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Thirteen-year-old Ava helps run her family's refuge for extraterrestrials, but a sudden attack on the zoo leads to her discovering a government conspiracy that upends everything. (4/8)
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J FIC Lee
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Sixth-grader and aspiring astronaut Maple McNutt chronicles her foray into the high-stakes world of middle school track in this diary-style illustrated novel. (4/8)
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J FIC McM
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The story spinners : a sisterly tale of danger, a princess, and her crew of lady pirates
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Polar-opposite, 'forever-fighting' sisters, Kennedy and Devon, come together to tell an epic bedtime story that stops their baby sister's crying, so they can finally all get some sleep. (4/8)
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J FIC Fed
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Are you afraid of the dark? 02, The sinister sisters and other terrifying tales
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Izzy's sister has been acting strange. Izzy knows that something is going on with her twin, Grace; hurrying off to hang with other kids, avoiding her at school, and going to bed earlier than usual. When Izzy learns that her twin sister has been sneaking off at night to hang out with the mysterious Midnight Society, she surprises them at their night of storytelling and threatens to tell their parents about Grace's new hobby. But in order to prevent Izzy from telling on her, the Midnight Society proposes a scare-off! If Izzy wins, Grace is booted from the Midnight Society. If Grace wins, Izzy won't tell anyone about the Midnight Society. What follows are three terrifying tales that may determine the fate of not only the Midnight Society, but also the twins' relationship.--Provided by publisher. (4/8)
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J FIC Are
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Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem--ever! His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait... for now. The two set off into the wide, wild world, chasing life! Chasing poetry! Until a T-Rex starts chasing them. (4/15)
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J FIC Ang
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The house at the edge of magic
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Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she's one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building. Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll housekeeper with a strong emotional attachment to his feather duster. For years, they have been desperate to end the curse on the house that prevents them from leaving, finding the bathroom on the first try, or opening the tea cupboard. They can't even change the scenery outside the windows because the toad's tongue that enables the structure to move around has gone missing. After years of having only herself to count on, prickly Nine doesn't have an altruistic bone in her body and should be the very last choice for anyone looking for a hero, but she's the only one around. (4/15)
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J FIC Spa
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Piper is a kitten with big goals and a bigger attitude. She loves her girl, Riley, who showers her with attention and treats her like the queen she is. But Riley lives with other inferior creatures like her smelly brother Jackson and his slobbery dog Tank. Riley's house is simply not fit for a cat of Piper's stature! So she hatches the perfect plan -- she'll escape and find a new home for her and Riley. But she quickly learns that home isn't something you can find that easily. (4/15)
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J FIC Cam
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Super Potato. 13 Super Potato and the sewer smackdown
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Space fugitive Zort the Slug King has chased Super Potato all over outer space, but now they must battle down in Earth's sewers. (4/15)
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J FIC Lap
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STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says). Don't be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She's obviously doomed. And don't listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won't hurt humans, and that they even once taught us magic, a thousand years ago. Definitely don't pay any attention to the fact that the dragon she summoned, Scorch, might be willing to help rescue Ciara's mother and free her village from the Emperor and his Warden, because it's all obviously a big lie. So put this book down, and forget about it. Magic is just way too dangerous. After all, you wouldn't want to summon your own dragon, would you? (4/15)
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J FIC Ril
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Twelve-year-old Lance and his sister Zoe enroll at Camp Claw to train for the elite Dragon Force, but when the camp is attacked and an evil plot is uncovered, they must prove themselves as protectors to save the day. (4/15)
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J FIC Tsa
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The forgotten summer of Seneca
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Everything is changing, and twelve-year-old Rowan Robinson hates it. She’s dreading having to spend her summer in New York City with her Aunt Monica, even though she used to love it. But things are just different after her father passed away. Without him, nothing about her world feels the same. Things start to get a little better when Rowan brings her dad’s old camera to Central Park to take pictures. But as she’s snapping photos, she notices a strange mirror-like shape floating in the air. When she gets closer to it, she trips and falls through the portal, and after she lands, she finds herself in a different world: Seneca Village, where Black people with magical abilities seem to live in the past, in a time without phones or electricity. At first, Rowan thinks it must be a dream, but the more time she spends in the village with her new friend Lily, the more she wants it to be real. (4/28)
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J FIC Gar
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Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking around eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the Plant Whisperer back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. And when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants! But taking care of Perle isn't as easy as it seems -- the environment isn't suited for her, and Adara doesn't know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help . . . and Adara could ask her dad. (4/28)
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J FIC Per
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Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his spring break at Hero Club, where autistic kids like him can build friendships and learn about their emotions. Sounds fun, right? No. Nothing like a week of forced socialization and emotional learning to ruin vacation week. Oli just wants to be home, where it's familiar, not so boring, and he can play games on his phone. But when Oli and the other kids at the club see a stray dog who keeps disappearing into a soon-to-be-demolished building across the street, they hatch a daring rescue plan to save the dog before it's too late. It's going to take bravery, some seriously smart teamwork, and a few broken rules to make it happen. (4/28)
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J FIC Fos
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After surviving a school shooting that left her feeling helpless in her wheelchair, Bea finds healing and empowerment through horseback riding therapy and begins to advocate for change.
