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• Odder

  Applegate, Katherine,

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  Odder, a fearless underwater acrobat off the California coast, encounters a hungry great white shark, leading to a life-changing event that challenges her beliefs and the humans trying to rescue her.

• The One and Only Ivan

  Applegate, Katherine

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  When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

• Thirst

  Bajaj, Varsha,

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  A heroic girl in Mumbai fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.

• Book Scavenger

  Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss

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  Twelve-year-old Emily and her new friend James discover an enigmatic book in San Francisco. They embark on a thrilling quest to uncover its secrets before the assailants who targeted Emily's hero, publisher Garrison Griswold, catch up to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sisterhood of Sleuths

  Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss,

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  When eleven-year-old Maizy finds a box of vintage Nancy Drew books, her mysterious discovery uncovers a truth from the past that will lead to self-discovery in the present, connecting three generations of women.

• Outside Nowhere

  Borba, Adam,

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  After setting off one too many pranks, Parker is sent to work on an unusual farm in the middle of nowhere where something extraordinary is growing underground.

• Duet

  Broach, Elise,

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  The life of a musically gifted bird changes forever after she discovers the music of Chopin and helps a talented young pianist solve the mystery of a long-lost Chopin piano.

• What Comes Next

  Buyea, Rob,

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  Twelve-year-old Thea, devastated after seeing her best friend die, begins to open to the possibility of new friendships and forgiveness, and comes to believe in what cannot be fully explained.

• Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?

  Connor, Leslie,

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  Eleven-year-old Aurora Petrequin, a bouncy and impulsive girl, forms an unspoken yet powerful friendship with Frenchie Livernois, who is autistic and doesn't talk. Together, they explore the natural wonders of coastal Maine until a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie

  Downing, Erin

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  Lucy, Freddy, and Herb Peach anticipate a relaxing vacation, but their plans change when their dad reveals they're millionaires thanks to their late mom's invention. Instead of splurging, they embark on a unique adventure, traveling in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Midnight Children

  Gemeinhart, Dan,

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  When lonely Ravani Foster discovers his new friend Virginia and her six mysterious runaway companions are in danger, he must fight to keep them safe, or lose the only person who has ever understood him.

• Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

  Grabenstein, Chris

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  Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS...but someone is trying to censor what the kids are reading.

• Manatee Summer

  Griffith, Evan,

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  In their final summer before middle school, Peter and Tommy aim to complete their Discovery Journal, cataloging wildlife in Florida. When they discover an injured manatee, Peter's journey to protect these creatures leads him to face…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nightmare at the Book Fair

  Gutman, Dan

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  When fifth-grader Trip Dinkleman, who does not like to read very much, is hit on the head by a heavy box and becomes a character in a series of different books--from a sports story to a science fiction novel to an adventure tale--his view…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The School for Whatnots

  Haddix, Margaret Peterson

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  When Max's best friend, Josie, disappears and leaves behind a mysterious note mentioning "whatnot rules," he sets out to uncover the truth, unaware of the powerful forces trying to keep them apart and the deeper questions of identity and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bound for Home

  Hashimoto, Meika,

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  Max the puppy falls in love with Emi, his new owner, and is determined to find her when she goes missing in the Maine woods. Alongside his companion, Red the cat, Max embarks on a challenging and heartwarming journey to bring Emi back home…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Full of Beans

  Holm, Jennifer L.,

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  Ten-year-old Beans Curry, a member of the Keepsies, the best marble playing gang in Depression-era Key West, Florida, engages in various schemes to earn money while "New Dealers" from Washington, D.C., arrive to turn run down Key West into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Linked

  Korman, Gordon,

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  In a quiet town, Link, Michael, and Dana are shocked when their school is vandalized with a swastika, stirring up questions about who could be behind it. As they investigate, they uncover not only the present-day crimes but also the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Superteacher Project

  Korman, Gordon,

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  Oliver and Nathan, determined to get to the bottom of their new homeroom teacher's fishy behavior, discover Mr. Aidact is actually an AI robot from a secret experimental program.

• Hummingbird

  Lloyd, Natalie,

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  When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting…Read moreRead more of this annotation