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New Books for School Aged Kids and Teens July 2024
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Hoopla
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Misfitz Clubhouse : All the Shenanigans… So Far
by Steph Cannon
Best friends Meeky and Stig, alongside their two animal companions, Ferry and Slothie, embark on everything from light-hearted shenanigans to the wildest adventures imaginable in this short story series. Pure fun and good-spirited hijinks abound! Aliens and pirates may only be as far away as a laundry basket, the old pinball machine in the garage, or as Kings and Queen of fable... But don't think this is all make-believe. The kids' imaginations are so grand that they might just be affecting the reality around them! So if you see that dirty sock on your floor moving, be careful! There might be a shark hiding in there! Not sure where your vegetables went? The Aspariguys might have freed those captives! Fans of Saturday morning cartoons will love the heartwarming antics of this crew!?
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Sonic the hedgehog : misadventures
by Ian Flynn
"With Dr. Eggman and Surge subdued for now, Sonic and friends have a chance to relax, reset, and plan for the future. Or so they hope. If anything can be counted on around Sonic, it's that new misadventures are just waiting to happen! To start, Amy visits Knuckles on Angel Island to return a relic. The island, as always, has a few surprises in store for them as they catch up. Meanwhile, Mimic is putting together the purrfect disguise to infiltrate the Restoration, and Silver is left to his own devices at Restoration HQ. Sonic himself has joined Blaze on a trip around the world where they will see all the sights to be seen!"
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Miraculous : tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. 3
by Koma Warita
"oday, they're the world-famous superheroes, the self-assured saviors of Paris: Ladybug and Cat Noir. But not too long ago, Marinette was a clumsy high school student who let Chloe walk all over her, and Adrien was a shut-in who couldn't even go to school, thanks to his controlling father. How did these two end up getting their powers and becoming the beloved guardians of the City of Lights? It's time to look back and see the moments that changed their lives forever! "
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Lucky scramble
by Peter Raymundo
"Offered an all-expenses-paid sponsorship to the Speed Cubing National Championship, 12-year-old Tyler Goodman faces off against five competitive cubers?—?a 3-time winner, an 8-year-old prodigy, twin sisters and the fastest cube-solver ever, all with something to prove. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Kingdom Riders
by Shannon Eric Denton
Kayla is a peasant who cares little about the world outside her town or the wildly popular Kingdom Races. That is, until her best friend, Mal, finds herself in trouble and Kayla must enter as a rider to save her. But the prize for winning this series of races is more than Kayla could ever imagine. With control of the entire kingdom at stake, Kayla finds herself thrust into political intrigue and lurking danger.
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I survived the battle of D-Day, 1944 / : The Battle of D-Day, 1944
by Georgia Ball
"With his French village under Nazi control, Paul Colbert joins a secret resistance after rescuing an American paratrooper and gets his chance to make a difference in the midst of the largest invasion in history, working to do his part in turning horror into hope. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is not a crayon / : Is Not a Crayon
by Victoria Ying
"Reintroducing Amber Brown to a new generation of readers, this classic story, now in a graphic novel format, follows third graders and best friends Amber and Justin who must figure out a way to say goodbye and keep their friendship strong when Justin has to move away. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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All together now! / : All Together Now!
by Brian Smith
"While at their first year at Band Camp, bunkmates Cordelia the accordion, Trey the triangle, Kaylee the ukulele and Zook the kazoo must learn to be in tune with each other as they explore the wonders and challenges of camp."
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With twice the love, Dessie Mei
by Justina Chen
"Moving to Seattle, Dessie Mei meets Donna, a girl who looks just like her, and when a secret DNA test reveals they're identical twins, both adopted from the same orphanage in China, they throw themselves into their newfound sisterhood until small differences between them create a rift. "
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The one and only family
by Katherine Applegate
"When silverback gorilla Ivan and his mate Kinyani welcome a set of twins to their family, Ivan can't help but recall his childhood in the jungle?—?and his own twin?—?as he navigates joys and challenges of parenthood. "
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Seashell Key
by Lourdes Heuer
Follows residents of Seashell Key as they welcome summer visitors to their coastal town
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Ready. Set. Respawn!
by Caleb Zane Huett
"Following the events of 'The Minecraft Woodsword Chronicle' and 'The Minecraft Stonesword Saga' series, the Evoker King has evolved into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer. Unfortunately, he walks into danger at every turn, so it's up to Morgan, Harper, and their friends to keep him safe. But even more unfortunately in the real world, they've all been sent [to] Ironsword Academy Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Now they're all noobs who will have to navigate the strange new school's hallways, try to make friends with new kids, and avoid a principal who would like nothing better than to shut down their video game time. Can they get the Evoker Kid to a safe destination before someone pulls the plug on their Minecraft server . . . permanently?!"
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Mrs. Marge is in charge!
by Dan Gutman
Finally old enough to participate in after-school clubs, all run by Mrs. Marge, A.J. and his crew are faced with such wacky options as Lawn Mower Racing Club, Underwater Hockey Club and People Who Hate Clubs Club! Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The tournament
by DaVaun Sanders
"Competing in an epic Minecraft tournament, Jett Warner must team up with his dad when Jett's partner gets sick, and as the games begin, the rules are revealed and they must step up their game to win a life-changing reward. "
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Inside My Mind : A Book About Me!
by Suzanne Francis
Get in touch with your emotions with this guided journal based on Disney and Pixar's Inside Out, perfect for children ages 6 to 9!
