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Look both ways : a tale told in ten blocks
by Jason Reynolds
A whimsical exploration of the role detours play in life follows a group of students who become so engaged in everyday activities while taking 10 different routes home from school that they fail to notice a school bus that has dropped from the sky. By the award-winning author of Ghost. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Lily the Thief by Janne KukkonenStarring: Lily, a clever, strong-willed young thief who wants to prove that she’s just as talented as anyone in the guys-only Guild of Thieves.
What happens: Lily recklessly steals an ancient relic and finds herself caught up in an adventure involving a shady nobleman, a creepy cult, and a powerful secret.
Why you might like it: This graphic novel fantasy blends thrilling action with detailed, attention-grabbing artwork. |
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Ra the mighty : the great tomb robbery
by Amy Butler Greenfield
A smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings. Includes more than 30 wacky illustrations with fun historical details along with a glossary, pronunciation guide and detailed author’s note about ancient Egypt. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A slip of a girl
by Patricia Reilly Giff
A heart-wrenching novel in verse by the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Lily’s Crossing follows the experiences of a motherless girl who tries to protect her special-needs sibling during the Irish Land Wars. Simultaneous eBook.
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| I, Cosmo by Carlie SorosiakWhat it’s about: Aging golden retriever Cosmo would do anything for his human brother, Max, but with Mom and Dad fighting all the time, Cosmo and Max worry that their family will be divided by divorce.
They say old dogs can’t learn new tricks... but Cosmo and Max decide to learn a routine for a dance contest, hoping that a big win will prove that their family belongs together.
For fans of: dogs (of course) and heartfelt family stories. |
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| Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan AuxierWhat it's about: As a chimney sweep in Victorian London, orphan Nan Sparrow is used to loneliness and grimy, dangerous work. Then one day she's rescued from an accident by a strange creature -- a golem -- who becomes her loyal companion.
Why you might like it: Blending fantasy, history, and Jewish folktales, Sweep has something for lots of different readers.
Try this next: Katherine Rundell's Rooftoppers, another historical tale offering a kid's rooftop view of a famous city. |
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| The Parker Inheritance by Varian JohnsonWhat it's about: After finding intriguing clues in her grandmother's attic, bookish 12-year-old Candice and her new friend Brandon search for buried treasure in a small Southern town haunted by the ugly history of racism.
Why you might like it: Switching between Candice's present-day story and her grandmother's in 1957, this suspenseful puzzle mystery encourages you, just like the characters, to piece the clues together. |
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| The House That Lou Built by Mae RespicioThe project: Although 12-year-old Lou loves her large Filipino family, she craves a space of her own, and has big plans to build a tiny house on the patch of land she inherited from her dad.
The problem: After Lou’s ownership of the land is challenged, she has to act fast and get creative to make her dream house a reality.
Why you might like it: You’ll be rooting for bold, capable Lou and her colorful collection of family and friends. |
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Becoming Naomi León
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Happily living with Gram and her little brother at the Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho, talented soap carver Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw, labelled by her classmates as "nothing special," finds her life forever changed by the return of her mother, who has been gone for seven years.
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A faraway island
by Annika Thor
Sent to live with a foster family on a rugged island in Sweden during the summer of 1939, two Jewish sisters await the arrival of their parents in order to escape to America, but as war rages on and time passes, one sibling settles into her new surroundings while the other begins to fear the worst.
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Merci Suárez changes gears
by Meg Medina
Alienated from her more privileged classmates at a Florida private school, sixth-grade scholarship student Merci Suarez is targeted by a competitive rival at the same time her beloved grandfather begins to develop memory problems. By the award-winning author of Mango, Abuela, and Me
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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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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