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New Junior & Young Adult Books August 2024 |
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Mulan and the palace of secrets : a graphic novel
by Rhona Cleary
"The war with the Huns is over, but a new invisible enemy poses a threat to the Emperor's life. Mulan is the only one he trusts to discover and defeat this new danger, but she feels discouraged by all the rules and expectations of court life. Can Mulan rise to the Emperor's challenge and save China once again? This hardcover graphic novel contains exciting full-color comic panels as well as pages taken from the Disney princess's very own journals during her adventures!"
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Pup and Dragon : how to catch a dinosaur
by Alice Walstead
Energetic, optimistic Pup and cool, thoughtful best friend Dragon hatch a plan to win first prize at the science fair: they will catch a real dinosaur
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Summer games / : Summer Games
by Mike Petrik
"Excitement, thrills and fierce competition abound as Duck and the gang, as well as the rest of the kids from the Cool Caboose, play a mega game of capture the flag as both teams try to outsmart each other. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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The haunted house / : The Haunted House
by Nicole Andelfinger
"All of Sweet Valley Middle School is abuzz about the arrival of Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house, and with Jessica convinced Nora is witch and rumors begin to swirl, Elizabeth sets out to discover the truth before friendships are torn apart. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. "
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The midnight roar!
by Shane Richardson
"Ember City is being plagued by loud growls in the night. Drake, Li, and Runa's search for the source of the noise leads them to a mountainside cave. What they find inside isn't a vicious beast but a great snoring cave dragon! Can the dragon friends solve the snore so the dragons of Ember City can finally get some sleep?"
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The Odds 3 : The Power of Being Odd
by Matt Stanton
Two worlds collide in this conclusion to The Odds trilogy!
Kip, Dad and the Odds have been taken to Kip's Imaginatorium--a mysterious building in the middle of the desert.
It's a place filled with magnificent new characters, unbelievable rooms, secret doors, terrifying fears and the incredibly strange Dots. It's Kip's imagination come to life. Could this place finally help Kip get the Odds back to their own worlds? Or will the greatest adventure of Kip's life wind up being all inside her own mind?
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The Unicorn of Odd
by Jeremy Whitley
"In the second installment of IDW's My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined line, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is reimagined with our favorite ponies! And we've got a feeling they're not in Equestria anymore. Travel through all of Odd with Applejack as Dorothy, Pinkie Pie as Scarecrow, Rarity as Tin Woodsmare, and Fluttershy as Cowardly Lion. Dorothy lives an ordinary life at her farm in Ponyville, Kansas, with her Uncle Henrie and Granny Em. But a tornado whisks her away to a magical land of Breezies, silver horseshoes, and good and evil princesses. It almost makes her want to sing... (But she won't. Those songs aren't in the public do-mane.) Dorothy and the unlikely friends she makes on the yellow brick road will have to work together if theywant to reach the Wizard of Odd. Rumor has it only the wizard can get her back to Ponyville. The road is dangerous, but they have to try. After all, there's no place like home! "
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Bunnygirl 2 : Treehouse Friends
by Holly Jayne
James lives in the most AMAZING treehouse, but no one is allowed come inside of it. He just doesn't feel comfortable with people. Until he meets Bunnygirl. After all, who could be intimidated by a girl dressed in a bunny costume? Naturally, Bunnygirl is determined to help James. Plus James has a few surprises of his own, in this story of friendship and empathy.
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Tryouts / : Tryouts
by Sarah Sax
"Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it's the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team-a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can't seem to get along, will their season ground out faster than Al can say "home run"?"
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Unicorn crush : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
by Dana Simpson
"This magical collection of comics, starring 9-year-old Phoebe and her unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, finds the duo exploring the complexities of popularity, friendship and crushes, and discovering the social lives of a 9-year-old human and a centuries-old unicorn have a lot in common! Original. Illustrations. "
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Winnie-the-Pooh
by Travis Dandro
"Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize winner Travis Dandro takes a left turn from his detailed autobiography and returns with the charming tales of Winnie-the-Pooh. In 2015, the A. A. Milne childrens' classic, long since viewed as the benchmark for intelligent and whimsical storytelling, slipped into the public domain. The beloved series now gets the comics treatment from a gifted artist at the peak of his cartooning prowess. Dandro expands the world of Hundred Acre Wood in all directions, creating stunning full-page tableaus where Pooh and everybody's favorite characters-Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Tigger, and of course, Christopher Robin-to romp, argue, fail, and love. Indebted to the unforgettable pen-and-ink drawings of E. H. Shephard, this addition to the canon of timeless literature for all ages encompasses all of Winnie-the-Pooh's original adventures"
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Worlds of Fun!
by Steve Behling
Follow Mickey and friends into the world of comics! Worlds of Fun! is the first installment of Mickey Mouse Funhouse My First Comic Reader. This easy-to-read comic book introduces young fans to comics with simple text, accessible layouts, and clear storylines about Mickey, Minnie, and the gang, exploring themes of friendship and adventure
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Best friend
by Vicky Fang
Excited for the first day of school, brand-new first grader Ava Lin, who loves bubble tea, finding treasures and animals, is determined to find a best friend and must navigate some confusing social rules, with unintended and hilarious results. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Bibsy Cross and the bad apple
by Liz Garton Scanlon
Precocious eight-year-old Bibsy navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks she talks too much
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Bibsy Cross and the bike-a-thon
by Liz Garton Scanlon
When precocious eight-year-old Bisby's library hosts a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books, she is determined to win the fundraiser
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Bo and the witch
by Rebecca Elliott
This enchanting early chapter book finds Unicorn Bo and friends coming to the rescue of a young witch named Charm, who has crash landed in Sparklegrove Forest and needs help finding her way back home. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Free Again
by Terri Farley
When Sam finds a home for a group of "unadoptable" mustangs, she feels like a hero. But when she promises to help care for the horses-especially the blind filly among them-she's overwhelmed with responsibilities. Then the filly wanders off alone in a snowstorm. Will Sam be able to find her in time? Or will the Phantom be the one who saves the day?
