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The Good Stuff From the Staff of Driftwood Public Library November 2025 |
A nest of nightmaresby Lisa TuttleThe thirteen tales in this collection are highly original and extremely chilling, and they reveal Tuttle to be a master of contemporary horror fiction. The everyday domestic world of her female protagonists is invaded by the bizarre, the uncanny, the horrific. In 'Bug House', a woman who goes to visit her aunt is shocked to find she is dying - but even more shocking is what is killing her. |
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Magic for beginners by Kelly LinkAn all-night convenience store's regular customers include zombies and a beautiful woman who drives a car full of ghost dogs. A middle-class family moves from Manhattan to a suburban house; almost immediately, parts of the house and things that they moved into it become haunted; well, at least there are all those rabbits on guard, maybe, on the lawn. Each of these stories is much stranger than it sounds. You'd like to know what happens after they end but aren't sure about what happened in them.
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Mestiza bloodby V. CastroA short story collection of nightmares, dreams, desire and visions focused on the Chicana experience. V.Castro weaves urban legend, folklore, life experience and heartache in this personal journey. The collection finishes with two longer tales: The Final Porn Star is a twist on the final girl trope and slasher, with a creature from Mexican folklore; and Truck Stop is an erotic horror romance with two hearts: a video store and a truck stop. |
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Slapboxing with Jesus by Victor LavalleTwelve original and interconnected stories offer harrowing glimpses at the vulnerable lives of young people who struggle not only to come of age, but to survive the city streets. In ancient history, two best friends graduating from high school fight to be the one to leave first for a better world; each one wants to be the fortunate son. In pops, an African-American boy meets his father, a white cop from Connecticut, and tries not to care.
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November is a good month to listen to the storms outside from the comfort of your couch under your favorite blanket with a turkey mystery: |
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Turkey trot murderby Leslie MeierBesides the annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Lucy Stone expects the approaching holiday to be a relatively uneventful one until she finds Alison Franklin dead and frozen in Blueberry Pond. No one knows much about Alison, except that she was the daughter of wealthy investor Ed Franklin and struggled quietly with drug addiction. --Provided by Publisher |
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Turkey day murder by Leslie MeierOnce again, Leslie Meier mystery fans can give thanks for the eccentric charms of Tinker's Cove and the exploits of its hometown amateur sleuth, Lucy Stone. This time, the residents of Tinker's Cove are in the midst of Thanksgiving festivities, when someone adds murder to the menu. Lucy uncovers a host of suspects while cooking up a holiday dinner for twelve.
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A catered Thanksgiving: a mystery with recipesby Isis CrawfordThe proprietors of A Little Taste of Heaven, cater a Thanksgiving feast for Scrooge-like fireworks manufacturer Monty Field and his family at the Field mansion. When Monty comes into the kitchen to test the roasting turkey, Bernie and Libby watch in horror as Monty taps the pop-up button in the bird's breast and the turkey explodes, blowing off the top of his head. A heavy snowstorm ensures the suspects stay put as the sisters start to investigate. They soon learn that there was plenty of rivalry among the assembled family who are hiding a cornucopia of secrets. |
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How to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter by Margareta MagnussonA charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. |
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Declutter, downsize, and move forward with your lifeby Matt PaxtonWith empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff, helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present. Max Paton identifies the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. His unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done. |
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A happy move: Everything you need to know before and after the boxes are packed by Devra JacobsMoving. It's a major life change. It doesn't matter if it's across town or across the country, the event of moving creates a mixed emotional mindset. There are so many things to take care of in a move that the whole process can be daunting. This convenient spiral-bound book includes various lists to make the process easier, more cost-effective, and more fulfilling.
