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Dead voices
by Katherine Arden
A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Small Spaces finds best friends Ollie, Coco and Brian spending winter break at a down-on-its-heels ski resort before the ghost of the resort's late co-owner reaches out for help solving his murder. Simultaneous eBook
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Meet the spies
by Alexandra West
Introduces the characters of the film, including super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett, who must rely on each other and work as a team to save the world
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The Lost Girl
by Anne Ursu
What it’s about: After identical twins Iris and Lark are separated at school for the first time, protective, practical Iris can’t stop worrying about her shy, dreamy sister.
Featuring: an uncanny antique store; an extraordinary crow; a series of missing objects; and a sisterly bond that’s stronger than any monster.
Why you might like it: Though it’s set in the real world, The Lost Girl offers an intriguing blend of fantasy, mystery, and adventure.
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| I, Cosmo by Carlie SorosiakWhat it’s about: Aging golden retriever Cosmo would do anything for his human brother, Max, but with Mom and Dad fighting all the time, Cosmo and Max worry that their family will be divided by divorce.
They say old dogs can’t learn new tricks... but Cosmo and Max decide to learn a routine for a dance contest, hoping that a big win will prove that their family belongs together.
For fans of: dogs (of course) and heartfelt family stories. |
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Gross as a snot otter : discovering the world's most disgustuing animals
by Jess Keating
The creators of Pink Is for Blobfish profile 17 slippery, slimy animals that communicate and protect themselves through projectile vomit, droppings and other yucky behaviors, from fish that pass messages through flatulence to chipmunks that create digested seed trails. Illustrations.
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| Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan AuxierWhat it's about: As a chimney sweep in Victorian London, orphan Nan Sparrow is used to loneliness and grimy, dangerous work. Then one day she's rescued from an accident by a strange creature -- a golem -- who becomes her loyal companion.
Why you might like it: Blending fantasy, history, and Jewish folktales, Sweep has something for lots of different readers.
Try this next: Katherine Rundell's Rooftoppers, another historical tale offering a kid's rooftop view of a famous city. |
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| The Parker Inheritance by Varian JohnsonWhat it's about: After finding intriguing clues in her grandmother's attic, bookish 12-year-old Candice and her new friend Brandon search for buried treasure in a small Southern town haunted by the ugly history of racism.
Why you might like it: Switching between Candice's present-day story and her grandmother's in 1957, this suspenseful puzzle mystery encourages you, just like the characters, to piece the clues together. |
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| The House That Lou Built by Mae RespicioThe project: Although 12-year-old Lou loves her large Filipino family, she craves a space of her own, and has big plans to build a tiny house on the patch of land she inherited from her dad.
The problem: After Lou’s ownership of the land is challenged, she has to act fast and get creative to make her dream house a reality.
Why you might like it: You’ll be rooting for bold, capable Lou and her colorful collection of family and friends. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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