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The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly
by Rebecca K.S. Ansari
What it’s about: Charlie’s little brother Liam is not imaginary -- it’s just that ever since Liam went missing, Charlie is the only person who can remember he exists.
What happens: A puzzling note in Liam’s handwriting sends Charlie and his friends on a supernatural search for answers in this twisty, heart-wrenching tale.
Who it’s for: readers looking for fantasy that’s both adventurous and deep.
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Dough Boys
by Paula Chase
What it’s about: Rollie and Simp came up together in the Pirates Cove housing project, but when their basketball coach begins pressuring them to work for the local drug dealer, the two best friends face some tough choices.
Why you might like it: Rollie and Simp take turns narrating, letting you see both sides of their story.
Series alert: If you love the authentic, complicated characters in Dough Boys, don’t miss the previous companion book, So Done.
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Queen of the Sea
by Dylan Meconis
Welcome to: the kingdom of Albion in the 16th century, where young orphan Margaret lives among the nuns in a tiny island convent.
What happens: When exiled Queen Eleanor arrives on the island, Margaret finds herself questioning everything she knows about her home, her past, and her country.
Who it’s for: This historical graphic novel (inspired by the true story of England's Queen Elizabeth I) will intrigue sophisticated readers in search of dramatic events and detail-rich illustrations.
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Shadow School: Archimancy
by J.A. White
Welcome to: Shadow School, an eerie old mansion turned middle school where new student Cordelia Liu keeps seeing ghosts in old-fashioned clothes. Can her new friends Benji and Agnes help her figure out who the spirits are, and how to set them free?
Why you might like it: This paranormal story, the 1st in a trilogy, is smart, scary, and suspenseful.
You might also like: Avi’s School of the Dead, another creepy tale set at an uncanny academy.
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What's lurking in the woods?
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| Small Spaces by Katherine ArdenIntroducing: Ollie, a bookish sixth-grader who realizes that the scary antique book she's been reading is actually local history -- and that her entire class might be in danger.
Featuring: scarecrows, shapeshifters, a smiling specter, and a frightening journey through a fog-shrouded forest.
Series alert: This spooky chiller is the 1st in a series, followed by Dead Voices. |
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| In Darkling Wood by Emma CarrollWhat it’s about: While staying with her prickly grandmother Nell, Alice explores the nearby Darkling Wood, where she meets a girl named Flo who claims that fairies live in the woods -- fairies that might turn vengeful if Nell goes through with her plan to cut down their home.
Why you might like it: Alice’s modern story intertwines with World War One-era letters to create layers of irresistible mystery and magic. |
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The Cottage in the Woods
by Katherine Coville
Fractured Fairy Tale. Ursula is a young she-bear who has come to work as a governess at the Vaughn estate. Although she is eager to instruct her young charge, Teddy, she is also frightened, especially when inexplicable things happen in the huge house after dark. Ursula is sure she has heard footsteps in the hallways at night, and that something is following her during her walks in the Enchanted Forest. Then there is Mr. Bentley, a young bear also employed by Mr. Vaughn, whose superior disposition is enough to drive Ursula to tears . . . and yet why does he also make her heart race? As Ursula works to unravel the mysteries of the Vaughn manor, she will have to be very, very careful. After all, true love, justice, and a girl with golden locks are at stake. And in the Enchanted Forest, not every fairy tale is destined for a happily ever after.
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Bone Jack
by Sara Crowe
What it's about: Ash should be proud to be leading this year's Stag Chase, an ancient ritual that persists in his modern English town. But with eerie incidents on the rise -- including his ex-best friend hiding in the woods and raving about old magic -- Ash's pride is replaced by fear that something sinister is stirring.
Who it's for: Blending fantasy, horror, and mythology, Bone Jack will captivate readers craving haunting, deeply creepy stories.
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Makerspace Open Lab Hours
Thursdays, August 15, 22 & 29, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Makerspace
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro Bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, and more! For kids ages 6 - 18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, October 12, 11 AM - 2 PM
Library
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month at the library Pokemon gym! October’s featured Pokemon is Trapinch. Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Fall Craft for Kids
Thursday, October 17, 3:30 pm
Youth Services
Join us for a fall craft! Ages 4 years & up, accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Child must be present to receive craft supplies.
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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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Explora
Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. It is easy to browse and search, with topic overviews that give students a starting point for research. Log in with your library card number.
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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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