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Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go!)

Angela Ahn - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

Temporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won't be kept down in this buoyant illustrated novel for ages 7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.. As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second...
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Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock

Josh Allen - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

There's no escaping these deliciously creepy tales of everyday horror, perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.. Once you open this book, you're doomed . . . Cursed to stay up late, savoring every line of these terrifying stories. Go ahead and try to resist. The Night...
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The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters collected by C.C. Cecily

Richard Ayoade - Walker Books US
Format: Hardcover

What if you could send fan mail to your fairy tale idols? And what if they wrote back? "Happily ever after" takes on a new meaning in this book from actor-comedian-author Richard Ayoade and best-selling illustrator David Roberts. . It's once upon a time . . . as only the irreverently...
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Stella & Marigold (Stella and Marigold)

Annie Barrows - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

From the creatorsof the New York Times-bestselling Ivy Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.. Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original...
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The Night War

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide...
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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko's gripping story of a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home.. When eleven-year-old Hank's mom doesn't come home, he takes care of his toddler...
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The Science of Friendship

Tanita S. Davis - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A friendship hypothesis - and one failed experiment - leads one girl to investigate the science of middle school friendship makeups and breakups in this hopeful and heartwarming story from Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says.Rylee Swanson is beginning eighth grade with...
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They Call Me No Sam!

Drew Daywalt - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a heavily illustrated, paper-over-board middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys! Meet Sam: an insolent...
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The Hotel Balzaar (The Norendy Tales)

Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

In a wise and magical follow-up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and every moment is a story in the making. . At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta...
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Out of My Dreams (The Out of My Mind Series)

Sharon M. Draper - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novels Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart.. When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful...
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Ava Lin, Best Friend!

Vicky Fang - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

Brand-new first grader Ava Lin is determined to find a best friend - even if she's a bit unclear on how to go about it - in this launch of a funny, super relatable chapter-book series.. Ava Lin is six and a half years old, and she loves bubble tea, finding treasures, and animals (note...
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Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society

Stuart Gibbs - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In the fourth installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series - which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called "a real page-burner" - Charlie searches for Isaac Newton's secret treasure across Europe and Australia.. Charlie Thorne is a genius....
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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II (Operation Kinderspion)

Adam Gidwitz - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book," -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony. "Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you've ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you." -Alan Gratz,...
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Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale (Mr. Lemoncello's Library)

Chris Grabenstein - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!. Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs!. It's time for one last...
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key (Mysteries of Trash and Treasure, 3)

Margaret Peterson Haddix - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix delivers the thrilling conclusion to her middle grade Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series as Colin and Nevaeh unravel their most personal mystery yet.Colin has spent all summer solving mysteries with his friend Nevaeh. But they've...
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Samira's Worst Best Summer

Nina Hamza - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year comes another wryly humorous tween novel about finding belonging in an unexpected place. A must-read for fans of Hena Khan, Kelly Yang, and Karina Yan Glaser.Samira knows this is going to be the worst summer ever. Her best friend, Kiera, ditched...
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Popcorn

Rob Harrell - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

The beloved author of Wink is back with a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrong. Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him - from a bully...
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The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller

Deron R. Hicks - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

It's 1942, and the United States is at war. Henry Hamilton is an inquisitive twelve-year-old who dreams of being a reporter. Pursuing a story for his school newspaper, Henry's investigation soon leads to a mysterious room inside his town's famous Biltmore Mansion. The mystery...
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The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

Veera Hiranandani - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in this warm-hearted novel of interconnected stories that celebrates the diversity of South Asian American experiences in a local community center.. Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in the fictional...
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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary

Alice Hoffman - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers...
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Rise of Pegasus: A QUIX Book (1) (School for Magical Monsters)

Joan Holub - Aladdin
Format: Paperback

From the authors of the Goddess Girls and Heroes in Training series comes the first book in the School for Magical Monsters series about Pegasus's first day at school - part of the Aladdin QUIX line!. Pegasus is very excited for his first day at the School for Magical Monsters! At his old school,...
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The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word

Janet Sumner Johnson - Pixel Ink
Format: Hardcover

In this twisty middle grade mystery for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game, thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon enter a spelling bee in a last-ditch effort to save their family from financial ruin, only to find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover...
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Freedom Fire: Black Girl Power: 15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood

Leah Johnson - Freedom Fire
Format: Hardcover

A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood, including stories from Ibi Zoboi, Sharon M. Draper, and Leah Johnson, as well as cover art from Caldecott winner Vashti Harrison.. Black girl power...
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The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship,...
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Felix Powell, Boy Dog

Erin Entrada Kelly - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

In this funny young middle-grade novel about friendship, family, and animals, Felix Powell is magically transformed from a boy into a dog. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings by Newbery Medal winner and national bestseller Erin Entrada Kelly on almost every page. Perfect for fans...
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Code Name Kingfisher

