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Harboring Hope: The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis

Susan Hood - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.It wouldn't be easy,...
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The Girl Who Built a Spider

George Brewington - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

In this fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel, three young inventors are offered the chance to work at the renowned Dr. Flax's laboratory -- where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await. . When Theresa Brown wins the Charleston County Middle School Science...
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Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future (Stella Diaz Book 5)

Angela Dominguez - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Díaz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at top of her school - fifth grade!Stella is getting ready for her next big step.. This year, she's a fifth grader, which means she's not only...
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The Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (The Extincts #2)

Scott Magoon - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in the second entry in this action-packed graphic novel series - now in paperback!. After stopping Dr. Z's nefarious plan and rescuing the unicorn horn, things haven't quite been the same...
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Carnival Quest (Candy Shop War, 3)

Brandon Mull - Shadow Mountain
Format: Hardcover

The long-awaited finale to Brandon Mull's best-selling series where magical candies give kids superpowers to fight evil magicians.. The Blue Falcons is a secret kid's club that fights against a family of villainous magicians. Using an impressive arsenal of magical candy - including...
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The Wild One: Phantom Stallion, Book 1

Terri Farley - Oasis Audio
Format: Hardcover

When 13-year-old Samantha returns home to her family’s cattle ranch in Nevada, she’s worried. She moved away two years ago to recover from a bad fall off her beloved mustang, Blackie, and she’s still not sure she can get back in the saddle. Her new colt doesn’t seem...
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The Naysayers (2) (Guardians of Horsa)

Roan Black - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

In the second installment of the action-packed Guardians of Horsa graphic novel series, not everyone believes in the mission the Guardians are fighting for ... and the Naysayers are prepared to fight back.. When the Guardians' quest plunges into the Sea Scape, they find out not every...
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