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Double down
by Jeff Kinney
When his mom encourages him to broaden his horizons beyond video games, Greg finds an old video camera in his basement and hatches a plan with best friend Rowley to become rich and famous by filming a scary movie.
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Some writer! : the story of E.B. White
by Melissa Sweet
The two-time Caldecott Honor winner combines White's personal letters, photos and family ephemera with original artwork in an account of his life and career, from his early years through his achievements as a journalist and author of three of the most iconic works of children's literature.
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Dog's best friend
by James Patterson
Spotting his grandmother standing in line at the local soup kitchen, Rafe decides to start a dog-walking business that he hopes will become a huge money-making empire to help his struggling family, a plan that is thwarted by two sabotaging twins.
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| Echo by Pam Muñoz RyanHistorical Fiction. One enchanted harmonica, four intertwined lives. Otto, a boy lost in the woods, uses the harmonica to break a spell; Friedrich finds bravery in the harmonica's music while trying to escape Nazi Germany; in Depression-era Pennsylvania, the harmonica proves a useful tool for orphaned piano prodigy Mike; and in 1940s California, the harmonica helps Ivy survive injustice and find her musical talent. To find out how these four very different characters finally come together, pick up this lyrical story about "the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| The Marvels by Brian SelznickFiction. In 1766, shipwreck survivor Billy Marvel finds a job at a fancy London theater. In 1990, Joseph Jervis runs away from school to look for his uncle in London. Billy's story is presented entirely through lifelike, carefully shaded pencil illustrations, while Joseph's is told only through words. The way in which these two characters connect might surprise you, even if you're already familiar with Brian Selznick's multi-layered, award-winning storytelling. Based in part on a true story, The Marvels is a bittersweet tale of lost love and found family that's sure to stay with you long after the final page. |
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