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Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa
Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa is a brilliant, action-packed novel about a boy named Shinji Takahashi. Shinji started living with his Auntie Yui after his parents died in a tragic fire and she homeschools him as they travel the world in Auntie Yui’s boat, the Good Tern. However, Shinji’s
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Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert
Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert is a delightful graphic novel about a young girl named Yasmina. Yasmina and her father live on the top floor of an apartment building in Belgium. Yasmina loves to cook and typically makes delicious meals for her father, who works at a french fry restaurant. However,
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The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez is a remarkable novel about a girl called Malú. Malú’s mom is Mexican, and her dad is white. Malú’s dad is practically the opposite of her mom. Malú’s mom wants her to be more like a “señorita” and a “normal” Mexican girl, while her dad encourages
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A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat is a thrilling adventure about a boy named Pong. Pong is held in Namwon Prison with his best friend, Somkit. Both Pong and Somkit have never done anything against the law, but they were unfairly locked in prison because they were born there. However, one day, Pong
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Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George
Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George is a truly and wonderfully heartfelt book about a mouse named Mona. The story begins with Mona running from a storm, pulling you straight into the action. Mona’s house is being flooded and she runs away hoping to face a better fate than her parents, who were
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones is a wonderfully unique novel about a girl named Sophie Brown. Sophie, her mom, and her dad moved out of LA to live on her recently deceased great uncle’s farm. On the first day, Sophie finds a catalog for unusual chickens and sends a letter
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Greetings From Witness Protection by Jake Burt
Greetings From Witness Protection is a hilarious—but mysterious—novel about a girl named Nicki Demere. Nicki lives in a foster care nicknamed the Center, changing from foster home to foster home, never sticking for long before she gets sent back to the Center. However one day her life changes drastically. Two agents from WITSEC the government
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The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a lovely book about two siblings, Jessie and Evan. During summer break, their family receives a letter advising the family that Jessie and Evan have combined classes. Jessie is overjoyed that she, a third-grader, will be with her fourth-grade brother. Evan isn’t, he’s afraid that he’ll be embarrassed
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Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte
Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte is a wonderfully unique graphic novel about a twelve-year-old girl named CiCi who immigrates to Seattle from Taiwan with her parents. Her grandma, however, isn’t able to come with them. CiCi’s grandma is like her best friend. They go to the market together, they make food together, and, of course,
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The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Rauf
The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Rauf is a heartfelt novel about a boy named Hector. Hector and his friends Will and Katie steal candy from the younger children, play pranks on the teachers, and trick the other students into embarrassing themselves. However, one day, Hector takes his pranks a little too far when
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