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Maybe he just likes you  by Barbara Dee

Maybe he just likes you

Barbara Dee

"For seventh grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug during a surprise birthday celebration. The next day it's another hug. A smirk. Comments. It all feels... weird. According to her friend Zara, Mila is being immature and...

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Octopus moon  by Bobbie Pyron

Octopus moon

Bobbie Pyron

"Pearl loves watching the majestic loggerhead turtles and octopuses glide through the water at the aquarium. Pearl finds it especially easy to identify with the octopuses, who have millions of touch receptors all over their bodies. They feel everything....

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Lei and the invisible island  by Malia Maunakea

Lei and the invisible island

Malia Maunakea

"When Kaipo's essential ʻaumakua pendant disappears, Lei, Kaipo, Ilikea, and newcomer Kaukahi embark on a perilous journey to an invisible island in search of the pendant, where they face challenges from sharks to malevolent spirits determined to thwart their...

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Ming & Maria explore the universe  by Jackie French

Ming & Maria explore the universe

Jackie French

"Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history. Ming has travelled through time to meet girls who have changed the world. However, this journey is different as Herstory, History's sister, promises to reveal to Ming something of...

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The trouble with heroes  by Kate Messner

The trouble with heroes

Kate Messner

"Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines...until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in...

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The great catnapping  by Emily Ecton

The great catnapping

Emily Ecton

"Cat wrangler to the stars! That is Madison's new job. The white cat, who is famous as a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening. And the supermarket wants Walt, too. Everyone is excited that Walt will be a...

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Little Badman and the game of nightmares  by Humza Arshad

Little Badman and the game of nightmares

Humza Arshad

"Humza's life finally feels normal. Aliens aren't trying to kill him, zombies aren't trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl...

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Diary of a Puss in Boots  by Ben Miller

Diary of a Puss in Boots

Ben Miller

"First it's no more milk for breakfast. Then he's forced to sleep in a windowless shed. And now he has to use a LITTER TRAY?! Not happening! Mittens knows a cat of his calibre should be living it up in a castle, and he's determined to make his dream reality....

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Set sail  by Edwina Wyatt

Set sail

Edwina Wyatt

"Fur, Tip and Nug are junkyard fairies. They are messy, bossy and never eat their vegetables. Having left their corner of the junkyard, the fairies and their friends sail down the junk river on the back of a turtle called Old in search of a new place to live....

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The month of birthdays  by Megan Hopkins

The month of birthdays

Megan Hopkins

"Astrid has her wings at last. But unlike all her Starminster classmates, she can't get them to work, no matter how hard she tries. Soon, the formidable new headmistress issues a warning: Astrid must learn to fly, or leave London Overhead forever. Then the...

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Party animals  by Nadia Shireen

Party animals

Nadia Shireen

"Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood's favourite raving resident, and now it's up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most...

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Shiver  by Logan Macx

Shiver

Logan Macx

"Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination - and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and...

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Spirit service  by Sarena Nanua

Spirit service

Sarena Nanua

"A group of twelve-year-old girls start a small business helping their local neighborhood spirits pass on to the other side."--

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The snow spider  by Jenny Nimmo

The snow spider

Jenny Nimmo

"Gwyn's grandmother leaves him five gifts: a brooch, a piece of dried seaweed, a tin whistle, a scarf, and a broken toy horse. She tells him they will help make him a magician - but can Gwyn use them to bring his missing sister, Bethan, home?"--Provided by...

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The animals of Farthing Wood  by Colin Dann

The animals of Farthing Wood

Colin Dann

"'The Animals of Farthing Wood' tells the story of a group of animals who pledge an allegiance as they realise that their wood is under threat from developers and they need a new place to stay."--Provided by publisher.

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Journey to the ancient city  by Danny Lore

Journey to the ancient city

Danny Lore

Lisa wants to be a hero just like her big sister, Opal, more than anything in the world. so when a mysterious adventurer called Braun turns up in town, claiming he knows how to defeat The Warden, Lisa jumps at the chance to join him on an epic quest in the...

