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York: The Shadow Cipher

LAURA RUBY · WALDEN POND PR
Pages: 496
Format: Print book

From National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner Laura Ruby comes the first book in an epic alternate history series about three kids who try to solve the greatest mystery of the modern world: a puzzle and treasure hunt laid into the very streets and buildings of New York City.It...
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Amina's Voice

Hena Khan · Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this sweet and moving middle grade novel from the award-winning author of It's Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes...
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The Star Thief

Lindsey Becker · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut.
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Four-Four-Two

Dean Hughes · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 268
Format: Print book

From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes a thought-provoking, action-packed page-turner based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.Yuki Nakahara is an American. But it's the start of World...
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The Poet's Dog

Patricia Maclachlan · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 88
Format: Print book

From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help one another survive loss and recapture love. "Just what I needed," raves Brightly.com. "It's a heart-warming story of loss and love that filled me with...
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Bone Jack

Sara Crowe · Philomel Books
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

A haunting story of magic and myth, of one boy caught between worlds, and of the lengths he will travel to save those he loves."Dark, magical, and mysterious, Bone Jack captured me and carried me away." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye...
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Mae and June and the Wonder Wheel

Charise Mericle Harper · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

In this chapter book for young readers, June is thrilled to get a new neighbor: Mae! Soon the two of them are best friends and are having adventures determined by the Wonder Wheel that they spin each morning. Whether it's pretending to be a dog for a day or collecting things that are blue,...
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Dragons and Marshmallows

Asia Citro · The Innovation Press
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing...
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One Good Thing about America

Ruth Freeman · Holiday House
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

It's hard to start at a new school . . . especially if you're in a new country. Back home, Anais was the best English student in her class. Here in Crazy America she feels like she doesn't know English at all. Nothing makes sense (chicken FINGERS?) , and the kids at school have...
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The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

Adam Gidwitz · Dutton Children's Books
Pages: 363
Format: Print book

An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout! Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award The Inquisitor's Tale is one of the most celebrated children's books of 2016! ★ New York Times Bestseller...
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