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New Titles - Ages 9-12
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Rise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
Hegedus, Bethany · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Writer, activist, trolley... |
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Two Brothers, Four Hands
Greenberg, Jan · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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The inspiring true story of the Giacometti brothers, one an artist, the other a daredevil, both devoted to their craft . . . but even more devoted to each other.Everyone who knew them agreed. Alberto was the genius of the family. His younger brother Diego was his opposite--he didn't... |
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The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost
Thompson, Ben · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid... |
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York: The Clockwork Ghost
Ruby, Laura · Walden Pond Press
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
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National Book Award finalist Laura Ruby returns with the middle chapter in her epic alternate-history adventure - a journey that will test Tess, Theo, and Jaime and change their lives forever. It was only a few weeks ago that the Biedermann twins, Tess and Theo, along with their friend... |
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The Usual Suspects
Broaddus, Maurice · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus. Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He's in special ed, separated from the "normal" kids at school who don't have any "issues."... |
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The Fire Keeper
Cervantes, J. C. · Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
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Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan) ; there's a painful rift between him and his dog ever... |
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Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
Wilson, Mark · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
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From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating... |
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Best Friends
Hale, Shannon · First Second
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Best Friends is the vividly honest follow-up to the runaway bestselling graphic memoir Real Friends.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules... |
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The Lion King: The Novelization
Rudnick, Elizabeth · Blackstone Pub
Format: Paperback
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Everything the light touches is their kingdom.When a lion cub named Simba is born, his father, King Mufasa, introduces him to the beautiful Pride Lands he will one day rule.But when Mufasa is killed unexpectedly, young Simba blames himself. Unable to face his family, he runs away, leaving... |
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War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
Florio, John · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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America's black boxing champion. Hitler's favorite athlete. And a world at war. Joe Louis was born on an Alabama cotton patch and raised in a Detroit ghetto. Max Schmeling grew up in poverty in Hamburg, Germany. For both boys, boxing was a way out and a way up. Little did they know... |
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