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Race to the Sun

Roanhorse, Rebecca · Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother,...
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Forensic Science: Discover the Fascinating Methods Scientists Use to Solve Crimes

Chris Cooper · DK Children
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover

Learn all about the thrilling world of forensic science, from how to analyze fingerprints to investigating scenes of major incidents.Every aspect of forensic science is explained in the child-friendly yet detailed, fact-packed style of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, with photography...
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24 Hours in Nowhere

Dusti Bowling · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

"Reminiscent of Louis Sachar's Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a middle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special." - School Library Journal (Starred review) When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make...
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The New David Espinoza

Fred Aceves · HarperTeen
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

This own voices story from the acclaimed author of The Closest I've Come unflinchingly examines steroid abuse and male body dysmorphia. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Matt De La Peña.David Espinoza is tired of being messed with. When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully's...
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Snapdragon

Kat Leyh · First Second
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Kat Leyh's Snapdragon is a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends her town's witch and discovers the strange magic within herself.Snap's town had a witch.At least, that's how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy...
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Chirp

Kate Messner · Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

"[A] deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up." - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of Speak and ShoutFrom acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against...
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Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm

Megan Frazer Blakemore · Aladdin
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Frankie Sparks uses her inventing skills to trap a leprechaun in this fourth chapter book in the STEM inspired Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor series.It's springtime in Ms. Cupid's class, and the entire class is excited to build their very own leprechaun traps. Maybe, if they...
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Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts!

Lowery, Mike · Orchard Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

From the creative brain of Mike Lowery, discover the ULTIMATE book about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes, comics, timelines, and more!The Boys' Book of Survival meets Dav Pilkey with a prehistoric twist, in this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME...
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The Secret Zoo: Secrets and Shadows

Chick, Bryan · Greenwillow Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

"We will need you as Crossers, and we will need you not only to be brave - but to be fearless." Mr. Darby paused, giving the scouts time to digest his words. Then he continued. "I want you to think before answering. Can you accept this challenge?"Only weeks after their...
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What Kind of Girl

Alyssa Sheinmel · Sourcebooks Fire
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Girl in Pieces meets Moxie in this unflinching exploration of all the hurts young women endure.The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides. It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's...
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