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Almost Sunset
by Wahab Algarmi
Hassan faces a hectic month of homework, soccer and gaming while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan, in a story about balancing family traditions and middle school life. Illustrations.
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| Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse AndersonIn 1776 Boston, smallpox sweeps through the city, the Patriots try to push out the British Loyalists, and 13-year-old Elsbeth can't find her father. Taking a job with a wealthy family, Elsbeth discovers new friendships -- and new dangers. This sharp yet sensitive story offers a detailed slice of American history. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Firebred
by Julie Kagawa
Remy, Gem and Storm team up to evade the king's guards, learn hidden truths and face a villain no one saw coming as they discover what it means to be a good friend and what it takes to be a hero.
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| One Wrong Step by Jennifer A. NielsenIt's 1939, and nobody has ever reached the top of Tibet's Mt. Everest. British 14-year-old Atlas and his dad hope to be among the first. Their climb, however, is charged with danger, from Nazi spies to a life-threatening avalanche. Fascinating details will keep you turning the pages of this historical adventure. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Survive this Safari
by Natalie D. Richards
Twelve-year-old Lucy is excited to be selected for the Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge, but her team discovers that Wildlands' beloved baby elephant might be in danger and must tackle a real Wildlands challenge.
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The Cartoonists Club
by Raina Telgemeier
Makayla has ideas but can't form a story, Howard loves to draw but struggles with ideas, Lynda draws constantly but focuses on mistakes and Art loves trying something new.- They have differences but together they form The Cartoonists Club.
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The Big Tournament
by Nicolas Wouters
Twelve-year-old Magda's gift for inventing unique and delicious dishes earns her a spot in the famous intergalactic cooking tournament, but she discovers a conspiracy to rig the competition and steal the prize.
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