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Master of disaster
by James Patterson
A crossover installment in the best-selling series finds Rafe and Jimmy saving a community literary event by teaming up with such fan-favorite characters as Jamie Grimm from I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, the Kidd family from Treasure Hunters and super-genius Max Einstein. 300,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dog driven
by Terry Lynn Johnson
A talented but sight-impaired musher signs up for a dangerous commemorative race in the Canadian wilderness to prove herself while raising awareness of the disease that is costing her and her sister their sight. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The starspun web
by Sinead O'Hart
Whisked away from her orphanage home by a mysterious guardian, Tess learns about her ability to travel into parallel worlds before discovering the truth about her caregiver’s sinister intentions. By the author of The Eye of the North. Simultaneous eBook.
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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis
A high-action graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling series debut finds a 10-year-old boy and his younger sister eagerly exploring the Titanic before a devastating accident changes their lives forever. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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All in a drop : how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world
by Lori Alexander
An accessible chapter book biography of the self-taught Dutch scientist popularly known as the “Father of Microbiology” describes how he built his own microscope, advancing humanity’s understanding of the microbe world. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| My Diary from the Edge of the World by Jodi Lynn AndersonWhat it's about: In Gracie's world, migrating dragons attack strip malls, ghosts linger in backyards, sasquatches lurk in the woods, and Dark Clouds appear before people die. After a Dark Cloud arrives for Gracie's brother, their parents take the family on a wild road trip in search of a safe haven from the supernatural.
Is it for you? If you prefer fantasy stories rooted in reality, you'll love the eccentric characters and bittersweet plot in this imaginative read, written in the form of Gracie's diary. |
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Northward to the moon
by Polly Horvath
When her stepfather loses his job in Saskatchewan, Jane and the rest of the family set off on a car trip, ending up in Nevada after improbably being given a bag full of possibly stolen money
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Sanitized for your protection
by Stephan Pastis
Accompanied by his sidekick polar bear and criminal mastermind Molly Moskins, Timmy takes his investigation into stolen charity funds on the road when his mother forces him to help her boyfriend move to Chicago
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| Counting to Perfect by Suzanne LaFleurWhat it’s about: Swimmer Cassie misses the way things used to be before her teenage sister Julia had a baby. So when Julia decides to take off with baby Addie, Cassie goes along for the ride.
Why you might like it: Lots of small details and moving moments bring a lived-in feel to this story about two sisters re-connecting on the road.
You might also like: Jen Petro-Roy’s P.S. I Miss You, about a very different family in a similar situation. |
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Diary of a wimpy kid : the long haul
by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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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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