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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2024
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| Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera BrosgolWith marriage as her only path to keeping her home, orphaned Jane is determined to rescue her maybe-fiancé after he's kidnapped by a fearsome mermaid -- even if it means a dangerous, magical journey under the sea. Fans of Vera Brosgol (creator of Be Prepared) won't want to miss this aquatic graphic novel adventure. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Curveball by Pablo Cartaya; illustrated by Miguel Díaz RivasElena's the best player on her baseball team, but she doesn't love it like she used to. Can a summer spent live-action roleplaying with her younger brother help her rediscover the excitement in playing, not just winning? Manga-style art heightens the imaginative action in this graphic novel. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The perilous performance at Milkweed Meadow
by Elaine Dimopoulos
"A group of turkeys arrives in Milkweed Meadow planning to put on a dazzling stage performance, but Butternut the rabbit has learned that the play is not what the meadow animals are expecting--and she calls on her human friend, Thalia, to help her exposethe turkeys' plan and try to save the meadow"--Provided by publisher
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| And Then, Boom! by Lisa FippsJust like the superheroes he idolizes, Joe has to deal with lots of sudden, scary changes, like his mom leaving or having to live in a car with his beloved Grandmum. But in this honest, page-turning story-in-poetry, Joe faces the scariest change yet. Read-alikes: No Place Like Home by James Bird and How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Rudd. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| The Secret Library by Kekla MagoonWhile grieving for her much-loved Grandpa, adventure-loving 11-year-old Dally discovers a magical library that can transport her to the lives of her ancestors. From the excitement of sailing with pirates to the bittersweetness of family history, this time-travel story is filled with thought-provoking twists. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Plum to the rescue!
by Matt Phelan
"Young peacock Plum is watching over five energetic—and mischievous—peachicks, but when one of the chicks ends up in the clutches of two evil young zoo patrons, Plum embarks on his most thrilling adventure yet—a rescue mission outside the zoo walls. Illustrations. "
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Sink or swim
by Lee Durfey-Lavoie
Hoping to repair the relationship with his swim team friends at summer camp after being off the team for a month, 12-year-old Ty finds his anxiety getting the better of him and must gain confidence in himself and fix everything before it's too late. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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| Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasAfter math-loving Bree moves from New York to Florida, she's plagued by new-kid stress until her neighbor Ms. Etta helps her dive into Black swim culture. Bold, colorful illustrations highlight Bree's worries and excitement as she begins to compete with the swim team. Read-alikes: Jerry Craft's New Kid or Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Barely Floating by Lilliam RiveraA synchronized swimming team like the L.A. Mermaids might not be the typical sport for a fat, outspoken, speed-swimmer like Nat Santiago, but she's always loved a challenge. Realistic fiction readers will appreciate this story's complicated, relatable heroine. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Deep water
by Jamie Sumner
"In this powerful middle-grade novel in verse, Tully Birch is determined to break the record for the youngest person to ever complete the famous 12-mile“Godfather swim” across Lake Tahoe in the hope that maybe her mom will come back."
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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