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Kids' New Chapter Books May 2025 |
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Serge & Roscoe
by Len Vlahos
Two mismatched rescue dogs, Serge, an otterhound on the verge of retirement, and Roscoe, a border collie fresh out of the academy, are forced to team up to save the day when a wildfire ravages a Colorado forest.
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At Home in a Faraway Place
by Lynne Rae Perkins
Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel to Guatemala to visit her dad's high school friend. Soon Lissie is embracing new discoveries and experiencing almost disasters, in a story exploring empathy, friendship, discovery, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel.
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I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919
by Georgia Ball
One of the strangest disasters in U.S. history, the explosion of a tank of sticky molasses that resulted in a molasses tsunami, is brought to life in a graphic novel. A nonfiction section with facts and photos about the event is included.
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Into the Wild
by Anh Do
Disaster separates Gwen from her family. While fending for herself alone in the wilderness, a wolf puppy, a Labrador, a Chihuahua, and a greyhound save her life and become her new canine family.
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Infinity's Secret
by Katie Tsang
Twelve-year-old Lance and his younger sister Zoe attend a summer camp aimed at future dragon riders. Lance finds himself falling behind in the lessons and activities, and when the camp is attacked, he and the recruits must save the day.
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Jojo vs. Middle School
by Joy McCullough
Despite her careful planning, 11-year-old Jojo's first day of middle school unravels after an outfit mishap, caused by her cat-fluencer stepdad's new kitten. As she tries hiding her embarrassment, she finds solace in new friends.
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Cousins in the Time of Magic
by Emma Otheguy
Cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy are transported through a time portal in their aunt's yard to 1862. They must race to deliver a sword to General Ignacio Zaragoza in time for the historic Battle of Puebla in Mexico.
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The Enemy's Daughter
by Anne Blankman
In 1915, Marta and her father are trying to get home to Germany, in this story about friendship and learning to think for oneself. Marta's father is detained while Marta is welcomed into an Irish family's home.
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Battle Squad
by NickEh30
Thirteen-year-old Teddy Habib, his best friend, Stackz, his German shepherd, Rocco, and other friends are recruited by the government's Special Division to join a league of gamers. They are tasked with saving the world from a huge bug infecting longtime gamers and beginners.
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