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Made in abyss. 1
by Akihito Tsukushi
Desperate to follow in her mother's footsteps as a cave raider, orphan Riko enters the massive, unexplored cave system known as the Abyss where she meets a strange robot
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| The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean HorwitzWhat it’s about: After her father is cursed by the Whittle Witch, 12-year-old Clementine Morcerous has to step into his role as Dark Lord, even though her newfound magic is powered by sunlight, not darkness.
What’s inside: a unicorn huntress, a paper chicken, a sheep who used to be a boy, and some questionable Dastardly Deeds.
You might also like: Ursula Vernon’s Castle Hangnail, another witty and whimsical fantasy starring a not-so-evil heroine. |
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| Roll With It by Jamie SumnerWhat it’s about: Twelve-year-old baker Ellie just wants to perfect her pie recipes, but when her grandfather’s Alzheimer's gets worse, Ellie and her mom move to be near him -- and Ellie, who has cerebral palsy, has to deal with being "the new kid in the wheelchair" at school.
Why you might like it: From sarcastic, spirited Ellie to her quirky new friends to her overprotective mom, you’ll want to spend time with the characters in this fast-moving read. |
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2019 books you might have missed!
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| To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan & Meg WolitzerWhat it is: a collection of emails from Bett and Avery, two girls who’ve just learned that their single dads have been secretly dating each other.
What happens: The girls are sent off to summer camp, and despite their annoyance at being thrown together, they start to become friends.
Why you might like it: Bett and Avery’s clever, funny messages help to balance out the serious moments in this offbeat read about the importance of family. |
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| The Bridge Home by Padma VenkatramanFeaturing: Viji and Rukku, two sisters who run away from their abusive father; Mathu and Arul, two homeless boys who sell recycled trash on the streets of Chennai, India; Kutti, a lovable stray dog; and the abandoned bridge that provides shelter for them all.
Is it for you? These characters’ lives aren’t easy, but if you enjoy sad, realistic stories that are deeply felt, The Bridge Home might be your kind of book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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