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Down with the Crims!
by Kate Davies
Returning home to study crime under Big Nana, Imogen Crim is pitted against a suspiciously perfect rival for top status at school at the same time the Crims suffer a spate of bad luck and family disappearances. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Watch Hollow by Gregory FunaroWhat it’s about: With their father’s clock shop failing, Oliver and Lucy Tinker know that their family has no choice but to accept a very strange offer: move to Blackford House in Watch Hollow so that their dad can fix its gigantic -- and possibly supernatural -- cuckoo clock.
Read it for: page-turning tension, magical clockwork, lurking evil, and an eerie, enchanted forest.
For fans of: Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener. |
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Calm : mindfulness for kids
by Wynne Kinder
A mindfulness-themed activity guide helps children recognize and understand their thoughts and feelings, explaining how to approach everyday activities in more aware ways that promote positive mental health, calmness and confidence. Original.
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| Eventown by Corey Ann HayduWhat it’s about: Elodee and her family have just moved to Eventown, where it’s always sunny, the air tastes like blueberries, and everyone is perfectly content...everyone except Elodee.
Why you might like it: The further you read in this suspenseful, bittersweet story, the more curious you’ll become about what lies beneath Eventown’s polished perfection, and what happened to Elodee’s family that made them move there. |
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Bones : an Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom
by Howard, Jules
How are animals able to bite, run, jump and fly? What special adaptions have they developed over time? Bones takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the biological history of the animal kingdom, with sections focusing on different animal abilities; biting, flying, jaws, tails, and more, explaining how their amazing bodies allow them to do so many different things.
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Folktales of Eastern Europe : The Flying Ship and Other Traditional Stories
by Neil Philip
This wonderful collection of fairy tales draws on the classic folklore of Eastern Europe. Read about stories of romance and adventure, gods who help mere mortals to wealth and happiness, and fables that touch on the origins of man and the creation of the world. Meet a man transformed into a noble animal to help him find his true love, the dragon trying to eat the man who saved his life, and the beautiful princess Vassilissa who is courted far and wide. Gods on a mountaintop help a young girl to wealth and happiness in ‘The Twelve Months’, and a man transformed into a noble animal finds his true love in ‘The Feather of Bright Finist the Falcon’.
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| Right as Rain by Lindsey StoddardWhat it’s about: Moving to New York City was supposed to be a fresh start for Rain’s family after her brother died, but Rain feels more stuck than ever: the city is loud and crowded, her parents are a mess, and her new neighbor Frankie does NOT want a new friend.
Why you might like it: You’ll feel for Rain as she grieves for her brother and tries to find her footing, both at school and at home. |
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Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
The celebrated astrophysicist and author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry presents a concise tour of the universe's mysteries that blends color photography, infographics and comprehensive explanations to impart tricky concepts. Simultaneous and eBook
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| The Lost Girl by Anne UrsuWhat it’s about: After identical twins Iris and Lark are separated at school for the first time, protective, practical Iris can’t stop worrying about her shy, dreamy sister.
Featuring: an uncanny antique store; an extraordinary crow; a series of missing objects; and a sisterly bond that’s stronger than any monster.
Why you might like it: Though it’s set in the real world, The Lost Girl offers an intriguing blend of fantasy, mystery, and adventure. |
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| Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth BeharWhat it’s about: In 1966, things are looking up for Jewish Cuban immigrant Ruthie -- she's the hopscotch queen of Queens, her English is getting better, and her Papi finally lets her have a pair of go-go boots. Then, a car accident leaves her stuck in a full-body cast for a year.
Is it for you? If you like bittersweet, realistic stories about surviving tough situations, you don't want to miss Lucky Broken Girl.
Award buzz: winner of the 2018 Pura Belpré Award. |
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| The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyStarring: strong-willed Ada, who has a limp due to a clubfoot; Jamie, her little brother; and Susan, the prickly woman who takes them both into her home after they flee World War II-era London.
Why you might like it: After surviving years of abuse from her cruel mother, Ada is a tough character, but you’ll be drawn in by her anger, frustration, and eventual joy as she learns to trust in herself and her new home.
Award buzz: winner of the 2016 Schneider Family Book Award. |
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Dawn Raid
by Smith, Pauline.
Like many 13-year-old girls, Sofias main worries are how to get some groovy go-go boots, and how not to die of embarrassment giving a speech at school! But when her older brother Lenny starts talking about marches and protests and overstayers, and how Pacific Islanders are being bullied by the police for their passports and papers, a shadow is cast over Sofias sunny teenage days. Through her heartfelt diary entries, we witness the terror of being dawn-raided and gain an insight into the courageous and tireless work of the Polynesian Panthers in the 1970s as they encourage immigrant families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights.
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| As Brave As You by Jason ReynoldsWhat it’s about: While visiting his grandparents in rural Virginia, Brooklyn-born worrywart Genie has to deal with heat, no Internet access, a strict Grandma, and a Grandpop who carries a gun even though he’s losing his eyesight.
Is it for you? If you love characters who feel so real that it’s like you know them, don’t miss this standalone book from author of the popular TRACK series.
Award buzz: honored in 2017 by the Coretta Scott King Award (and several others, too!). |
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| Cilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author Extraordinaire by Susan Tan; illustrated by Dana WulfekotteIntroducing: eight-and-a-half-year-old Cilla, who’s destined to be a big-name author someday. That means she’s got to start writing her life story now, before it's turned upside down by "The Blob," the new baby her mom is expecting.
Who it’s for: Anyone who's ever felt both loved and annoyed by their family will want to root for Cilla in this funny 1st book in a series.
Award buzz: honored in 2018 by the Asian/Pacific American Literature Award.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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