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You can't take it with you: Foolproof techniques for tidying up like there's no tomorrowby Messie CondoWith simple tips, hilarious quips, and a no-excuses approach, this is the last organizing book you'll ever need. Messie's fun and insightful take on death cleaning will pull you out of your nostalgic reverie and existential dread with a mind-first approach so you can tackle those stacks of family photos, boxes of baby clothes, and attics full of antiques in no time. |
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One of the biggest draws to The Wishing Game, for me, was that the story is centered around a (fictional) series of children’s books. One of my greatest passions is children’s literature, and I gravitate toward stories about kids’ lit and the authors of kid lit. In this one, the reclusive author of a wildly bestselling series of children’s books about Clock Island has recreated his fictional world in the real world on a remote island off the coast of Maine. He has invited four adult fans with a special connection to the island to visit for a week and compete in a series of contests for the only existing copy of his latest installment in the series (the first installment to have appeared in over six years, and so precious among his legions of fans). |
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The lost storyby Meg ShafferAs boys, best friends Jeremy Cox and Rafe Howell vanished in a West Virginia state park, only to mysteriously reappear six months later with no explanation for where they'd gone or how they'd survived. Fifteen years after their miraculous homecoming, Jeremy is a famous missing persons investigator with an uncanny ability to find the lost, while Rafe is a reclusive artist unable to stop creating otherworldly paintings and sculptures he shows to no one. He bears scars inside and out from his disappearance but has no memory of what happened. Jeremy alone knows the fantastical truth behind their time in the woods: while the rest of the world was searching for them, the two missing boys were in a magical realm filled with impossible beauty and terrible danger. |
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Now I’m really looking forward to her next book, coming out in April next year: The book witch.
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My favorite of the bunch, hands-down; the less said, the better so as not to ruin any of its delights. At one point it references the spectacularly beautiful classic treasure hunt picture book, Masquerade, though, by Kit Williams, which is where my love of children’s literature began. (Williams also wrote a follow-up treasure hunt book, The Bee on the Comb, that was even more gorgeous than his first.) |
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Winterset hollowby Jonathan Edward DurhamI had great hopes for this one, but was ultimately disappointed. It’s a great idea by a first-time writer who desperately was in need of a professional editor to help him transform his idea from a mediocre book to a great one. Others have enjoyed it a lot though, so give it a try. Pretty gruesome (which is not what bothered me about it; it’s also pretty bloated and sloppily written). |
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Marble Hall murders by Anthony HorowitzThe third and final volume in the great “Atticus Pünd” series, which centers on the family legacy of the descendants of a beloved children’s writer who may not have been the saint that she presented to the world. The whole series is wonderful and worth a read, though this is the only installment that centers on children’s literature.
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The illuminated book of birdsby Robin Crofut-Brittingham"... includes large-scale fine art paintings of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance." --Provided by publisher. |
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We the people: A history of the U.S. Constitution by Jill LeporeWe the People offers a wholly new history of the Constitution. "One of the Constitution's founding purposes was to prevent change," Lepore writes. "Another was to allow for change without violence." Relying on the extraordinary database she has assembled at the Amendments Project, Lepore recounts centuries of attempts, mostly by ordinary Americans, to realize the promise of the Constitution. Yet nearly all those efforts have failed. With its shimmering prose and pioneering research, Lepore hints at the prospects for a better constitutional future, an amended America.
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K culture: K-pop, cuisine, on screen, and more -- celebrating the Korean waveby Simon ClairWhether it's music, film, drama series, fashion, or cuisine, South Korea is establishing itself as a key player on the world stage. K Culture reveals all aspects of South Korea's way of life, both historically and in its new found fame it. Also highlighted is the global influence, with a focus on eight cities from around the world (including London, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, New York, and L.A.) that have embraced this dynamic culture. |
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The art of spending money: simple choices for a richer life by Morgan HouselThe Art of Spending Money gives you understanding of how your relationship with money shapes your decisions -- and how to reshape it so money works for you. With insight and warmth, Morgan Housel offers a refreshingly practical approach to managing wealth while finding deeper meaning and contentment and shows why the most valuable return on investment is peace of mind and why expectations matter more than income.
