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| Thirteen Witches: The Memory Thief by Jodi Lynn AndersonStarring: twelve-year-old Rosie, who's just gained the ability to see magic, and her absent-minded, unloving mother.
What happens: Realizing that her mother's memory has been cursed by one of 13 evil witches, Rosie (along with her best friend Germ and some ghostly assistance) decides to fight for her mom -- and herself.
Who it's for: With swift pacing, imaginative magic, and a captivating storytelling style, The Memory Thief is a good bet for fans of Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. |
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| Amina's Song by Hena KhanWhat it's about: At the start of 7th grade, talented songwriter Amina is wondering where she belongs. While visiting Pakistan, she sometimes felt "not Pakistani enough," but now that she's back in Wisconsin, her friends don't understand her love for Pakistan. How is she supposed to be herself when she's always stuck in-between?
Series alert: This hopeful and heartfelt story is a sequel to Amina's Voice, but you can enjoy it on its own.
You might also like: Sherri Winston's The Sweetest Sound. |
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| Flood City by Daniel José OlderWelcome to: Flood City, humanity's last stronghold on a drowned Earth.
What happens: With war brewing between Flood City's Star Guard and the spaceship-dwelling Chemical Barons, an unexpected alliance between City musician Max and renegade Baron Ato might be the only thing preventing the city's destruction.
Why you might like it: This science fiction standalone boasts a pulse-pounding plot and a future setting packed with memorable characters, mutant hybrid animals, and divided loyalties. |
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| Spin With Me by Ami PolonskyFeaturing: Essie, who's annoyed when her dad's temporary job forces her to attend a new school for one semester, and Ollie, a nonbinary classmate who's searching for confidence beyond their role as an LGBTQIA advocate.
What happens: Knowing they have only a limited time together, Ollie and Essie navigate their crushes on each other and deal with their differing views on labels and identity.
How it's told: by both Ollie and Essie, with the point of view shifting halfway through the book. |
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| Amber and Clay by Laura Amy SchlitzWhat it is: a poetic historical fantasy set in ancient Greece, starring enslaved artist Rhaskos and wealthy, rebellious Melisto -- whose fates don't intersect until one of them dies.
How it's told: through several diverse voices (both human and godly), as well as through detailed illustrations of archaeological artifacts.
Who it's for: mythology-obsessed readers, as well as those who love an up-close glimpse of life in a different time. |
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Constance and the Dangerous Crossing : a Mayflower Survival Story
by Julie Gilbert
What it's about: In 1620 an orphaned fifteen-year-old servant girl joins Separatists seeking religious freedom aboard the Mayflower as they undertake a perilous journey to the New World.
For readers who like: fast-paced, first person narratives.
Series alert: Check out other titles in the Girls Survive series!
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Alone
by Megan E. Freeman
What it is: a survival story told in verse.
What happens: Twelve-year-old Maddie wakes up alone--left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. As months pass, she learns to trust her own ingenuity, escapes natural disasters and wild animals, and invents clever ways to survive. But Maddie's most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day.
For fans of: other novels in verse and The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
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Can You Save an Endangered Species? : an interactive eco adventure
by Eric Braun
Calling all wildlife warriors!: Poachers, habitat destruction, overhunting and fishing, and disease all endanger animal species around the world. But you can help save them!
As you read: Navigate through three different stories in this mission to save a species. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the animals from extinction.
The planet needs you: Will YOU CHOOSE to help?
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Call Across the Sea
by Kathy Kacer
Introducing: Henny, who loves sailing in her father's boat, the Gerda III, on the waters between Denmark and Sweden.
What happens: When Nazi rule tightens in Copenhagen, Henny realizes that the Gerda III isn't just a boat--it's a means of escape for her Jewish neighbors.
Series alert: This last book in the Heroes Quartet can be read alone and highlights the unsung acts of heroism that moved history forward.
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Deep into the Amazon Jungle
by James O. Fraioli
What it is: a graphic novel adventure based on actual expeditions in the Amazon and what scientists know about its inhabitants.
What happens: Junior explorers Will and Jacklyn embark on a riverboat journey from Iquitos, Peru, with conservationist Fabien Cousteau to investigate rumors about an undiscovered species of giant piranha.
Why you might like it: vibrant illustrations accompany facts about the diverse populations living in the Amazon.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13! All branches are now open for walk-in service. |
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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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