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Akata Warrior
by Nnedi Okorafor
Fantasy. Sunny Nwazue is 13, Igbo, albino, awesome at soccer, and a new member of the magical Leopard Society. Last year, Sunny and her coven battled the terrifying spirit Ekwensu; now Sunny has to face her destiny and go on a perilous journey to prevent Ekwensu from the destroying the world. Inspired by mythology and set in modern Nigeria, this sequel to Akata Witch offers fresh, imaginative world-building for seen-it-all fantasy readers.
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All's Faire in Middle School
by Victoria Jamieson
Graphic Novel. Don't call her a qualling toad-spotted clack-dish -- homeschooled 11-year-old Imogene "Impy" Vega has just been promoted to squire at the Renaissance Faire where her parents work. That means she's ready for a quest, and attending public school for the first time seems like just the thing to prove her mettle. But will the experience transform Impy into a brave knight, or a spiky dragon? If you love quirky yet realistic comics, you don't want to to miss this tale of friendship and "faire-mily" from the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.
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| Monstrous Devices by Damien LoveWhat it's about: British 12-year-old Alex is curious when his grandfather sends him an antique tin robot with a note reading "this one is special," but he doesn't realize just how special the toy is until he and his grandfather are chased across Europe by blood-fueled automatons and human assassins.
Why you might like it: If you prefer unusual fantasy, you don't want to miss the intrigue, suspense, and genuine scares in this fast-paced read. |
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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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Breadcrumbs
by Anne Ursu
Fantasy. Ten-year-old Hazel Anderson isn't happy; her parents have split, and she's had to switch to a new school where neither the kids nor the teachers understand her. She figures that as long as she has her best friend, Jack, she'll be okay...and then Jack disappears. Determined to rescue him, Hazel ventures into the snow-covered Minnesota woods where she last saw Jack -- and discovers a frightening magical world full of mystery and danger. If you enjoyed the snowy rescue mission in The Golden Compass, or if you like haunting, poetic stories inspired by fairy tales, be sure to check out Breadcrumbs.
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804)646-7223
rvalibrary.org
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