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| And Then, Boom! by Lisa FippsJust like the superheroes he idolizes, Joe has to deal with lots of sudden, scary changes, like his mom leaving or having to live in a car with his beloved Grandmum. But in this honest, page-turning story-in-poetry, Joe faces the scariest change yet. Read-alikes: No Place Like Home by James Bird and How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Rudd. (Ages 9-13.) |
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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. "
Series: One and Only Ivan (4)
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| The Secret Library by Kekla MagoonWhile grieving for her much-loved Grandpa, adventure-loving 11-year-old Dally discovers a magical library that can transport her to the lives of her ancestors. From the excitement of sailing with pirates to the bittersweetness of family history, this time-travel story is filled with thought-provoking twists. (Ages 8-12.) |
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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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| Paige Not Found by Jen WildeTwelve-year-old Paige is shocked to discover that her parents are secretly allowing a company to monitor her brain and collect data about autistic kids like her. Even worse, that private data could soon be for sale -- unless Paige and the other monitored kids can prevent it. This own voices thriller will appeal to both science fiction fans and readers looking for books about kids on the spectrum. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Coco Twinkles
by Maddy Mara
Trying out a brand-new recipe to join the talented Twinklestars — the expert fairy bakers — Coco and her friends must whip up a creative solution to save the day when a troll prank threatens to ruin everything.
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Mortified
by Kristy Jackson
For fans of 'Remarkably Ruby' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid', comedy and cringe come together in this sweet novel about facing your fears.
Illustrator Rhael McGregor is a Métis and two-spirit/queer comic artist based in Winnipeg, MB.
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Skandar and the Chaos Trials
by A. F. Steadman
"For their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials that pushes them to the limit, while Skandar's sister, Kenna, puts the island of Eyrie in danger, forcing Skandar to decide where his loyalties lie. "
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Moon Madness
by Julie Murphy
"Giving Camp Sylvania another try, best friends Maggie and Nora are once again caught up in a supernatural adventure and wonder if they'll ever be able to have at least one normal summer. "
Series: Camp Sylvania (2)
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Gooseberry
by Robin Gow
"Twelve-year-old B, a young nonbinary person who wants to be a dog trainer someday, convinces their new foster parents to adopt a stray dog named Gooseberry, but training the dog ends up being much harder than they expected until they learn to trust each other. "
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| Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera BrosgolWith marriage as her only path to keeping her home, orphaned Jane is determined to rescue her maybe-fiancé after he's kidnapped by a fearsome mermaid -- even if it means a dangerous, magical journey under the sea. Fans of Vera Brosgol (creator of Be Prepared) won't want to miss this aquatic graphic novel adventure. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Curveball by Pablo Cartaya; illustrated by Miguel Díaz RivasElena's the best player on her baseball team, but she doesn't love it like she used to. Can a summer spent live-action roleplaying with her younger brother help her rediscover the excitement in playing, not just winning? Manga-style art heightens the imaginative action in this graphic novel. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Fluffle Bunnies: Buns Gone Bad
by Anna Humphrey
"This story starts, as stories often do, with a tragedy. Three bunnies are left without their mother when she goes off to Brazil to learn jiujitsu. The bunnies, Flop, Biggie and Boingie, learn some hard truths about life pretty quick: squirrels will takeover your cozy nest as soon as you leave and refuse to give it back, dogs are to be avoided at all costs and raccoons will believe anything you tell them. With quick thinking, ingenuity and maybe a little bit of raccoon manipulation, these three buns will take on all comers to be the rulers of the park. Will they win? Well, this IS an origin story . . ."
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Sweet Valley Twins: The Haunted House (4)
by Nicole Andelfinger
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true
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Another Phoebe and her Unicorn Adventure: Unicorn crush (19)
by Dana Simpson
"This magical collection of comics, starring 9-year-old Phoebe and her unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, finds the duo exploring the complexities of popularity, friendship and crushes, and discovering the social lives of a 9-year-old human and a centuries-old unicorn have a lot in common! "
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Summer Vamp
by Violet Chan Karim
Maya is looking forward to a summer full of cooking and mixing in the kitchen, but when her dad's girlfriend registers her for culinary summer camp, she soon learns she is the only human at a camp full of vampires
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Supersized Squirrel and the Great Wham-O Kablam-O!
by Luke Seguin-Magee
When a meteor crashes into a woodland, some of the residents find that they have gained strange new superpowers. Some will use it for evil, but others, like Sonny the Squirrel, will always use his super size and strength for good.
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Band Camp 1 : All Together Now!
by Brian Smitty 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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| Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler BailarThirteen-year-old Obie Chang may have been ditched by his friends and his swim team for being transgender, but he won't give up his Junior Olympic dream. Obie faces bullying in this story written by trans athlete Schuyler Bailar, but he also finds fresh support and self-confidence. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasAfter math-loving Bree moves from New York to Florida, she's plagued by new-kid stress until her neighbor Ms. Etta helps her dive into Black swim culture. Bold, colorful illustrations highlight Bree's worries and excitement as she begins to compete with the swim team. Read-alikes: Jerry Craft's New Kid or Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Starfish by Lisa FippsAfter a lifetime of being treated badly by everyone from classmates to her own mother, 11-year-old Ellie decides to ditch their unspoken "Fat Girl Rules." After all, it's not being fat that makes her unhappy, it's being bullied. Read-alikes: Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango and Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna GuidrozBlack-and-white artwork boosts this realistic story in verse about Samira, an 11-year-old Rohingya Muslim refugee living in Bangladesh, as she makes the bold decision to enter a surf contest with a big cash prize. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Barely Floating by Lilliam RiveraA synchronized swimming team like the L.A. Mermaids might not be the typical sport for a fat, outspoken, speed-swimmer like Nat Santiago, but she's always loved a challenge. Realistic fiction readers will appreciate this story's complicated, relatable heroine. (Ages 9-13.) |
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