Bob

written by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead

Genre: Fantasy

Summary:  Livy and her family visit her grandmother in Australia after 5 years. Upon her arrival, Livy rediscovers a small, green creature named Bob, whom she had forgotten about from a previous visit. Bob is a mysterious creature with a unique personality, and Livy becomes determined to help him find his way home. Together, they embark on an adventure filled with friendship, mystery, and a touch of magic.

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Measuring Up

written by Lily Lamotte & Ann Xu

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary:  Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle. Since she can’t go to A-má to celebrate her seventieth birthday, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids’ cooking contest to pay for A-má’s plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. With the help of her new friends and a little creativity, Cici develops a unique and delicious recipe that showcases both Taiwanese and American flavors. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?

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Swim Team

written by Johnnie Christmas

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary: Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees - until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule: the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta - an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain - is willing to help.

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Chasing Vermeer

written by Blue Balliett

Genre: Mystery

Summary:  When a book of unexplainable occurrences brings Petra Andalee & Calder Pillay together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect, an eccentric old woman seeks their company and an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth they must draw on their powers of intuition, their skills at problem solving, and their knowledge of Vermeer. Can they decipher a crime that has left even the FBI baffled?

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And Then, Boom!

written by Lisa Fipps

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary:  Joe Oak, a young boy whose life is disrupted by his mother's sudden departure and the loss of their home. Joe navigates the challenges of homelessness and poverty, finding solace in his love of drawing and his friendship with Nick. Despite facing hardships, Joe's resilience and determination shine through as he encounters various obstacles and unexpected twists of fate.

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Odder

written by Katherine Applegate

Genre: Animal Fiction

Summary:  Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

written by Nicholas Day

Genre: Non-fiction

Summary: On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c'est partie! The Mona Lisa, she's gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting? Travel back to an extraordinary period of revolutionary change: turn-of-the-century Paris. Discover the secret at the heart of the Mona Lisa--the most famous painting in the world should never have existed at all

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A Wish in the Dark

written by Christina Soontornvat

Genre: Fantasy

Summary: All light in Chattana is created by one man - the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. Nok, the prison warden’s perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family’s good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers hidden truth that challenge her beliefs.

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Too Small Tola

written by Atinuke

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary: Tola - a young Nigerian girl - lives in Lagos with her family. Tola maybe small, but she is incredibly capable and helpful. She assists her family with daily chores, demonstrates intelligence beyond her years, and even saves the day when a local tailor needs help. Tola's resourcefulness and positive attitude shine throughout the story.

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All to Play for

written by Eve Ainsworth

Genre: Sports Fiction

Summary:  Lewis Cooper loves football more than anything else in the world, so he's thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach. But there are some serious obstacles in Lewis's way. His mum doesn't want him to play because she blames the game for a family tragedy. And even if Lewis can change her mind, there's no way she'll be able to afford the proper kit that he needs. Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?

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