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Soft as bones: A memoirby Chyana Marie SageA poetic memoir as intricately woven as a dreamcatcher about overcoming the pain of generational trauma with the power of traditional healing In candid, incisive, and delicate prose, Chyana Marie Sage shares the pain of growing up with her father, a crack dealer who went to prison for molesting her older sister. Yet hers is also a story of hope. Chyana braids personal narrative with Cree stories and ceremonies, all as a means of healing one small piece of the mosaic that makes up the dark past of colonialism shared by Indigenous people |
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House of smoke: A Southerner goes searching for home by John T. Edge"The James Beard Award-winning author of The Potlikker Papers tells the story of how food and restaurants helped him heal from the racism ingrained in his Southern roots-and give him hope for the possibility of reckoning with our nation's painful history." --Provided by publisher |
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When the Civil War ended, the Confederates distorted the facts about what had happened, creating an alternate version of history known as the Lost Cause. These lies still influence textbooks, popular culture, public policy, and more -- often in hidden and surprising ways. This book addresses twenty lies of the Lost Cause and sets the record straight.
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Ages 14 and up.
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery. Including artwork from an autistic teen illustrator as well as first person lived experience stories, it will show you that you're not alone.
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Ages 5 and up.
Come discover the wild magic tucked into the nooks and crannies of forests, thickets, and meadows. Find secret worlds hidden in trees and uncover the tunnels, trails, and dens of gnomes and trolls, and mice and moles. Learn to listen to the forest, make sun-warmed pine tea, and wear an evergreen crown to an elf picnic. |
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When visiting Peru in 1941, Maria Reiche trekked across the land and discovered hidden lines covered in centuries of clay and sand. Fascinated, she picked up a broom from her tools and began sweeping for miles and miles to uncover the shapes of a spider, a monkey, a condor, and a whale. Then, she found out the land was going to be used for farming...
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Fleshby David Szalay2025 Booker Prize winner A collection of intimate moments over the course of decades, Flesh chronicles the life of István, a man at odds with himself— estranged from and by the circumstances and demands of a life not entirely under his control and the roles that he is asked to play. Shadowed by the specter of past tragedy and the apathy of modernity, the tension between and all that alienates him hurtles forward until sudden tragedy again throws life as he knows it in jeopardy. |
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The white hot by Quiara Alegría HudesThe White Hot takes the form of a letter from mother to daughter about a moment of abandonment that would stretch from ten days to ten years -- an explanation, but not an apology. Hudes narrates April's story -- spiritual and sexy, fierce and funny -- with delicate lyricism and tough love. Just as April finds in her painful and absurd sojourn the key to freeing herself and her family from a cage of generational trauma, so Hudes turns April's stumbling pursuit of herself into an unforgettable short epic of self-discovery.
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Don Karlsson has lived on his family's Oregon homestead for most of his life. The timber on his land is his greatest asset, planted and replenished by his hand. After a new species of voles is discovered living in those trees, authorities step in to protect the creatures. The impending confrontation engulfs the community, local businesses, political groups, and infiltrators seeking profit with the Karlsson family at the center. The courtroom battle spills over into protests and riots, leading to a riveting and stunning conclusion. |
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The tortoise's tale by Kendra CoulterSnatched from her ancestral lands, a giant tortoise finds herself in an exclusive estate in southern California. Her journey is one of discovery, as she learns to embrace the music of jazz and the warmth of human connection. The tortoise's story is enriched by her bond with Takeo, the estate's gardener and Lucy, a young girl who names the tortoise Magic and shares a friendship that transcends species. Magic offers a keen, compassionate perspective on human ambition, social change, and the enduring power of empathy.
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Seascraperby Benjamin WoodThomas Flett lives a slow, deliberate life with his mother in Northern England, working his grandpa's trade as a shanker. He rises early to take his horse and cart to the drizzly shore to scrape for shrimp. At heart, he is a folk musician, but this remains a private dream. Then a mysterious American movie maker arrives in town. Though skeptical at first, Thomas learns to trust the stranger, Edgar, and, shaken from the drudgery of his days by the promise of Hollywood glamour, begins to see a different future for himself. |
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Graphic novel
Convicts Frank Morris and Clarence Anglin have washed ashore in San Francisco after surviving their infamous escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in June 1962. They soon meet their gruff and disappointed handler, a mysterious young woman who's also running from something. As a dogged federal manhunt and chance encounters threaten the desperate convicts, everyone involved is about to discover the same bloodstained truth: Life on the run is an even more hellish prison than Alcatraz could have ever been . . .
