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| J vs. K by Kwame Alexander and Jerry CraftThe friendly trash talk between two Newbery Award-winning authors gets a funny, fictional twist in this story about cartoonist J and poet K, two rival fifth-graders each determined to win their school’s storytelling contest. This graphic novel hybrid offers plenty of jokes alongside useful advice for young artists and authors. Read-alike: The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. (Ages 8-12.) |
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All Ears
by Stuart Gibbs
Resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing African elephant and clear his friend Xavier of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown
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| Return to Sender by Vera BrosgolWhile grieving his father and failing to fit in with his ultra-rich new classmates, ten-year-old foodie Oliver makes a life-changing discovery: a mysterious mail slot that grants wishes! Filled with dark humor and vivid illustrations, this tale of magic -- and consequences -- will stick with you after the final page. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Katie Crumble : And the Case of the Missing Underwear
by Oksanna Crawley
Curious and determined, 9-year-old Katie attempts to solve the mystery of her little cousin’s missing, precious, Pickles the Destroyer underwear. Will Katie find the missing underwear? Will her never-give-up attitude gain her the respect and friendship she doesn’t know she needs?
Oksanna Crawley was born in Val d’Or, QC. Illustrator Lydia Ramsey lives in Cardigan, PEI.
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Sam
by Eric Walters
Redheaded, orphaned, and temperamental, Sam's already tragic life takes a worse turn when a run-in outside a corner store ends with him smashing a high school football star in the face with a soda can, landing him an assault with weapon charge and a six-week stint at Johnson "Blue Gables" Juvenile Center. Over forty-two days, Sam learns to temper his temper, make friends in unlikely places, and live with an open heart. His past has been tragic, but his future can still be bright.
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| Spirit Service by Sarena and Sasha NanuaAfter getting zapped by an unusual old rotary phone, middle school friends Raveena, Aiko, Blair, and Lillian suddenly gain the ability to talk to spirits -- and there are a lot of spirits in their eccentric hometown. Combining the upbeat friendships of The Baby-Sitters Club with creepy paranormal events, this series starter will grab lots of different readers. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Growing home
by Beth Ferry
"A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human"
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| El Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan; illustrated by Joe CepedaTwo years ago, Kai’s sister Cali, a champion swimmer, disappeared in the Pacific Ocean. Now, grieving and struggling to live up to Cali’s legacy, eighth-grader Kai becomes obsessed with the legendary undersea queen Califia. Blending mythology with reality, this illustrated tale will appeal to readers who love outside-the-box storytelling. Read-alike: Secrets We Tell the Sea by Martha Riva Palacio Obón. (Ages 8-13.) |
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Dog-Gone Mystery!
by Catherine Daly
Don't miss this brand-new early chapter book series featuring Barbie "Malibu" and Barbie "Brooklyn" solving adorable animal mysteries. Includes illustrations on every page.
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Max & the Midknights : Welcome to Byjovia!
by Lincoln Peirce
"Follow Max and her uncle Budrick, her friends Kevyn, Millie, and Simon, and Mumblin the Magician on their misadventures in the kingdom of Byjovia. They will challenge evil King Gastley, become Midknights, battle a sea creature and gargoyles, and learn about a mysterious prophecy. . . about Max? Max & the Midknights, the animated series from Nickelodeon, captures all the excitement and silliness of Lincoln Peirce's bestselling series, Max & the Midknights"
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Cat on the Run: in Hidden Layers! (3)
by Aaron Blabey
"Brains washed! Internet wiped! Villains unmasked! Who knew being the World's #1 Cat Video Star could be so dangerous?! This is it! Princess Beautiful has had enough! It's time to clean out the litter tray. It's time for--Cat on the run--Episode Three!"
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Click: Stuck (7)
by Kayla Miller
"Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting . . . and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle"
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Lego Ninjago: Shatterspin (2)
by Tri Vuong
As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of the Forbidden Five — and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War.
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Emmie & Friends: Entirely Emmie (9)
by Terri Libenson
"These days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler. Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seemto care if he's around. When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected"
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Camp fFenemies
by Liz Montague
"Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia face personal challenges and strained friendships as they embark on their first week at sleepaway camp after finishing 6th grade"
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