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| The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall; illustrated by Matt PhelanOne summer, lonely 11-year-old Gwen finds unexpected friendship: first, with her kind great-uncle Matthew, and then with the Lahdukan, a hidden clan of tiny, winged people who declare Gwen their new leader. Readers who love sincere, old-fashioned fantasy will relish this tale of magic in the real world. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Natalie's Sprinkle of Light
by Coco Simon
"Natalie is usually the most confident member of the mini cupcake club. But when she gets a solo in chorus and a jealous girl named Helena starts bullying her, she's suddenly not the same happy-go-lucky girl everyone loves. And to add insult to injury, Helena's mom wants to hire the mini cupcake club to bake cupcakes for Helena's birthday! How is Natalie supposed to deal with that?"
(Ages 5-9)
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| The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge; illustrated by Emily GravettIn Feather’s world, the crumbling Wall is humanity’s only shield from the deadly, uncontrollable Forest. But when a stranger threatens her community, Feather has no choice but to venture beyond the Wall and into the unknown. Even though it’s short, this illustrated fantasy is sure to grip your imagination. (Ages 8-13.) |
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Traitors in Space : A pick-your-own-path adventure
by Tim Collins
An interactive adventure where the reader, a young scientist, must identify alien threats among the crew through a series of puzzles and outsmart an extraterrestrial intelligence before it takes over their mind.
(Ages 8-12)
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| The Last Resort by Erin Entrada KellyWhen 11-year-old Lila arrives at her deceased Grandpa Clem’s inn, she discovers that it’s packed with ghosts -- including Grandpa Clem himself, who wants Lila to investigate his supposed murder. This paranormal thriller series starter features interactive QR codes, but you don’t have to use them to enjoy the eerie vibes. Next in the series: The Claiming by Jasmine Warga, out in 2026. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Witchycakes: Sweet Magic
by Kara LaReau
Welcome to the most magical bakery - Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their seaside town, and helps their neighbours with just a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresistible full-colour art on every page!
(Ages 6-9)
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| The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel NayeriAs World War II rages across Iran in 1941, 13-year-old Babak and his little sister Sana are orphaned. Hoping to work as a teacher with the nomadic Bakhtiari people, Babak straps a chalkboard to his back and leads Sana on a dangerous trek into the mountains. This historical story is bittersweet and full of fascinating details. Read-alike: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Reptil & Ghost-Spider join forces!
by MacKenzie Cadenhead
"The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark's inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino?"
(Ages 5-9)
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| Vote for the G.O.A.T. by Ali TereseAfter they’re wrongfully blamed for kidnapping their school’s adorable goat mascot, seventh-graders Meg (an injured soccer star) and Jo (a chronically ill fashionista) gather a squad to steal the goat back. This smart, funny, and empowering heist story will grab all kinds of readers. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The Cursed Cloak of the Wretched Wraith
by Robert Renzetti
Eleven-year-old Zenith returns to the terrifying world of GrahBhag to rescue his sister and his best friend and defeat the evil Wraith once and for all.
(Ages 8-12)
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The Rema Chronicles: Kingdom of Water (2)
by Amy Kim
Rema's portals no longer work but Tabby hasn't given up on finding a way back, and when Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose Rema's history and the geists' secrets, Tabby's father and more threaten to overturn all Tabby knows.
(Ages 8-12)
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Hulk Teach!
by Jeffrey Brown
Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, is a genius scientist and super hero whose rage-outs have led him to damage public property so Hulk must perform community service by teaching middle school, but he must do so without destroying everything.
(Ages 8-12)
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True Colors : Growing Up Weird in the '90s
by Elise Gravel
In True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the 90s, Elise invites readers into the pages of her diary and takes them back to a radically different time before smartphones and home computers. It’s a world where fun means going to the mall and making mix tapes on cassette, and where imagination reigns supreme!
(Ages 11-14)
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Diary of a Nature Nerd
by Tiffany Everett
Brooke's always on the trail, documenting her wilderness findings in her nature diary, but she's in for her biggest adventure as her BFF, Jayla, is now her new stepsister, in a story about best friends, blended families and big goals.
(Ages 7-10)
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Brinkley Yearbooks: School Dance (3)
by Sarah Sax
Milo wants to get excited for the school dance, but he can't because he thinks he is cursed, so his abuela, a legendary dancer, moves in to help Milo follow in her -- literal -- footsteps.
(Ages 8-12)
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City of Dragons: Quest for the True Dragon (3)
by Jaimal Yogis
In a third installment of the best-selling series, Grace's Hunxue powers grow while she struggles with the loss of a normal life and a strained connection with Nate, and when a mission leaves her team stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King, tensions rise as time runs out.
(Ages 8-12)
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Molly and Bear: Campers Beware (2)
by Bob Scott
Molly and her family are excited about their annual summer camping trip - except her dad, who doesn't want Bear to come. Molly is determined to make sure this trip brings her dad and Bear closer together.
(Ages 8-12)
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Peapod Farm: Sugar shack (3)
by Lucy Knisley
For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time for Jen to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter.
(Ages 8-12)
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Cat & Cat Adventures: Magic at the Mansion (5)
by Susie Yi
"The search is afoot! Squash and Ginny must locate the second orb of the Staff of Knowledge before the Spirit World leaks further into the Human World. Not only that, but their best friends Fern and Lotus are still missing! Thankfully, their wand tracks Fern, Lotus, and the orb to a mysterious mansion, where they're shocked to discover all three are about to be auctioned off. Can Squash and Ginny save their friends and the orb-or will they lose them to the highest bidder . . . forever?"
(Ages 6-10)
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