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Fog and furyby Rachel Howzell HallLAPD cop Sonny Rush relocates to peaceful Haven, California, to join her godfather's burgeoning PI business. Sonny's first case: find Figgy, a missing goldendoodle last seen sporting a Versace collar. When the body of a teenage boy is found along a popular hiking trail, Sonny is drawn into a web of strange beyond anything she ever saw in LA. Then comes a local's warning: question everything. Haven hides secrets that could destroy its idyllic facade. Or destroy Sonny first... |
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Last stop Union Station by Sarah JamesIt's 1942 and Jacqueline Love's acting career is flailing, parts are drying up and directors are calling her difficult. Jackie takes the only gig that will have her: a train full of movie stars crossing the country to fundraise for the war effort. Jackie enlists the help of Grace, one of the few women in the police force, to investigate when a fellow star dies on board,. When the pair fall into a homegrown Nazi scheme, Jackie must ask herself what's more important: her career, or her country? |
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A case of mice and murderby Sally SmithOne morning Sir Gabriel Ward opens his door, his mind full of case law, and stumbles over the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England. Suddenly Gabriel's ordered world is disrupted, and he is charged by the Inner Temple's treasurer to find the killer. Peeling back the secrets of his fellow lawyers and highlighting courtroom drama, social injustice, family dynamics, Gabriel soon discovers that the Inner Temple's heavy oak doors are hiding more surprising secrets than he'd ever imagined. |
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Agatha and Derringer get cozy: Thirteen tales of murder, mystery, and master detection Edited by Gay Toltl Kinmanl & Andrew McAleerSettle in and get comfy, the Agatha and Derringer get cozy anthology is a delightful assortment of crime stories penned by short story masters that will keep you up long past a decent bedtime. These tales of deceit, mistaken identity, stalking, revenge, bad advice, murder and rivalries gone wrong are chock full of quirky characters, nosy neighbors, amateur sleuths, meddling senior citizens and unique settings that cozy mystery fans adore.
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Romantasy
Gwenna has a magical secret: she has the forbidden ability to communicate with the dead. She attempts to ignore this power while training to join the Royal Artifactual Guild. Who she can't ignore is Raptor, one big, arrogant, far-too-flirty Taurian minotaur. He's on a secret mission for the guild to find an artifact thief. Problem is, he thinks the thief is Gwenna. |
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Dorothe Bartleby has one more chance to pass her exam before she's kicked out of her higher magic program. Then, students with disabilities start disappearing from campus. Administrators aren't taking it seriously. Bartleby can risk expulsion by digging deeper into the disappearances, but with a prophecy foretelling her greatest failure, she fears that whatever she does will end in disaster.
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Decades from now, the world is run by an authoritarian state called Qin. In Qin, every citizen is fitted with a Mindbank, a device capable recording and transferring memories between minds. It also unleashes opportunities for manipulation -- memories can be edited, marketed, and even corrupted for personal gain. When a man inherits his deceased mother's Mindbank he's unsure what he'll find inside, or whether the Party has gotten to her memories first, altering the experiences she left for him.
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Fen's world is crumbling. Newearth is on the brink of collapse. With nothing left to lose, Fen escapes with a single map and an old quarterstaff, embarking on a dangerous quest to seek out the last remnants of her parents' rebellion. At the center of it all stands Alekhai, a brutal, power-hungry destructive force. Though he embodies everything Fen despises, his dangerous plans might be the empire's last chance at survival or the final push to its doom.
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Balancing ACTby Paula ChaseChyna gets a gymnastics scholarship to the newest, most prestigious sports school in the city but between caring for her ailing mother and dealing with the elitist girls on her team, she's not sure she belongs. Meanwhile, Jamaal is reeling from the death of his brother -- who was also secretly Chyna's boyfriend. Filled with gossip, high-stakes sports drama, and tons of heart, Balancing ACT is the first in a riveting new series about teens fighting for their dreams in a city where picking a side is no game. |
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Very dangerous things by Lauren MuñozFor decades, J. Everett High has staged an annual murder mystery to put its criminology students to the test. Crime junkie Dulce Castillo is dead set on winning. Soon, the game kicks off, and the student playing the victim, Xavier Torres, is found poisoned in the school's greenhouse . . . except his death is not pretend. It's murder. Dulce knows this school better than any investigator ever could. These historic halls are full of suspects with no shortage of motives.
