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| Never Evers by Tom Ellen and Lucy IvisonWhat it's about: After getting kicked out of an elite ballet program and transferring back to her old school, Mouse feels out of place on a ski trip with her classmates. Meanwhile, musician Jack embarrasses himself at the talent show, but still hopes for his first kiss during the school snowboarding trip. When Mouse and Jack meet, will it be love at first sight? Or disaster on the slopes?
Read it for: A winning blend of romance and humor. |
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Fairy Mom and Me
by Sophie Kinsella
What it's about: Looking forward to growing up and embarking on the same magical adventures as her fairy instructor mom, young fairy Ella Brook pursues her dreams by helping out when her mother's magical devices do not operate in the real world quite as expected.
Author Alert: Adults may know Kinsella from her "Shopaholic Series" but younger readers will also enjoy Sophie Kinsella's sparkling humor in this first ever illustrated series for young readers about the charming adventures of a mother-daughter fairy duo.
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The Unteachables
by Gordon Korman
What it's about: The Unteachables never thought they’d find a teacher who had a worse attitude than they did. And Mr. Kermit never thought he would actually care about teaching again. Over the course of a school year, though, room 117 will experience mayhem, destruction—and maybe even a shot at redemption.
You may also like: Other hilarious tales of school misadventures crafted by Korman, including This can't be happening at MacDonald Hall, No more dead dogs or Ungifted.
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Dragon Pearl
by Yoon Ha Lee
What it's about: Min, a thirteen-year-old girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser and impersonates a cadet in order to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces.
What the reviewers are saying: "A high-octane, science-fiction thriller painted with a Korean brush and a brilliant example of how different cultures can have unique but accessible cosmology and universal appeal." Kirkus
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| The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochieIn a world... Where floodwaters cover much of the planet Earth, twins Annalie and Will search for their fugitive father while trying to avoid pirates, cannibals, and the corrupt Admiralty. Is it for you? If you're looking for a gripping seafaring story that will make you think and keep you turning pages, The Flooded Earth might float your boat. Look for: The sequel, The Castle in the Sea, on shelves in June 2019. |
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| The Silver Gate by Kristin BaileyWhat it's about: After they flee from the cruelty of their village, Wynn (who's wise, kind, and developmentally disabled) and Elric (her caring, skeptical brother) search for the fabled fairy realm, where all children are welcome.
Series alert: If you want to know what's next for this authentic sibling duo, look for the sequel, Into the Nightfell Wood, in April 2019.
For fans of: Shannon Hale and Jessica Day George. |
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| Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded by Sage BlackwoodWhat happens: All of the adult sorceresses at Miss Ellicott's School for Magical Maidens have disappeared, leaving talented student Chantel searching for a way to get them back -- and also protect the city from invading Marauders.
Read it for: Clever humor, a take-charge black heroine, and quirky magic-school adventure. |
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| Handbook for Dragon Slayers by Merrie HaskellWhat it's about: Princess Tilda never thought she'd find herself chasing dragons -- she was born with a twisted foot, and she longs to be a writer, not an adventurer. But after escaping both a kidnapper and her responsibilities, Tilda agrees to join her friends on an epic quest to slay dragons...or, in Tilda's case, write about them.
You might also like: The charming fantasy settings and relatable, well-drawn heroines in Gail Carson Levine's books. |
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| Mighty Jack by Ben HatkeIntroducing: Jack, who shoulders a lot of responsibility while his busy mom works, and who might be in over his head after his sister Maddy, who has autism and rarely talks, insists on trading their mom's car for seeds that produce magical, monstrous plants.
Series alert: This eye-catching fairy tale remix is the 1st in a graphic novel series, followed by Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, with an exciting crossover, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl, on the way. |
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| The Night Parade by Kathryn TanquaryWhat it's about: While reluctantly visiting her grandmother's remote village (you can't even get a phone signal there!), Saki Yamamoto accidentally brings a death curse on her family. To break it, she'll have to follow three guides -- a four-tailed fox, a raccoon-like tanuki, and a feathery tengu -- into the perilous spirit world.
Why you might like it: The Night Parade pairs Japanese folklore with a modern heroine who's both flawed and brave. |
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