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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2022 |
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Almost there and almost not
by Linda Urban
The award-winning author of Almost There and Almost Not presents the bittersweet tale of a girl with absent parents who lands in the care of an eccentric relative before discovering that the residence is haunted by the ghost of a long-ago ancestor.
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Anybody here seen Frenchie?
by Leslie Connor
When her best friend Frenchie, who is autistic and doesnt talk, disappears after they encounter a rare piebald deer in the woods, Aurora feels that shes to blame and does everything she can to find him.
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| Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola OkogwuWhat it's about: After her hair takes on a life of its own to rescue her best friend, British Nigerian Onyeka heads to the Academy of the Sun in Lagos, where she can hone her psycho-kinetic abilities alongside other super-powered Solari kids.
Why you might like it: This gripping series starter introduces a high-tech society and high-stakes plot that'll leave you wanting more.
For fans of: Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch books or the Last Gate of the Emperor series by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Before the Ever After by Jacqueline WoodsonWhat it is: a story in verse about ZJ, whose dad is a famous football player with a life that seems like a fairy tale. But ZJ knows what's behind the perfect image: too many head injuries have damaged his dad's brain, and their whole family is changing because of it.
Why you might like it: This emotional story hits hard, taking an honest look at one boy trying to make it through confusion and sadness with help from his loved ones. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess and Sara GoetterThe challenge: to learn the truth about the Devil's Thorn, a wicked weed invading the kingdom.
The adventurers: a group of animal friends including nervous plant expert June (a dog), wisecracking firebug Rose (a cat), strong and steady Goro (a snake), and bold, quick-tempered Prince Chirp (a frog).
Read it for: imaginative fantasy artwork, quirky humor, and a bit of romance. (Ages 8-13.)
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| The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat's new? Following her heart transplant, 12-year-old Sunny starts her New Life Plan: do cool stuff, find a new best friend, kiss a boy, and maybe even let her long-absent mom back into her life.
What happens: Sunny finds a new best friend in blue-haired girl Quinn -- and realizes that Quinn's the one she'd like to kiss.
You might also like: Lisa Jenn Bigelow's Drum Roll Please, another sweet story about family and middle school romance. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Manatee County Public Library System
1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West
Bradenton, Florida 34205
(941) 748-5555www.mymanatee.org/library |
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