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| The Class by Frances O'Roark DowellWhat it is: the story of a single sixth grade class, told by all 20 students.
What happens: Enemies become friends, a former classmate mysteriously reappears, the teacher gets in trouble, and the shy new girl writes it all down in her notebook.
Try this next: Ali Benjamin’s The Next Great Paulie Fink or Gordon Korman’s The Unteachables, two other books that let you in on the thoughts, feelings, and quirks of an entire class. |
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| The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean HorwitzWhat it’s about: After her father is cursed by the Whittle Witch, 12-year-old Clementine Morcerous has to step into his role as Dark Lord, even though her newfound magic is powered by sunlight, not darkness.
What’s inside: a unicorn huntress, a paper chicken, a sheep who used to be a boy, and some questionable Dastardly Deeds.
You might also like: Ursula Vernon’s Castle Hangnail, another witty and whimsical fantasy starring a not-so-evil heroine. |
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| The Best At It by Maulik PancholyWhat it’s about: Nervous about fitting in as he starts seventh grade, Rahul takes his grandfather’s advice and sets out to find one thing he’s good at and become the best at it.
What happens: While fending off bullies and fostering a crush on classmate Justin, Rahul throws himself into football, acting, Mathletes...he’s got to be good at something, right?
About the author: This funny, honest, and hopeful book is the first by actor Maulik Pancholy -- you might know him as the voice of Sanjay from TV's Sanjay and Craig. |
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| Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya PasternackWelcome to: Zmeyreka, a tiny village in 10th-century Kievan Rus where the people still use magic even though it’s illegal.
What happens: In order to save her family’s farm, Anya, the only Jewish girl in the village, joins up with Ivan, the youngest in a family of Fools, to hunt down a legendary dragon and collect the reward.
Who it’s for: Inspired by Russian history and folktales, Anya and the Dragon will grab fans of both fantasy and historical fiction. |
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| Roll With It by Jamie SumnerWhat it’s about: Twelve-year-old baker Ellie just wants to perfect her pie recipes, but when her grandfather’s Alzheimer's gets worse, Ellie and her mom move to be near him -- and Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, has to deal with being "the new kid in the wheelchair" at school.
Why you might like it: From sarcastic, spirited Ellie to her quirky new friends to her overprotective mom, you’ll want to spend time with the characters in this fast-moving read. |
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2019 books you might have missed!
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Sparkly new friends : An Acorn Book
by Heather Ayris Burnell
Unicorn and Yeti run into each other (literally) while looking for sparkly things, and despite some differences, (for instance Unicorn is magic, Yeti is not, Yeti likes snowball fights, Unicorn can not throw snowballs)--the two become friends over a shared love of hot chocolate with rainbow sprinkles
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Eva and Baby Mo
by Rebecca Elliott
Enlisting her friends' help getting ready to babysit her little brother, Eva excitedly prepares bug candy snacks, a puppet show and a song to sing him to sleep, only to discover that taking care of a little baby is a bigger job than anticipated. Simultaneous.
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Wished
by Jen Calonita
When a genie grants her wish for happiness throughout a highly stressed Enchantasia, Maxine is dismayed when everyone, from trolls and ogres to classmates and villains, begin organizing a musical instead of protecting the kingdom from Rumpelstiltskin.
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| The Bridge Home by Padma VenkatramanFeaturing: Viji and Rukku, two sisters who run away from their abusive father; Mathu and Arul, two homeless boys who sell recycled trash on the streets of Chennai, India; Kutti, a lovable stray dog; and the abandoned bridge that provides shelter for them all.
Is it for you? These characters’ lives aren’t easy, but if you enjoy sad, realistic stories that are deeply felt, The Bridge Home might be your kind of book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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