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Level 13 : a slacker novel by Gordon KormanWhat it's about: Underachiever Cameron Boxer finds his happiness as an elite gamer alongside his beaver sidekick. He is challenged by the demands of the school club he started by accident and misguided people in his life who think beavers should not be playing video games. About the author: Gordon Korman is the best-selling author of the Swindle series.
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Sea Sirens by Amy ChuWhat it's about: A spunky Vietnamese-American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat plunge into a fantasy world of oceanic marvels and mayhem. Series alert: Watch for other upcoming titles in this series!
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| Queen of the Sea by Dylan MeconisWelcome to: the kingdom of Albion in the 16th century, where young orphan Margaret lives among the nuns in a tiny island convent.
What happens: When exiled Queen Eleanor arrives on the island, Margaret finds herself questioning everything she knows about her home, her past, and her country.
Who it’s for: This historical graphic novel (inspired by the true story of England's Queen Elizabeth I) will intrigue sophisticated readers in search of dramatic events and detail-rich illustrations. |
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Other words for home by Jasmine WargaWhat it's about: Sent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian hometown is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the family members who were left behind as she adjusts to a new life with unexpected surprises.
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A wolf called Wander by Rosanne ParryWhat it's about: A young wolf travels one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest after being separated from his family, navigating through forest fires, avoiding hunters, and struggling with hunger before finding a new home. Who it's for: Animal lovers and adventure seekers.
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For Fans of Raina Telgemeier
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| Be Prepared by Vera BrosgolExpectations: Frustrated misfit Vera hopes that she'll finally fit in among the other Russian kids at a Russian American summer camp.
Reality: From mean girls to a terrifying outhouse, camp is nothing like Vera expected.
Why Raina fans might like it: Just like Raina often writes about her own life, this relatable graphic novel is based on the summer camp woes of author Vera Brosgol. |
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| All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria JamiesonStarring: homeschooled 11-year-old Imogene "Impy" Vega, who’s just been promoted to squire at the Renaissance Faire where her parents work.
What happens: Impy’s ready for a quest, and going to public school seems like just the thing. But will it transform her into a brave knight or a spiky dragon?
Why Raina fans might like it: This tale of friends and "faire-mily" is just as amusing and authentic as Drama, Smile, or Sisters. |
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| All Summer Long by Hope LarsonWhat it’s about: With her best friend Austin ignoring her texts while he’s away at soccer camp, Bina has a lot of free time for playing her guitar and hanging out with Charlie, Austin’s surprisingly cool older sister.
Why Raina fans might like it: All Summer Long's expressive cartoon art and truthful take on friendship are a good fit for fans of Raina's realistic books.
Series alert: Keep an eye out for sequels -- there are two on the way! |
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| The Witch Boy by Molly Knox OstertagWhat it’s about: Now that he's 13, everyone expects Aster to shape-shift like the other boys in his magical community. Aster's true skill, however, is witchcraft...which is taught only to girls.
Why Raina fans might like it: With colorful art and characters you'll root for, this graphic novel fantasy will grab readers who love Raina’s Ghosts.
Series alert: This series opener is followed by The Hidden Witch and The Midwinter Witch (due out in November). |
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| Short & Skinny by Mark TatulliWhat it’s about: In the summer of 1977, scrawny, bullied 7th-grader Mark abandons his plans to bulk up in favor of a new goal: making a spoof of the new hit movie, Star Wars.
Read it for: exaggerated cartoon illustrations, inventive homemade props, and hilarious, true-to-life awkwardness.
Why Raina fans might like it: Similar to how Raina writes about being a comics-obsessed kid, author Mark Tatulli offers a peek into how he made his first big creative project. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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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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