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Eugenia Lincoln and the unexpected package
by Kate DiCamillo
A cynical older sister who believes she is too practical for frivolity receives the unexpected gift of an accordion that she attempts to sell, destroy and give away before an unexpected solution comes to light.
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Not So Normal Norbert
by James Patterson
Having been judged Different, Norbert, Drew, and Sophie are banished from the United State of Earth to Astronuts Camp on Zorquat 3 in the Orion Nebula, interfering with Norbert's quest to find his parents.
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Framed!
by James Ponti
In Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Florian Bates, a consulting detective for the FBI, and his best friend Margaret help thwart the biggest art heist in United States history
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| The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr; illustrated by Katie HarnettGrisha, a 140-year-old dragon who emerges from captivity to find that all the other dragons have disappeared, and 11-year-old Maggie, the only human who might be able to help him. The connection between the two friends is strong -- but is it strong enough to defeat the sinister forces they face?
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| Front Desk by Kelly YangIn 1993, after immigrating from China to America, Mia Tang and her parents take over management of run-down motel in California. Though their boss is terrible, Mia's job at the front desk allows her to practice her writing, make friends with the motel regulars, and find creative ways to fight the injustice she sees around her.
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| Pigs Might Fly by Nick Abadzis; illustrated by Jerel DyeStarring: Lily Leanchops, a brilliant young pig who's secretly invented the first airplane to fly without magic. What happens: When warthogs invade Pigdom Plains, Lily has to reveal her secret and take to the skies to defend her home. Read it for: a brave heroine, high-flying battles, eye-catching illustrations, and plenty of puns. |
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| The Girl with the Ghost Machine by Lauren DeStefanoWhat it's about: What would you sacrifice to see a lost loved one again? Ever since her mother died, Emmaline's father has been building a machine to bring back her ghost. It's Emmaline, however, who figures out how to make the machine work -- but at an unexpected cost. Is it for you? If you're looking for an outside-the-box ghost story, don't miss this creepy, thoughtful, and heartbreaking tale. |
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| Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab by Bob Pflugfelder and Steve HockensmithIntroducing: twins Nick and Tesla, who are determined to uncover the secrets inside a spooky, heavily guarded mansion. What happens: To get past the mansion's defenses, the twins create clever gadgets (like a "robocat" fueled by mints and soda) -- and each one comes with illustrated instructions so that you can build it yourself. Try this next: For further DIY-infused fiction, check out the next five books in the Nick and Tesla series, or try Mark Tatulli's Desmond Pucket series. |
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| Frank Einstein & the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian BiggsWhat it's about: When kid genius Frank Einstein's antimatter-powered bike is stolen, along with his eccentric robots Klink and Klank, there can only be one culprit: rival inventor T. Edison. Who it's for: The story may be offbeat, but the inventions are based in real science, making this a satisfying read for fiction and nonfiction fans alike. Series alert: This funny, fact-filled chapter book is the 1st in the Frank Einstein series. |
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| The Creature Department by Robert Paul WestonWelcome to: the Creature Department of technology company DENKi-3000, where the leading tech inventors include a tiny vampire-fairy, an enormous bombastadon, and a three-headed dragon-octopus.
What happens: DENKi-3000's rival, Quazicom, is also run by Creatures: nasty, snot-shooting Ghorks who are poised for a hostile takeover unless the Creature Department can stop them. Try this next: Adam Rex's Cold Cereal Saga, for a similar blend of zany art, frenzied action, and over-the-top humor. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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