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Jack's Secret Summer
by Jack Ryder
Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl.
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Jack's Secret World
by Jack Ryder
Everything changed the day Jack and his neighbours Bruno and Rocco went to explore the old empty house. There they discovered a strange girl called Blossom, who introduced them to a world of magic - talking to animals, flying like birds, and even... a doorway to another world, hidden within the ivy-covered walls of the old house. Now the gang have gone through the doorway, looking for Blossom's missing dad, the man who made the magic. But finding him will be just the start of the adventure, as Blossom's dad has a mission for the gang, and they're going to need all the magical powers they can get
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Liar liar
by Sarah Mlynowski
When their magic mirror drops them into the story of Pinocchio, two siblings must help Gepetto get Pinnochio to go to school, but when Pinocchio follows them back to their world, they must find a way to get him home before their noses grow any longer! Simultaneous eBook.
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McTavish Goes Wild
by Meg Rosoff
It's summer, and the Peachey family is in crisis--again. Where will they go for their vacation? Betty Peachey thinks that camping is the best option, and Ma Peachey knows just the place. But Pa Peachey is convinced that nature is filled with terrible dangers, Ollie only wants to go if there's a dance club, and Ava would rather stay home and read German philosophy. Will rescue dog McTavish figure out how to turn the Peacheys into happy campers-- and get them to brave the sparkling river and scenic mountainside before they pack up their tent and go home?
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MerMouse Mystery
by Philip Reeve
The daring Adventuremice are used to brave, bold rescues. But one day Pedro - the youngest, newest Adventuremouse - discovers a very different sort of mouse who needs help. A mermouse! The Adventuremice need lots of courage as they venture underwater to help the mermouse get home. On their mission they discover a grand hidden city and make surprising new friends
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Viking
by Susan M. Margeson
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Readers can learnall about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life"
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Marvel Studios character encyclopedia
by Adam Bray
"Newly revised and updated with more than 200 characters, this action-packed guide takes readers deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe where they'll discover the strengths, superpowers, friends, allies, weapons and more of their favorite heroes or villains. Illustrations. "
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A thousand broken pieces : a novel
by Tillie Cole
Traveling abroad to help other teens stricken by loss, 17-year-old Savanna, who lost her beloved sister three years before, meets Cael, who is angry after losing his older brother, and together they heal the fractured fragments of their hearts, piece by broken piece, as they fall in love. Original.
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At the End of the River Styx
by Michelle Kulwicki
Before he can be reborn, Zan has spent 499 years bound in a 500-year curse to process souls for the monstrous Ferryman--and if he fails he dies. In Portland, Bastian is grieving. He survived a car accident that took his mother and impulse-purchased a crumbling bookstore with the life insurance money. But in sleep, death's mark keeps dragging Bastian into Zan's office. It shouldn't be a problem to log his soul and forget he ever existed. But when Zan follows Bastian through his memories of grief and hope, Zan realizes that he is not ready for Bastian to die.
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Cursed
by Marissa Meyer
Following a shocking turn of events, Serilda finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of make-believe with the Erlking, who is determined to propel her deeper into the castle's lies. Meanwhile, Serilda is determined to work with Gild to help him solve the mystery of his forgotten name and past. But soon it becomes clear that the Erlking doesn't only want to use Serilda to bring back his one true love. He also seeks vengeance against the seven gods who have long trapped the Dark Ones behind the veil. If the Erlking succeeds, it could change the mortal realm forever.
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Everything we never said
by Sloan Harlow
Guilt-ridden and grieving seventeen-year-old Ella falls for her dead best friend Hayley's boyfriend Sawyer, but when she reads Hayley's journal, she discovers Sawyer has a much darker side
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Hunterlore
by Dana Claire
For Liam Hunter, monster hunting is a way of life--a family tradition passed down for generations. But when campers are murdered in the woods, their hearts ripped from their chests, Liam finds himself facing his most terrifying adversary yet--his own mother turned monster. Her pack of werewolves will test Liam's limits, and his connection with the girl who still has too large a claim on his heart.
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Young Adult Graphic Novel
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Ali Cross, the graphic novel / : The Graphic Novel
by Adam Rau
The son of famous detective Alex Cross, Ali, with his father on trial for a crime he didn't commit, decides to prove himself when his best friend Gabe goes missing but wonders if he's in way over his head as he learns to trust his instincts. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Brownstone
by Samuel Teer
Left alone with her Guatemalan father for the summer while her mom goes on a once-in-a-lifetime trip without her, Almudena struggles to adjust to this new reality by getting to know the residents of his Latin American neighborhood while helping his dad fix his broken-down brownstone?—?and their relationship. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Disney Manga Descendants 2021
by Jason Muell
To open the bridge between Auradon and the Isle of the Lost, Mal has their consultants, Audrey and Uma, live a day in each other's life, which inspires them to join forces with her to find a better solution to truly integrate their cultures. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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