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All in the mind
by Meredith Rusu
"Based on the Disney/Pixar animated feature film Inside Out 2, releasing this summer in theaters, stories at various reading levels take kids on an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions! Movie tie-in. Illustrations."
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Henry Heckelbeck does not need a sitter
by Wanda Coven
"When his parents hire a babysitter for their date night, Henry must convince them he's old enough to stay home alone to keep a nosy stranger from coming into his room and discovering his magic Book of Spells. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Happiness according to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
"In this brand-new novel celebrating the Humphrey series' 20th anniversary, Humphrey the hamster must sniff out the clues to solve the mystery of a lost dog?—?because helping his classmates is his job! Simultaneous eBook."
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The Weird Sisters : A Coop, Some Goop, and a Sandwich
by Mark David Smith
"While running a Flying Broom ride at the annual fall fair, the three Weird Sisters suspect fowl play when a prized show chicken goes missing, and as they sleuth, they wreak magical havoc and rustle some feathers, bringing about a gentle lesson in apologizing. Illustrations. "
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How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs
by Dr. French, Jess
Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible animal jobs you could do, from training to become an animal behaviourist or a wildlife rehabilitator to working at a zoo or even becoming a bug wrangler! This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in animals.
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Flight
by Andrew Nahum
"This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history"
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Bird
by David Burnie
"Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds. Readers can learn all about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters"
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Explanatorium of the Earth
by Joseph Barnes
"Taking readers on an incredible journey deep into the heart of our planet and back, this first-of-its-kind visual Earth encyclopedia reveals the powerful forces that continually shape and remodel our ever-changing world, from tsunamis and volcanoes to rock cycles that keep Earth suitable for life. Illustrations. "
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Children's encyclopedia of prehistoric life
by Dougal Dixon
"This fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about prehistoric life -- from Tyrannosaurus rex to terror birds, and Megalodons to mammoths"
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How Big? Animals
by Lisa Regan
Learn all about animals from the tiny to the terrifically tall in this fun, educational book. In "How Big? Animals," children can interact with life-sized artworks of animals (or their paws, ears, and beaks) to get a sense of how big (or small ) they really are. They can also explore clever scale comparisons showing creatures alongside more familiar objects, to explore how they relate to familiar parts of their everyday lives.
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Amazing immortals : a guide to gods and goddesses around the world
by Dinah Williams
"Filled with heroic deeds, epic battles, family drama and shapeshifting magic, this culturally diverse, fact-filled and beautifully illustrated introduction to over 80 gods and goddesses shows how their captivating stories explain our world and help answer some of life's biggest questions. Illustrations. "
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A to Z of Ocean Life
by Silver Dolphin
A bright, contemporary design will engage young children's interest and maintain a fascination with oceans for years to come. Each alphabet entry is accompanied by a short chunk of text, designed to appeal to young readers and encourage them to look closely at the images.
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Year of the Reaper
by Makiia Lucier
In the aftermath of a devastating plague, young Lord Cassia returns home determined to discover who is trying to assassinate the queen and must follow the trail of a terrible secret that could threaten the kingdom's newfound peace.
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Where the dark stands still
by A. B. Poranek
Making a bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous powers, Liska, who has been forced to live in the demon's crumbling manor, soon discovers something far worse than her host?—?something that cannot be defeated unless she embraces the monster she's always feared becoming. Simultaneous eBook.
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The prisoner's throne : a novel of Elfhame
by Holly Black
Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, Prince Oak must decide whether to attempt to regain the trust of the girl he's always loved or remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign?—?even if it means ending Wren, too. Simultaneous eBook and Large Print.
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The Family Fortuna
by Lindsay Eagar
Beaked. Feathered. Monstrous. Avita was born to be a star. Her tent sells out nightly, and every performance incites bloodcurdling screams. She's the most lucrative circus act from Texas to Tacoma, the crown jewel of the Family Fortuna, and Avita feeds on the shrieks, the gasps, the fear. But when a handsome young artist arrives to create posters of the performers, she's appalled by his rendering of Bird Girl. Is that all he sees? A hideous monster -- all sharp beak and razor teeth, obsidian eyes and ruffled feathers? Determined to be more, Avita devises a plan to snatch freedom out from under the greased mustache of her charismatic father, the domineering proprietor and ringmaster. But will their fragile circus family survive the showdown she has in mind? By turns delightful and disturbing, bawdy and breathtaking, horrific and heartfelt, this electric and exquisitely crafted story about a family like no other challenges our every notion of what it means to be different -- subject to an earful of screams -- and to step out of the shadows and shine anyway.
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The drowned woods
by Emily Lloyd-Jones
"Mer, the last living water diviner in the isles of Wales, seeks revenge against the prince who used her powers for his own evil ends"
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The boyfriend wish
by Swati Teerdhala
When her grandmother gifts her a jasmine flower, Deepa Josyula wishes for her dream boyfriend, which sets in motion a chain of events that makes her question what her heart truly wants?—?the perfect boy brought by magic or the uncertainty of the boy next door.
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The Beauty Trials
by Dhonielle Clayton
Rebellious and outspoken Edel Beauregard enters the Beauty Trials--a deadly competition to find the next Queen of Orleans.
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Spy x family
by Tatsuya Endåo
While threatened by Yor's relationship with Melinda Desmond, Anna must save her class when, on the way to a museum field trip, they become the target of activists looking to free their political allies. Original. Illustrations.
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