Category Archives: New Children Books

Refugee 87

by Ele Fountain

Shif has a happy life, unfamiliar with the horrors of his country’s regime.  But the day that soldiers arrive at his door, Shif knows that he will never be safe agian–his only choice is to run.  Facing both unthinkable cruelty and boundless kindness, Shif bravely makes his way towards a future he can barely imagine. 

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The Clockwork Ghost

by Laura Ruby

It was only a few weeks ago that the Biedermann twins, Tess and Theo, along with their friend Jaime Cruz, followed the secrets of the Morningstar’s cipher further than anyone had in its century-and-a-half history–and destroyed their beloved home in the process.  But the Old York Cipher still isn’t solved, and if Tess, Theo, and Jaime want to discover what lies at the end of the puzzle, they will need to press on. 

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The Absence of Sparrows

by Kurt Kirchmeier

In the small town of Griever’s Mill, eleven-year-olf Ben Cameron is expecting to finish off his summer of relaxing and bird-watching without a hitch.  But everything goes wrong when dark clouds roll in.

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The Age of Exploration:Epic Fails

by Erik Slader

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.  In this fourth installment of the Epic Fails series, readers are introduced to an international cast of trailblazers and details of every mutiny, wrong turn, and undiscovered city of gold behind the age of exploration. 

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Our Castle by the Sea

by Lucy Strange

Growing up in a lighthouse, 11-year-old Pet’s world has been one of storms, secret tunnels, and stories about sea monsters.  But now the country is at war and the clifftops are a terrifying battleground.  Pet will need to muster all her bravery to uncover why her family is being torn apart. 

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Moon!: Earth’s Best Friend

by Stacy McAnulty

Meet Moon! She’s more than just a rock-she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on.  Moon never turns her back on her friend.  These two will stick together forever. 

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Lawrence in the Fall

by Matthew Farina

When Lawrence Fox’s teacher announces that students will be presenting their collections at show-and-tell, Lawrence realizes he doesn’t have anything to share.  Luckily, Papa knows just what to do to help!  Together, they venture into the woods.  Lawrence is scared at first, but as he grows comfortable in the forest, he starts to recognize its magic, and how beautiful and unique each tree and leaf is, allowing him to gather a splendid, one-of-a-kind collection of his own! 

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Jasper and Ollie

by Alex Willan

Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool.  On your mark, get set…WAIT!  As Jasper races ahead, Ollie takes his sweet time.  Who will reach the pool first? 

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The Truth About Crocodiles

by Maxwell Eaton,III

Did you know that crocs often keep rocks in their stomachs in order to stay underwater longer?  Did you know that baby crocs make a noise similar to kittens when they hatch?  Discover these facts and more in this new addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends. 

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Silver Meadows Summer

by Emma Otheguy

Eleven-year-old Carolina’s summer–and life as she knows it–is upended when Papi loses his job, and she and her family must move from Puerto Rico to her TAa Cuca and Uncle Porter’s house in upstate N.Y.  Now Carolina must attend Silver Meadows camp, where her bossy older cousin Gabriela rules the social scene.  

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