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Odder
by Katherine Applegate
Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her--
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Swim Team: A Graphic Novel
by Johnnie Christmas
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help--
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Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive
by Chris Colfer
When King Charming and his brothers set out to purge the Dwarf Forests of outlaws and rule it themselves, they must face the most feared outlaw, Goldilocks--and then, their wives.
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They Call Me No Sam!
by Drew Daywalt
Meet Sam: an insolent pug -- and incidental hero -- who will stop at nothing to protect his family! When scientists Elaine and Gary Peterson adopt Sam to keep their son, Justin, company in the midst of a top-secret research project, they never imagine the precocious pup will cause more harm than good. But from chewing up Elaine's hair dryer (the 'brain-melting heat cannon') to his inability to be house-trained (who could resist the 'pooping rug'?), the Petersons aren't sure how much more they can take. And that's before Sam starts harassing Justin's crush (and potential new friend), Phoebe, who Sam is sure is an evil wizard out to harm Justin. But when a pair of crooks encroaches on the Peterson household in an attempt to steal their confidential findings, Sam's actions -- never mind his reasoning for them -- just may save the day--]cProvided by publisher.
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Ferris
by Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Ferris learns that every story is a love story as she navigates family eccentricities and a ghost's impractical request.
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Popcorn
by Rob Harrell
Seventh grader Andrew tries to get through Picture Day--where everything goes wrong--while grappling with his anxiety and OCD--
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The League of Littles: A Graphic Novel
by Casey Lyall
Eli, Lexi, and Mo, three trainees at an international organization that supports the needs of youngest siblings, accept their first mission and help find a lost hamster.
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Chester Keene Cracks the Code
by Kekla Magoon
Eleven-year-old Chester and his classmate Skye, tasked with a complex puzzle-solving mission, discover the key to their spy assignment is to stop a heist, but cracking the code could mean finding out things are not always what they seem.
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Dndoggos: Get the Party Started
by Scout Underhill
Four adorable dogs have picked their characters and favorite dice and are ready to save the day in DnDoggos: Get the Party Started, the middle grade graphic novel debut from online comic creator Scout Underhill.
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A Rover's Story
by Jasmine Warga
Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.
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Yes! No? Maybe So...: Amazing Answers to More Than 250 Mind-Blowing Questions
by Julie Beer
Do robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions? Well, it's complicated. That's where this book comes in. We're tackling head-scratching--sometimes serious and sometimes totally wacky--questions whose answers aren't so black and white. We'll dig into the possibilities, analyze the what-ifs, and give plenty of science to back it up.--
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Because of You, John Lewis
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
When young Tybre Faw discovers Congressman John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote -- Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship! In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream-together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. when he was young!) Keith Henry Brown's deeply affecting paintings bring this inspiring bond between a young activist and an elder Congressman vividly to life. Both John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr. have left indelible marks on future generations. Will Tybre be next to carry the mantle?--
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Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
by Kenny Curtis
A #1 kids and family podcast with many millions of downloads, ... Greeking Out retells classic Greek myths in a fresh and exciting s way. The ... book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast--
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Mega-Predators of the Past
by Melissa Stewart
It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth. You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we still see today. Stewart's cheeky, humorous voice--along with a comical version of the familiar comparison man--put these creatures in perspective. Artist and former zoologist Howard Gray brings these predators (back) to life with dynamic, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations. Sidebars and extensive back matter material provide more detailed information and context--
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Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust
by Elisa Boxer
During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal her identity, was one who risked her life in secret workshops, forging papers with new names and without stars in order to help others escape. But how to get these life-saving papers to families in hiding? An ordinary wooden toy duck held the answer, a hidden compartment: hope in a hollow. Written by award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer and movingly illustrated by the acclaimed Amy June Bates, Hope in a Hollow celebrates the triumph of freedom and the human spirit, a story of everyday heroism, resilience, and finding hope in unexpected places--
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