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Smoke & mirrors
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Description:
Andy Carter's summer in a small Midwestern town takes a turn when he's blamed for a barn fire and sentenced to work for a grumpy old man in a mysterious mansion. Once owned by the vanished magician the Red Knave -- accused of a 1954 murder -- the mansion holds secrets Andy can't ignore. As he investigates the decades-old mystery, Andy navigates small-town suspicion, unlikely friendships, and a growing fascination with magic to uncover the truth behind the Knave's final, tragic disappearance. (9/15)
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Book
Call Number:
J FIC Ran
Hurricane heist
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Description:
When a category three hurricane hits Miami Beach, it uncovers a body buried at the renowned Moroccan Hotel. The body is identified as the man who served as the hotel's bell captain sixty years ago...and the presumed culprit of the million-dollar jewel heist that took place just before his disappearance. Since the bell captain clearly didn't take off with the goods as had been long believed, the Sherlock Society sets their sights on uncovering the real culprit of the theft. But when the thief may also be implicated in the bell captain's murder, even sixty years later, there are people who want the truth to stay buried. (9/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Pon
Sweet magic
Author(s):
LaReau, Kara
Moreira, Ariane,
Description:
Blue helps their mother's magical bakery by delivering baked goods all over town while helping her neighbors solve different kinds of problems. (9/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC LaR
The other side of Imani
Author(s):
Springer, Lisa (Young adult author)
Description:
Ever since she could remember, thirteen-year-old Imani has wanted to be a fashion designer. But fashion designers are bold, out-there, and in your face. And despite her unique sense of style, Imani has trouble fitting in, let alone standing out. Entering her new school's design competition for a scholarship to the nearby arts high school seems like the perfect way to make new friends and get closer to her dream of being a designer. Then Imani's designs are stolen by one of her classmates, and Imani is forced to enter the competition anonymously, under a virtual persona of her own creation -- "Estelle." When Estelle then goes viral, Imani must figure out how to be her "real" self as she finds her true friends and her voice... all while hoping to win the competition. (9/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Spr
Ghost Circus
Author(s):
Kress, Adrienne
Zhang, Jade,
Description:
While his body is stuck in a coma, twelve-year-old Casey's spirit works with a creepy ghost girl and her poltergeist to free the souls of the Ghost Circus and help him return to his body. (9/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Kre
Lost on Doll Island
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Description:
Eleven-year-old Diego goes to live with his uncle in Mexico City where he explores a haunted island in search of a wish-granting doll. (9/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Ram
Family forever
Author(s):
George, K. (Kallie), 1983-
Graegin, Stephanie
Description:
As a treasure hunt sets the Fernwood Forest abuzz, Mona the Mouse plans a birthday party at the Heartwood Hotel to bring everyone together. (9/15)
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J FIC Geo
Dear Jackie
Author(s):
Bagley, Jessixa
Bagley, Aaron,
Description:
Jackie and her friend Milo deal with all the pressures of other kids' everyday life as they begin middle school. (9/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Bag
The space cat
Author(s):
Okorafor, Nnedi
Ford, Tana,
Description:
Ah yes, the luxurious life of a well-loved cat. It's the best. And Periwinkle has it the cushiest. But there's more to this pampered pet than meets the eye. He's not just a house cat. He's a space cat. By day, he's showered with scritches, cuddles, and delicious chicken fillets. By night, he races through the cosmos in his custom-built spaceship. Between epic battles with squeaky toys and working on ways to improve his ship, Periwinkle is never bored. And when his humans decide to leave the United States and move to the small but bustling town of Kaleria, Nigeria, he's excited to explore his new home--even after he learns that many Nigerians hate cats. After all, a born adventurer like Periwinkle doesn't shy away from new experiences. But not everything in Kaleria is as it seems. Soon enough, Periwinkle finds himself on his most out-of-this-world adventure yet, right here on Earth. (9/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Oko
The school for thieves
Author(s):
Description:
In order to rescue his friends back in London, thirteen-year-old Tom accepts an offer to attend an elite, international school for thieves run by the most powerful criminals in the world. (9/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Bur
Schooled
Author(s):
Description:
Eleven-year-old Lenny navigates grief while grudgingly attending an experimental middle school located on the college campus where his father teaches. (9/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Sum
Bones and berserkers : 13 true tales of terror
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Description:
Bones and Berserkers is the unlucky 13th book in the New York Times bestselling Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series, and you know what that means? It's time to gather around the gallows and tell the spookiest stories in US history! In this chilling collection, learn about the devil baby who terrorized New Jersey; a haunted well full of restless Confederate soldiers; a demon cat whose appearance has been an omen for some of the darkest days in American history; and a massacre by a murderous butler whose motives remain unknown to this day. (9/29)
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Call Number:
J FIC Hal
Troubling tonsils!
Author(s):
Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-
Brown, Peter,
Description:
Jasper Rabbit tells the eerie tale of Charlie Marmot, whose decision to keep his tonsils after surgery leads to creepy, mysterious events. (9/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Rey
Minecraft : the manga. 03
Author(s):
Seto, Kazuyoshi
Torrefranca, Richmond
Description:
An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the end of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance! On top of that, he's a friend of Icco White, Nico's long-lost father! Nico's adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow! (9/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Set
Masks : a graphic novel
Author(s):
Rae, Margaret (Comics author),
Philipson, Thomas,
Description:
Poe, Rice, and Shelley are three monster kids who hide from the outside world. But when they learn about Halloween, they realize it's their one night of the year where they can be their true selves -- scales and all. (9/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Rae
Detective Beans. 02. Adventures in cat town
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Description:
Detective Beans is back on the case! In this series of mysteries and adventures, the world's cutest cat detective comes to the aid of her fellow villagers, searching for a cookie thief (with surprising results!), aiding a deceptive duck in the recovery of lost goods, and even doing his best to help a confused bear prove that the moon is made of cheese. In addition to these small capers, Adventures in Cat Town features behind-the-scenes footage of the crime-solving documentary directed by Beans best friend, Biscuits, as well as comics, stories, and even horoscopes illustrated by Beans himself. (9/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Che
