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A New Planet
by A. I. Newton
The story: Stowing away on Zeke’s family’s spaceship, Harris and Roxy arrive on an alien planet where they are challenged to blend in by disguising themselves as locals.
New to the series? This is book 8 of The Alien Next Door series. Try the first book: The New Kid.
Try this next: The Bad Guys series by Aaron Blabey.
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| Cub by Cynthia L CopelandWhat it’s about: It’s 1972, and while mean-girl bullies make 7th-grader Cindy doubt her friendships, her job shadowing a female newspaper reporter gives her a new kind of confidence.
Read it for: Based on the real life of author Cynthia L. Copeland, this graphic novel memoir is filled with middle school struggles you can relate to, as well as 1970s details that might give you a new view on history (or at least make you smile -- bell-bottom jeans, anyone?). |
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| From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksStarring: twelve-year-old Zoe, whose summer plan (practicing for the Food Network’s Kids Bake Challenge) is derailed after she receives a letter from the father she’s never met, and she decides to prove that he’s innocent of the crime that sent him to prison.
Try this next: C.C. Payne’s The Thing About Leftovers, another believable, moving book about a foodie kid dealing with complicated family stuff. |
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Race to the Sun
by Rebecca Roanhorse
What it's about: Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, starting with the evil businessman who kidnapped her father.
For fans of: Fairy tale and folklore-inspired fantasy fiction, starring a spunky and culturally diverse character.
Want a taste? "My name is Nizhoni Begay, and I can see monsters. In fact, I'm looking at one right now."
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Castle Hangnail
by Ursula Vernon
Introducing: 12-year-old Molly who arrives at Castle Hangnail to fill the vacancy for a new master. She believes she's just the wicked witch for the job, but the castle's adorably creepy minions, however, aren't so sure. After all, they expect a wicked witch to be taller…and older…and not so nice.
The story: The minions have no choice but to give her the job. At first it seems she will be able to keep the castle open, but Molly has quite a few secrets that could cause trouble.
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A Ghost in the Castle
by Jordan Quinn
The story: Prince Lucas, Clara and Ruskin the dragon investigate spooky reports of glowing lights, sudden temperature changes and things that move by themselves in the royal palace of Wrenly, raising fears that the castle is haunted.
New to the series? This the the fourteenth volume of the Kingdom of Wrenly series. Start with the first book: The Lost Stone.
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| Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain by Zac Gorman; illustrated by Sam BosmaIntroducing: Thisby, gamekeeper for Castle Grimstone’s Black Mountain dungeon, where she literally feeds the trolls (as well as the wyverns, goblins, and wereplants). When a prince is kidnapped in the dungeon, Thisby joins up with the princess to take on a new job: rescuer.
You might also like: Ursula Vernon’s Castle Hangnail, another clever, funny fantasy about a girl in charge of creepy creatures. |
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The secrets of Hexbridge Castle
by Gabrielle Kent
What it's about: Anticipating a dreadful summer alone, young Alfie Bloom unexpectedly inherits a castle which conceals a centuries-old, dangerous secret that threatens everyone who lives within 1,000 miles.
For fans of: fast-paced and attention-grabbing fantasy fiction.
About the author: In addition to being a writer, Gabrielle Kent is also a game designer who lives in England. She is a regular judge on game award shows.
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| Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible by Ursula VernonIntroducing: Princess Harriet Hamsterbone, who’s no Sleeping Beauty -- for one thing, she's a hamster. For another, she refuses to hide just because she's been cursed to fall into an enchanted sleep on her 12th birthday.
What happens: Harriet rides forth to have adventures before her fateful birthday, and when the curse finally strikes...well, you'll have to read it to find out! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Anne Arundel County Public Library 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-222-7371https://www.aacpl.net |
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