| Attack of the Stuff by Jim BentonWhat it’s about: Life can get noisy when man-made objects can talk to you. That’s why Bill Waddler is running away to the forest -- he’s tired of dealing with never-ending insults and complaints from his alarm clock, his hat, his blanket, and even his toilet. (Especially his toilet.)
Series alert: If you liked author Jim Benton’s Dear Dumb Diary or Catwad series, you won’t want to miss the high-energy cartoon art and wonderfully weird ideas in this graphic novel. |
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The Kauri Family by words by Suzy Cato and Arthur Baysting ; illustrations by Craig FletcherDepicts the natural treasures that may be found in a kauri forest. Spot the kiwi, the tuatara, the weta and more - even the twinkling Matariki stars above the treetops. Also published in te reo Māori as Te Whānau kauri.
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My life as a potato
by Arianne Costner
Believing himself to be cursed by potatoes, Ben moves to a formidable potato-laden community in Idaho, where an accident leads him to become his school’s secret potato mascot. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon by Henry ClarkStarring: Modesty, Cal, and Drew, three kids who find a binder of surprisingly boring magic spells and wind up tangled in a quest to stop an environmental disaster in a parallel world that runs on dragon magic.
What’s inside: silly slapstick, witty wordplay, a portal in a refrigerator, a villain with a 3D printer, and a green librarian named Preface.
Why you might like it: Imaginative fantasy and clever humor will keep you turning the pages of this unusual read. |
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Garfield's Guide to Creating Your Own Comic Strip
by Marco Finnegan
Readers will learn what goes into making a comic strip — from creating characters to adding visual details and lettering — all while enjoying examples from Garfield comic strips and hilarious commentary from Garfield himself.
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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
by Lapinski, L.D.
When 12-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from ours. All you have to do to visit them is jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds' magical travel society and explore other worlds. But, unknown to Flick, the world at the very centre of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. Once Flick realizes what's happening she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, seeking a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness and takes our world with it.
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A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
by Gail Carson Levine
Excitedly joining her stern grandfather on a journey across 15th-century Spain, a clever young Jewish girl meets King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella while discovering how dangerous the world is for people of Jewish heritage. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Ella Enchanted.
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Ozy and Millie
by Dana Simpson
From the creator of the enormously popular Phoebe and Her Unicorn series comes "Ozy and Millie," a playful comic exploring the friendship between two foxes. Original.
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Willow Moss and the lost day
by Dominique Valente
The first of four planned magical adventures is set in the land of Starfell and follows the journey of a seemingly unremarkable young witch who discovers her destiny as a finder of lost things when a first assignment directs her to learn what happened to a missing day.
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The Secret Garden Cookbook : Inspiring Recipes from the Magical World of Frances Hodgson Burnett's the Secret Garden
by Amy Cotler
Frances Hodgson Burnett's wonderful tale The Secret Garden celebrates its young heroine, Mary Lennox, as she brings an abandoned garden back to life. It also delights in good food, robust appetites, and the health and strength they can bring. It describes a world where water, light, and loving care bring soil and plants back to life-and also one in which fresh milk, homemade currant buns, and hearty, simple fare renew and bring pleasure to the novels complex and fascinating characters. Amy Cotler serves up in these pages 50 recipes, all updated for the modern kitchen, that are at once true to Mary's world and completely appealing for today's tastes.
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| Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret DillowayWhat it’s about: Twelve-year-old Cady is surprised to find that her next foster home will be with Shell, the aunt she never knew she had. Baking at Aunt Shell’s pie shop and meeting her small-town neighbors makes Cady feel like she’s home for the first time...which also makes her worry that it’s too good to last.
Why you might like it: Cady’s fight for a place to belong is honest and moving, and her recipes might tempt you to bake your own pies. |
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| The Doughnut Fix by Jessie JanowitzWhat it’s about: Feeling lost after his family moves from New York City to teeny-tiny Petersville, talented baker Tristan decides to hunt down the recipe for the town’s legendary, “life-changing” chocolate cream doughnuts and open his own doughnut stand.
Featuring: recipes and a business plan, in case Tristan inspires you to make and sell some delicious creations of your own.
Series alert: This quirky and relatable story is the 1st in a series, followed by The Doughnut King. |
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| Pie in the Sky by Remy LaiWhat it’s about: After the loss of his father, 12-year-old Jingwen immigrates to Australia with his family. Though his brother has no trouble fitting in, Jingwen feels like an alien. The only thing that makes him feel better is baking the cakes he dreamed up with his dad -- an activity he has to hide from his strict mother.
Read it for: an easy-to-read blend of words and crisp cartoon art (think Raina Telgemeier or Gene Luen Yang). |
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The Little Women cookbook : tempting recipes from the March sisters and their friends and family
by Winifred Moranville
"Experience the exciting and heartwarming world of the March sisters and Little Women right in your own kitchen. Here at last is the first cookbook to celebrate the scrumptious and comforting foods that play a prominent role in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. If your family includes a Little Women fan, or if you yourself are one, with this book you can keep the magic and wonder of the beloved tale alive for years to come. Do you wonder what makes the characters so excited to make -- and eat! -- sweets and desserts like the exotically named Blancmange or the mysterious Bonbons with Mottoes, along with favorites like Apple Turnovers, Plum Pudding, and Gingerbread Cake? Find out for yourself with over 50 easy-to-make recipes for these delectable treats and more, all updated for the modern kitchen. From Hannah's Pounded Potatoes to Amy's Picnic Lemonade, from the charming Chocolate Drop Cookies that Professor Bhaer always offers to Meg's twins to hearty dinners that Hannah and Marmee encourage the March sisters to learn to make, you'll find an abundance of delicious teatime drinks and snacks, plus breakfasts, brunches, lunches, suppers, and desserts. Featuring full-color photos, evocative illustrations, fun and uplifting quotes from the novel, and anecdotes about Louisa May Alcott, this is a book that any Little Women fan will love to have"
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Sticker girl and the cupcake challenge
by Janet Tashjian
Student council is keeping Martina busy with a bake sale and cupcake-savvy Bev is excited to help out. The girls advertise their delicious creations and are thrilled to be invited to participate in a web show baking contest. Can Martina balance school and a ruthless cupcake competition, all while keeping her stickers in check? Or is this a recipe for disaster?
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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