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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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| Dream On by Shannon Hale; illustrated by Marcela CespedesWith a too-big family, too-intense emotions, and a too-cool best friend, life feels like too much for fourth-grader Cassie. When a letter from a magazine contest declares that she’s a winner, Cassie starts fantasizing about how the promised prizes could fix all her problems. For fans of: author Shannon Hale’s Friends series and other honest, heartfelt graphic novels about the ups and downs of everyday life. (Ages 8-12.)
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Dream
by Barbara O'Connor
Determined to buy a new guitar to win a songwriting contest, eleven-year-old Idalee searches for a hidden family treasure to help her achieve her dreams only to discover the music was in her all along.
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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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Gloam
by Jack Mackay
Thirteen-year-old Gwen doesn't want to admit anything is wrong. Nor that everything feels different after her mum's passing – especially now it’s just her, her three younger siblings and their kind yet hopeless stepdad, Henry. When the family relocate to the remote island of Gloam to take over their grandmother’s house, Gwen believes things can’t get any worse. Until Esme Laverne arrives. Despite her perfect appearance, Gwen can’t shake the feeling there is something seriously wrong with their new childminder. As horrors unfold, Gwen must face everything she’s been running from to defeat the monster infesting her home…
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Dive
by John David Anderson
Kassandra Conner joins the diving team at her new private school, but when she befriends a townie who dumpster dives, she starts to break out of her own box.
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School dance
by Sarah Sax
Milo wants to get excited for the school dance, but he can't--because he's cursed. Every time he tries to dance, something goes horribly wrong. Like at his cousin's wedding, when he tripped into the cake... Or on Halloween, when he nearly got a concussion after an ill-timed wipeout... His best friends, Al and Viv, are determined to help Milo break the curse--and find the confidence to enjoy the dance. And they're not alone, because Milo's abuela, a legendary dancer, is moving in. Abuela knows Milo has what it takes to follow in her--literal--footsteps. But with several new mishaps in his way, does Milo have any chance of putting his best foot forward?
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Into the wild magic
by Michelle Knudsen
Eleven-year-old Bevvy spends her time avoiding other kids, playing with her neighbor's kittens, and escaping into her fantasy novels. When new girl Cat arrives at school, Bevvy thinks she may finally have found a friend, until Cat provokes Bevvy's worst tormentor and leaves her alone to deal with the consequences. Later, on Bevvy's doorstep, Cat's apology is cut short when a car with dark windows rolls up. Bolting into a nearby wood with Bevvy in tow, Cat proceeds to open a hole, in the air, just in time. Bevvy knows magic when she sees it, the kind in books, but the world the girls escape to-teeming with unicorns, sorcerers, and dragons-is shockingly, exhilaratingly real. It's a world at war. Those who wield wild magic, in tune with nature, are pitted against dark sorcerers. As Bevvy's role in the struggle grows, and her confidence with it, can she trust Cat to support her? Can she trust herself not to run? An acclaimed author builds a breathtaking and emotionally resonant world where magic and monsters are real and friendship and risk go hand in hand.
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