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No Matter the Distance
by Cindy Baldwin
Finding a dolphin stranded in the creek behind their house as
her cystic fibrosis flares up, Penny forms an immediate
connection with the stranded creature she names Rose and
must get Rose back to her pod - even if it means losing her.
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Sincerely Sicily
by Tamika Burgess
Sicily Jordan, a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her
braids with pride, faces prejudice both in her new school and at home, and with a little creativity, proves to herself and everyone
else exactly who she is.
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The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed
Meadow
by Elaine Dimopoulos
Butternut is a young, anxious rabbit and master storyteller who makes friends outside her burrow - even though she was
cautioned not to - and now must decide whether she will remain
loyal to her family or help other animals in need.
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Bea and the New Deal Horse
by Laura Elliott
When her father abandons her and her sister during the Great Depression, Bea sets out to convince the imposing Mrs. Scott
to take in two stray children by gaining the trust of her dangerous chestnut horse to save her farm.
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The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor
by Aubrey Hartman
Making a dangerous bargain with a desperate water nymph,
Poppy Woodlock gets her very own flying lion. But when the
lives of everyone around her begin to unravel, she must be
clever, bold, and loud in order to undo what she's done.
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Monster Camp
by Sarah Henning
When eleven-year old Sylvie joins a monster LARPing (a.k.a.
live action role-play) summer camp, she finds herself in the performance of her life after realizing that she is the only
human among real monsters.
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Home Away from Home
by Cynthia Lord
While visiting her Grandma in Maine, Mia sets out to identify
an unusual white bird of prey in an effort to prove herself to
Cayman, her Grandma's know-it-all neighbor. In the process,
Mia makes a decision that will change things for the town,
the bird, Cayman, and herself.
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Code Red
by Joy McCullough
Suspended from school, Eden volunteers at the food bank where
she witnesses how low-income people with periods struggle to
afford menstrual products. This inspires her to join advocacy
work, which puts her at odds with her mom, whose company produces period products.
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Aniana del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne Mendez
Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to
the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets
hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing
someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the
day Ani's stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer
get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her.
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Leeva at Last
by Sara Pennypacker
Determined to answer the burning question that asks what
people are for, Leeva Spayce Thornblossom - with the help
of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit,
and the town's librarians - sets off a chain of events that will
change Nutsmore forever.
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Hope in the Valley
by Mitali Perkins
Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul plans to spend
her summer break writing in her favorite secret space - the abandoned mansion across the street. But when the town
announces the old home will be demolished, Pandita must
find her voice in order to give her community hope.
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Grounded: A Novel
by Aisha Saeed
Told from alternating viewpoints, this story of one unexpected
night at an airport brings together four kids - poet Feek, cat
lover Hanna, karate champ Sami, and politician's daughter
Nora - in an encounter that forever changes their lives.
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The Museum of Lost and Found
by Leila Sales
Stumbling upon an empty, forgotten museum, Vanessa fills the museum with her own artifacts and memories to tell her story of
a broken friendship. But as her collection grows, she unexpectedly finds a way to move forward and let go of the past.
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The Witch of Woodland
by Laurel Snyder
While preparing for her bat mitzvah - and trying to make sense
of her own life - Zippy discovers she has magical abilities when
she conjures up a beautiful girl with no memory and wings like an angel to whom she is connected.
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Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards
by Susan Tan
Moving to a new town and trying to keep her family together,
Mo must intervene when a mysterious spirit begins attacking
her home, compelling Mo to search for the truth about the
town's urban legend to figure out what's really going on.
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Drew Leclair
by Katryn Bury
When a cyberbully posts embarrassing rumors about other
students at school, Drew - to protect her own secret - puts her sleuthing skills to good use to find the culprit, who just might
be one of her closest friends. For book one, see Drew Leclair
Gets a Clue.
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Hide and GEEK
by T. P. Jagger
To save their hometown of Elmwood, which was put on the
map by the late Maxine Van Houten and her popular puzzle
sphere, the GEEKs (Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin) must
solve the famous toymaker's one final puzzle. Hide and
GEEK is book one in the series.
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Gifted Clans Novel
by Graci Kim
Looking forward to her older sister's initiation into their family's powerful lineage of healing witches, an adopted Korean
American girl born without magic triggers unexpected
consequences while attempting to participate in her sister's ceremony. For book one in the series, see The Last Fallen Star.
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Unraveled
by Cathy O'Neill
When she accidentally upsets some fairy tale characters who
are trying to find their happily ever afters in the modern world,
Cia Anderson, desperately trying to make things right, must
elude the furious princesses who want her dead. For book one,
see The Princess Revolt.
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Cameron Battle
by Jamar J. Perry
When Cameron opens the barrier between their world and
Chidani, a fabled West African country protecting its people
from the slave trade centuries ago, he learns that he is the
only one who can save it from danger. For book one in the
series, see Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms.
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Tales from the Multiverse
by Adam Rubin
One of the world's most favorite frozen treats is the star of
these six original - and totally unique - stories that are filled with unforgettable characters in unusual situations. For book one in
the series, see The Ice Cream Machine.
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Penny Draws
by Sara Shepard
When her best friend Violet doesn't want to hang out anymore,
fifth-grader Penny Lowry - riddled with anxiety - wonders what
she did wrong, in this story about friendship, feelings, and finding your people. For book one in the series, see Penny Draws a
Best Friend.
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Skandar
by A. F. Steadman
When a mysterious figure tells him he must save an island
where bloodthirsty unicorns roam free, Skandar Smith answers
the call and, along with newfound friends and a community of
riders, engages in an epic battle that will tear his world apart.
For book one in the series, see Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.
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The Big Book of W.O.W.
by Kelly Hargrave
This ultimate guide to the world's most amazing and awesome wonders features stunning photos and incredible information that reveal the truth, history, and scientific explanation behind all that's wow-worthy in our universe.
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The Most Exciting Book of Science, Inventions & Space Ever
by Claire Watts
Guaranteed to amaze and educate, the Brainwaves -
mischievous pint-sized guides - take readers on a wild ride
through a wide range of mind-blowing science topics, from
the wisest and wackiest inventions to the adventures of
pioneering astronauts.
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Animal Factopia! Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts
by Julie Beer
Filled with funny animal facts - from escaping penguins and
farting zebras to snorting elephants and dancing bears - this
book is guaranteed to make curious kids ROAR with laughter
as they learn all about the animal world.
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Minecraft Dungeons: Beginner's Guide
by Josh Gregory
By taking the focus off mining and building and placing it squarely
on exploration and action, this book offers players a whole new
way to enjoy the colorful world of Minecraft. See other titles in the Unofficial Guides series.
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Positions in Lacrosse
by Emmett Martin
While lacrosse includes elements from other familiar sports, it's
a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also
a respected sport growing in participants and fans. Learn all about field lacrosse! Check out other titles in the Positions on the Team series.
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National Parks
by Andrea Mills
Become an eyewitness to every U.S. National Park in this
picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour
of around 35 percent of the country's land. Check out the
numerous other titles in the DK Eyewitness series.
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What Was World War I?
by Nico Medina
Presenting readers with a compelling account of World War I,
this addition to the What Was? series covers the tragic four-year
war, which started in 1914 after the assassination of an Austrian archduke and pulled numerous countries into the conflict.
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