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| Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. DobbsIntroducing: brave and resilient Petra, who chooses new paths forward even after tragedy strikes her family during the Mexican Revolution.
About the author: Alda P. Dobbs wrote this book using her own family's stories about their experiences. Don’t miss her notes about these stories and other research at the back of the book. |
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| Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. LeeWhat it is: a unique blend of fantasy, horror, and Hmong folklore
Featuring: Pahua, an 11-year-old who can see spirits; Zhong, a shaman in training; and Miv, the talking cat spirit always by Pahua’s side.
Reviewers say: “A classic, satisfying adventure tale packed with magical beings” (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Daughter of the Deep by Rick RiordanAuthor alert: The author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Trials of Apollo, the Magnus Chase books, and so much more is back—this time with a story outside of the world of mythology.
Featuring: a terrible tragedy, deadly enemies, and a 9th-grader whose weekend trip is only the beginning of her undersea adventure.
Why you might like it: If you’re a fan of twists and turns, heart-pounding action, and a thrilling blend of fantasy and science fiction, this book is for you. |
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| Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart GibbsIntroducing: twelve-year-old super-genius Charlie Thorne, who’s just been recruited (okay, blackmailed) by the CIA to help them beat a terrorist group in the race to find an explosive, long-hidden equation by Albert Einstein.
Read it for: breathless action, fascinating cryptography, and a rebellious heroine who can outwit anyone.
Series alert: This is only the 1st of many adventures for Charlie Thorne. |
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| Swallow's Dance by Wendy OrrThe setting: the Bronze Age, where Leira and her family go on the perilous journey from the Minoan island of Thera to safety in Crete.
What's inside: Though this lyrical, suspenseful book is packed with tragedy and disaster, it’s also a story of a young girl learning about what it means to protect herself and her family.
Read it for: Standard prose and free verse mix to create a strong sense of emotion. |
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| Spy Runner by Eugene YelchinWhat it’s about: It’s 1953 in the U.S., and 12-year-old Jack’s suspicion that his mom’s new tenant might be a Russian spy kicks off an adventure just as dangerous as those of Spy Runner, Jack’s favorite comic book hero.
Why you might like it: Fascinating photos and tons of twists will keep you guessing throughout this historical thriller.
Try this next: Avi’s Catch You Later, Traitor, another suspenseful story set during the height of the anti-Communist “Red Scare.” |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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