Just after twelve-year-old Emily and her family move to San Francisco, she teams up with new friend James to follow clues in an odd book they find, hoping to figure out its secrets before the men who attacked Emily's hero, publisher...
Juvenile fiction
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Author:Bertman, Jennifer ChamblissSummary: - Author:Krishnaswami, Uma, Swaney, JuliannaSummary:
Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her apartment building. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety bookstand, Yasmin has to take her...
- Author:Alexander, KwameSummary:
In this middle grade novel-in-verse by the Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author of "The Crossover," soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of...
- Author:Winkler, HenrySummary:
Hi there, I'm Hank. Here's what you need to know about me: I don't try to make the kids in my class laugh, but somehow I do. Spelling is my worst subject. (Come to think of it, so are math and reading!) I try hard- I...
- Author:Blatt, JaneSummary:
A celebration of the many ways children interact with books.
- Author:Senior, OliveSummary:
In this picture book, a young black girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage hair.
- Author:Walters, Eric, Williams, JeromeSummary:
When Nick and Kia are invited to former Toronto Raptor Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams' basketball camp in Washington, DC, they quickly discover that this is no ordinary summer hoop camp. This is a basketball boot camp that focuses on...
- Author:Venkatraman, PadmaSummary:
“Venkatraman has never met a heavy theme she did not like....Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.”— New York Times Book...
- Author:Machias, JulesSummary:
Daniel and Ash bond over a rescue a dog that's about to be euthanized. When they start catching feelings for each other, however, things go from cute to complicated, with truth, identity, and acceptance on the line.
- Author:Child, Brenda J.Summary:
"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire...
- Author:Withrow, SarahSummary:
Gwen's mother ran away five years ago. Now Gwen is receiving postcards from her that promise a reunion -- postcards with French stamps and no return address. Gwen is sure that it is only a matter of time before her mother sends for her...
- Author:McMahen, ChrisSummary:
Oliver has helicopter parents-they love him, but they seriously cramp his style. He decides to fill an old wooden box with souvenirs from some of his outrageous and daring exploits. That way, he'll never forget the zombies, the killer...
- Author:Smith, KimSummary:
New York Times–bestselling illustrator Kim Smith’s author-illustrator debut
Nothing’s better than building with boxes!
Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves building extraordinary things out of ordinary... - Author:McDonald, NancySummary:
Nancy McDonald's career as a journalist included the television programs W5, Canada AM, and Marketplace; she then went on to become a sought-after freelance writer, penning everything from documentaries to live-action scripts to...
- Author:Doyle, BrianSummary:
Winner of the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year, the Geoffrey Bilson Award, the Ruth Schwartz Award, and an ALA Notable Books List selection. Martin O'Boy's life is not easy. His beloved Granny has just died, his pregnant...
- Author:Brown, CalefSummary:
A young boy's questions lead to more and more questions, but there do not seem to be any answers.
- Author:Beiser, TimSummary:
A hilarious story about a finicky frog, who soon finds out that not all creatures eat alike.
- Author:Hunter, ErinSummary:
The Dark Forest has been defeated, and Bramblestar stands as leader of ThunderClan. But the warrior cats must now weather a new kind of storm, or all four Clans will be swept away.
- Author:Smith, EricSummary:
In Inked, Caenum discovered his destiny.Now, in Branded, he must fight for it.As the final battle approaches, Caenum must choose his own path one last time ... or it will be decided for him. After narrowly escaping the soldiers of the...
- Author:Stoddard, LindseySummary:
Find yourself. Find your place. Find your brave. This uplifting tale, which award-winning author Leslie Connor dubbed "a perfectly paced journey of the heart" is perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Cyrus...
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