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Mr Bambuckle's remarkables fight back  by Tim Harris

Mr Bambuckle's remarkables fight back

Tim Harris

"I wish Mr Bambuckle would come back. Who will cook us breakfast now? Miss Frost gave me detention just for answering a question. Mr Bambuckle said I'm about to discover magic - but how? There are some pretty strange things going on. It's almost as if Mr...

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Mr Bambuckle's remarkables go wild  by Tim Harris

Mr Bambuckle's remarkables go wild

Tim Harris

"Meet your new assistant principal - Miss Frost! Uh-oh, that's not good. At least we're away on camp. Mr Bambuckle lets us eat marshmallows before dinner! Is that a spark-maker beetle? Shh! What was that noise? The class in room 12B are having fun in the...

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Mr Bambuckle's remarkables  by Tim Harris

Mr Bambuckle's remarkables

Tim Harris

"He's the first teacher to cook us breakfast. Is his spark-maker beetle really that dangerous? I heard he drank yak's milk in Mongolia. He's the only person who isn't afraid of Canteen Carol. My mum says he used to be in the circus. The class in room 12B has a...

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Whalesong  by Kate Gordon

Whalesong

Kate Gordon

"Aberdeen's family has been woven into the fabric of Hobart for generations. When her journalist father gifts her an antique chronometer, it leads her to another girl who also knows and loves Hobart. But the Hobart this girl knows is very different to the one...

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Whale done  by Stuart Gibbs

Whale done

Stuart Gibbs

"While visiting his girlfriend Summer in Malibu, Teddy stumbles upon two mysteries involving a blown up whale explosion and a string of beach sand thefts, but his investigation is sidetracked by a rumor that his girlfriend is dating a celebrity, leading him to...

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Waste of space  by Stuart Gibbs

Waste of space

Stuart Gibbs

"In 2041 on Moon Base Alpha, thirteen-year-old Dash must solve the mystery of how Lars was poisoned before the base loses oxygen, forcing the colonists to return to Earth."--"--Provided by publisher.

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Quagmire Tiarello couldn't be better  by Mylisa Larsen

Quagmire Tiarello couldn't be better

Mylisa Larsen

"Quagmire Tiarello prides himself on not needing anything from anybody. Sure, his mom is skipping work again and showing signs of going into one of her full-out spins, but it's nothing he can't handle. He's used to her up-and-down moods, even if this time it...

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Heroes by a hair  by Jarrett Pumphrey

Heroes by a hair

Jarrett Pumphrey

"Lincoln and Hudson Dupre are brothers with what grown-ups call "active imaginations." Link and Hud hunt for yetis in the Himalayas and battle orcs on epic quests. Unfortunately, their imaginary adventures wreak havoc in their real world. Dr. and Mrs. Dupre...

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Ishmael and the hoops of steel  by Michael Gerard Bauer

Ishmael and the hoops of steel

Michael Gerard Bauer

"Ishmael has made it to the Senior School and things are really looking up. His nemesis and chief tormentor Barry Bagsley has finally decided to leave him alone, while his dream girl and chief goddess Kelly Faulkner has finally decided not to. Has he broken...

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Ishmael and the return of the Dugongs  by Michael Gerard Bauer

Ishmael and the return of the Dugongs

Michael Gerard Bauer

"Ishmael and his mates are back for Year Ten at St Daniel's. With Ishmael's father re-forming his old band and Miss Tarango on a mission to teach love poetry, there's music and romance in the air. But can Ishmael stand up to school bully Barry Bagsley,...

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On gallant wings  by Helen (Children's author) Edwards

On gallant wings

Helen (Children's author) Edwards

"Thirteen-year-old Ava lives in Darwin with her family and their homing pigeons, of which Essie is Ava's favourite. A Japanese family live next door and their son, Kazuo, is Ava's best and only real friend. Her father is serving overseas. While Essie is taking...

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The impossible trials  by Jordan Lees

The impossible trials

Jordan Lees

"Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he's been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on...

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Evie's ghost  by Helen (Children's fiction writer) Peters

Evie's ghost

Helen (Children's fiction writer) P...

