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| The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey; illustrated by Victoria JamiesonAnimal Fantasy. Dreamy, book-loving Eddie is bright green bug who lives with his family inside the walls of Ferny Creek Elementary School. Eddie usually sticks close to home, but when his Aunt Min fails to return from a trip to the school library, Eddie ventures out into the hazardous halls to find her. Just as the two bugs are reunited, they uncover a scheme to turn the beloved library into a testing center. Can one little bug save an entire library? With drawings by award-winning illustrator Victoria Jamieson and a "Bugliography" of classic books to try, this whimsical animal fantasy will appeal to library lovers both young and old. |
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Science Fiction. To most people, Sputnik looks like a cute dog -- only foster kid Prez can see that Sputnik is actually an alien in a kilt and aviator goggles. Sputnik can hear Prez's thoughts (handy, since Prez doesn't talk) and he's come to Earth with a mission: to find 10 reasons for saving the planet from its scheduled destruction. An expert list-maker after years of living with his forgetful grandpa, Prez joins Sputnik's quest, leading to a summer filled with gravity surfing, jailbreaking, lightsaber incidents, and other over-the-top adventures. Quirky and heartfelt, this science fiction story can be enjoyed by all kinds of readers.
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The Girl with the Ghost Machine
by Lauren DeStefano
Paranormal Fiction. What would you sacrifice to see a lost loved one again? Ever since her mother died, Emmaline's father has been building a machine to bring back her ghost. It's Emmaline, however, who figures out how to make the machine work…and discovers that each visit from a ghost destroys a memory of that person. Hiding her discovery from everyone but her twin best friends, Emmaline has to decide if bringing back ghosts is really worth the price. If you're looking for an outside-the-box ghost story, don't miss this creepy, thoughtful, and heartbreaking tale -- and make sure you have some tissues ready!
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| The Song from Somewhere Else by A.F. Harrold; illustrated by Levi PinfoldFantasy. Frank Patel doesn't really want to make friends with her strange, smelly classmate Nick. But when Nick helps her escape the cruel neighborhood bullies and offers to let her hide at his house, she's not about to turn him down. It's at Nick's house that Frank first hears the beautiful, haunting music -- music that leads her to discover an unearthly secret that threatens Nick's family, and maybe even the whole world. Dark end eerie illustrations enhance the creepiness of this fantasy, making a perfect pick for fans of Neil Gaiman. |
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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer
Using a mysterious book to travel to a land of wonder and magic, twins Alex and Connor meet a host of classic fairy tale characters and nefarious monsters before discovering that returning back home will be more difficult than anticipated. A first novel.
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| The Seventh Wish by Kate MessnerFiction. It's not every ice-fishing expedition that yields a wish-granting fish, and 12-year-old Charlie isn't going pass up the chance to make some changes in her life. She could use a new Irish dancing dress, for instance, and she'd like Roberto Sullivan to notice her. Yet while Charlie's fish-wishes do come true, the results are often complicated. And when her sister Abby returns from college with a painful problem, Charlie is afraid that wishing won't be enough. Authentic and just a little bit magical, The Seventh Wish is destined to "zing straight to the hearts of readers" (Kirkus Reviews), especially those who enjoyed Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm's Sunny Side Up. |
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| Wishing Day by Lauren MyracleFiction. They say that in Willow Hill, on the third night of the third month after her 13th birthday, a girl gets to make three wishes on a special willow tree. Yet when Natasha's wishing day arrives, she visits the tree reluctantly. Natasha isn't sure she believes in magic, but she's got plenty of wishes: She wishes to be noticed by her large, messy family. She wishes for her first kiss. And most of all, she wishes for her mother, who's been missing for years. Like Wendy Mass' Willow Falls series, this trilogy-starter is a warm, realistic story with gentle hints of fantasy. |
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Joplin, Wishing
by Diane Stanley
Discovering magic in a beautiful Dutch platter that depicts the image of a girl, a middle-grade New Yorker wishes for a new friend before the girl depicted on the platter appears and reveals that she has been cursed for centuries and is being targeted by a sinister enemy. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing.
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Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl! The Witches Film Showing
Tuesday, September 12, 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Celebrate the 101st anniversary of the birth of the world-renowned children’s author with a viewing of the movie The Witches. A young boy’s vacation is disrupted by a witches convention at the same hotel! Children under 18 are eligible to win a copy of the movie. Light refreshments will be available. You must arrive by 4:00 pm to receive a chance to win the DVD. Rated PG.
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World Play Dough Day
Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am
Youth Services
Drop in and make your own unique creation with modeling clay. Also, there will be a quick demonstration on how to make your own dough at home. Family fun!
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Tuesday, September 19, 3:30 pm
Youth Services
Arr! Come aboard and join us for lots of pirate fun. Decorate your own mini treasure chest to keep all of your plunder. For children 4-10 years of age, accompanied by an adult.
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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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Play + Learn Websites
Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites.
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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.
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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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