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Unless otherwise noted, you can find these books in the Juvenile Fiction section of the library.
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Dazzle Makes a Wish
by Cynthia Lord
When Maya, who longs for a new friend, borrows Dazzle, a toy unicorn who hopes for a child and a home of his own, from the library, she discovers they just might be able to help each other make their wishes come true.
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Ophelia and the Fairy Field Trip
by K. George
While on a fairy field trip to Atlantica, Ophelia is pulled in multiple directions by people who need her assistance until she runs into her sea witch cousin and learns what true help means.
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Secondhand Dogs
by Carolyn Crimi
When a new dog named Decker arrives in Miss Lottie's home and convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, Gus, the insecure pack leader, must gather his courage to bring Moon Pie home.
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The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale
by Heather Smith
Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather's most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves.
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Anne's Tragical Tea Party
by Kallie George
When she accidentally makes her friend Diana sick during her grown-uppish tea party, garnering the anger of Diana’s mother, Anne wonders if she will ever get to play with Diana again.
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Be Real, Macy Weaver
by Lakita Wilson
Determined to find a new best friend in Brynn, whos smart, kind and beautiful, 11-year-old Macy turns one small lie into a whole new life to win her over until everything falls apart.
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Artemis, the Archer Goddess
by A. I. Newton
While at camp to learn how to control her powers, Artemis must get Hermes and Apollo to understand how it feels to be overlooked when the camp paper comes out and her feats are only touched upon briefly.
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Reckless, Glorious, Girl
by Ellen Hagan
Twelve-year-old Beatrice Miller copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and identity, guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, the summer before seventh grade.
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Make New Friends, but Keep the Old
by Jennifer Jacobson
Friendship woes and a visit from Grandma push Twig to find her voice in the fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
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The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem YoussefCompeting to design a new exhibit for the local museum, a sixth grade Egyptian immigrant is teased about her heritage by a newcomer, before an ancient amulet she wears imparts a hilarious and helpful secret.
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A Circle of Elephants by Eric DinersteinThirteen-year-old Nanda Singh, the youngest elephant driver in Nepal, enjoys a very special relationship with his tusker, Hira Prashad, through which he grows in understanding and compassion with all animals, including humans.
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Captain Superlative by J. S. PullerJaney, a quiet outsider, is inspired by the eccentric and enigmatic Captain Superlative, a masked superhero who runs through the halls of their middle school performing radical acts of kindness.
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong USA by Brenda WoodsForging a close friendship with an African American World War II veteran who has recently returned to their unwelcoming Jim Crow community, a 12-year-old white boy worries for his heroic friend's safety when racist locals threaten the man's family.
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A Kind of Paradise
by Amy Rebecca Tan
When her lapse in judgement at the end of the school year leads to a summer volunteering at the local library, Jamie finds her efforts to keep her head down challenged by frequent visitors, including her nemesis and crush.
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Spell & Spindle
by Michelle Schusterman
When a mysterious puppeteer causes a lifelike marionette, Penny, to switch bodies with a little boy, her ability to focus on getting properly switched back is challenged by her first experience of freedom.
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The Doughnut King
by Jessie Janowitz
When his business prospects in Petersville are challenged by major supply issues that are forcing his neighbors to move away, Tris enters a cutthroat kids' cooking competition to finance the community's makeover as a tourist destination.
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Someplace to Call Home
by Sandra Dallas
Forced from their home by the double crises of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, 12-year-old Hallie and her brothers join thousands of migrants who endure harsh treatment and conditions in order to find work.
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Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
After emigrating from China, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel, despite the nasty owner, Mr. Yao, who exploits them, while she works the front desk and tries to cope with fitting in at her school.
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Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
Possessing a photographic memory in spite of an inability to walk or speak, Melody is mistaken as mentally challenged by those who cannot see beyond her cerebral palsy, impelling her to discover a way to communicate.
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org |
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