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Flight of the Bluebird
by Kara LaReau
In a series conclusion, Jaundice and Kale Bland are rescued from a decimated Dullsville by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale before finding themselves in Egypt, investigating the mysteries surrounding a magical scarab. By the Geisel Award-winning author of the Infamous Ratsos series. 15,000 first printing.
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The friendship war
by Andrew Clements
A girl who has always enjoyed the spotlight encounters an unexpected rival in her own best friend, who has accidentally triggered a hot new fad at school. By the best-selling author of Frindle. Simultaneous eBook
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| Monstrous Devices by Damien LoveWhat it's about: British 12-year-old Alex is curious when his grandfather sends him an antique tin robot with a note reading "this one is special," but he doesn't realize just how special the toy is until he and his grandfather are chased across Europe by blood-fueled automatons and human assassins.
Why you might like it: If you prefer unusual fantasy, you don't want to miss the intrigue, suspense, and genuine scares in this fast-paced read. |
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| The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochieIn a world... where floodwaters cover much of the planet Earth, twins Annalie and Will search for their fugitive father while trying to avoid pirates, cannibals, and the corrupt Admiralty. Is it for you? If you're looking for a gripping seafaring story that will make you think and keep you turning pages, The Flooded Earth might float your boat. Look for: The sequel, The Castle in the Sea, on shelves in June 2019. |
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Genesis begins again
by Alicia Williams
A 13-year-old girl who is so oppressed by low self-esteem that she keeps a list of the things she hates about herself must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to learn to love herself. A first novel. 25,000 first printing.
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The Red Fox Clan
by John Flanagan
Called home to Castle Araluen after passing her third-year ranger's apprentice assessment, Maddie endures castle life monotony and hides her ranger training before a group of masked anarchists organize a coup to challenge her family's succession. Simultaneous eBook.
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The lost continent
by Tui Sutherland
Centuries after rumors of another dragon continent are dismissed as fairy tales, the land is thrown into turmoil by the discovery that the stories were true. By the best-selling author of the Menagerie trilogy.
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Wrath of the dragon king
by Brandon Mull
Receiving information from a dark unicorn about a legendary talisman of power, the King of Dragons prepares to retake his native preserve after a humiliating defeat by Kendra and Seth, unaware that the stone he seeks is protected by a cursed castle. 1, first printing.
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| Mighty Jack by Ben HatkeIntroducing: Jack, who shoulders a lot of responsibility while his busy mom works, and who might be in over his head after his sister Maddy, who has autism and rarely talks, insists on trading their mom's car for seeds that produce magical, monstrous plants.
Series alert: This eye-catching fairy tale remix is the 1st in a graphic novel series, followed by Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, with an exciting crossover, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl, on the way. |
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| The Night Parade by Kathryn TanquaryWhat it's about: While reluctantly visiting her grandmother's remote village (you can't even get a phone signal there!), Saki Yamamoto accidentally brings a death curse on her family. To break it, she'll have to follow three guides -- a four-tailed fox, a raccoon-like tanuki, and a feathery tengu -- into the perilous spirit world.
Why you might like it: The Night Parade pairs Japanese folklore with a modern heroine who's both flawed and brave. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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