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• A Rover's Story

  Warga, Jasmine,

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  Follow Resilience, a Mars rover who develops human-like emotions as he prepares for his mission to the Red Planet. Through Resilience's adventures and challenges on Mars, as well as letters from a young girl on Earth, readers explore themes of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ambrose Deception

  Ecton, Emily,

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  In this exciting mystery, three middle schoolers compete for a big scholarship by solving clues around Chicago. While working together, they uncover a surprising twist and learn that the competition is not what it seems.

• Ban This Book

  Gratz, Alan, 1972-

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  Fourth-grader Amy Anne starts a secret library of banned books in her school locker when her favorite story is removed from the library shelves. As Amy Anne fights against censorship, she discovers her own voice and the power of standing up for what…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

  Swanson, Matthew, 1974-

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  Ben Yokoyama takes a fortune cookie's advice to "live each day as if it were your last" very seriously. Thinking he only has one day left to live, the eight-year-old creates a bucket list and goes on a hilarious adventure trying to accomplish…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dogtown

  Applegate, Katherine,

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  Three-legged Chance is the perfect narrator and guide to Dogtown, a shelter that houses both warm-blooded and robot dogs waiting to be adopted. When a new arrival, a misfit dog with a mysterious past, joins them, they head out on a journey of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ferris

  DiCamillo, Kate,

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  A hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up.

• Home Sweet Motel

  Grabenstein, Chris,

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  Enjoy the adventure as P.T. Wilkie and his friend Gloria come up with inventive schemes to save his family's struggling motel (the world's wackiest) from financial ruin. Their efforts lead to hilarious situations and uncover a surprising mystery…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hoops

  Tavares, Matt,

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  Follow Judi Wilson and her high school teammates as they form their school's first girls' basketball team in 1975, facing numerous challenges and inequalities compared to the boys' team. Inspired by true events!

• Invisible

  Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-

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  Five middle school students from different Latin American backgrounds are forced to work together on a community service project. As they help a homeless family, they learn to look past stereotypes and discover they have more in common than they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just a Girl

  a True Story of World War II

  Levi, Lia, 1931-

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  A true story about a Jewish girl growing up in Italy during World War II. Lia faces many changes and challenges as her family moves from place to place, but she remains brave and hopeful throughout her experiences.

• Lifeboat 12

  Hood, Susan, 1954-

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  A true story, told in verse, about a boy named Ken who escapes the bombings in London during World War II by boarding a ship to Canada. When the ship is hit by a torpedo, Ken and others must survive in a lifeboat with little food and water, hoping…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stuntboy, in the Meantime

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  Portico Reeves, a young boy with a secret identity as Stuntboy, navigates the challenges of his parents' separation and bullying at school. Using his alter ego to protect those around him, Portico discovers the true meaning of bravery and resilience.

• The Eyes & the Impossible

  Eggers, Dave,

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  Follow Johannes, a free-spirited dog who serves as the "Eyes" of an urban park, observing and reporting to the park's elders. When human developments threaten the park's balance, Johannes embarks on a heroic adventure with his animal friends to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Chicago Fire

  Rising From the Ashes

  Hannigan, Kate,

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  This exciting graphic novel tells the story of two kids trying to escape the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Through colorful illustrations and an action-packed plot, readers will learn important facts about this historical disaster while following the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lemonade War

  Davies, Jacqueline, 1962-

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  Join in on the excitement as a brother and sister compete to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts! As Evan and Jessie try to outsell each other, they learn important lessons about business, math, and getting along with family.

• The Wishing Spell

  Colfer, Chris, 1990-

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  Embark on a fantastical journey with twins Alex and Connor as they tumble into a magical book and find themselves in a realm where fairy tales come to life. Join them on their thrilling adventure to gather special items needed for a spell that can…Read moreRead more of this annotation