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| Nightbooks by J.A. WhiteAlex is on his way to destroy his notebooks full of horror stories when he suddenly finds himself inside one: he's held captive by a fearsome witch who demands that he tell her a terrifying tale every night.
Reviewers say: "Readers who prefer their magic dark will be spellbound" (Booklist).
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Strays Like Us
by Cecilia Galante
Longing to rescue a sad-eyed mutt who belongs to her mean next-door neighbor, a young girl struggles to avoid attachments in her ambition to leave her home as soon as her dependent mother is back on her feet, a situation that is complicated by unexpected friendships. By the award-winning author of The Patron Saint of Butterflies.
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The Dollar Kids
by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
When his family participates in a former mill town's Dollar Program to acquire a run-down property, an aspiring comic book artist worries that the house's poor condition and the hostility of their new neighbors will compromise his mom's new business.
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Totally Middle School: Tales of Friends, Family, and Fitting In
by Betsy Groban
With eleven short stories told in text messages, emails, formal letters, stories in verse, and even a mini graphic novel, Totally Middle School tackles a range of important subjects, from peer pressure, family issues, and cultural barriers to the unexpected saving grace of music, art, friendship, and reading. Brimming with heart and humor, these poignant stories from bestselling and award-winning authors shine a light on the moments when everything is thrilling and terrifying at the same time--in a way it will never be again.
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Undercover Princess
by Connie Glynn
Perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Shannon Hale, Undercover Princess is a charming royal adventure by YouTube star Connie Glynn (Noodlerella). Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who has spent her life longing for the extraordinary. Ellie Wolf is the crown princess of Maradova, who wants nothing more than a chance at an ordinary life. When fate puts Lottie and Ellie in the same dorm room at the prestigious Rosewood Hall, there's only one solution: for the girls to swap identities, and live the lives they've always dreamed of. But at Rosewood, a secret never stays secret for long. Someone in the school is on to them--and if the truth is revealed, the results may be more treacherous than they ever expected.
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All the Things That Could Go Wrong
by Stewart Foster
Dan and his friends, Sophie and the Georges, are bullies who target obsessive-compulsive Alex, but when Dan is in trouble, Alex is the one who conquers his fears to show up.
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| School of the Dead by AviWhat it's about: After his Uncle Charlie's death, seventh-grader Tony is comforted by appearances from Charlie's ghost -- after all, the two of them shared an interest in the supernatural. Less comforting is Tony's new school, where students go missing, spirits haunt secret passageways, and no one is what they seem.
Is it for you? Pairing a suspenseful plot with otherworldly chills, School of the Dead is just creepy enough to satisfy fans of mystery and horror alike. |
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| Took: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing HahnWhat it's about: They say that Old Auntie roams the woods with her man-eating razorback hog, Bloody Bones. They say that every 50 years, she kidnaps another girl. They say lots of things, but Daniel doesn't believe them -- not until his sister starts talking to her doll and claiming that a voice is calling her name.
Why you might like it: Told in the style of a classic ghost story, Took is perfect for reading under the covers with a flashlight. |
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| Olive and the Backstage Ghost by Michelle SchustermanStarring: Olive Priess, whose dreams of singing onstage are squelched by her overbearing mom.
What happens: Olive discovers Maudeville, an otherworldly old theater where she's given a chance to shine. Yet as Olive grows closer to her eccentric castmates and she learns about the theater's history, she begins to suspect that their opening night might be her last.
Who it's for: theater kids, as well as readers who like their mysteries well-paced and only slightly spooky. |
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The Whispering Skull
by Jonathan Stroud
Paranormal Fantasy. Now that their psychic detective agency is finally taking off, teen ghost hunters Lucy, George, and Lockwood find themselves in a race against a rival agency to locate a dangerously haunted relic. Lucy's newfound ability to talk to a captive spirit that has exclusive information on the case could give Lockwood & Co. an edge…but can they trust that the menacing spirit is telling the truth? Snarky dialogue offsets the suspenseful pacing and bone-chilling paranormal action in this 2nd book in the Lockwood & Co. series.
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Halloween Craft
Thursday, October 18, 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Von’t you come in and join us for a ” Kooky & Spooky” craft? Ages 3 years and up, accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Child must be present to receive craft supplies.
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Light Painting
Friday, October 19, 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Bring your imagination and have fun painting with glow sticks and other luminous utensils on a big screen. Fun for the whole family!
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Sunday, October 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Library
Bring your imagination and have fun painting with glow sticks and other luminous utensils on a big screen. Fun for the whole family!
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Ozobots
Tuesday, October 23, 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Advance registration is required. Have fun programming the Ozobot robots using color codes and block-based coding with the Ozoblockly app. Register at the Youth Services desk. For more information, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
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Homework Helper
Links to sites to help you with your homework, covering math, science, reading, writing, social studies, art, and more.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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Youth Services
Check out the library events, services, and programs offered for kids ages birth through 18.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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