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Lemons
by Melissa Savage
Struggling to stay positive after the death of her mother, Lem moves in with the grandfather she has never met and befriends a kid detective who invites her to be his assistant as he tries to capture a photograph of Bigfoot. A first novel.
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Posted
by John David Anderson
When cell phones are banned at their school, Frost and his friends start communicating through sticky notes left all over the school before other kids start following their example, triggering a wave of bullying activities in the wake of a new girl's arrival.
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Edgeland
by Jake Halpern
Coming of age on an island where people prepare for the afterlife before entering a turbulent whirlpool from which nobody returns, orphan Wren dreams of escaping her home on a trading boat only to be accidentally sucked into the whirlpool, where she discovers a reality beyond the abyss that is worse than anyone could have imagined. By the best-selling authors of Nightfall.
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Beyond the Bright Sea
by Lauren Wolk
Set adrift on the ocean in a small skiff as a newborn, 12-year-old Crow embarks on a quest to find the missing pieces of her history. By the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow.
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Washed Ashore
by Kerr Thomson
Investigating the mysterious appearance of the bodies of a whale and a man washed up on the storm-beaten shore of his wild Scottish island, young Fraser, accompanied by his increasingly distraught younger brother who has not spoken in years, meet a mysterious man who harbors a terrible secret.
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Mayday
by Karen Harrington
Fiction. Before the crash, Wayne couldn't shut up. He'd fill in any awkward moments (and he has plenty) with bits of memorized trivia. But after surviving a plane crash on the way home from his uncle's funeral, Wayne temporarily loses his voice. This newfound silence spurs changes in his relationships with his disappointing dad, his sorta-kinda-girlfriend, and his drill sergeant grandpa (who may turn out to be an unexpected ally). Even when he can't speak, Wayne's funny, sarcastic voice comes through loud and clear in this story about "survival, heroism, and the search for strength" (School Library Journal).
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| Hold Fast by Blue Balliett After her father disappears off the bitter cold streets of Chicago, and a devastating break-in forces her family to move to a homeless shelter, bright, determined fifth-grader Early Pearl begins to suspect that the clues she needs to reunite her family are hidden in the Langston Hughes book her father left behind. Combining Blue Balliett’s distinctive brand of clever mystery with the harsh but hopeful struggle of a family in a tough situation, this touching, compassionate novel is sure to captivate readers long after they've turned the last page. |
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The Clockwork Scarab: A Stoker & Holmes Novel
by Colleen Gleason
Historical Mystery. In a steampunk version of Victorian London, society girls are being murdered, and Mina Holmes and Evaline Stoker have been recruited to investigate. The young relatives of detective Sherlock Holmes and Dracula author Bram Stoker are reluctant to work together at first, but as the case (which involves time travel, Egyptian mythology, and a sinister cult) grows more complicated, they'll need both Mina's sleuthing skills and Evaline's vampire-slaying powers if they want to survive. Readers who relish the strong female friendship, compelling action, and tantalizing romance of Gail Carriger's Finishing School books will eagerly await the follow-up to this exciting series debut.
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| Murder is Bad Manners by Robin StevensHistorical Mystery. Thoughtful Hazel Wong keeps a low profile, unlike her best friend Daisy Wells, who is the queen bee of their boarding school. Both girls, however, are smarter than they let on, and neither can resist a good mystery. Together they form the covert Wells & Wong Detective Society, uncovering secrets about their classmates and solving small cases, until a murder at the school presents them with their biggest sleuthing opportunity yet. Set in 1934 England, this smart, suspenseful series starter is sure to grab mystery-lovers. For another whodunit set at a British boarding school, try Esme Kerr's The Girl with the Glass Bird. |
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.
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Back to School Craft
Wednesday, August 9, 10:00 am
Youth Services
Join us and decorate your own tote bag for school. All materials supplied. Must be present to receive supplies.
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Back to School Rally
Wednesday, August 9, 3:00-7:00 pm
Elston Gill Field, 317 Detroit Street, Michigan City
Stop by the library’s table at the Citywide Back to School Rally at Gill Field! The rally includes games, food, fun, prizes, and free school supplies.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Film Showing
Friday, August 11, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
New York-1926, Newt Scamander has just arrived after a successful worldwide excursion to find and document magical creatures. All is well, until one creature escapes. Rated PG-13. Light refreshments will be served. All viewers under 18 years old who arrive by 10:30 am will receive a chance to win a DVD of the movie. Must be present to win. Free.
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MCCMF Concert by Children for Children
Saturday, August 12, 12:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The annual performance by area student instrumentalists, plus the Festival Children’s Chorus, performing from the Summer Institute program.
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Movies in Washington Park: The Lego Batman Movie
Friday, August 18, 8:15 pm
North Pointe Pavilion, Washington Park
The final summer Movie in Washington Park is The Lego Batman Movie. There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker’s (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) can show him a thing or two. Rated PG. The movie starts at dusk at North Pointe Pavilion.
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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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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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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!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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