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Imaginary
by Lee Bacon
When his best friend ditches him for a cooler crowd and his classmates bully him, 11-year-old Zach turns to his invisible friend Shovel and wonders if his overactive imagination is helping him deal with loss or just pushing people away.
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The Lost Language
by Claudia Mills
While on a mission to save a near extinct language, sixth-grader Betsy finds her relationship strained with her best friend, Lizard, who is obsessed with the project, especially when tragedy strikes and Lizard does the unthinkable.
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Pax, Journey Home
by Sara Pennypacker
This sequel to the #1 New York Times best-seller Pax finds Peter and Pax reunited when one of Pax’s kits falls desperately ill and must journey toward home, healing and each other.
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The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne
by Jonathan Stroud
On the run from her latest bank robbery, Scarlett McCain comes to the rescue of Albert Browne, the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and soon learns he may be the most dangerous threat of all.
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Egg Marks the Spot
by Amy Timberlake
Roommates Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition that becomes much more dangerous than they ever expected.
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The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet
by Tony Abbott
After entering the tiny room underneath the stairs, three friends find themselves in a magic world of shiny red men and flying lizards. Soon they are forced to face great challenges in order to survive and make their way back home.
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| The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp by Jonathan Auxier; illustrated by Olga DemidovaWelcome to: the Fabled Stables, where human kid Auggie takes care of magical and "just plain weird" creatures.
What happens: An empty stall for a shapeshifting wisp appears in the Stables, letting Auggie know that that there's a young wisp nearby in danger -- and in need of a daring rescue.
Who it's for: This funny fantasy series-starter is packed with charming art, making it a great pick for fans of Adam Gidwidtz's Unicorn Rescue Society series. |
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Ivy + Bean Take the Case
by Annie Barrows
After watching a movie about a detective on the television, Bean decides to set up shop as a private investigator--and she and Ivy start looking for mysteries to solve.
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| Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren CastilloWhat it's about: Hedgehog is happy on her tiny island with Mutty, her stuffed dog. But after a storm sweeps Mutty away, Hedgehog sets out to find him, and meets several helpful new friends along the way.
Why you might like it: The cute animals and cozy vibes in this series-starter will have you looking forward to the next book.
You might also like: Jacqueline Davies' Sydney & Taylor series, which also stars a hedgehog and friends.
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| Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee; illustrated by Dung HoIntroducing: seven-and-a-half-year-old Mindy Kim, who just moved to a new state with her dad after her mom died.
What it's about: Mindy wants to fit in at her new school and raise money for a puppy, so when new friend Sally wants to start a seaweed snack business, Mindy agrees, even though it's against the rules.
Series alert: There are already lots of books in the upbeat Mindy Kim series, and more coming in 2022. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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