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Books for 5th & 6th Graders Spring 2024
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Where the Water Takes Us
by Alan Barillaro
Sent to stay with her grandparents while her mother deals with a difficult pregnancy, Ava believes she's cursed when a bird dies in front of her, until she comes to terms with the things she cannot change and takes responsibility for the things she can.
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Across So Many Seas
by Ruth Behar
Spanning over 500 years, this epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family who are united by a love of music and poetry, a desire to belong and to matter, and their longing for a home where all are welcome.
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Where the Lockwood Grows
by Olivia A. Cole
In this dystopian tale, young Erie and her older sister, Hurona, leave the only home they've ever known and discover that the world is much larger and more complicated than they'd ever imagined.
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Juniper's Christmas
by Eoin Colfer
Eleven-year-old Juniper sets out on a wild adventure to find her mother and protect a public park just days before Christmas.
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The Eyes & the Impossible
by Dave Eggers
Johannes, a free dog, lives in a park hemmed in on three sides by dense human neighborhoods, and on one side by the ocean. His job is to be the Eyes - to see everything that happens within the park and report to the park's elders, three ancient bison who ensure the Equilibrium. His friends - a stalwart seagull, a mordant raccoon, a one-eyed squirrel, and a pelican who can read - work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure everything is in balance. But changes are afoot.
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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
by Isi Hendrix
Twelve-year-old orphan Adia, a kitchen apprentice at the Academy of Shamans who has mysterious powers, embarks on an epic adventure through hidden realms when she discovers the kingdom's emperor is possessed by a demon - and he's on his way to the Academy for a visit.
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Eagle Drums
by Nasuêgraq Rainey Hopson
This magical origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Alaskan tradition, follows a young, skilled hunter who, confronted by a terrifying eagle god, is led on a harrowing journey during which he learns unexpected lessons about the natural world.
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The Demon Sword Asperides
by Sarah Jean Horwitz
On a quest to prove his worth, wannabe knight Nack Furnival is tricked by the demon sword Asperides to become his new owner and together they are swept up in a bigger adventure than either of them bargained for - saving the world.
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Forever Twelve
by Stacy McAnulty
When twelve-year old Ivy attends West Archer Academy, she is determined to graduate in two years and eventually follow her hero Ruth Bader Ginsberg to the Supreme Court, but after her roommate introduces her to a group of students who are hundreds of years old, she is forced to reexamine her priorities.
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Forget-Me-Not Blue
by Sharelle Byars Moranville
When their mom disappears without any warning and then is arrested, siblings Con and Sofie must decide whom they can trust as they fight to stay together amidst the rippling effects of addiction and generational trauma.
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The Inkwell Chronicles: Race to Krakatoa
by J. D. Peabody
When a miraculous new type of ink appears across the globe, siblings Everett and Bea, along with their fellow Inklings, must uncover the truth about the ink's mysterious origins as the race to find and control the world's ink supply intensifies.
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Heroes of Havensong: The Last Ice Phoenix
by Megan Reyes
Realizing their destinies as saviors, Blue, River, Shenli, and Wren grapple with their roles and expectations, and as they embark on separate quests amidst looming war, they navigate individual challenges, choices, and revelations in their quest to decipher the Fates' plan for them.
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Thieves of Shadow: Champions of the Fox
by Kevin Sands
Con artist Callan and his friends, under the command of the Dragon's Eye, discover while masterminding a prison break that they've been the ones conned all along - and the world's entire existence hangs in the balance.
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Just Shy of Ordinary
by A. J. Sass
Shai, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler, attempts to find a "new normal" post-pandemic as they start public school, meet new friends, and learn about their Jewish identity.
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Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun
by Misa Sugiura
When a group of popular kids disappears, Momo must steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun to defeat Tamamo-no-mae, the ultimate mean-girl of the Kami-verse, while grappling with the growing power connecting her with her storm god grandfather and her greatest foe.
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Clara Poole and the Long Way Round
by Taylor Tyng
Running away to Paris to participate in a round-the-world balloon race and learn the ropes alongside a colorful cast of international competitors, Clara Poole must come to terms with the tragedy that set her fleeing to the skies in the first place in order to survive.
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Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors. Book 1
by Gail D. Villanueva
Discovering that the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real when her mom is kidnapped, Lulu Sinagtala is drawn into a centuries-long war that threatens to throw the whole universe into chaos while trying to save her mom with her newfound powers.
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West of the Sea
by Stephanie Willing
When her mom disappears from their small Texas town, paleontology - loving Haven is determined to find her. But as she uncovers truths about her mom's identity, Haven also uncovers a monstrous family secret. Her mom can take the shape of a human and, in the right environment, also turn into an amphibious creature known as a kitskara. And now that she's growing up, Haven is discovering she has this ability, too. This newfound identity is her only clue to help her track her mother and bring her back home. She, her older sister Margie, and her new friend Rye set off on a road trip across Texas's Gulf Coast to her late grandparents' abandoned home, that they're sure her mom has disappeared to... along with plenty of family secrets.
