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| The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall; illustrated by Matt PhelanOne summer, lonely 11-year-old Gwen finds unexpected friendship: first, with her kind great-uncle Matthew, and then with the Lahdukan, a hidden clan of tiny, winged people who declare Gwen their new leader. Readers who love sincere, old-fashioned fantasy will relish this tale of magic in the real world. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Dream On by Shannon Hale; illustrated by Marcela CespedesWith a too-big family, too-intense emotions, and a too-cool best friend, life feels like too much for fourth-grader Cassie. When a letter from a magazine contest declares that she’s a winner, Cassie starts fantasizing about how the promised prizes could fix all her problems. For fans of: author Shannon Hale’s Friends series and other honest, heartfelt graphic novels about the ups and downs of everyday life. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge; illustrated by Emily GravettIn Feather’s world, the crumbling Wall is humanity’s only shield from the deadly, uncontrollable Forest. But when a stranger threatens her community, Feather has no choice but to venture beyond the Wall and into the unknown. Even though it’s short, this illustrated fantasy is sure to grip your imagination. (Ages 8-13.) |
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Henry's picture-perfect day
by Jenn Bailey
It's Picture Day and the teacher says the class will take a perfect picture, but Henry, a sensitive child on the autism spectrum, does not feel perfect, in a story about embracing life's messier moments and one's uniqueness. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel NayeriAs World War II rages across Iran in 1941, 13-year-old Babak and his little sister Sana are orphaned. Hoping to work as a teacher with the nomadic Bakhtiari people, Babak straps a chalkboard to his back and leads Sana on a dangerous trek into the mountains. This historical story is bittersweet and full of fascinating details. Read-alike: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Westfallen
by Ann Brashares
Discovering a radio that allows them to talk to another group of kids 80 years in the past who want to know the outcome of WWII, three former best friends accidentally alter history in the biggest way possible and must work together to change it back. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hidden treasure
by Jessie Burton
"When Bo Delafort finds treasure on the muddy bank of the River Thames, her life turns upside down. A solid silver circle, encrusted with pearls and edged in rubies, the jewel is worth more security and comfort than her family has ever known. The magic of the river runs in this treasure, and Bo wonders why it chose her to find it. But when its reappearance is discovered by someone who knows its hidden power, Bo is plunged into a centuries-old mystery with a dark secret at its heart"
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Incredibly Penelope
by Lauren Myracle
"Penelope has been all over the globe, from the tippity top to the bottomitty bottom, traveling alongside her godmother, the super celebrity Queenie Bee. And she's done things most kids never dream of, like feeding giraffes, exploring real glaciers, and hopping from one five-star hotel to the next. But there's one thing she has never done, and she desperately wants to give it a try: go to school! So Penelope persuades her mother and godmother to let her attend Idlewild Academy for Girls. There, Penelope's charm, openness, and generosity quickly win over many of her new classmates. Although some, including sullen Dilly, think she's a snob. But when Penelope's mother and godmother go missing, her wealth goes along with them, and people start treating her differently--even cruelly. Is Penelope still special? Is she still the same person? And whatever will she do now?"
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library
408 S. Bray St.
New Carlisle, Indiana 46552
(574) 654-3046ncpl.lib.in.us |
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