Liz Kessler - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

A young girl learns of her grandmother and great-aunt's involvement in the Dutch Resistance during World War II in this heartbreaking middle grade story of family, history, resilience, and hope from acclaimed author Liz Kessler.. Thirteen-year-old Liv's beloved ninety-two-year-old...
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Faker

Gordon Korman - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition. Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's...
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Read at Your Own Risk

Remy Lai - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Read at Your Own Risk is the illustrated sketch diary of a girl who is being haunted after a game goes terribly wrong and an evil spirit starts conversing with her on the page -- perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Steven Seagle's Camp Midnight.. Hannah and her friends were just having...
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Beach Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #10)

Kyla May - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

The tenth Branches early chapter book featuring the hilarious pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced...
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Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine

Nicole Melleby - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family's secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride. Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets.. But then she agreed to stay...
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Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

Chanel Miller - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.. Down at the bottom...
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Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

Patrick Ness - Walker Books US
Format: Hardcover

From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodesevery stereotype - including what it means to be a hero - in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving school.. When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia hall monitors,...
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Pop Goes the Carnival (The Very Worst Ever Book 2)

Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret - even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing!....
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Catch Zoo Later: A Field Trip Edition (3) (The Very Worst Ever)

Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

A very unlucky kid's suspiciously uneventful class trip to the zoo takes a turn for the unfortunate in the third book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. On a class field trip to the zoo, [REDACTED] can't help but feel a little worried. Not because of the razor-toothed...
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Happy Gift Day to You (4) (The Very Worst Ever)

Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

A very unlucky kid searches for the perfect birthday present for his rich friend in the fourth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. Regina du Lar: mega-rich, video game creator, and one of [REDACTED]'s super cool new best friends. When she invites him to her birthday party,...
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The Truth About 5th Grade

Mark Parisi - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Charlotte "Charli" Wilson thought Alex Andropov would always be her best BFF in the whole wide world. From crushes to butterfly phobias to secret hidden blankies, there's never been a secret they couldn't share. Charli even showed Alex the supersecret hiding spot for her diary....
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Gracie Under the Waves

Linda Sue Park - Allida
Format: Hardcover

An empowering story from #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park starring a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother. Snorkeling is the best! Gracie loves floating above underwater...
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Wild Wave (The Wild Series)

Rodman Philbrick - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Another WILD adventure from Rodman Philbrick, author of Wildfireand Wild River. Wild Wave is the adventure of two kids trapped in the aftermath of a tsunami. It's kids vs. nature in another edge-of-your seat read!When a tsunami heads for the coast, Nick Chase and Jess Hardy have to run....
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Invisible Isabel

Sally J. Pla - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

Invisible Isabel has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
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The Sherlock Society (1)

James Ponti - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author James Ponti!. Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock...
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Lucky Scramble

Peter Raymundo - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Six competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships in this graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Roller Girl and the Last Kids on Earth series.. Despite qualifying for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas, twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman and his mom don't...
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Puzzleheart

Jenn Reese - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Get ready to solve the mystery at the heart of this captivating new middle grade adventure about family -- and a house with a mind of its own -- from the award-winning author of Game of Fox & Squirrels and Every Bird a Prince, Jenn Reese. . Twelve-year-old Perigee has never met a problem...
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Not the Worst Friend in the World

Anne Rellihan - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Can Lou Bennett keep a secret? She'll do just about anything to prove herself to her new friend - and the best friend she betrayed - in this debut novel that is a modern-day Harriet the Spy with high emotional stakes.. It's the thirty-fourth day of sixth grade at Our Lady of Perpetual...
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Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The special first printing of Impossible Creatures will feature a foil and embossed jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.. Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series,...
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Emily's Cupcake Magic! (1) (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch)

Coco Simon - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Katie Brown's stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching...
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Rolling On

Jamie Sumner - Simon & Schuster Audio
Format: Hardcover

In this heartfelt companion to Jamie Sumner's acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go. It's the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high school - everyone except Ellie Cowan....
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Summer at Squee

Andrea Wang - Kokila
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Honor-winning author Andrea Wang, a new middle grade novel about a Chinese American tween who attends a Boston-based Chinese cultural overnight camp - and the many ways it transforms her.. Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. She's returning to Summertime Chinese...
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Slouch

Christina Wyman - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

The highly anticipated, standalone follow-up to the USA Today bestseller Jawbreaker, this funny, fresh, and incredibly relatable middle-grade novel is about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries -- perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.. Stevie Crumb doesn't...
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May the Best Player Win

Kyla Zhao - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The game is on in this fun-filled middle grade debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in sports, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Pérez!. The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship - and with...
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