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I would recommend this book to middle schoolers ages 11-14 who love informational books that leave you wondering what comes next. Score: 8.5/10 Non-Fiction Book Details: Award Winner, History, Informational, Mystery Format: Print --Reviewed by Victoria S. |
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The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
by Daniel Nayeri
1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways. Babak and his little sister have just lost their father. Now orphans, fearing they will be separated, the two devise a plan. Babak will take up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads. With a chalkboard strapped to Babak's back, and a satchel full of textbooks, the siblings set off to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains. On the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival. Against the backdrop of World War II comes an epic adventure in the faraway places. Through the cacophony of soldiers, tanks, and planes, can young hearts of different creeds and nations learn to find a common language?
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Zarina Divided
by Reem Faruqi
A stirring coming-of-age story about a Muslim girl who, during the Partition of India, must learn to cope with loss, guilt, and change in order to grow.
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The Unlikely Heroes Club
by Kate Foster
Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his spring break at Heroes Club, where autistic kids like him can build friendships and learn about their emotions. Sounds fun, right? No. Nothing like a week of forced socialization and emotional learning to ruin summer break. Oli just wants to be home, where it's familiar, not so boring, and he can play games on his phone. But when Oli and the other kids at the club see a stray dog who keeps disappearing into a soon-to-be-demolished building across the street, they hatch a daring rescue plan to save the dog before it's too late. It's going to take bravery, some seriously smart teamwork, and a few broken rules to make a difference. For Oli and his new friends in the Heroes Club, making use of their unique talents and perspectives--together--will be a challenge. But doing the right thing is entirely worth it.
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Outside
by Jennifer L. Holm
Razzi has always been told: don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside--and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known, what will she find?
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The Library of Unruly Treasures
by Jeanne Birdsall
Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...
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Dad Rock Dragon Quest
by Joan Reardon
Chaperoned by their boring stepfather, twelve-year-old Zadie and her sister spend the summer with their rock-and-roll, park-ranger dad, rescuing his dragon companion from a magical animal poacher.
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This Cookie Will Change Your Life
by Ann Dee Ellis
Told in alternating voices, a group of classmates forge a meaningful friendship by attempting to start a cookie baking business.
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Candle Island
by Lauren Wolk
After the death of her father, Lucretia Sanderson and her mother, a famous artist, move to tiny Candle Island, Maine, where she learns the power of art and being true to yourself.
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Going Overboard
by Caroline Huntoon
From author Caroline Huntoon comes a sparkling new middle grade novel, Going Overboard, a reverse-Parent Trap story where tweens Piper and Colton must force their parents to break up, or their lives will change forever.
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The Court of the Dead
by Rick Riordan
Nico and Will travel to Camp Jupiter to assist Nico's half-sister Hazel with an influx of reformed monsters arriving at camp and find themselves facing a dark force imposing retribution of its own.
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Goalkeeper
by Edward Bloor
Twelve-year-old Paul, an underdog kid from a troubled home, navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.
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The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez
by Jasminne Paulino
Alex, a neurodiverse seventh grader, works to convince his teachers and parents that he is ready to leave his self-contained classroom and join his grade's mainstream science class.
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Dreamslinger
by Graci Kim
Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a safe haven for children born with a genetic mutation that transports them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep, but this magic can be unpredictable--even deadly.
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Making It: Light-Up Felties Monday, December 1 from 3:30-5:00pm Imagination Theater Let's get crafty! Join us and create fun felties with battery-powered lights inside. All supplies will be provided and registration is not required. |
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Middle School Advisory Group (MAG) Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 4:00-5:00pm
Imagination Theater
Join the Middle School Advisory Group (MAG) to give library staff valuable feedback and assistance for programs, resources, and more! Get the chance to make a difference for middle school students at the library and earn volunteer experience.
For more information, please contact Children's Librarian Amanda Coleman at acoleman@arcadiaca.gov or 626-821-4379.
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In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club For Ages 4-12. Register online for the program and read five books to earn a gift card redeemable for a free In-N-Out hamburger, cheeseburger, or cheese sandwich. Each child may earn up to three burger gift cards throughout the program. Online Registration begins Saturday, October 4, 2025. All reading must be logged and earned gift cards claimed by Saturday, November 15 at 5:30pm. Child must be present to redeem awards.
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Game Day
Thursday, November 6, 12:30-3:30pm
Imagination Theater
Join friends for tabletop card games, board games, and Nintendo Switch video games!
Light snacks will be served to attendees.
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The Stuff That Stuff Is Made of: The Things We Make With Plants
by Jonathan Drori
Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of 30 plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this beautiful one-of-a-kind family book.
Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tires? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious?
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Omnibird: an Avian Investigator's Handbook
by Giselle Clarkson
This highly illustrated, playful field guide to common international birds brings the art of observology to the science of ornithology, showing the many ways these familiar creatures are remarkable if you take time to look.
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The Hidden Wisdom of Animals: Surprising Things We Can Learn from Nature
by Kate Siber
Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book by bestselling author Kate Siber.
Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths, and qualities that we can learn from.
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Learn about the traditions, history, and stories of Indigenous communities. |
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