"Evie couldn't be angrier with her mother. She's only gone and got married again and has flown off on honeymoon, sending Evie to stay with a godmother she's never even met in an old, creaky house in the middle of nowhere. It is all monumentally unfair. But on...

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Candle Island  by Lauren Wolk

Candle Island

Lauren Wolk

"Lucretia Sanderson has a secret. Lucretia and her mother have come to tiny Candle Island, Maine (Population: Summer, 986; Winter, 315) to escape--escape memories of the car accident that killed her father and escape the journalists that hound her mother, a...

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The gods' revenge  by Katherine Marsh

The gods' revenge

Katherine Marsh

"Ava Baldwin is ready for her second year at the Accademia del Forte. Now that she knows that her fellow classmates, descendants of the so-called Greek monsters, have been lied to by the Olympians, she's ready to help them uncover their ancestors' true...

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The city of lost cats  by Tanya Lloyd Kyi

The city of lost cats

Tanya Lloyd Kyi

"A feisty young girl named Fiona stumbles upon an old house, the middle of three abandoned mansions, full of stray (and runaway) cats (and two budgies). Naming it the City of Lost Cats, Fiona feels a great deal of sympathy for the animals; she understands...

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Deep dive!  by Nick Eliopulos

Deep dive!

Nick Eliopulos

"The adventures continue as Ash, Morgan, and three of their fellow Minecraft players, who can actually enter the game, take a deep dive into the Aquatic biome where they find a world filled with beauty and wonder. A treasure map promises adventure and the...

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Max in the land of lies  by Adam Gidwitz

Max in the land of lies

Adam Gidwitz

"Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions have begun. But nothing is as he expected. His parents are missing. Nazi intelligence is watching him. And the lines between lies and truth are becoming more blurred every day. Max...

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The final draw  by Ridley Pearson

The final draw

Ridley Pearson

"The Villains are about to make their ultimate stand in an effort to take over the Disney parks. Ursula, the baddest of the bad, has figured out how to animate every villain in every attraction, and has beckoned them to her side to form the most evil army of...

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Bea Mullins takes a shot  by Emily Deibert

Bea Mullins takes a shot

Emily Deibert

"Twelve-year-old Bea joins her school's first all-girls hockey team to support her best friend, navigates rocky relationships with her crush Gabi and best friend Celia, and steps up to help save the team when its funding is threatened."--Publisher.

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The fantastic intergalactic hamster!  by Rachel Morrisroe

The fantastic intergalactic hamster!

Rachel Morrisroe

"When a spaceship crash-lands outside of Rebecca Refractor's school full of aliens who look just like adorable hamsters, she knows there is only one kid and Superpet that can help... Jack and Hercules the hamster, the superstrength Superpet! The alien-hamsters...

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Volcanoes are hot!  by Jorge Cham

Volcanoes are hot!

Jorge Cham

"Hi, I'm Oliver! Writing a book has made me kind of a celebrity around school - no big deal. But does that mean everything is perfect? No way! I'm still trying to figure out the usual stuff: school cliques, weird family, and how to finally win the science...

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The double trouble puzzle  by James Patterson

The double trouble puzzle

James Patterson

"Someone-or something-has it out for MK's Detective Club.Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she's hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends. Standing in her way is the know-it-all new girl, Zoe, who tries to...

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The Christmas wish-tastrophe  by Cariad Lloyd

The Christmas wish-tastrophe

Cariad Lloyd

"One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing to her name except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's determined to make this her new home. Lady Partridge isn't at all keen to make Lydia part of the family. If Lydia...

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Gregor the Overlander  by Suzanne Collins

Gregor the Overlander

Suzanne Collins

"When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats and cockroaches co-exist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A...

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The disappearance of White Pine Beach by Danielle McKechnie

The disappearance of White Pine Beach

Danielle McKechnie

"Otto and his misfit monster friends embark on a journey to find the legendary White Pine Beach--a beach so mysterious, it's rumored to jump locations, never staying in the same place for too long. But the friends find much more than they bargained for when...

