Unfadeable Author: Maurice Broaddus Recommended By: Victoria

This is an empowering, reallistic, well-constructed story with endearing characters.  The issues are relevant and may encourage a reader to seek additional information.  These topics are of inner-city homelessness, poverty, mental health, and the efforts of other trying to help in their community.  Great book for discussion.

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Zane and the Hurricane Author: Rodman Philbrick Recommended By: Victoria

This historical fiction is a story of Hurricane Katrina, based on real-life narratives but from a 12-year-old's perspective.  Zane hadn't been visiting his grandmother in New Orleans for long when this catastrophic event hits.  Great book for discussion about being prepared for emergencies, hurricanes, search and rescue, as well as New Orleans culture.

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Duet Author: Elise Broach Recommended By: Victoria

What an unusual story as it's told from the perspective of a goldfinch!  This is a historical fiction mystery adventure, about overcoming insecurities and the healing power of friendship and music.

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How to Write a Story Author: Kate Messner Recommended By: Hannah

 A playful look at the writing process.  If you have a story inside of you just bursting to come out, this book is for you!

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Scribbles and Ink Out of the Box Author: Ethan Long Recommended By: Juli

Get your imagination rolling with all the different uses for a box.  If you like the Elephant and Piggie series, check out this book!  It is sure to make you laugh.

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The Mystery of Mayhem Mansion Author: Matthew K. Manning Recommended By: Juli

Who doesn't like a Scooby-Doo mystery?  This interactive book is full of ghosts, clues, and Scooby snacks.  A choose your own adventure with twelve possble endings.

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The Missing Baseball Author: Mike Lupica Recommended By: Juli

Meet sport enthusiast twins, Zach and Zoe.  Zach's autographed baseball by his favorite major league player goes missing.  Can you solve the mystery before they do?  This is part of a series that combines solving mysteries and sports.

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The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner & Other Stories Author: Terry Prachett Recommended By: Marie

Easily a favorite of mine, Pratchett's writing features comic fantasy, satire and science fiction.  Great for fans of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

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Wild River Author: Rodman Philbrick Recommended By: Marie

Intense, action-packed thriller.  Great survival story for those who like the " I Survived, Hatchet, or Gordon Korman's action series."
 

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Big Foot and Little Foot Author: Ellen Potter Recommended By: Marie

Hugo the Sasquatch gets a chance to meet a real boy in this light, humorous book geared toward younger chapter book readers.

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A Single Stone Author: Meg McKinlay Recommended By: Lindsay

The world-building in this novel is phenomenal.  The story centers around a group of seven girls, chosen from birth for their small stature and kept small through binding and limiting food intake, who must mine mountain tunnels for mica, which is essential for the communitity's survival.

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Where's the Dinosaur? Author: Keith Moseley Recommended By: Victoria

A clever seek-n-find picture book with dinosaurs on each page.  Delight in the illustrations, some of which are tactile!  See what you can discover!

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Stalla's Stellar Hair Author: Yesenia Moises Recommended By: Kallie

Stella is excited for the Big Star Gala, but her hair just won't cooperate!  It zigs, zags, twists and turns.  She jumps on her hoverboard and visits her aunties to 'save the day".  This is a wonderful story to encourage self-love and self-empowerment!

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Don't Call Me Fuzzybutt! Author: Robin Newman Recommended By: Kallie

Bear needs 234.5 days of sleep so he doesn't get grizzly, but he's a light sleeper.  Woodpecker is a real estate mogul whoe houses are missing!  He follows the trail to bear's house.  The two get into a fight and have to patch it up before bear loses too  much sleep!

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Elbow Grease Author: John Cena Recommended By: Juli

This is a great story about recognizing your personal strengths and perseverance.

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Sloth Wasn't Sleepy Author: Kate Messner Recommended By: Lindsay

I think sloths are charming creatures and are perfect as the main characters in this story.  In this book, there are good techniques to help little ones relax for bedtime or just calm down when feeling worried.

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Avocado Asks Author: Momoko Abe Recommended By: Lindsay

Avocado doesn't know if they are a fruit or vegetable, and begins to doubt they can fit in anywhere.  Then they meet Tomato, who nobody understands either.  Tomato teaches Avocado all about being themselves and not caring so much about what others think.

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The Witches: the Graphic Novel Author: Roald Dahl Recommended By: Kallie

I really have enjoyed the boom of novels reimagined into graphc novels.  This is one of my favorite Roald Dahl books, and I'm so excited about this adaptation!

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A Kid's Guide to Saving the Planet Author: Paul Douglas Recommended By: Kallie

Many people think that climate change is a hopeless conundrum.  Au contraire!  We can all do a little something to make the world a better place, and this is your one stop guide to understanding what simple changes you can make to save the planet.

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Greek Myths Author: Diane Namm Recommended By: Hannah

A book of Greek myths told in an approachable way.  Persephone, Heracles, Pandora, and many more!  A great way to get started with mythology.

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Never Too Young Author: Aileen Weintraub Recommended By: Hannah

Fifty inpirational stories about making your mark in the world, without having to wait to be an adult.  Take action, your time is  right now!  You can make a difference!

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How is Ice Cream Made? Author: Grace Hansen Recommended By: Lindsay

I like this series of books as a fun and approachable introduction to concepts like engineering and production.  How many of us, adults included, haven't wondered about everythiing that goes into making a pint of ice cream?

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