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| Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon by Wanda CovenWhat it’s about: Henry’s mom and sister are witches, but Henry is a regular kid who doesn’t know he can do magic until he tries out a spell that brings his toy dragon to life.
Series alert: This fun, easy-to-read chapter book is the 1st in the Henry Heckelbeck series. There’s a whole series about Henry’s sister, Heidi, too!
You might also like: For another book about a surprise pet dragon, try There’s A Dragon in My Dinner by Tom Nicoll. |
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The good, the bad, and the bossy
by Caroline Cala
A follow-up to Best Babysitters Ever finds the babysitting work of Malia, Dot and Bree complicated by a demanding schedule that compels a haphazard plan to outsource their babysitting jobs. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Spill the beans
by Sarah Mlynowski
"A dream-come-true arrival in Jonah's favorite story, ""Jack and the Beanstalk,"" involves the sibling duo in a deal with a sneaky trader, a beanstalk climb into the sky, a decidedly hungry giant and a goose that lays golden eggs. By the best-selling author of the Magic in Manhattan series."
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| Donut Dreams: Hole in the Middle by Coco SimonIntroducing: Lindsey Cooper, who’s spending her summer serving donuts at her grandparents’ restaurant.
What happens: Though her mom died years ago, Lindsey misses her even more as middle school looms. Thank goodness she’s got her family and best friend to help her find the sweetness in life!
Series alert: Similar to author Coco Simon’s Cupcake Diaries series, Donut Dreams will feature feel-good stories starring a variety of main characters. |
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Eva's campfire adventure
by Rebecca Elliott
Joining her classmates for a fun-filled camping trip, Eva helps pitch tents and build useful inventions before going on a scavenger hunt in the woods and enjoying yummy campfire treats. By the creator of Zoo Girl. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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| Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan AuxierWhat it's about: As a chimney sweep in Victorian London, orphan Nan Sparrow is used to loneliness and grimy, dangerous work. Then one day she's rescued from an accident by a strange creature -- a golem -- who becomes her loyal companion.
Why you might like it: Blending fantasy, history, and Jewish folktales, Sweep has something for lots of different readers.
Try this next: Katherine Rundell's Rooftoppers, another historical tale offering a kid's rooftop view of a famous city. |
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| The Parker Inheritance by Varian JohnsonWhat it's about: After finding intriguing clues in her grandmother's attic, bookish 12-year-old Candice and her new friend Brandon search for buried treasure in a small Southern town haunted by the ugly history of racism.
Why you might like it: Switching between Candice's present-day story and her grandmother's in 1957, this suspenseful puzzle mystery encourages you, just like the characters, to piece the clues together. |
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| The House That Lou Built by Mae RespicioThe project: Although 12-year-old Lou loves her large Filipino family, she craves a space of her own, and has big plans to build a tiny house on the patch of land she inherited from her dad.
The problem: After Lou’s ownership of the land is challenged, she has to act fast and get creative to make her dream house a reality.
Why you might like it: You’ll be rooting for bold, capable Lou and her colorful collection of family and friends. |
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| Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild by Catherine ThimmeshWhat it is: A fascinating, fact-filled book about how humans are helping to increase the threatened giant panda population by preparing panda cubs for life in the wild.
Art alert: Camp Panda is packed with photos of cute, fuzzy baby pandas, as well as memorable pictures of human scientists wearing panda costumes!
You might also like: Nancy F. Castaldo’s Back from the Brink, another hopeful book that explores efforts to save endangered species. |
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| The Collectors by Jacqueline WestBe careful what you wish for: After Van, a hearing impaired kid with talent for noticing things, spots a strange girl and a silver squirrel diving for pennies in a fountain, he follows them back to the underground realm of the Collectors, who collect wishes and try to prevent their scariest consequences.
Series alert: This imaginative and fast-moving fantasy is followed by a sequel, A Storm of Wishes. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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