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City of the Plague God
by Sarwat Chadda
What it's about: Mesopotamian mythology comes to modern-day NYC is this action-packed story starring 13-year-old Sikander Aziz, a funny, sarcastic, Iraqi American kid who's caught up in the fight against an ancient plague god spreading mystical disease.
Featuring: a talking sword, some seriously gross demons, and legendary hero Gilgamesh (now a vegan baker).
Who it's for: mythology fans, readers looking for Muslim heroes, and anyone who wants to escape the real-life pandemic in favor of an exciting imaginary one.
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Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy
by Melissa de la Cruz
Introducing: Filomena Jefferson-Cho, who abandons her life as a bullied suburban sixth-grader when she learns that her favorite fairy tale fantasy series is true, and she has a part to play in saving the Fairy tribes from the evil queen.
Series alert: There's more to come in this new series filled with magic, danger, witty in-jokes, and page-turning adventure.
For fans of: Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series and Michael Buckley's Sisters Grimm books.
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Hide and Seeker
by Daka Hermon
What wrong: Justin's friend Zee is finally home after being missing for a year, but he's not the same. He won't say where he was, and he's nervous, violent, and full of dire warnings.
What happens: Justin and his friends don't know what to make of Zee...not until they go missing too, vanishing into a nightmare realm where they're stalked by the terrifying Seeker.
Who it's for: readers who relish eerie mystery and spine-chilling horror.
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A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
by Gail Carson Levine
What it's about: In late 1400s Spain, with the Inquisition threatening the nation's Jews, young Jewish Paloma travels with her grandfather, Belo, as he uses their family's influence to keep their community safe.
Why you might like it: Rich details will make you feel like you're right there with Paloma as she bravely faces danger and longs to pursue her own dreams.
Author alert: Paloma's story was inspired by the real-life family history of award-winning author Gail Carson Levine.
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Bewitched in Oz
by Laura J Burns
What happens: Even though sorcery is forbidden in Oz, Zerie Greenapple is determined to use her magic. When the Flying Monkeys find Zerie and her friends using magic, one of their gang is captured. Three friends go on the run through the wild landscapes of Oz to try and find Glinda the Good, who they hope will save them from the evil Princess Ozma. But will magic be enough to lead these three friends to safety?
Why you might like it: This exciting tale of adventure and fantasy will surround readers in a world of complexity, where the truth is always shifting and the integrity of friendship is constantly questioned.
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| Scar Island by Dan GemeinhartThe setting: Slabhenge Reformatory for Troubled Boys, an eerie, ramshackle island prison.
What happens: Twelve-year-old Jonathan has only just arrived at Slabhenge when a lightning strike kills all of the cruel adults, leaving the juvenile offenders to a wild, unsupervised lifestyle...until a storm threatens the island and a ruthless new leader rises.
Read it for: a suspenseful, high-stakes survival story.
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| The Explorers: The Door in the Alley by Adrienne KressIntroducing: Sebastian, a cautious science geek who takes a wrong turn and winds up trespassing in the mysterious Explorers Society.
What happens: A puzzle box from the Society leads Sebastian to an orphan named Evie, a pig wearing a teeny hat, and a group of explorers known as the Filipendulous Five
Series alert: If you like the quirky humor and clever, Lemony Snicket-style narration in this series opener, don't miss the next book, The Reckless Rescue. |
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| The Skeleton Tree by Iain LawrenceWhat it's about: After a sailing trip ends in shipwreck, 12-year-old Chris finds himself stranded on a remote Alaskan coast with Frank, an older boy he barely knows and doesn't trust.
Why you might like it: Chris and Frank are both layered characters, and the strained bond between them provides just as much tension and drama as their struggle for survival amid the frigid weather and hungry animals of the Alaskan wilderness. |
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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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