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| Frankie & Bug by Gayle FormanThe setting: Venice Beach, California, the summer of 1987. Ten-year-old Bug doesn’t get the summer she’s hoping for, but with the help of a new friend, sets out to find a serial killer and learns about life, identity, and family along the way.
Also available in eBook on Libby |
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| Rescue on Turtle Beach by Jen Marlin; illustrated by Izzy BurtonWhat it’s about: An abandoned magical sailboat, a new friend, and a Hawaiian adventure.
What’s inside: An attention-grabbing fantasy story about new friends on a thrilling journey, plus interesting facts about sea turtles.
Why you might like it: This easy-to-read story features illustrations in muted colors that make the book come alive. |
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| Barakah Beats by Maleeha SiddiquiThe setup: Seventh-grader Nimra Sharif transfers from a small Islamic school to public middle school, and finds herself joining a Muslim boy band. But her family doesn’t allow her to perform music, so it’s up to Nimra to decide who she wants to be.
Read it for: A thoughtful look at faith, friendship, and family against the backdrop of a school talent show. |
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| The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad SellWhat it is: A bright, exciting graphic novel about a group of kids who build an epic fantasy world out of cardboard, while also dealing with family problems, friendship woes, or feeling misunderstood.
Featuring: Sophie, the unruly Big Banshee; Jack, the dramatic Evil Sorceress; Vijay, the mighty Beast; Amanda, the mustached Mad Scientist; and lots more. |
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| Thieves of Weirdwood by William Shivering, aka Christian McKay Heidicker; illustrated by Anna EarleyThe setup: Twelve-year-olds Wally and Arthur seek out treasure in a deserted mansion and end up with a lot more than they bargained for.
What happens: Wally and Arthur find the borderline between the regular world and the world of Fae, where chilling supernatural events break through.
Also available in eAudiobook on Hoopla |
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| Zoe in Wonderland by Brenda WoodsWelcome to: Zoe’s daydreams, the only place she’s comfortable. That, or working in her family’s exotic plant nursery. She’s a quiet middle child who dreams of being “Imaginary Zoe,” rather than just herself.
What happens: When Zoe’s life changes as a result of her only friend moving away, Zoe is tasked with finding her place and her power—in her family, in her friendships, and in the world. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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