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Emperor of the universe
by David Lubar
When his pet gerbil Henrietta is beamed aboard an alien spaceship, Nicholas finds himself being chased all over the universe by aliens and must find a way to get back home
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| Queen of the Sea by Dylan MeconisWhen exiled Queen Eleanor arrives on the island, Margaret finds herself questioning everything she knows about her home, her past, and her country. This historical graphic novel (inspired by the true story of England's Queen Elizabeth I) will intrigue sophisticated readers in search of dramatic events and detail-rich illustrations. |
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The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School by Kristin MahoneyFrom tackling a new building to meeting new people, this must-read book for everyone starting middle school delivers heartwarming, pitch-perfect advice that is ideal for anyone nervously approaching middle school.
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All-American adventure by James PattersonUncovering a conspiracy involving a fake Bill of Rights during a visit to Washington, D.C., the Kidds find themselves on a cross-country race to prove their suspicions before the forged document does terrible harm to the country.
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Masters of mischief by Rachel Renee RussellTrapped in a smelly dumpster of doom after foiling a theft, Max and Erin confront old and new enemies while trying to avoid detection and protect their school from bullies and criminals.
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For Fans of Raina Telgemeier
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| Be Prepared by Vera BrosgolExpectations: Frustrated misfit Vera hopes that she'll finally fit in among the other Russian kids at a Russian American summer camp.
Reality: From mean girls to a terrifying outhouse, camp is nothing like Vera expected.
Why Raina fans might like it: Just like Raina often writes about her own life, this relatable graphic novel is based on the summer camp woes of author Vera Brosgol. |
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| All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria JamiesonStarring: homeschooled 11-year-old Imogene "Impy" Vega, who’s just been promoted to squire at the Renaissance Faire where her parents work.
What happens: Impy’s ready for a quest, and going to public school seems like just the thing. But will it transform her into a brave knight or a spiky dragon?
Why Raina fans might like it: This tale of friends and "faire-mily" is just as amusing and authentic as Drama, Smile, or Sisters. |
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| All Summer Long by Hope LarsonWhat it’s about: With her best friend Austin ignoring her texts while he’s away at soccer camp, Bina has a lot of free time for playing her guitar and hanging out with Charlie, Austin’s surprisingly cool older sister.
Why Raina fans might like it: All Summer Long's expressive cartoon art and truthful take on friendship are a good fit for fans of Raina's realistic books.
Series alert: Keep an eye out for sequels -- there are two on the way! |
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| The Witch Boy by Molly Knox OstertagWhat it’s about: Now that he's 13, everyone expects Aster to shape-shift like the other boys in his magical community. Aster's true skill, however, is witchcraft...which is taught only to girls.
Why Raina fans might like it: With colorful art and characters you'll root for, this graphic novel fantasy will grab readers who love Raina’s Ghosts.
Series alert: This series opener is followed by The Hidden Witch and The Midwinter Witch (due out in November). |
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| Short & Skinny by Mark TatulliWhat it’s about: In the summer of 1977, scrawny, bullied 7th-grader Mark abandons his plans to bulk up in favor of a new goal: making a spoof of the new hit movie, Star Wars.
Read it for: exaggerated cartoon illustrations, inventive homemade props, and hilarious, true-to-life awkwardness.
Why Raina fans might like it: Similar to how Raina writes about being a comics-obsessed kid, author Mark Tatulli offers a peek into how he made his first big creative project. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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Demarest Free Public Library |
90 Hardenburgh Ave. |
Demarest, New Jersey 07627 |
(201) 768-8714 |
demarestlibrary.org |
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