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J FIC Sum
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A middle-grade coming-of-age novel that follows twelve-year-old Lucy Carver as she starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts. While adjusting to the school's high academic and artistic expectations, Lucy also navigates personal challenges at home, including her father's alcoholism. She channels her energy into music, aiming to secure the top flute soloist spot, but faces setbacks when an accident affects her ability to play and her academic performance declines. As tensions rise, Lucy must decide whether to pursue her goals ethically or compromise her values. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and personal growth. (4/28)
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J FIC Wil
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On a field trip to Central Park, Riley and his classmates accidentally encounter a supernatural artifact that looks a lot like, well, honestly, a piece of poop. But one of them gets too close, there's a blinding flash, and suddenly the five friends are turned into various critters. Riley's sister's a hawk, the school bully's a raccoon, and Riley? He's transformed into everyone's least favorite animal, a New York City rat. Their once-dull morning quickly turns into a fight for survival. The kids have stayed alive long enough find a way to turn themselves back to normal. But as it turns out, they're not the only humans-turned-into-animals on the loose in Central Park. As it turns out, Riley and his friends have accidentally thrust themselves into the center of a dangerous Manhattan-wide plot, and now they must use all their animal abilities to stop the bad guys, find the cure, and get back home without, you know, getting eaten on the way. It's a wild adventure of a lifetime -- because if they fail, these beasties will stay beasts forever. (4/28)
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J FIC Ler
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The sleepy seaside town of Crater is falling apart. The buildings are run-down, the streets are full of potholes, and the power is unreliable. However, it's the only home Lily Cole has ever known, and despite her protests, Lily's family will be moving away at the end of the summer. Now, Lily is determined to spend as much time as possible with her friends before she leaves, riding bikes, hanging out, and playing stickball. When a foul ball leads the kids into an abandoned mansion on the edge of town, the gang is shocked to discover that Crater is haunted by thousands of ghosts, and they've stumbled upon the tools to hunt and trap them! With ghost traps fully charged and bikes at the ready, join Lily and her friends in the spookiest summer of their lives. (4/28)
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J FIC Col
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Around the Spider-verse : an original graphic novel collection.
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Take a trip around the Spider-Verse (and New York City) in three comic adventures! The tour guide on his field trip to the Museum of Natural History has Miles Morales's Spidey Sense tingling... Gwen Stacy's punk band's concert at the Central Park Bandshell is interrupted by the Jackal ... and Anya Coraz̤n must save her father from a trap laid by Kraven the Hunter at the Bronx Zoo. Filled with tons of action and laughs, this graphic novel is perfect for young readers in search of more spider-thrills! (5/7)
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J FIC Aro
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Twelve-year old Lucy can't believe her luck when she is selected for the Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge, which involves solving a series of mind-bending puzzles to unlock access to new animal habitats across the local safari park. Her team will be racing the Wildlands Ambassadors, a group of student animal experts. And if they win, wildlife-loving Lucy will get the chance to be an Ambassador herself! (5/7)
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J FIC Ric
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Eleven-year-old Nico lives as an unpaid servent and virtual prisoner at the Precipice Inn in the Pocono Mountains, whose innkeeper he believes killed his artist grandfather--until the surviving members of a tontine check in for a meeting. (5/7)
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J FIC Sal
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Told through a combination of transcripts, articles, texts, and emails, star pitcher Cal must face the fallout after his father attacks an umpire during a game. (5/7)
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J FIC Gre
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After discovering her brother is trapped in the haunted mansion, Glory's Haven, Amy and her cat, Tuna, brave zombies, mazes, monsters, and more to find him. (5/7)
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J FIC Col
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We're all gonna die-nosaur! 01
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Pterry the pterodactyl has the sc-sc-scariest dreams--the kind that come true! Last night, Pterry dreamed that dinosaurs will go extinct. Pterry's parents tell him that there's no danger a pterodactyl can't fly away from. But Pterry doesn't know how to fly! Will Pterry learn in time to protect himself and his family? Or will the smell of his nervous farts be all he leaves behind? Kon Tan's children's book debut kicks off a hilarious, heart-filled early graphic novel series that shows kids it's okay to be scared--and that fears can be overcome. (5/7)
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J FIC Tan
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Junie B. Jones and the stupid smelly bus : the graphic novel
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Junie B. is almost six. Almost six is when you go to kindergarten. And TODAY is Junie B.'s first day of school! Only guess what? Junie B. does NOT want to ride the school bus home. It smells on the bus. Plus also, what if there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head?! In fact, what if Junie B.'s so scared of the bus that when it's time to go home...she doesn't?! (5/7)
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J FIC Par