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Born to run  by Michael Morpurgo

Born to run

Michael Morpurgo

"When Patrick saves a greyhound puppy from drowning in the canal, he gives his beloved new pet the only name that feels right: Best Mate. But despite Patrick's promise to look after Best Mate forever, it isn't long before the greyhound is thrust into a new...

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Rescuing Ruby  by Nicola (Children's author) Baker

Rescuing Ruby

Nicola (Children's author) Baker

"Ten-year-old Ava has swapped city life for mud, wellies and animals on Whistledown Farm. With the arrival of Autumn and as the leaves begins to fall, she rescues a tawny owl called Ruby. As Ava helps Ruby, she soon realises that learning to love means letting...

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookie war  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie war

Matthew Swanson

"Fourth-grader Ben and his best friend Janet are pushed to the breaking point when a student council election gets out of hand."--Provided by publisher.

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The double life of Ted Amos  by Simon James Green

The double life of Ted Amos

Simon James Green

"Edward has always wanted to be a popular kid, but due to an embarrassing incident that will not be named, he finds it harder than ever to fit in. But when Edward's parents split up, his whole life changes. Although leaving his best friend Archie behind sucks,...

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The ghost drum  by Susan Price

The ghost drum

Susan Price

"In the darkest hour of a freezing Midwinter, a night-walking witch adopts a newborn baby and carries her off in her house on chicken legs. She names her Chingis and teaches her the Three Magics. She grows into such a powerful witch that she rouses the...

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of perfection  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of perfection

Matthew Swanson

"After getting a fortune cookie with the message, "Practice makes perfect," Ben meets new student Darby, who claims to be perfect and offers to teach Ben his secrets."--Provided by publisher.

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookies of chaos  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookies of chaos

Matthew Swanson

"While attempting to return a lost wallet to its owner, Ben tries out different life philosophies inspired by his friends, family, and fortune cookies."--Publisher.

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Balto and Togo  by Helen Moss

Balto and Togo

Helen Moss

"It's the winter of 1924 and a diptheria outbreak is threatening the population of Nome, Alaska. The only way to stop the deadly illness from causing a full blown epidemic is to immediately deliver one million units of the diptheria antitoxin to the affected...

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Glitch girl!  by Rainie Oet

Glitch girl!

Rainie Oet

"A middle-grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender."--

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Never thirteen  by Stacy McAnulty

Never thirteen

Stacy McAnulty

"Ivy Stewart thought West Archer Academy was the first step to everything she'd always wanted. The key to her entire future. But now...she might not even have a future. It's the start of a new semester, and Ivy's very old friends and her very new immortality...

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Slime  by David Walliams

Slime

David Walliams

"Welcome to the Isle of Mulch, home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island's ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned...

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Lifeboat 5  by Susan Hood

Lifeboat 5

Susan Hood

"Based on the lives, rescue, and continuing friendship of British evacuees Bess Walder, 15, and Beth Cummings, 14, who spent fourteen hours in the North Atlantic with their hands grasped across their overturned lifeboat after the Nazis torpedoed the SS City of...

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Exit nowhere  by Juliana Brandt

Exit nowhere

Juliana Brandt

"The creepiest place in Barret Eloise's small town is the abandoned Raithfield Manor, a decrepit house surrounded by rumors of ghosts and kids going missing. So she certainly never planned on stepping foot inside. But when her history teacher gives her a group...

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The mystery of Mystic Mountain  by Janet S. Fox

The mystery of Mystic Mountain

Janet S. Fox

"Twelve-year-old Becca's unwelcome trip to a dude ranch turns adventurous when she and the wrangler's son uncover clues to the lost treasure of Pearlhandle Pete."--Provided by publisher.

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Keeper of the rend  by Lisa Maxwell

Keeper of the rend

Lisa Maxwell

"After moving to the countryside, ten-year-old bird expert Xavier is appalled to encounter Clementine hunting birds with her slingshot, until he learns of their fantastical nature and malevolent role as Carriers."--Provided by publisher.

