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Hitting the Stacks: Junior Fiction December 2022
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A deluxe illustrated gift edition of the internationally best-selling first entry in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series features lavish artwork by the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Blackout.
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Born behind bars
by Padma Venkatraman
Growing up in prison because his mother is serving time for a crime she didn't commit, Kabir is forced into the outside world and goes on the run in a place that cares little for homeless, low-cast children.
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Dust & Grim
by Chuck Wendig
When she discovers her inheritance is running a monster mortuary with Dustin, the older brother she’s never met, 13-year-old Molly must get along with him for five minutes if she wants to stop a rogue devourer of magic.
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Healer and witch
by Nancy Werlin
When an attempt to use magic to heal her mothers grief ends in tragedy, 15-year-old witch Sylvie leaves her village in search of a teacher a journey fraught with strange alliances, powerful temptations, danger and betrayal.
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The ice cream machine
by Adam Rubin
One of the worlds most favorite frozen treats is the star of these six original and totally unique stories that are filled with unforgettable characters in unusual situations.
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The lost ryū
by Emi Watanabe Cohen
Running out of time to make his grandfather smile once again before its too late, Kohei searches for a ryua dragon of legend in this multigenerational story about the lengths to which well go to protect those we love.
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My Big Heart-shaped Fail
by Cindy Callaghan
What if you wrote down secrets that you couldn't tell anyone, tied them to balloons, and let them float away? You'd be filled with peace and calm, right? Until, that is, said balloons, dropped at your school and everyone started looking for the secrets' author- you.
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Only if you dare : 13 stories of darkness and doom
by Josh Allen
A collection of thirteen short stories showing how horribly wrong food, dating, jobs, and even a bed pillow can be. R.L. Stine meets Edgar Allen Poe with stories to keep you up at night.
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Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion
by K. Tempest Bradford
When 11-year-old Ruby Finley, who loves studying insects, captures an alien bug that promptly burns a hole through her window and disappears, she and her friends must find this invasive species before the Feds do.
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The u-nique Lou Fox
by Jodi Carmichael
Fifth-grader Louisa, who has dyslexia and ADHD, handles new challenges with personality and flair-whether they are strict teachers, friendship troubles, her debut as a playwright, or the expected arrival of a new baby sibling.
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Violets are blue
by Barbara Dee
When she and her mom move to a new town for a fresh start, 12-year-old Wren finds things falling into place until she realizes that her mom has a serious problem one that cant be wiped away or covered up.
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Marco Polo brave explorer
by Cynthia Lord
A retired Christmas ornament, tiny mouse Marco Polo, the least borrowed of the Book Buddies, finally finds the right match in a young boy who is about to attend his first sleepover and needs his help. Book Buddies, Book 2
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Dog Squad
by Chris Grabenstein
Fred, a scrappy and lovable dog, gets cast as a stand-in for the lead role in Dog Squad, a show about crime-fighting dogs, and he soon finds out the action doesn't always stop on screen. Dog Squad, Book 1
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Maddy and the monstrous storm : a Schoolhouse Blizzard survival story
by Julie Gilbert
Thirteen-year-old Maddy Rollag struggles with prairie life on her aunt and uncle's farm in Dakota Territory, but on January 12, 1888, when a blizzard threatens to trap Maddy and her classmates inside their damaged schoolhouse, she finds the courage and strength to lead them to safety. Includes historical note, glossary, and discussion questions. Girls Survive
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Millie and the great drought : a Dust Bowl survival story
by Natasha Deen
Twelve-year-old Millie's family is hesitant to leave the farm their family has owned for generations, but after Black Sunday they leave Oklahoma for California where they find a new kind of struggle. Girls Survive
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The strangers
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Receiving reports that three children with their names and birthdates have been kidnapped, three siblings investigate complex codes, hidden rooms and a dangerous secret that turns their lives upside down. By the award-winning author of the Shadow Children series. Greystone Secrets, Book 1
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Homebound
by John David Anderson
Sent on a mission to find someone to help stop a dark plot that could destroy hundreds of worlds, Leo Fender must pay a high price to end the war and return to his family. Icarus Chronicles, Book 2
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Ways to share joy
by Renée Watson
Ryan is caught between two friends who both want to be her best friend, her brother ruins her latest baking project, and a classmate keeps teasing her at school, yet Ryan still looks for a way to see the bright side of things and not let anything steal her joy. A Ryan Hart Story, Book 3
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We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea
by Arthur Ransome
The Walker family has come to Harwich to wait for Commander Walker's return. A story of self-reliance, courage, and resourcefulness, full of nautical lore and adventure. Swallows, Book 7
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The dark prophecy
by Rick Riordan
Leaving the relative safety of the demigod training ground with his companions, a disgraced Apollo embarks on a quest across North America to find a dangerous ancient-world Oracle while navigating the challenges of the evil Triumvirate. The Trials of Apollo, Book 2
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Snow day in May
by Christine Evans
Second-grader Raven faces her fear of public speaking and makes a new friend when her wish backfires. Wish Library, Book 1
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