Book Sale for Children and Teens
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There is a book sale at Fendalton Library Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October. It will be held in the Fendalton Boardroom, from 9am to 5pm each day. All stock $1 - don't miss out!
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"What you have to do here is take fate in your hands and wrestle it to the ground." ~ from Kate DiCamillo's Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
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Elizabeth, queen of the seas
by Lynne Cox
A picture book account of the true story about an elephant seal describes how she made a home in Christchurch's narrow Avon River and loved to stretch herself out across a two-lane road, requiring volunteers to tow her farther and farther out to sea after she kept returning repeatedly. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of Locomotive.
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| Leroy Ninker saddles up by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Chris Van DusenIn real life, Leroy Ninker sells popcorn at the Bijou Drive-In Theater. But in his dreams, Leroy is a cowboy just like the ones in the Wednesday night Western movie double feature. Determined to make his dreams come true, Leroy learns to talk and dress like a cowboy (boots, hat, and all) and goes in search of a trusty steed. What he finds, however, is Maybelline, an old horse who loves sweet talk and prefers spaghetti to hay. Supported by old-fashioned yet energetic artwork, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo's distinctively quirky blend of humour and heart shines in this chapter book spin-off of the popular Mercy Watson series. |
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| Comics Squad: Recess! by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, editorsUsing bold black-and-neon-orange illustrations, a diverse gang of popular comics artists -- including Jennifer Holm (Babymouse), Jarrett Krosoczka (Lunch Lady), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants) -- take on the most unpredictable part of the school day: recess. Nerds, ninjas, aliens, and more all get in on the action, and whether they're battling a rampaging pizza monster, creating the world's best fantasy kickball league, or finding the courage to talk to a cute classmate (without barfing on her this time), their antics are irresistibly hilarious. Comics Squad: Recess! has "something for everyone, as long as they like a bit of silliness" (Booklist). |
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Starting from scratch: what you should know about food and cooking
by Sarah Elton
The food activist author of Locavore presents a young reader's manifesto about the sense of taste and the science of eating that discusses topics ranging from measurements and the chemical aspects of cooking to substitute ingredients and the importance of choosing healthy foods.
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| The actual & truthful adventures of Becky Thatcher by Jessica LawsonMark Twain's classic book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer tells the story of a mischievous boy and his exploits in 1860s Missouri. But what if Mark Twain got it wrong? In this version, Tom Sawyer is just an annoying kid who tattles on the pranks of Becky Thatcher, a spirited tomboy who hides her grief over her brother's death by looking for trouble. She finds plenty of it, too, especially when she decides to track down a group of grave-robbing criminals. Readers who enjoy this folksy historical mystery with a fiercely loyal heroine should also pick up One Came Home by Amy Timberlake. |
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Junk drawer physics: 50 awesome experiments that don't cost a thing
by Bobby Mercer
An instructional reference that teaches kids how to use readily available household materials to conduct a variety of educational and inexpensive science experiments includes step-by-step instructions for building a potato chip canister planetarium, a plastic cup pinhole camera and more.
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Cities: discover how they work
by Kathleen M Reilly
An introduction to the inner workings of urban areas profiles the systems that work together to keep things running safely, discussing how cities have evolved since the first riverside settlements while outlining projects that explain basic facts about transportation, water systems and architecture.
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| Frank Einstein & the antimatter motor by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian BiggsIf you like absurd yet scientific stories, you won't want to miss this new series from popular author Jon Scieszka. Young genius inventor Frank Einstein is sure that his antimatter-powered flying bike will win the Midville Science Prize. Before the contest, however, the bike -- along with Frank's eccentric robots, Klink and Klank -- is stolen. There can only be one culprit: rival inventor T. Edison. The characters might be offbeat, but all of the gadgets are based in real science, making this a satisfying read for fiction and nonfiction fans alike. |
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Magic marks the spot
by Caroline Carlson
Banned from a pirate league that does not allow girls, aspiring young buccaneer Hilary Westfield balks at attending a finishing school for delicate young ladies and embarks on an adventure with a gargoyle companion to defeat a treacherous villain and claim a mythical magic treasure.
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| The School for Good and Evil by Soman ChainaniAt the School for Good and Evil, children are trained to fulfill their destinies as the honorable heroes or wicked villains in the world of fairy tales. After being kidnapped from their village and brought to the school, pretty, charming Sophie and plain, moody Agatha are shocked when Sophie is sent to Evil for Henchman Training while Agatha is forced to learn Princess Etiquette in Good. Their destinies must have gotten switched... right? Find out in this sophisticated 1st book in the School for Good and Evil series, which continues in A World Without Princes. If you want another taste of dark, fairy-tale flavoured fantasy, try Adam Gidwitz's Grimm series. |
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| Spy School by Stuart GibbsDodging a ninja attack, ducking a hail of bullets, being rescued by an impossibly beautiful girl… it might sound dramatic, but for awkward math geek Ben, it's just the first day of school. Ben's greatest ambition is to be a spy, so he's thrilled when the CIA recruits him to attend their secret Academy of Espionage -- even if they only want to use him as bait to lure out a dangerous gang of double agents. Spy School is a twisty, action-packed page-turner. |
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| Ungifted by Gordon KormanExpecting to be expelled after his latest prank goes spectacularly (and very expensively) wrong, eighth-grader Donovan Curtis is instead admitted -- by mistake -- to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special school for gifted and talented students. But Donovan isn't telling anyone about the administrative error; he's just going to keep his head down and hide out among the brainy kids. Or at least, that's the plan... Donovan's experience as a sort of stowaway at ASD is one that fans of funny, character-driven, feel-good stories will love reading about. |
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| The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart"Are you a gifted child looking for Special Opportunities?" Dozens of children answer a newspaper ad that asks this question, but only four of them pass the series of unusual tests they are all given. Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Weatherhill, and Constance Contraire are then sent by the mysterious Mr. Benedict to infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. Their mission? To save the world, of course! This intriguing adventure (the 1st in a series) is perfect for anyone who enjoys books by J. K. Rowling, Lemony Snicket, or Blue Balliett. |
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How to make a planet: a step-by-step guide to building the Earth
by Scott Forbes
Offering a new spin on astronomy and earth sciences books for kids, this out-of-this-world how-to guide details the making of a planet, namely the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet Earth, starting with its basic ingredients, protons and neutrons, and making abstract concepts easier to understand.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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