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Major Impossible
by Nathan Hale
The story: After losing an arm during the American Civil War, John Wesley Powell joins the 1869 Colorado River Exploring Expedition on a dangerous journey through the Grand Canyon.
New to the series? This is the 9th volume in the Hazardous Tales series. Try the first volume: One Dead Spy.
Looking for more adventure? Try the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis for more attention-grabbing historical fiction.
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| Allies by Alan GratzThe date: June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when one of the most important battles of World War II was fought.
The characters: young Americans Dee and Sid, both fighting on the front lines; French-Algerian Resistance spy Samira; Canadian paratrooper James; African American medic Henry; and many others who help to turn the tide of the war.
For fans of: serious, dramatic war stories like Projekt 1065 and Grenade, also by popular author Alan Gratz. |
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The Princess in Black and the Bath time Battle
by Shannon Hale
What it's about: When the goat pasture is plagued with a foul stench, the Princess in Black and her friends must take on a stinky beast.
Why you might like it: This 7th book in the Princess in Black series features an action-packed storyline and colorful, cartoony illustrations.
Want a taste?: "They followed the odor all the way to the goat pasture. The goats were gagging. The goats were gasping. A squirrel was turning green. "I'm glad you've come," said the Goat Avenger. "We've got trouble.""
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Lily the Thief
by Janne Kukkonen
The story: Enduring meager assignments from the Guildmaster of Thieves, a novice with dreams of becoming a master thief unearths a potentially world-destroying plot with ties to ancient kings and gods.
For fans of: fast-paced fantasy graphic novels, featuring a spunky character and princess power themes.
Reviewers say: "A fun page-turner sure to steal readers' attention." (Kirkus)
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Unseen Worlds : Real-Life Microscopic Creatures Hiding All Around Us
by Hélène Rajcak
What to expect: Strikingly detailed illustrations with engaging text and oversized gatefolds that will introduce you to the hidden universe of microscopic life. You'll travel from the murky ocean depths and even inside your nose. You'll never see the world the same way again!
Featured creatures: Jelly-like amoebae, predatory centipedes, ravenous mosquitoes, and more mites than you could imagine.
Reviewers say: "The book's not quite as neat as peering through a microscope, but it's close." (Publishers Weekly)
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| Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro; illustrated by Marion LindsayIntroducing: smart, curious Zoey and her cat Sassafras, who’ve just discovered that Zoey can see magical animals, just like her scientist mom can.
What happens: While her mom is away, Zoey has to use her own science know-how to help a sick baby dragon.
Why you might like it: Short chapters, cute artwork, and a can-do attitude make this series starter a winning choice. |
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Polly Diamond and the Magic Book
by Alice Kuipers
Introducing: Polly, a little girl who loves words, reading, writing and telling stories.
What happens: Polly believes that her dreams have come true when a magic book appears on her doorstep and makes everything she writes happen in real life, before unexpected consequences show her that what she writes and what she means may not be the same thing.
Reviewers say: "Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond brings the magic of imagination to life." (Booklist, Starred Review).
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| Megabat by Anna Humphrey; illustrated by Kass ReichWhat it's about: After moving into his new attic bedroom, Daniel Misumi discovers an unexpected roommate: Megabat, a talking fruit bat who just wants to go home to Borneo.
Why you might like it: It's hard not to smile at Megabat's unusual way of speaking (smooshfruit, anyone?) and love of Star Wars (he's even got a bendy-straw lightsaber).
Series alert: This illustrated story of cross-species friendship is the 1st in a series. |
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| Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts by Katie and Kevin Tsang; illustrated by Nathan ReedWhat it’s about: After an embarrassing pants-wetting incident earns him the nickname Scaredy-Cat Sam, Sam Wu decides to prove his bravery by adopting a pet snake (no, he doesn’t need to hold it) and hunting the ghost that haunts his closet.
Series alert: This is the 1st book in a funny, eye-catching series, followed by Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Sharks.
You might also like: Lenore Look’s Alvin Ho series. |
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| Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! by Kara West; illustrated by Leeza HernandezStarring: eight-year-old Mia Macarooney, a "total disaster machine" who’s thrilled to learn that she’s not clumsy, she’s a superhero!
What happens: Mia’s parents are super too, and they help her through an awkward start at PITS (Program for In Training Superheroes).
For fans of: the easy-to-read style and page-turning action in Shannon and Dean Hale’s Princess in Black series. |
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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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