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Alizeh and Cyrus, along with Kamran and their friends from Ardunia, must flee on dragon-back to begin the perilous journey into the legendary mountains of Arya, where a firestorm of revelations, magical discoveries, and fresh allies awaits them. Every allegiance will be tested, every darkness uncovered, and when the shattering secrets of the Tulanian king are finally revealed nothing, and no one, will be the same.
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Jabari Booker thought New Edyn Academy would be his ticket to a brighter future -- a place to hone his gifts and pursue his passion for music. But from the moment he arrives, it's clear: this school hides something sinister. As secrets unravel and bodies begin to fall, Jabari is pulled into a chilling web of hidden powers, haunted halls, and a darkness that refuses to stay buried. To survive, he must confront not only the horrors lurking in New Edyn's shadows, but the truth about himself.
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Neveah, a young blind girl, experiences the beauty of each season through touch, taste, smell, and sound, discovering the wonder of the world around her year-round.
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Clara and her family are forced to leave everything behind in this poignant but hopeful story of forced migration, told through the eyes of a young refugee. Every day Clara and her family walk a long way. But Clara hopes someday soon their journey will end, and she can put down her backpack and find a safe place for her special home to stay.
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A touching true story of the kindness of strangers around the world following World War II. This nonfiction picture book shows how small acts of kindness can grow into tremendous impacts when we all work together, lighting a lamp in the face of dark times and turning strangers into friends.
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Tate Tuber is a potato who wants to be an astronaut, but when he gets his chance to go on a mission, it is not what he expected.
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As the sun slowly rises, the world comes alive with the actions of animals, plants, clouds, and sky. A deer drinks, an owl wakes, a dandelion shimmers in the light. A ladybug climbs, a fish jumps, birds call in a chorus. Geese fly away in formation. Marc Martin's ode to the slow-blooming beauty of a sunrise and the wonder of time passing.
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Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to be a mere 3 1/2 inches tall, perfectly sized to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm. Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved.
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Bustedby Dan GemeinhartAges 8 and up.
Twelve-year-olds Oscar and Natasha assist an ex-mobster retiree bust out of Sunny Days Retirement Community in exchange for money. The mobster's secret stash will help Oscar and his grandfather to stay in their home but first they must attempt a high-stakes escape.
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Optimistic about her family's move from Syria to Indiana, science-minded third grader Amina creates a four-step formula for making friends. But students mock her English-speaking skills, and when potential new friend Crystal attempts to reassure her--"Don't worry, I don't bite" -- Amina grows concerned: "Americans bite each other?"
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Dear Jackieby Jessixa BagleyGraphic novel ; ages 8 and up.
Jackie and her best friend Milo would much rather continue their summer goofing off, but middle school is fast approaching. On their first day, but Milo easily makes new friends by joining the soccer team. Unfortunately, Jackie struggles with people making fun of her clothes as well as her disinterest in makeup and boys. This graphic novel deftly depicts the roller coaster of emotions that come with middle school.
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Aquamanatee by Ben ClantonGraphic novel ; ages 5 and up.
Marlow the manatee isn't exactly superhero material, yet the sweet bumbling Marlow dreams of adventure, of derring-do, and of making a difference. He dreams of being a hero like Aquaman. Will his dreams come true? Is he sure he's ready for his dreams to come true?
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Nine-year-olds Lexi, Mo, and Eli are trainees in the League of Littles, a covert resistance group that aims to uplift younger siblings globally. Their first mission is to find a missing hamster before their longtime rivals, the Band of Bigs. As the Littles navigate their clandestine operation, they realize that outsmarting the Bigs will take teamwork, quick thinking, and a lot of luck. |
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