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The Ghost Road
by Charis Cotter
On her summer vacation, Ruth and her cousin Ruby begin exploring their family history, discovering that a twin from the previous generation was rumored to have The Sight and could see the Ghost Road leading to the lost settlement of Slippers Cove
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| Dragons in a Bag by Zetta ElliottIntroducing: nine-year-old Jax, who's not happy about spending a day with Ma, the grouchy old lady who raised his mom.
What happens: Ma turns out to be a witch, and soon Jax is joining her on a quest to transport three baby dragons from modern Brooklyn into the magical realm. Does he have what it takes to be a witch's apprentice? Series alert: Jax's fast-paced fantasy adventure continues -- dragons and all -- in 2019's The Dragon Thief. |
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Voyage of the Dogs
by Greg Van Eekhout
A specially trained dog crew that assists human astronauts on missions in space is stranded on a severely damaged ship and must figure out how to survive without human protection.
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A Long Line of Cakes
by Deborah Wiles
A two-time National Book Award finalist introduces readers to the Cakes, a family of traveling bakers, who have just arrived in Aurora County, Mississippi, and are destined to learn a thing or two about making friendships that last.
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Focus on: Nannies & Babysitters
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| Mr. Gedrick and Me by Patrick CarmanWhat it's about: Ever since the death of their stay-at-home dad, Stanley and his family have been having a tough time. They decide to hire someone to help around the house, but they get much more than they bargained for in Mr. Gedrick, their colorfully dressed -- and possibly magical -- new nanny.
Why you might like it: Before you can say "supercalifragilistic," you'll be won over by Mr. Gedrick's Mary Poppins-style charm. |
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| Marge in Charge by Isla FisherWhat it's about: She's tiny, rainbow-haired, claims to be a duchess, and serves chocolate soup for dinner: Marge is definitely not your typical babysitter. How are siblings Jake and Jemima supposed to finish their mom's to-do list with Marge causing mayhem everywhere she goes?
Series alert: This fast-moving, mischievous 1st book in the Marge in Charge series (by actress and author Isla Fisher) is followed by Marge in Charge and the Stolen Treasure. |
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| Absolutely Almost by Lisa GraffStarring: ten-year-old Albie, who feels like he's not talented or smart enough to measure up to his family's expectations.
What happens: Kicked out of private school because he can't keep up in math and reading, Albie faces bullies at his new public school, but finds friendship with fellow outsider Betsy and free-spirited babysitter, Calista.
Is it for you? If you liked R.J. Palacio's Wonder or Jerry Spinelli's Loser, you'll enjoy this glimpse into the life of another caring but unpopular kid. |
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| Mrs. Noodlekugel by Daniel Manus Pinkwater; illustrated by Adam StowerWhat it's about: Sweet old Mrs. Noodlekugel, who lives in a cozy cottage with her talking, piano-playing cat and some unusually helpful mice, isn't just Nick and Martine's new neighbor -- she's also their new babysitter.
Is it for you? Short, offbeat, and 1st in a trilogy, Mrs. Noodlekugel might be a good fit if you're new to chapter books. |
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| Nanny X by Madelyn RosenbergWhat it's about: With her mirrored shades and diaper bag full of spy gadgets, Nanny X is more than a nanny -- she's also a special agent for NAP (Nanny Action Patrol), and her new charges, Ali and Jake, are swept up in her latest case.
Don't miss: the sequel, Nanny X Returns.
For fans of: the goofy gizmos, offbeat humor, and eccentric heroine in Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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