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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2024
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Puzzleheart
by Jenn Reese
Visiting the infamous puzzle house their grandfather built in hopes of reuniting her father with his estranged mother, 12-year-old Perigee, who loves logic and science, but struggles with emotions, finds the house has a mind of its own but no one will let her solve the puzzles. (Ages 8-12.)
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Great Lakes shipwrecks
by Michelle Parkin
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how ships sink in the Great Lakes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. (Ages 7-10.)
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Mid-Air
by Alicia Williams
After their friend is killed in a hit-and-run, Isaiah and Drew find their friendship fading and Isaiah, desperate to keep them together, comes up with a plan, but when it backfires and something unspeakable happens, he wonders how much he can keep inside before he explodes. (Ages 11-14.)
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Wrath of the rain god
by Karla Valenti
Moving from Mexico to Chicago for their dad's new job, nine-year-old twins Emma and Martin are gifted a book by their abuela that transports them directly into Mexican legend where they must stop the god of rain from destroying the legendary city of Texcoco. (Ages 7-10.)
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Attack of the krill / : Attack of the Krill
by Alexis Frederick-Frost
Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have more in common than the fact that they all have horns. (WARNING: Never try to tell Shu that hers is really more of a tail!) They were also all exposed to a Super Blood Full Moon Eclipse that gave them each strange powers. Now Shu can fly, Raina is lightning quick, Nigel has supersonic sonar, and Woolly, well, he's extra fluffy. Unfortunately, our heroes aren't the only ones who were gifted by the eclipse. Now they'll need to stave off a giant krill monster who was also caught up in the event. If they can't stop him, it might just mean the end of Burlap Beach, Team Unihorn (and Woolly), and even--gasp!--summer's tastiest treat, ice cream! (Ages 6-10.)
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Emma Mckenna, full out
by Kate Messner
Determined to make this the best school year ever at the brand-new Curiosity Academy, third-grader Emma McKenna finds her fresh start doomed by the arrival of Lucy, her best-friend-turned-enemy, and races to make friends before Lucy ruins everything, again. (Ages 6-9.)
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Ant story
by Jay Hosler
Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes? (Ages 7-11.)
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Storm Dragons: Lightningborn
by Julie Kagawa
The floating kingdom of Gallecia is in danger, and the quest to rescue it from calamity brings together three unlikely companions: orphan Remy, dragon foundling Storm, and mage-in-training Gem (btw, she's also a princess). This exciting fantasy opens a new series that's perfect for fans of Alex London's Battle Dragons books. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler BailarThirteen-year-old Obie Chang may have been ditched by his friends and his swim team for being transgender, but he won't give up his Junior Olympic dream. Obie faces bullying in this story written by trans athlete Schuyler Bailar, but he also finds fresh support and self-confidence. (Ages 10-13.)
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Aquatics
by Mari Bolte
Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, and water polo. Includes biographical facts about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky. (Ages 6-9.)
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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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| Starfish by Lisa FippsAfter a lifetime of being treated badly by everyone from classmates to her own mother, 11-year-old Ellie decides to ditch their unspoken "Fat Girl Rules." After all, it's not being fat that makes her unhappy, it's being bullied. Read-alikes: Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango and Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Who is Katie Ledecky?
by James Buckley
Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen world championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships toher name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world. Her charming spirit and impressive athletic skills have made Katie a popular role model for young swimmers, and everyone is eager to see what she achieves in the future. (Ages 8-12.)
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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. (Ages 10 and up.)
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E Jefferson St Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 (517) 627-7014https://gladl.org |
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