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Basil & Dahlia  by Joy McCullough

Basil & Dahlia

Joy McCullough

"Rather than be split up into different foster homes, twelve-year-old Basil and his eleven-year-old sister Dahlia leap off a train which jump starts an adventure of ever-increasing mishaps and lands them in the kitchen of a cruel celebrity chef."--Provided by...

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Grow up, Luchy Zapata  by Alexandra Alessandri

Grow up, Luchy Zapata

Alexandra Alessandri

"When eleven-year-old Luchy's best friend Cami returns from a summer in Colombia and ditches her for the cool kids at school, Luchy is left to figure out who she is and where she belongs."--Provided by publisher.

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The sapphire sword  by Robert L. Fuller

The sapphire sword

Robert L. Fuller

"To save the world from certain destruction, three siblings and their shapeshifting alien guide embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in search of an ancient, all-powerful weapon."--Provided by publisher.

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Maya plays the part  by Calyssa Erb

Maya plays the part

Calyssa Erb

"Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things...

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Hope's path to glory  by Jerdine Nolen

Hope's path to glory

Jerdine Nolen

"When a slave-owning family decides to go to California to mine for gold, twelve-year-old Clementine, whose mother calls her Hope, travels with them, which ultimately leads her on a journey to freedom."--Provided by publisher.

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This close to home  by Beth Turley

This close to home

Beth Turley

"After the death of her mother, Brooke works to revitalize her town's festival in hope that it will help her sister and dad heal and allow them to begin to move on."--Publisher.

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The found boys  by S. D. (Sam Smith) Smith

The found boys

S. D. (Sam Smith) Smith

"The mission was supposed to be fun - even funny - but things got serious quick. What follows is a daring journey with narrow escapes, attack dogs, deadly fires, and a friendship forged in shared peril. Three friends embark on an intrepid quest to retrieve a...

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The forgotten warrior  by Erin Hunter

The forgotten warrior

Erin Hunter

"When an outsider appears in the ThunderClan's midst, it drives the Clans further apart and as tension mounts they must decide who they can trust before it is too late."--Publisher.

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Safe harbor  by Padma Venkatraman

Safe harbor

Padma Venkatraman

"Moving from India to the US is difficult for Geetha, but things start to get better when she and a new friend help rescue a stranded seal."--

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Radiant  by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Radiant

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

"As school begins in 1963, Cooper Dale wrestles with what it means to "shine" for a black girl in a predominantly white community near Pittsburgh. Set against the historic backdrop of the Birmingham church bombing, the Kennedy assassination, and Beatlemania,...

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Crushed  by Melanie Conklin

Crushed

Melanie Conklin

"Twelve-year-old Sophie attempts to get her best friend back by infiltrating a group of bullies and agreeing to a serious of dangerous social media dares."--Provided by publisher.

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Vega's piece of the sky  by Jennifer Torres

Vega's piece of the sky

Jennifer Torres

"A meteorite falls into the desert near Vega's family store while her cousin Mila is staying with them, turning the girls' summer upside down and leading to surprising discoveries and friendships"--

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Bridge to bat city  by Ernest Cline

Bridge to bat city

Ernest Cline

"After her mother's death, thirteen-year-old Opal moves to her uncle's farm where she befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats, and summons the courage to protect them from a mining company as she attempts to find them a new home."--Publisher.

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The braid girls  by Sherri Winston

The braid girls

Sherri Winston

"Three girls start a hair-braiding business at their summer camp to make money, while competing against a rival business that threatens their plans"--

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Cruel truth  by Jen Calonita

Cruel truth

Jen Calonita

"It's 1953, and teenage Anita Weatherby and her family have just moved to a booming postwar London. While her older sister settles right in, to the delight of their parents, Anita finds their new school-and her academic rival, Roger Radcliffe-daunting. Nothing...

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The girl and the ghost  by Jacqueline Harvey

The girl and the ghost

Jacqueline Harvey

"She snaps the locket shut. Just as quickly as he appeared, the boy is gone. Josephine's heart is hammering. Her skin feels prickly and hot. Surely, she's imagined him. That's the only possible explanation. Because boys don't live in lockets. Not unless...

