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Jed and the Junkyard War
by Steven Bohls
Waking up on his 12th birthday to discover that his parents have gone missing, Jed follows a cryptic list of instructions only to land in the middle of a mysterious war surrounding a floating junkyard city. 35,000 first printing.
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William and the Witch's Riddle
by Shutta Crum
A reimagining of "Sleeping Beauty" follows the experiences of an abandoned boy who agrees to help a witch solve a riddle to find a family heirloom only to find himself on a deep-forest quest to save his mother from an ancient sleeping curse. By the author of Thomas and the Dragon Queen. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
by Wendelin Van Draanen
An imaginative middle school boy who takes refuge in the fantastical stories he writes maneuvers past a nosy girl at his school who follows him around, trying to figure out what he is writing and why he prefers being alone. By the author of the Sammy Keyes mysteries. Simultaneous eBook.
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Like Magic
by Elaine Vickers
Fiction. Although they haven't met, Malia, Jada, and Grace are linked through the personal tokens they add to a mysterious treasure box found at their local library. It's the summer before fifth grade, and each of the girls is facing a challenge: Malia is uneasy about the arrival of her new baby sister, Jade wants to find her long-absent mother, and Grace feels lonely after her best friend moves away. With some inspiration from the shared treasures, however, and a nudge from the unusual librarian, the three girls might find the friendship they all need. If you like realistic, hopeful stories with diverse characters, don't miss Like Magic.
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| Bo at Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill; illustrated by LeUyen PhamHistorical Fiction. Fans of historical fiction will love this cozy, engaging story set in 1920s Alaska. Abandoned by her mother years ago, five-year-old tomboy Bo lives happily with her adopted papas in Ballard Creek, a close, caring community made up of gold miners and Alaska Natives. Though Bo's life is full of hard work (endless chores, sluicing dirt for gold), it's also got plenty of thrills (being chased by a bear, seeing a plane for the first time). Readers will be fascinated by the diverse characters, authentic details, and expressive illustrations in this endearingly simple tale. If you like Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, you should definitely check out Bo at Ballard Creek. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Bunny -- Detectives Extraordinaire! by Polly Horvath; illustrated by Sophie BlackallHumorous Mystery. Discovering that her parents have been kidnapped by disreputable foxes, sensible fifth-grader Madeline joins forces with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny (a pair of fedora-wearing, amateur detective rabbits) in order to find and rescue them. That's about all we can say about this wacky, witty story without ruining it -- but if you like fantastical tales with a slightly old-fashioned feel and both humans and talking animals as characters, hippity-hop right to the library and check out Mr. and Mrs. Bunny -- Detectives Extraordinaire! and its sequel, Lord and Lady Bunny -- Almost Royalty! |
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| The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison LevyFiction. It's back-to-school time, and along with their two dads and various pets, the multiracial Fletcher brothers -- sixth-grade athlete Sam, almost-twin fourth-graders Jax and Eli, and bouncy kindergartener Frog -- are excited to start the year. Their stodgy next-door neighbor, however, is NOT happy about their annual traditions, such as the epic Halloween party or the backyard ice rink. Can the Fletchers win him over with their brand of cheerful mayhem? Find out in this lively family story, which is followed by a sequel, The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island. For similar stories featuring sisters instead of brothers, don't miss Jeanne Birdsall's Penderwicks series. |
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| The Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara PennypackerFiction. Twelve-year-old Stella has a happy life on Cape Cod with her great-aunt Louise, although she isn't too fond of Angel, the foster kid Louise has taken in. But then something terrible happens, and Stella and Angel are forced to become a team -- or else they'll both be uprooted and sent away. Intense, deeply emotional, and yet at times surprisingly funny, this story of friendship and survival is one that fans of Kathi Appelt's more fantastical but still mostly realistic book Keeper are bound to enjoy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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