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The Holdout : A Novel by Graham Moore A woman is wrongly implicated in a murder one decade after convincing the members of a deadlocked jury to return a not-guilty verdict. By the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game. Genre: Legal thrillers; Multiple perspectives
Character: Flawed
Storyline: Intricately plotted
Pace: Fast-paced
Writing Style: Well-crafted dialogue
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Anna K : A Love Storyby Jenny LeeA modern reimagining of Anna Karenina is set in the elite enclaves of Manhattan and Greenwich society and finds a reluctant socialite navigating teen life before falling for a notorious playboy who harbors a shattering secret. Genre: Contemporary romances; Multiple perspectives
Character: Culturally diverse
Writing Style: Compelling; Slang-heavy
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If We Were Giantsby Dave MatthewsLiving in an idyllic community hidden inside a dormant volcano, a curious young girl ventures out for the first time to investigate claims of malevolent strangers, in a tale of loss and community co-written by the Grammy Award-winning leader of the Dave Matthews Band. Genre: Fantasy fiction
Character: Sympathetic
Storyline: Issue-oriented |
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Snail Crossingby Corey R. TaborDetermined to make his way to a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, Snail risks speeding cars and hungry crows during a long and slow journey, before getting lost while helping a crew of ants escape a rainstorm. Themes: Being a friend
Character: Anthropomorphic
Tone: Feel-good; Sweet; Upbeat
Writing Style: Attention-grabbing
Illustration: Cartoony |
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This series is intended for readers just starting chapter books. Look for the non-fiction 'Fact Tracker' companions which are full of in-depth information for those interested in the books subject! Genre: Early chapter books; Fantasy fiction
Themes: Time slip
Storyline: Action-packed; Plot-driven
Pace: Fast-paced
Tone: Suspenseful |
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Owl Diariesby Rebecca ElliottThis early chapter book series is aimed at newly independent readers. Easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will help boost reading confidence and stamina. Genre: Diary novels; Early chapter books; Fantasy fiction
Character: Anthropomorphic
Pace: Fast-paced |
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robotby Dav Pilkey In this hugely popular blend of adventure and science fiction, Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse who feels insignificant due to his size, becomes a hero by pairing up with a mighty robot to battle villains from each planet in the solar system. Every volume includes a black-and-white flip-o-rama section, allowing readers to animate the story.
Genre: Adventure stories; Animal fantasy; Early chapter books
Character: Courageous
Storyline: Action-packed
Pace: Fast-paced
Tone: Funny
Writing Style: Attention-grabbing
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by Erin Hunter For generations, four clans of wild cats have shared the forest. When their warrior code is threatened by mysterious deaths, a house cat named Rusty may turn out to be the bravest warrior of all. Genre: Animal fantasy; Fantasy fiction
Character: Anthropomorphic
Storyline: World-building
Writing Style: Attention-grabbing |
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Wings of Fireby Tui Sutherland In this fast-paced, plot-driven epic fantasy series, five young dragons are stolen and raised by the secret Talons of Peace, who hope that this plan will bring an end to the long-standing war between the dragon tribes. The series features distinctive characters, dramatic and graphically violent battle scenes, and plenty of plot twists. Genre: Fantasy fiction
Themes: Chosen one
Storyline: Plot-driven
Pace: Fast-paced
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A guest among First Nations communities, French fur traders, and royal courts; witness to London’s Great Plague and Great Fire; and unwitting agent of the Jesuits’ corporate espionage, Radisson double-crossed the English, French, Dutch, and his adoptive Mohawk family alike, found himself marooned by pirates in Spain, and lived through shipwreck on the reefs of Venezuela. His most lasting venture as an Artic fur trader led to the founding of the Hudson’s Bay Company, which operates today, 350 years later, as North America’s oldest corporation.
Sourced from Radisson’s journals, which are the best first-hand accounts of 17th century Canada, Bush Runner tells the extraordinary true story of this protean 17th-century figure, a man more trading partner than colonizer, a peddler of goods and not worldview—and with it offers a fresh perspective on the world in which he lived.
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