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All he knew
by Helen Frost
A middle grade novel in verse follows the experiences of a deaf child whose impoverished family is forced to send him to a cruel institution, where he receives friendship and teaching from a conscientious war objector. By the award-winning author of Keesha’s House. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Diana and the island of no return
by Aisha Saeed
Twelve-year-old Diana's much-anticipated visit with her best friend, Princess Sakina, turns into an adventure as they face a booby-trapped island, a forbidden visitor, and a demon
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Rise of the shadow
by Brian Anderson
Transported into a magical world where their pet rabbit can talk, Alex and Emma are enmeshed in the land’s fight against a mysterious sorcerer who wants to claim a powerful object to destroy the magical and human worlds. By the creator of the Dog Eat Doug comic strip. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The turnover
by Mike Lupica
Thrilled when his legendary coach grandfather comes out of retirement for Lucas’ basketball season, Lucas chooses his grandfather as a role model for a biography assignment only to discover other truths about his grandfather’s nature. By the best-selling author of the Home Team series. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The last kids on Earth and the skeleton road
by Max Brallier
Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her wild flight, Jack and the gang embark on an epic road trip to stop the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army
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| Blended by Sharon M. DraperWhat it's about: Even though her divorced parents still love her, 11-year-old piano player Isabella feels torn between her wealthy Black dad and her working-class white mom.
Read it for: a true-to-life character dealing with relatable problems at home and at school.
Why fans of New Kid might like it: The main characters in both books face down racism (in big and small ways) while figuring out who they are apart from how other people see them. |
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| Real Friends by Shannon Hale; illustrated by LeUyen PhamWhat it's about: Before she was a famous author, Shannon Hale was an awkward, imaginative girl looking for one good friend.
What happens: At home, Shannon's scary older sister Wendy bullies her, while at school, Shannon's maybe-best-friend Adrienne begins hanging out with mean popular girls.
Why fans of New Kid might like it: Similar to New Kid, Real Friends (and its sequel, Best Friends) offers crisp, colorful artwork and an honest yet hopeful look at belonging and being yourself. |
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| Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg MedinaStarring: Merci Suárez, who's having a rough year: her friendships are all confusing now that she's in 6th grade, her family responsibilities don't leave time for soccer, and her grandpa, Lolo, is acting strange.
Read it for: Merci's annoying yet awesome family and her confident, funny outlook.
Why fans of New Kid might like it: Both Merci and New Kid's Jordan are made to feel out of place by the privileged kids at their private schools. |
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| A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore RaméeWhat it’s about: Smart, rule-following, Shayla doesn’t like to make waves -- just the thought of trouble makes her itchy. But when her formerly rock-solid friendships crumble and a police shooting prompts her to attend a Black Lives Matter protest, Shay begins to wonder: are some kinds of trouble worth starting? Why fans of New Kid might like it: Blending humor and seriousness, both books look at how racism impacts an African American 7th-grader's experience of making friends and fitting in.
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| Stargazing by Jen WangWhat it’s about: Although they’re from the same Chinese American community, well-behaved Christine doesn’t have much in common with hot-tempered, artsy Moon. Yet when the girls become neighbors, they soon find themselves sharing secrets and K-pop videos -- until jealousy and upsetting news threaten their newfound friendship.
Art alert: warm colors and expressive illustrations add energy to this graphic novel.
Why fans of New Kid might like it: Both books star authentic characters navigating different cultures and social pressures. |
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