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| Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy by Melissa de la CruzIntroducing: Filomena Jefferson-Cho, who abandons her life as a bullied suburban sixth-grader when she learns that her favorite fairy tale fantasy series is true, and she has a part to play in saving the Fairy tribes from the evil queen.
Series alert: There's more to come in this new series filled with magic, danger, witty in-jokes, and page-turning adventure.
For fans of: Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series and Michael Buckley's Sisters Grimm books. |
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Brendan Buckley's sixth-grade experiment
by Sundee Tucker Frazier
Embarking on his middle school career with a host of new questions, Brendan Buckley endeavors to keep his new pet anole alive while witnessing clashes between his grandparents and wondering what project to work on for the national science competition. By the award-winning author of Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It.
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The contract
by Derek Jeter
A debut novel inspired by the legendary sports icon's career follows the childhood ambitions of aspiring shortstop Derek, who is disappointed by his second-base assignment in Little League and who works to maintain his grades in order to pursue his dream of Yankees stardom.
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| Gloom Town by Ronald L. SmithWelcome to: Gloom, a poky seaside town where young Rory, hoping to help make ends meet at home, takes a job at the fancy Foxglove Manor.
What happens: Realizing that his new boss plans to harvest the townspeople's shadows for some sinister, supernatural purpose, Rory and his friend Isabella undertake a high-stakes scheme to protect their town (and the world).
Read it for: eerie atmosphere, moments of spine-tingling horror, a brave biracial main character, and plenty of intrigue. |
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| Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo CartayaStarring: 14-year-old Marcus Vega, six feet tall and already sporting a mustache.
What happens: After Marcus punches a bully who insulted his brother, his mom takes their multiracial family to Puerto Rico, where Marcus begins searching for his long-absent father.
Why you might like it: Whether or not you're familiar with Puerto Rico, you'll feel like you're there with Marcus as he explores the music, food, places, and people of the island. |
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| When You Trap a Tiger by Tae KellerWhat it’s about: Having grown up with her halmoni’s Korean folkales, multiracial Korean American Lily knows better than to make a deal with a magical talking tiger. But when the tiger offers to heal Halmoni’s illness in return for Lily releasing the stories Halmoni stole years ago, Lily can’t say no.
Why you might like it: Combining Lily’s spellbinding quest with her everyday family life, When You Trap a Tiger is a good choice for fantasy fans who enjoy getting to know authentic characters. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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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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