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| The Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer BellFantasy. In the secret underground city of Ludinor, even the most boring things can be more than they seem: belts make people fly, bicycle bells talk, and toilet brushes are weapons. After being suddenly whisked away to Ludinor's marketplace for these "uncommon" objects, 11-year-old Ivy and her brother Seb are targeted not only by the police, but also by a sinister group known as Dirge that believes the siblings' family history holds the key to a powerful uncommon treasure. If you enjoyed the vivid magical world, creepy villains, and charming wordplay in the Harry Potter series, you won't want to miss this 1st book in the Uncommoners trilogy. |
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Showing off
by Sarah Mlynowski
When the magic at Upside-Down Magic school gets rather out of control, Nory, Bax and their friends work together to find their way out of trouble before something truly wacky occurs. Simultaneous eBook.
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Newsprints
by Ru Xu
A first graphic novel by the creator of the popular Saint for Rent webcomic follows the experiences of orphan Blue, who during a terrible war disguises herself as a newsboy for the only newspaper in town that tells the truth while forging a bond with a boy who is also not what he seems. Simultaneous.
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Sticker girl
by Janet Tashjian
An introverted little girl living in the shadow of two extroverted brothers discovers that her sticker collection can secretly come to life before she receives support from three magical sticker friends who help her overcome her shyness. Simultaneous eBook.
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Audacity Jones steals the show
by Kirby Larson
Meeting the famous Harry Houdini as he prepares to make an elephant disappear from a crowded New York theater, Audacity and her best friend, Bimmy, discover a nefarious plot that puts the master magician's illusion in jeopardy. Simultaneous eBook.
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Tales of a fourth grade nothing
by Judy Blume
Peter, who is tired of having to keep mischievous two-year-old Fudge out of trouble, discovers that his pet turtle is missing
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| Bo at Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill; illustrated by LeUyen PhamHistorical Fiction. Fans of historical fiction will love this cozy, engaging story set in 1920s Alaska. Abandoned by her mother years ago, five-year-old tomboy Bo lives happily with her adopted papas in Ballard Creek, a close, caring community made up of gold miners and Alaska Natives. Though Bo's life is full of hard work (endless chores, sluicing dirt for gold), it's also got plenty of thrills (being chased by a bear, seeing a plane for the first time). Readers will be fascinated by the diverse characters, authentic details, and expressive illustrations in this endearingly simple tale. If you like Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, you should definitely check out Bo at Ballard Creek. |
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Wolfie the bunny
by Ame Dyckman
When her hapless bunny family adopts a wolf cub, little Dot tries to convince her smitten parents that Wolfie might eat them all up. By the author of Boy + Bot. 25,000 first printing.
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Sisters
by Raina Telgemeier
A companion to the Eisner Award-winning Smile finds Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous.
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The evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather
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