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| The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly by Rebecca K.S. AnsariWhat it’s about: Charlie’s little brother Liam is not imaginary -- it’s just that ever since Liam went missing, Charlie is the only person who can remember he exists.
What happens: A puzzling note in Liam’s handwriting sends Charlie and his friends on a supernatural search for answers in this twisty, heart-wrenching tale.
Who it’s for: readers looking for fantasy that’s both adventurous and deep. |
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| New Kid by Jerry CraftStarring: seventh-grade cartoonist Jordan Banks, who wants to go to a special art school, but is sent instead to Riverdale Academy, where he’s one of only a few African American kids...and no one will let him forget it.
Art alert: What better way to tell a story about a cartoonist figuring out where he fits in than through energetic cartoon art?
For fans of: Sharon Draper, Gene Luen Yang, and Raina Telgemeier. |
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| The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartWhat it’s about: After her mom and sisters were killed in an accident, Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, hit the road in a converted school bus and never looked back…until now. Why you might like it: The journey is equal parts quirky and bittersweet as 12-year-old Coyote – joined by an unforgettable collection of fellow travelers -- sneakily nudges Rodeo toward revisiting their old home for the first time in years. |
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| Song for a Whale by Lynne KellyWhat it’s about: As the only Deaf kid in her class, sixth-grade tech whiz Iris can relate to Blue 55, a whale who sings on a different frequency than other whales. That’s why Iris decides to compose a song for Blue 55 and travel to Alaska so she can play it in person. For fans of: Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, another moving story about a girl’s obsession with an aquatic animal. |
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Outwalkers
by Fiona Shaw
A high-suspense survival story set in near-future England follows the harrowing experiences of an Academy orphanage escapee who joins a strict band of child outcasts to fulfill a promise to his parents and escape the country. A first children's book by the author of Tell It to the Bees
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| A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore RaméeWhat it’s about: Smart, rule-following, seventh-grader Shayla doesn’t like to make waves -- just the thought of trouble makes her itchy. But when her formerly rock-solid friendships crumble and a police shooting prompts her to attend a Black Lives Matter protest with her family, Shay begins to wonder: are some kinds of trouble worth starting? Read it for: an honest look at middle school life starring relatable, real-sounding characters. |
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| Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary D. SchmidtWhat it’s about: After Mr. Bowles-Fitzpatrick arrives at the Jones family’s door, Carter Jones -- who’s struggling in the wake of his brother’s death and his dad’s overseas deployment -- is surprised to find himself bonding with the British butler.
Read it for: witty British/American culture clashes, genuine emotion, and a thrilling middle school cricket match.
Don’t miss: cameos from characters in popular author Gary D. Schmidt’s other books. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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