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May mania! You know what? It's May! And we MAY just read a lot, have fun at the library, and... become experts on koalas. (Did you know that koalas smell like cough drops?) On the other hand, we MAY just tell lots of bad jokes. Because we are multi-talented like that. On to the books!
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Forever, or a Long, Long Time
by Caela Carter
Flora and her brother, Julian, don't believe they were born. They've lived in so many foster homes, they can't remember where they came from. And even now that they've been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe in forever. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past--for only then can they really begin to build their future.
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Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up
by Jessica Brody
Be careful what you wish... Seventh grader Addie Bell can't wait to grow up. Her parents won't let her have her own phone, she doesn't have any curves, and her best friend, Grace, isn't at all interested in makeup or boys. Then, on the night of her twelfth birthday, Addie makes a wish on a magic jewelry box to be sixteen... and wakes up to find her entire life has been fast-forwarded four years! Suddenly she has everything she's always wanted (including a driver's license and a closet full of cool clothes)! But Addie soon discovers a lot more has changed than she expected....
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Escape to Australia
by James Patterson
Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle School, to say the least, but everything's about to change: he's won a school-wide art competition, and the fabulous prize is getting to jet-set off to Australia for a whirlwind adventure! But Rafe soon finds that living in the Land Down Under is harder than he could've ever imagined--his host-siblings are anything but welcoming, the burning temperatures are torturous, and poisonous critters are ready to sting or eat him at every step. So with the help of some new misfit friends, Rafe sets out to show everyone what he does best: create utter mayhem!
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BAD JOKES. You have been warned. Q: Why did the wallaby sit on the clock? A: So it would be on time! Q: What do you call a boomerang that won't come back? A: A stick! Q: What's small, furry and bright purple?A: A koala holding its breath! (We love koalas! Take a look at koalas in the
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•They don't usually drink anything. • They don't eat anything but eucalyptus leaves.
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The Batman Movie: The Making of the Movie
by Tracey Miller-Zarneke
Packed with stunning concept art, sketches, artwork, inspiration, and LEGO® builds, the book tells the fascinating story of how The LEGO® Batman Movie was made. Find out how your favorite heroes, villains, vehicles, and locations were created for the movie. Learn about each development stage of the movie, from the initial idea and storyboarding to recording the dialogue and special effects.
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I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
by Laurie Hernandez
At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. Poignant and funny, Laurie's story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs.
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The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life
by Kwame Alexander
You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry and Michelle Obama.
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Minecraft: Guide to Animals
by Josh Gregory
With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about dealing with animals in the world of Minecraft, including how to tame them and harvest valuable resources from them.
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Look for the next issue of Tween Reads on June 14!
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