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The Next Great Paulie Fink
by Ali Benjamin
Led by new student Caitlyn, seventh-graders at a tiny rural school in Vermont create a reality-show inspired competition to determine who will replace the school's legendary class clown, Paulie Fink
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Runaway Robot
by Boyce, Frank Cottrell
When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap. Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction before Eric destroys everything around him?
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Find Tom in Time. Ancient Egypt
by Burke, Fatti
Tom’s not only lost in time, he’s lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Egyptian facts and over 100 other things to find; from a sphinx missing a paw to a child dressed up as a mummy, lose yourself in ancient Egypt with this brilliantly interactive book!
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The door at the end of the world
by Caroline Carlson
Discovering that her boss has gone missing, that the doorway between her world and other dimensions is broken and that it all might be her fault, Gatekeeper's deputy Lucy breaks the rules for the first time during a quest through seven worlds involving new friends and a swarm of magical bees.
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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 Yanghao 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 Maker's Guide to Building Robots : Everything you need to know to build your own from scratch
by Raul Lapeira
You see them at the movies and on TV, but you also have them in the kitchen and on your computer. They help us forecast the weather, they adjust the fridge temperature, and they vacuum the dust from our homes in our absence. Robots are everywhere! But we love this invasion, especially those of us into STEM activities. Little by little, these creatures have almost become our best friends. That's why you need to get to know them well, to know where they come from, how they work, and what their uses are. You will find this and much more in this book. In addition, you'll learn how to build your own basic robots. That's a good plan, right? Quick! Find your favorite seat, get yourself comfy, open this book, and say hello to our robots!
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| Just Jaime by Terri LibensonWhat it is: the illustrated story of Jaime and Maya, two best friends who might be former best friends before the day is over.
Why you might like it: Because it’s told from both girls’ points of view, you’ll understand why Jaime feels betrayed when Maya starts freezing her out, as well as why Maya feels pressured by pushy, popular Celia.
For fans of: Shannon Hale’s Real Friends or Victoria Jamieson’s All’s Faire in Middle School. |
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| Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole PanteleakosWhat it’s about: It’s 1986, and as 12-year-old Nova counts down the days to the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, she tries to adjust to yet another new foster family and longs for her runaway sister, Bridget, to return.
Why you might like it: Nova is autistic and hardly ever speaks -- she’s “a thinker, not a talker,” and in this hopeful story, you get to experience her thoughts and feelings right along with her. |
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| Odd Gods by David Slavin and Daniel Weitzman; illustrated by Adam J.B. LaneIntroducing: Oddonis, a new student at Mount Olympus Middle School and the underdog twin brother of perfect, popular Adonis.
What happens: Tired of being pushed around by the stronger and more talented young gods, Oddonis -- with help from his friends Gaseous, Puneous, Mathena, and Germes -- decides to run for class president.
Read it for: lots of gross-out jokes (Oddonis’ dog has three butts!) and an outrageously silly spin of Greek mythology. |
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| Other Words for Home by Jasmine WargaWhat it’s about: “Be brave” are the last words Jude’s brother says to her before she and Mama flee from the growing violence in Syria and move in with relatives in the United States. Being brave is hard, though, as Jude worries for the family she left behind and discovers that America is nothing like the movies she loves.
For fans of: Thanhha Lai’s Inside Out & Back Again, and other touching stories told through poetry about family, immigration, and belonging. |
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| The Wild Robot by Peter BrownStarring: Roz, short for ROZZUM unit 7134, a highly advanced robot who washes up on a remote island.
What happens: Roz begins learning everything she can about her new home: how to stay safe, how to communicate with her animal neighbors, and how to care for the abandoned gosling she adopts.
Series alert: Be sure to pick up the sequel, The Wild Robot Escapes, to find out what happens next in this illustrated wilderness survival story. |
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| Pablo and Birdy by Alison McGheeWhat it's about: Ten years ago, the "winds of change" brought baby Pablo and his lavender parrot, Birdy, to the shores of Isla. Now, the winds are returning with the promise of "fortune lost or fortune gained," but Pablo hopes to gain answers: Where did he come from? And why is Birdy suddenly changing?
Is it for you? If you like quiet books with memorable characters and a touch of magic, be sure to pick up Pablo and Birdy. |
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| Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyreWhat it’s about: Ten-year-old Oliver’s explorer parents are missing! Determined to find them, Oliver heads for their last known location: a group of wandering, living islands.
Featuring: a shortsighted mermaid, an island named Cliff, some extremely sarcastic seaweed, and waaaay too many sea monkeys.
Why you might like it: oodles of zany cartoon illustrations will keep you laughing throughout this chapter book, the 1st in the Not-So-Impossible Tales series. |
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Poptropica : The Secret Society 3, The secret society
by Mitch Krpata
Landing in the custody of a secret society charged with protecting the uncharted island world of Poptropica, Mya, Oliver and Jorge join forces with the Protectors to find Octavian, who is determined to use the confounding map to alter the timeline.
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Cook Islands Heroes
by Riley, David
A collection of inspirational stories of achievers who have Cook Islands ancestry .
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| Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren WolkWhat it’s about: After being rescued as a baby from the water near Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, Crow grows up with her adoptive father Osh and their friend Miss Maggie. When a fire appears on a nearby abandoned island, Crow's curiosity about her birth family is ignited, and she sets out in search of answers.
Why you might like it: Set in the 1920s, this poetic and bittersweet tale of hidden treasure (and other long-buried secrets) might leave you longing for seafaring adventure. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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