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Identikill  by K. R. Alexander

Identikill

K. R. Alexander

"One twin died. One twin lived. But did the dead twin ever let go? Chelsea is a grieving twin who claims her dead sister, Angelica, still visits and talks to her as if she's real. When Angelica accuses Chelsea of forgetting her, Chelsea replies that she's not...

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Villain. Book one  by Adrian Beck

Villain. Book one

Adrian Beck

"Gaming fanatic Jay receives a strange phone call on a school trip to Titanium Tower. The voice on the other end calls himself Z. And he has trapped Jay's classmates in the elevator at the very top of the skyscraper. Jay finds himself with no choice but to try...

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Willow Bright's secret plot  by A. L. Tait

Willow Bright's secret plot

A. L. Tait

"After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like she's lost her mum all over again-and landed on another planet. Her clothes are wrong, her taste in music is wrong, and even the food she eats is wrong. But when Willow spots a pattern in a...

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The only branch on the family tree  by Sherryl Clark

The only branch on the family tree

Sherryl Clark

"It's always been Gemma and her mum - just the two of then. As close as best friends. But while researching a class project about family, Gemma makes a life-changing discovery. Her nan is not dead, like Mum told her, but alive and well and living close by....

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House of horrors  by Angel Luis Colón

House of horrors

Angel Luis Colón

"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."--Provided by publisher.

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Opal Watson, private eye  by Brittany Thurman

Opal Watson, private eye

Brittany Thurman

"Twelve-year-old African American Opal investigates the disturbances in her apartment building that are interfering with the vital renovations."--Provided by publisher.

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Rabbit rabbit  by Dori Hillestad Butler

Rabbit rabbit

Dori Hillestad Butler

"Told in alternating voices, twelve-year-old cousins Alice and Bee become fast friends and resolve to rebuild their estranged families' bitter relationship."--Provided by publisher.

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Friend or UFO  by Julie Buxbaum

Friend or UFO

Julie Buxbaum

"When Sky's grandmother is kidnapped, Sky discovers her secret life as an undercover FBAI agent, and embarks on a mission filled with puzzles, codes, and risky adventures to save her."--Provided by publisher.

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Storm singer  by Sarwat Chadda

Storm singer

Sarwat Chadda

"In a world ruled by fierce eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis, a powerless human with a deep hatred for the garudas who killed her parents, discovers her unique ability as a spirit singer--able to manipulate the elements through song, though her control is...

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The trouble with secrets  by Naomi Milliner

The trouble with secrets

Naomi Milliner

"Twelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi's daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky's...

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The misadventures of Mina Mahmood  by Farhana (Primary school teacher) Islam

The misadventures of Mina Mahmood

Farhana (Primary school teacher) Is...

"Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen! ... Mina, Reema and Mobeen can't wait to go on their school trip, an overnight stay at Shiremoor Oaks Adventure Centre - until somebody spooks them with stories about Bertie Blackteeth:...

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The boy in the suit  by James (Children's author) Fox

The boy in the suit

James (Children's author) Fox

"Ten-year-old Solo just wants to be normal. He wants a name that doesn't stand out. He wishes he had a proper school uniform that fitted him. He dreams about a mum who doesn't get the Big Bad Reds. But most of all he longs to stop crashing funerals for the...

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Letty and the mystery of the golden thread  by Penny Boxall

Letty and the mystery of the golden thread

Penny Boxall

"LONDON, 1774. Twelve-year-old Lettice Breech is excited to visit Europe with her Pa, who is eternally fascinated by ancient objects. Together they're going to admire breathtaking French art, astounding Roman ruins, and spectacular Greek carvings. But their...

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Dreamslinger  by Graci Kim

Dreamslinger

Graci Kim

"Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge is a Dreamslinger, born with a genetic mutation that transports her to a magical realm while she sleeps. In much of the world slingers are seen as dangerous, especially after the Great Outburst, caused by the Royal League of...

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Silverborn  by Jessica Townsend

Silverborn

Jessica Townsend

"When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood....

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On my honor  by Marion Dane Bauer

On my honor

Marion Dane Bauer

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

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