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Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas
by Robert Barry
When Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree delivery gets stuck in the snow, Barnaby Bear saves the holiday by finding him a tree and sliding it down a mountain with a host of animal friends.
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At the Edge of Lost
by Martha Brockenbrough
Caleb and his dog Ronan are separated after tragedy strikes, and they embark on an impossible journey to reunite, facing dangers and a brewing storm along the way.
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The Tinkerers
by Caroline Carlson
The astromancers in Peter's star-touched village have an amazing device that nudges time--surely it wouldn't hurt if Peter used it to fix a few mistakes? If he can go back in time and put away his new boots, he doesn't need to add their destruction by falcons to his list of ten worst mistakes But while using the not-a-clock is easy, stopping it is hard. And maybe not everything that feels like a mistake at the time actually is. Family, friendship, and budding self-confidence are at the heart of Caroline Carlson's stellar fantasy.
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Besties: Set Sail
by Kayla Miller
From the New York Times bestselling World of "Click", besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotional waves together? Readers will journey along with Beth and Chanda to a world of technicolor sunsets and sparkling oceans as the besties dive into the ups and downs of getting away from it all and being there for each other.
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The Free State of Jax
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Jaxon has had some terrifically bad luck and now has to live with his Uncle Grimmitz, Aunt Helga, and their six kids. Life with Jax's cousins isn't easy -- they're all bullies, and his aunt and uncle can't even remember his name. Which is why Jax floats a raft out into the middle of the hot springs lake, and drops anchor. Jax is now the sole citizen of his own micronation, the Free State of Jax. But soon Jax is embroiled in the mystery of a missing boy, and when long-buried family secrets are unearthed, he must find the courage to do what's right, even if it means losing his only chance at freedom.
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The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route
by Debbie Fong
Wally the raccoon mail carrier and his friend Bo deliver kindness and packages while trying to win over their grumpy neighbor in this graphic novel for young readers.
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| Henry's Picture-Perfect Day by Jenn Bailey; illustrated by Mika SongIt's Picture Day for Classroom 10, and friendly, autistic Henry doesn't like the uncomfortable clothes or practiced smiles. Luckily, an unexpected incident with a loose tooth helps him and his classmates remember their reasons for real smiles. This honest, warmhearted book is 3rd in the series that begins with Henry, Like Always. (Ages 6-9.)
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Stella & Marigold
by Annie Barrows
Two sisters, Stella and Marigold, do all the regular things, like go to school, but they also share adventures (both real and imagined) and secret sister things.
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The Picasso Curse
by Dan Gutman
After accidentally buying a real Picasso drawing at a flea market, average middle-schooler Edwin has to deal with unwanted fame while figuring out what to do with a super-valuable (and maybe cursed) work of art. Popular author Dan Gutman delivers Edwin’s story (plus intriguing bits of art history) with his distinctive quirky humor. (Ages 8-12.)
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One Wrong Step
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
It'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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| Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales: Troubling Tonsils! by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Peter BrownBlending humor and horror, this series starter stars Charlie Marmot, who's supposed to have his tonsils removed -- except his tonsils seem to have a mind of their own, as well as a thirst for revenge! Told in the eerie style of an old-school black-and-white TV show, this illustrated chapter book will keep you guessing until the end. (Ages 6-9.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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