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The Getaway by Jeff KinneyWith the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?
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Saving Marty by Paul GriffinEleven-year-old Lorenzo Ventura would never describe himself as a hero, but his chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet. Marty is extraordinary—he thinks he’s a dog and acts like one too—and his bond with Renzo is truly one of a kind. At first, the family farm seems like the perfect home for Marty, but as he approaches 350 pounds, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mom that a giant pig makes a good pet. So when Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident, Renzo knows Marty’s time is up. He’d do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty?
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| In the Country of Queens by Cari BestIn the summer of 1961, timid Shirley Burns gets some shocking news and decides to stop waiting around to be brave. For the first time in her life, Shirley stands up to her over-protective mother, skips summer camp for a vacation with her cousins, and finally begins to deal with the loss of her father. Whether or not you agree with Shirley's hatred of ballet class or love of Pippi Longstocking, you can still relate to her authentic feelings and problems. |
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| The Crims by Kate DaviesImogen Crim is hiding out at Lilyworth Ladies’ College, hoping that no one will guess she's from a family of bumbling criminals. But after the Crims are accused of a high-profile crime and Imogen's identity is exposed, she's forced to rejoin her outlandish relatives and prove their innocence. The Crims is for fans of the witty wordplay and absurd humor in Holly Grant's League of Beastly Dreadfuls series or Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. |
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The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyWhen Ada’s clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she’s not what her mother said she was—damaged, deranged, crippled mentally as well as physically. She’s not a daughter anymore, either. Who is she now? World War II rages on, and Ada and her brother, Jamie, move with their guardian, Susan, into a cottage with the iron-faced Lady Thorton and her daughter, Maggie. Life in the crowded home is tense. Then Ruth moves in. Ruth, a Jewish girl, from Germany. A German? Could Ruth be a spy? As the fallout from war intensifies, calamity creeps closer, and life during wartime grows even more complicated. Who will Ada decide to be? How can she keep fighting? And who will she struggle to save?
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| A Tangle of Knots by Lisa GraffStarring Cady, an 11-year-old orphan with a magical Talent for baking perfect cakes, plus an intriguing variety of other characters whose connections only become clear as they take turns telling this deliciously twisty tale. A Tangle of Knots is for fans of Ingrid Law's Savvy series, and other stories that blend the magical with the everyday. Be sure not to miss the companion book, A Clatter of Jars. |
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| The Forget-Me-Not Summer by Leila HowlandEven without TV or internet, the Los Angeles-dwelling Silver sisters -- 12-year-old Marigold, 11-year-old Zinnie, and five-year-old Lily -- can't resist the charms of a lazy summer with their Aunt Sunny on the beaches of Cape Cod. Told by both Marigold and Zinnie, this upbeat, realistic story (the first book in the Silver Sisters series) has a sweetly old-fashioned feel. |
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| Ungifted by Gordon KormanExpecting to be expelled after his latest prank goes wrong, eighth-grader Donovan Curtis is instead admitted -- by mistake -- to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special school for gifted and talented students. With a wide range of voices from the school, Donovan's experiences as a stowaway among the brainy kids will appeal to fans of funny, feel-good stories. |
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| Audacity Jones to the Rescue by Kirby LarsonSharp, adventurous orphan Audacity Jones is quick to volunteer when Commodore Crutchfield arrives at her school in search of an assistant for a secret mission. Soon Audie and her cat, Min, are traveling to Washington D.C., where they must foil a shady scheme against President Teddy Roosevelt. Set in 1910 and bursting with quirky characters who take turns narrating, this book kicks off a series of page-turning historical mysteries. |
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| When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace LinIn order to rescue Amah, her beloved storytelling grandmother, from the Tiger Emperor, Pinmei must go on a quest to find the legendary Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Pimei's and Amah's stories blend with Chinese folktales in this captivating follow-up to When the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, binding all three books into one sweeping saga. Fans of the trilogy should check out Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. |
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Fridays After School Chromebook Connection Use the library's Chromebooks to work on your homework, school projects, or play games with your group. Friday, January 19 Lego Stop Motion Animation 3:15 p.m. Learn how to take your Lego creations and make them stars in your own animated movie! For ages 8 and up. Enroll online or at the library. Monday, January 22 Reading Rocks! 3:30 p.m. Unleash your inner artist and try your hand at rock painting! Kids! Moms! Grandpas! Day care providers! Bring/wear an old shirt. Rock pick-up January 2. Enroll online or at the library.
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Saturday, February 3 Share the Love - Valentine Card Making 10:30 a.m. Explore your creative skills with Alicia Vincelette and make a Valentine's Day card for your sweetie. We'll also make cards to send to soldiers serving overseas. Ages 8 through adult. Enroll online or at the library. Friday, February 9 Family Game Night - Apples to Apples 6:30 p.m. Play one of our three Apples to Apples games: original, junior, or freestyle. All ages are welcome. RSVP online or at the library. Saturday, February 10 Techgirlz: Designing Mobile Apps 10:00 a.m. Learn how to design a mobile app prototype! Girls will explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. For girls in grades 6 to 8. Enroll online or at the library.
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