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• Odder

  Applegate, Katherine,

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  Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Relic of Perilous Falls

  Arroyo, Raymond,

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  A thrill-seeking 12-year-old boy with a mysterious family heritage discovers ancient objects of rare power – and must protect them from the terrifying demons who will do anything to possess them.

• Serafina and the Black Cloak

  Beatty, Robert, 1963-

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  In 1899, a 12-year-old rat catcher on North Carolina's Biltmore estate teams up with the estate owner's young nephew to battle a great evil and, in the process, unlocks the puzzle of her past.

• Secret in the Stone

  Benko, Kamilla,

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  Claire and her sister Sophie have decided to stay in Arden – the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their great-aunt's manor. If what they've learned is true, the sisters are the last descendants of the royal family, and only…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diary of An 8-bit Warrior

  Cube Kid,

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  In this unofficial Minecraft adventure book, it's time for the 12-year-old hero to choose a vocation to study at the Minecraftia School. What he really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So, when he learns that the five best students in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Starfish

  Hurd, Edith Thacher, 1910-1997

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  Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, 12-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.

• Clue by Clue

  Hapka, Cathy

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  Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego! The special clue-decoding wheel built right into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirates’ treasure alongside the world's greatest thief.

• How I Became a Spy

  a Mystery of WWII London

  Hopkinson, Deborah,

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  When a young woman goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee – and of course his trusty pup, Little Roo – Bertie must decipher the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

  Kim, Jessica, 1980-

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  When 11-year-old Yumi Chung stumbles into a kids' comedy camp, she is mistaken for another student – so she decides to play the part.

• Midsummer's Mayhem

  LaRocca, Rajani,

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  Can Mimi undo the mayhem caused by her baking in this retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream? It’s easy to feel invisible in such an impressive family, but Mimi’s dream of proving she’s not the least–talented member of her family…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Soft Place to Land

  Marks, Janae,

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  Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job.

• Caterpillar Summer

  McDunn, Gillian,

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  Since her father's death, Cat has taken care of her brother, Chicken, for their hardworking mother. While spending time with grandparents they never knew, Cat has the chance to be a child again.

• Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen

  McGovern, Kate,

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  Maple is in fifth grade – again. Now everyone will find out she struggles with reading – or will they? This is an engaging read for anyone who has ever felt different.

• Micah's Got Talent?

  McGuire, Andy,

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  Micah wants to win the big talent show prize. There's just one problem . . . he doesn't know his talent. So, he sets out to try just about everything (especially the things his friends are good at) in order to find “his thing.” Discouraged with the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Dash of Trouble

  Meriano, Anna,

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  Wanting to be a part of her family's Dia de los Muertos preparations, Leonora sneaks out of school to discover her mother, aunt, and older sisters have been keeping a secret.

• Straw Into Gold

  Fairy Tales Re-spun

  McKay, Hilary,

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  Enjoy a collection of ten classic fairy tales reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists, giving glimpses into happily – and not as happily – ever-afters.

• Do Not Open!

  Parisi, Mark,

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  When Marty finds a cryptic message that claims he is being observed by aliens, he attempts to head off this threat to Earth, find his missing cat, and get his homework turned in on time, with help of his best friends.

• Ghost and Bone

  Prentice, Andrew (Andy),

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  Twelve-year-old Oscar Grimstone is cursed with killing things at a touch, and can also transform into a ghost, but a journey to the city of ghosts may lead him to discover his true identity.

• The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

  Reynolds, J. H. (Jonathan Hal), 1981-

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  Max Bloodnight can't decide what's more terrifying about his weekend in Wolf County – the fact that he has to stay with grandparents he's never met before, or being stuck on a farm without cell service. If only that was all he had to fear.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Story Thieves

  Riley, James, 1977-

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  When Owen discovers that his classmate Bethany can jump into fictional worlds, he's desperate to enter his beloved Kiel Gnomenfoot series. Bethany isn't interested in giving Owen a tour; she's busy looking for her father, a fictional character who…Read moreRead more of this annotation