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| Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead; illustrated by Nicholas GannonStarring: ten-year-old American Livy, who's visiting her Gran in Australia for the first time in years; and Bob, the small, green creature in a chicken suit who's been waiting for Livy's return.
What happens: Despite Livy's confusion about what Bob is and how she forgot him, the two friends soon resume their search for clues about Bob's true home.
About the authors: Superstar authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass join forces for the first time in this quirky, heartfelt fantasy. |
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| The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnultyStarring: twelve-year-old Lucy, who has genius-level math skills (a side effect of surviving a lightning strike) and obsessive-compulsive habits (a side effect of living with a "supercomputer brain")
What happens: Lucy's grandma won't let her apply to college unless she abandons her predictable homeschooling and completes one year of public middle school. Yikes.
Who it's for: proud math geeks, as well as anyone looking for a unique character facing typical problems. |
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Stuck in the Stone Age
by The Story Pirates
Starring: A bumbling Janitor and a brilliant Scientist.
What happens: The janitor and the scientist are stranded in the distant past by a glitchy time machine. Can they find their way home before they're attacked by angry cavemen or eaten alive by a saber-toothed tiger.
Who it's for: adventure seekers, as well as anyone looking for an out of this world adventure.
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| The Bad Guys by Aaron BlabeyWhat it's about: Sure, he seems shady, but Mr. Wolf isn't a big, bad monster. To prove it, he and his reluctant pals Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, are founding a Good Guys Club to do heroic deeds. If only the other animals weren't too scared to appreciate their help…
Why you might like it: Part graphic novel, part early chapter book, this series opener is bursting with energy and laugh-yourself-silly slapstick. |
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March of the mini beasts
by Ada Hopper
Three whiz-kid from a scientifically inclined family, known as the DATA Set, are thrown into a madcap adventure when they befriend a mad scientist whose latest invention causes toy animals to become giant, living monsters. Simultaneous and eBook.
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| My Life in Pictures by Deborah ZemkeWhat it is: the sketchbook of Beatrice Holmes Garcia, who takes her frustration about her best friend moving away and a mean new kid moving in and pours it into her creative cartoon drawings.
Series alert: If you like this 1st Bea Garcia book, don't miss the 2nd, The Curse of Einstein's Pencil.
You might also like: Angela Dominguez's Stella Diaz Has Something to Say, another book about a relatable girl who's separated from her best friend. |
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The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Creature of the Pines
by Adam Gidwitz, Jesse Casey, and Chris Lenox Smith; illustrated by Hatem Aly
What it's about: After a mischievous Jersey Devil follows Elliott and Uchenna home from a field trip, the two new friends team up with their eccentric teacher, Professor Fauna, to keep the not-so-mythical creature safe.
Series alert: This zany illustrated chapter book kicks off the Unicorn Rescue Society series.
For fans of: the Imaginary Veterinary series by Suzanne Selfors or the Pip Bartlett books by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater.
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| Waylon! One Awesome Thing by Sara Pennypacker; illustrated by Marla FrazeeWhat it's about: Science-loving fourth grader Waylon doesn't want to be an "Other," but he doesn't want to be a "Shark-Puncher," either. Unfortunately, those are the only two choices given by Arlo, the popular kid who's dividing Waylon's class into rival teams. Can Waylon use his humor, heart, and know-how to bring people together?
For fans of: Kevin Henkes, Beverly Clearly, and the Clementine series -- fans will be excited to spot Clementine in Waylon's class. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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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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