has dreamed of visiting the surface. So when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. When the queen commands him to carry out a horrible task against her stepdaughter Snow White, Grump is in over his head. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White.
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Life According to Og the Frog
by Betty G. Birney
The adventures in Humphrey's Room 26 are hopping back into the spotlight, from the perspective of Og the Frog! Og the Frog lives in the swamp, until the day he's plucked out of the mud and ends up in a tank. That's how he meets the kids in Room 26, and their teacher Mrs. Brisbane. Og's not so sure he likes living indoors; he misses his friends and the mucky pond, but the kids sure are friendly, and he really likes getting nice fat crickets to eat! Plus, there's this furry, squeaky fellow living next to him. He is entertaining to watch, even if Og doesn't understand anything he says. As Og gets more comfortable, he starts to sing songs about the things that make him happy, and he realizes there are a lot of them. BING-BANG-BOING! He might just love being a class pet after all.
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Max's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel
by W. Bruce Cameron
Meet Max, a very special dog with a very important purpose. As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max knows that she's his girl and quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to navigate the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. At the same time, with CJ's help, Max learns that he doesn't always have to be ferocious. Sometimes, he can be 'gentle Max' and make friends.
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Sea Monsters
by Maggie Stiefvater
Pip and Tomas have dealt with magical creatures that burst into flames and runaway unicorns. Now they are headed with Tomas's family to Port Candor, a seaside showplace full of magical sea creatures. Soon they are surrounded by Slimekrakens and Tubafish and Spinnerseals and other dazzlers of the deep. And they are involved in a big mystery that involves a sea monster that might not be staying in its tank. |
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The Scroll of Kings
by Sarah Prineas
From Sarah Prineas, the author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series, comes a stunning new tween fantasy standalone novel where books literally come to life! The powerful Lost Books are infecting the rest with an evil magic, and one boy must save not only the books, but the entire kingdom. Prineas returns to her classic middle grade roots with this imaginative, fast paced adventure for book lovers everywhere.
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Willa of the Wood
by Robert Beatty
Willa, a young nightspirit of the Great Smoky Mountains, is her clan's best thief. She creeps into the homes of day-folk in the cover of darkness and takes what they won't miss. It's dangerous work, the day-folk kill whatever they do not understand. But when Willa's curiosity leaves her hurt and stranded in a day-folk man's home, everything she thought she knew about her people, and their greatest enemy, is forever changed.
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