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Willa of the wood
by Robert Beatty
A first entry in a new series set in the magical world of Serafina finds a young night-spirit thief stranded in the hostile world of the day-folk, where she discovers that the foundations that have guarded the Faeran for eons are under attack. 75,000 first printing.
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Denis ever after
by Tony Abbott
A ghost who is unable to move on until his surviving twin is at peace visits his hometown to solve the mystery behind his death and heal the breach his loss has triggered in his parents' marriage
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| Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows by Ryan CalejoWhat it's about: First, Charlie Hernández's house burns down and his parents vanish. Then he grows feathers and horns (awkward!). Now, the legends he learned from his beloved abuela -- La Llorona, El Sombrerón, Justo Juez -- are coming to life.
Read it for: exciting action, a likable hero, and a winning blend of Hispanic and Latin American myths. You might also like: J.C. Cervantes' The Storm Runner, which offers a modern take on Maya mythology. |
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What not to do if you turn invisible
by Ross Welford
When thirteen-year-old Ethel Leatherhead becomes invisible, her best friend, Boydy, helps keep her secret while she seeks a way to become visible again, keep herself safe, and solve the mystery of her birth
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| I'm Ok by Patti KimStarring: Ok Lee, a sixth-grade loner who tries to help his struggling family through get-rich-quick schemes.
What happens: After his hair-braiding business causes a stir, Ok decides to roller-skate his way to the school talent contest's cash prize. Meanwhile, he worries that a deacon from their church is getting too close to his widowed mom.
About the author: Korean American author Patti Kim brings honesty, humor, and real-life experience to Ok's story. |
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All the things that could go wrong
by Stewart Foster
A boy with OCD so severe that it is difficult for him to leave his house and a bully with rage issues who torments him at school are forced by their mothers to spend winter break together, an arrangement that leads to new understandings. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Journey of the pale bear
by Susan Fletcher
Twelve-year-old Arthur forms a bond with a polar bear given by King Haakon IV of Norway to King Henry III of England in 1252 while traveling as her handler. Includes historical notes
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Forgotten city
by Michael Ford
Growing up in a world where a deadly virus has wiped out or mutated most of humanity, young Kobi embarks on a search for his missing father only to uncover a conspiracy more deadly than the plague itself. 3, first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, Virginia 22701 540-825-8691
www.cclva.org
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