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Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic
by Armand Baltazar
"In a world where past, present, and future have collided, Diego and his friends must rescue Diego's father from an evil group of renegades, otherwise their whole existence is threatened"
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| Greetings from Witness Protection! by Jake BurtThe skill for swindling that got 13-year-old Nicki in trouble with her previous foster families is the deciding factor in her next placement: the U.S. Marshals need an orphan like Nicki to join a family in the Witness Protection Program and become a part of their disguise. Can streetwise Nicki keep up her cover as a totally average seventh-grader? Find out in this page-turning middle school thriller. |
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| Pashmina by Nidhi ChananiTeen artist Priyanka has always wondered about her father's identity, and why her mother left him behind when she moved from Calcutta to California. Since her mom isn't talking, Pri finds another way to explore her heritage: her mother's old pashmina, which transports the wearer to a fantastical, color-drenched version of India. If you're enchanted by this magic-tinged graphic novel, you might also like Vera Brosgol's Anya's Ghost. |
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| The Incredible Magic of Being by Kathryn Erskine“I am a uni-sensor, which means I’m highly in touch with the universe.” Anxious, thoughtful, astronomy-obsessed Julian has a unique ability to sense things that other people can't, a fact that can be both stressful and useful when it comes to getting along with his classmates, his worried family, and their curmudgeonly new neighbor. Science facts and hints of magic pepper this offbeat story. |
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11 before 12
by Lisa Greenwald
Best friends Kaylan and Arianna kick-start middle school with a list of 11 things they want to do to transform themselves, from makeovers and making guy friends to sharing candid conversations with their moms and helping humanity, before their shared 12th birthday party.
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| The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay MooreGrieving the murder of his brother Jermaine, Harlem middle-schooler Wallace "Lolly" Rachapaul throws himself into building an elaborate LEGO city. The project grows fast and leads to an unexpected friendship, but it can't help Lolly escape his anger -- or pressure from Jermaine's old gang. Similar to Jason Reyolds' Track series, The Stars Beneath Our Feet gives you an authentic, unforgettable glimpse of one kid's life in a particular neighborhood. |
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| Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix and Sean WilliamsFriends Eleanor and Odo are startled when they accidentally discover an enchanted sword that introduces itself as Hildebrand Shining Foebiter (AKA Biter). Talkative Biter is just as eager for adventure as aspiring knight Eleanor, and together they convince the reluctant Odo to join them on a dangerous quest. If you're looking for an entertaining twist on traditional fantasy, don't miss Have Sword, Will Travel. |
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You may already be a winner
by Ann Dee Ellis
Determined to win a sweepstakes prize that will allow her family to leave their trailer-park home, 12-year-old Olivia makes ambitious plans involving caring for her younger sibling, tracking down her absent father and petitioning her community to organize a preschool.
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| The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica TownsendDestined to die on her 11th birthday, Morrigan Crow is rescued by the mysterious Jupiter North, who transports her to the realm of Nevermoor. There, she can escape her unlucky destiny by competing for entrance into the magical Wundrous Society. Without any extraordinary powers, Morrigan will have to pass four trials -- because failure means certain death. Don't miss this exciting, complex 1st book in the Nevermoor series. |
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