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Redworld: Year One

A L Collins - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Belle Song and her family are aliens on a new world. The Songs came to Mars to seek a new life, but living on the red planet isn't easy. The land is rough. The people are strange. The weather is unpredictable, and water is always in short supply. However, adventure is never far away....
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Quidditch Through the Ages

Kennilworthy Whisp - Arthur A. Levine Books; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

The most checked-out book in the Hogwarts Library, and a volume no Quidditch player or Harry Potter fan should be without!If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers...
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Hammering for Freedom

Rita L Hubbard - Lee & Low Books
Format: Hardcover

The inspirational story of William Lewis. Born into slavery in Tennessee, William Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed...
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road

Max Brallier - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Now wielding the Midnight Blade, Jack Sullivan and the gang are furiously searching for the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army. The clock is ticking: the enemy has begun constructing the Tower--a portal with the power to bring Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, to our dimension....
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Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom

Gigi D.G. - First Second
Format: Hardcover

What happens when an evil queen gets her hands on an ancient force of destruction? World domination, obviously. The seven kingdoms of Dreamside need a legendary hero. Instead, they'll have to settle for Cucumber, a nerdy magician who just wants to go to school. As destiny would have it, he and his way...
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Laugh Out Loud

James Patterson - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

Get ready to Laugh Out Loud (a lot!) with James Patterson's newest illustrated middle grade story!Jimmy loves reading so much that he's inspired to start a book company for kids--run by kids. It's a big dream for a twelve-year-old boy--some would even say it's laugh-out-loud ridiculous!...
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Kitty Corner: Duchess

Ellen Miles - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

From the bestselling author of THE PUPPY PLACE.Mia and Michael Battelli have a special way with cats and kittens. Their family fosters kitties in need, giving them love and proper care until they find the perfect home.When Mia discovers that Duchess's owner is moving, she offers to help....
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All's Faire in Middle School

Victoria Jamieson - Dial Books
Format: Paperback

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl is back with a heartwarming graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and the Renaissance Faire. Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents...
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The Real McCoys

Matthew Swanson - Imprint
Format: Hardcover

Her name's Moxie. Moxie McCoy.Bold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world's greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case -- but she's forced to fly solo now that her best friend...
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The Den of Forever Frost

KATHRYN LASKY - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Cubs Stellan and Jytte survived their treacherous trek across the Nunquivik, but their quest to rescue their mother has only begun. Svenna is imprisoned at the sinister Ice Clock-the headquarters of the Grand Patek whose dangerous influence is spreading throughout the bear kingdom. Only...
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