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| The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall; illustrated by Matt PhelanOne summer, lonely 11-year-old Gwen finds unexpected friendship: first, with her kind great-uncle Matthew, and then with the Lahdukan, a hidden clan of tiny, winged people who declare Gwen their new leader. Readers who love sincere, old-fashioned fantasy will relish this tale of magic in the real world. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Dream On by Shannon Hale; illustrated by Marcela CespedesWith a too-big family, too-intense emotions, and a too-cool best friend, life feels like too much for fourth-grader Cassie. When a letter from a magazine contest declares that she’s a winner, Cassie starts fantasizing about how the promised prizes could fix all her problems. For fans of: author Shannon Hale’s Friends series and other honest, heartfelt graphic novels about the ups and downs of everyday life. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge; illustrated by Emily GravettIn Feather’s world, the crumbling Wall is humanity’s only shield from the deadly, uncontrollable Forest. But when a stranger threatens her community, Feather has no choice but to venture beyond the Wall and into the unknown. Even though it’s short, this illustrated fantasy is sure to grip your imagination. (Ages 8-13.) |
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The extraordinary history of witches
by Hazel Atkinson
Travel through time and across the globe in this book as they uncover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "witch" to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria. (Ages 8-12.)
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Chess club : the winning move
by Rebecca Donnelly
Twists, turns, and surprises await four friends as they form their new chess club and make it through middle school. (Ages 8-12.)
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The house of found objects
by Jo Beckett-King
Bea and her cousin Celine must locate their grandmother's precious painting and the mysterious individual leading them from clue to clue. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Vote for the G.O.A.T. by Ali TereseAfter they’re wrongfully blamed for kidnapping their school’s adorable goat mascot, seventh-graders Meg (an injured soccer star) and Jo (a chronically ill fashionista) gather a squad to steal the goat back. This smart, funny, and empowering heist story will grab all kinds of readers. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 703-248-5030 (TTY 711) www.mrspl.org
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