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The Dark Lord's Daughter
by Patricia C. Wrede
Whisked to a land of enchantment and fantastical creatures instead of technology, newly discovered Dark Lord's daughter Kayla learns the road to mastering magic is filled with evil traditions and must decide whether or not to accept her birthright.
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Thirteen Witches: The Palace of Dreams
by Jodi Lynn Anderson
To save the Earth's one last treasure?—?the Museum of Imagined Things?—?Rosie and the League of Witch Hunters, along with the world's last ghosts picked up from Limbo along the way, cross the galaxy in preparation for their last showdown with the Nothing King. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress
by Max Brallier
Faced with a monstrous mission, Last Kids Jack, Quint, June and Dirk must infiltrate the other-dimensional stronghold of the evil Thrull before he completes the mysterious Tower, a structure that could spell doom for this dimension.
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Serwa Boateng's Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem
by Roseanne A. Brown
Serwa Boateng and her aunt Boahinmaa set out to steal the Midnight Drum from the Smithsonian Museum to free Serwa's powerful grandmother and defeat the forces of black magic, which causes Serwa to confront truths about herself she's tried hard to deny.
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Fury of the Dragon Goddess
by Sarwat Chadda
Using the mythic tablet of destinies to bring his brother back from the dead, Sikander Aziz sets in motion a chain of events that leads to the resurrection of Tiamat, the great chaos dragon and mother of all monsters.
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Marvellerverse: The Memory Thieves
by Dhonielle Clayton
Set in a global magic school in the sky, this second installment in the best-selling The Marveller-verse series finds Ella, Jason and Brigit returning for their second year at the Arcanum Training Institute.
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On Air with Zoe Washington
by Janae Marks
While building a relationship with her newly exonerated birth father, who is having a hard time re-entering society, Zoe starts a podcast to shed light on the struggles exonerees experience and fundraise for his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant.
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The Forgotten Five: Rebel Undercover
by Lisa McMann
With Lada going undercover to gather intelligence for the supernatural resistance that wants to take down corrupt President Fuerte, the forgotten five are set up for a showdown with their most powerful enemy yet - their own criminal parents.
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Merci Suârez Plays It Cool
by Meg Medina
Facing school drama and family dynamics while entering into an eighth grade year filled with changes, Merci Suárez must decide where her loyalty stands, as she discovers who she can count on - and what can change in an instant.
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Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows
by Tehlor Kay Mejia
To save her best friend Dante from the void, even though he turned against her, Paola must face down two enemies - El Cucuy, the bogey man, and someone even scarier who looks a lot like Paola herself.
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Keeper of the Lost Cities: Stellarlune
by Shannon Messenger
With her friends divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wanting her to focus on their projects, Sophie is led in a different direction to Stellarlune, which might be their salvation or destruction, and learns the true meaning of power - and evil.
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The Candy Shop War: Carnival Quest
by Brandon Mull
When the third White sibling brings a carnival to town, giving everyone who visited strange nightmares and weird dreams, the Blue Falcons, with a host of new candies, must tap into the power of their own dreams to battle their greatest adversary yet.
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The Witchlings: The Golden Frog Games
by Claribel A. Ortega
When a forbidden hex turns their fellow champions to stone and suspicion falls on them, the Witchlings must unravel the truth as Seven, who keeps hearing a monstrous voice, tries to fix her broken magic to save Thorn from becoming the next victim.
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City Spies: City of the Dead
by James Ponti
"To discover who is behind a series of cyberattacks by following the deciphered messages, Kat leads a team to Egypt and the ancient City of the Dead which becomes one of the most complex missions they have yet to face. Simultaneous eBook. "
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Once Upon Another Time: Happily Ever After
by James Riley
Now living in peace with all the other humans in the Blessed City after lifting a curse, giant Lena soon discovers this new world isn't right as she searches for Jin while things are at their darkest.
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Tales from the Multiverse: The Human Kaboom
by Adam Rubin
From a hotel guest who spontaneously combusts to a death-defying human cannonball, this explosive companion to The Ice Cream Machine takes readers into six thrilling new worlds filled with danger and mystery - and things that go BOOM!
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Skandar and the Phantom Rider
by A. F. Steadman
While Skandar and his friends are faced with a new threat which is killing supposedly immortal unicorns, and terrible storms ravage the island, his sister, Kenna, is determined to help him search for the key to stop the island from tearing itself apart.
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The Notorious Scarlett and Browne
by Jonathan Stroud
When their notoriety spreads a bit too far, Albert, who can read minds, and Scarlett, who has a way with weapons, must save their friends who are being held hostage by their enemies, a situation that forces them to pull off an impossible mission to win their freedom.
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Front Desk: Top Story
by Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story - one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless... and jealous. Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!
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Heroes of the Water Monster
by Brian Young
To save the Fourth World from devastation, two Navajo stepbrothers, a young water monster named Dew and Dew's sister, the powerful Yitoo Bii'aannii, must confront the traumas in their people's history.
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