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Books for Kids and Tweens December 2024 |
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| All the Best Dogs by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Manuel PreitanoFrom the author of the Upside-Down Magic series comes a funny, upbeat new story about the kids and dogs who cross paths at one Brooklyn dog park: Kaleb and huge puppy Cup-Cup; Ezra and chow-chow Mr. Cashmere; Mei-Alice and three-legged corgi mix Panda; and new girl Jilly with grouchy old terriers Grover and Lottie. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Learning to fly
by Punset, Ana
Claudia is starting at Unicornia Academy of Magic where she will learn about spells, potions and unicorns, and she will need the help of her new friends to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week.
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Sir Callie and the Witch's War
by Symes-Smith, Esme
Faced with the reality of a devasting war, 12-year-old nonbinary knight Callie and their friends must confront the very part of themselves they fear the most, and each must do it alone.
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Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied
by Mazique, Brittany
Third-grader Millie Magnus loves many things but not when a boy from school makes fun of her and her friends, but her can-do spirit and big feelings come in handy when she learns something new about the boy.
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| Deer Run Home by Ann Clare LeZotte Things are lonely and tough for Deaf 12-year-old Effie: her friends are gone, and her abusive family won't even learn American Sign Language. But with support from the one person who listens to her, Effie might find safety. If you like intense, realistic fiction about surviving painful situations, this story in verse is for you. (Ages 10-13.) |
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I Survived the Black Death, 1348
by Tarshis, Lauren
Elsie dreams of becoming a brave warrior like her father, who is an archer fighting in England's war against France. But life isn't fair in 1348 Europe. Peasant girls like Elsie can't be archers or knights or anything exciting. Then one day in the forest, Elsie and her best friend Humphrey discover a chest filled with stolen treasures--and a dangerous secret. At last Elsie has a chance to prove that she's as brave as any knight. Little does she know that a deadly illness--the Black Death-- has begun its attack on England. It's already killed millions around the world. And now it's come for Elsie.
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| Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Carmen Mok Treasure-hoarding rat Orris might seem like a grumpy loner, but when he meets a trapped owl, he just has to help, leading to an unlikely friendship between predator and prey. This simple, heartfelt tale is the 1st in a trilogy. Next in the series: Lost and Found, due out in 2025. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules by Sarah Kapit; illustrated by Genevieve KoteRachel, an energetic 8-year-old with ADHD, doesn't see why she should follow rules she doesn't understand. But when her father offers her the chance to meet her favorite gymnast in exchange for a week of rule-following, she decides to try. This feel-good series opener is both funny and deep. Next in the series: Rachel Friedman and Eight Not-Perfect Nights of Hanukkah. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Spirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv LivingstonAfter her family moves to the eerie town of Gloomsdale, Liv discovers that she's the only living human student at an elementary school full of ghosts and monsters. This easy-to-read graphic novel blends cute with creepy. Next in the series: Go, Ghoul, Go! Read-alike: David Bowles' 13th Street series. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Bunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald; illustrated by Scott NashFrom the author of the Judy Moody series comes a short, sassy chapter book about a well-behaved bunny and chipmunk who decide to turn bad. But when it comes to doing wrong, Bunny and Clyde can’t get it right! Read-alike: Kara LaReau’s Infamous Ratsos series. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Dung HoSpirited Bibsy Cross is "just a third grader with a whole lot to say." Her teacher, however, thinks Bibsy talks too much. How can she stay out of trouble with a teacher who clearly doesn’t like her? Next in the series: Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-Thon. Read-alike: Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly. (Ages 7-10.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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