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The poison jungle
by Tui Sutherland
Teaming up with her LeafWing friends in a plot to destroy the genocidal HiveWings, Sundew the dragon uncovers an ancient secret with the power to destroy all of Pantala. By the best-selling author of the Pet Trouble series.
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For Black Girls Like Me
by Mariama J. Lockington
A lyrical story inspired by the author’s own life finds an African American adoptee into a white family exploring the complexities of family, race, sisterhood and belonging. A first novel by the author of The Lucky Daughter. Simultaneous eBook
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Serafina and the Seven Stars
by Robert Beatty
Invited by Mr. Vanderbilt to move into one of the Biltmore Estate's grandest rooms, a suspicious Serafina begins questioning her connection to Braeden after encountering the mansion's dangerous night terrors. 200,000 first printing.
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Lumberjanes 12 : Jackalope Springs Eternal
by Shannon Watters
A latest entry in the multiple Eisner- and GLAAD Award-winning series finds Counselor Jen taking the Roanoke scouts on a mission to find a Jackalope only to stumble across a young cowgirl who has been living with her unusual critters in the surrounding woods. 18,000 first printing. Original. Illustrations.
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Changeling
by William Ritter
When a changeling swap goes wrong, leaving two identical babies to be raised as human twins, the brothers are called upon to be heroes and protectors of magic while trying to discover which of them is actually a goblin. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. Maps.
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For Fans of Raina Telgemeier
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| Be Prepared by Vera BrosgolExpectations: Frustrated misfit Vera hopes that she'll finally fit in among the other Russian kids at a Russian American summer camp.
Reality: From mean girls to a terrifying outhouse, camp is nothing like Vera expected.
Why Raina fans might like it: Just like Raina often writes about her own life, this relatable graphic novel is based on the summer camp woes of author Vera Brosgol. |
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| All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria JamiesonStarring: homeschooled 11-year-old Imogene "Impy" Vega, who’s just been promoted to squire at the Renaissance Faire where her parents work.
What happens: Impy’s ready for a quest, and going to public school seems like just the thing. But will it transform her into a brave knight or a spiky dragon?
Why Raina fans might like it: This tale of friends and "faire-mily" is just as amusing and authentic as Drama, Smile, or Sisters. |
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| All Summer Long by Hope LarsonWhat it’s about: With her best friend Austin ignoring her texts while he’s away at soccer camp, Bina has a lot of free time for playing her guitar and hanging out with Charlie, Austin’s surprisingly cool older sister.
Why Raina fans might like it: All Summer Long's expressive cartoon art and truthful take on friendship are a good fit for fans of Raina's realistic books.
Series alert: Keep an eye out for sequels -- there are two on the way! |
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| The Witch Boy by Molly Knox OstertagWhat it’s about: Now that he's 13, everyone expects Aster to shape-shift like the other boys in his magical community. Aster's true skill, however, is witchcraft...which is taught only to girls.
Why Raina fans might like it: With colorful art and characters you'll root for, this graphic novel fantasy will grab readers who love Raina’s Ghosts.
Series alert: This series opener is followed by The Hidden Witch and The Midwinter Witch (due out in November). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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