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• Aliens

  [Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial Life]

  Morancy, Joalda,

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  If you've ever wondered about whether we're alone in the universe, this book is for you! Astrophysicist Joalda Morancy covers complex scientific topics with ease and cheer! That, combined with the gorgeous illustrations makes this a FANTASTIC book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bear and Bird

  the Stick and Other Stories

  Jarvis, 1985-

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  The silly antics between these two friends continue to delight me. I especially love the final story about how to tell time. Emerging and seasoned readers alike are sure to enjoy these sweet little tales. - Ali, Children's Librarian

• Faker

  Korman, Gordon,

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  With 'Faker', Gordon Korman digs into ethics, friendship, the need for connection, and the struggle of competing loyalties in a way that is relatable to young readers, and especially to young boys. Korman sneaks lessons of compassion, morals,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Glow

  the Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence

  Smith, Jennifer N. R.,

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  Amazing illustrations of the most amazing lifeforms that make their own light! It's beautiful and illuminating. - Brigid, Library Assistant

• Impossible Creatures

  Rundell, Katherine,

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  A wonderful adventure in the same vein as the Spiderwick Chronicles, Fablehaven, or the Chronicles of Narnia. The story is fun and engaging, the characters are compelling with a lot of depth, and the folklore behind the world of the Archipelago is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

  Leathley, Philippa,

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  Imagine a world where kids get a tattoo at 10 and that tattoo tells them what they will be for the rest of their lives! I loved this middle grade novel just because I love asking Middle Schoolers if they would want to be tattooed and what tattoo…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paola Santiago and the River of Tears

  Mejia, Tehlor Kay,

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  Do you like spooky tales, mythology-rich worlds, grand adventures, and wise-cracking heroes? Then this book will delight you! - Lark, Public Services Clerk

• Spooky Lakes

  25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet

  Rutherford, Geo,

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  A super cool collection of some of the weirdest, most unnerving lakes on earth! Explore limnology (the study of lakes) and find out why (and how) so many lakes all over the world are just so ... spooky! Full of fascinating facts and bright…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Swifts

  a Dictionary of Scoundrels

  Lincoln, Beth,

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  This book was a heck of a lot of fun! This wacky extended family will keep your interest throughout, and expand your vocabulary through lots of wordplay. - Kimber, Library Assistant

• Words With Wings and Magic Things

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  These imaginative poems are just begging to be read aloud, and the artwork is gorgeous to boot! I couldn't help myself from reciting Burgess's playful lines and falling into Salati's vibrant world. Not to be missed! - Ali, Children's Librarian

• The Wrong Way Home

  O'Shaughnessy, Kate,

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  New beginnings are hard, especially when you've been taught to fear the outside world. Fern's desire to return to the only home she's ever known is so understandable, even as she starts to learn the reason she and her mom had to leave. This book…Read moreRead more of this annotation