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Secrets of Sulphur Springs TV Poster Image
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Secrets of Sulphur Springs
age 9+
Chilling mystery series is lots of fun, has some scares.
Network: Disney Channel
(2021)
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Unplugged
age 9+
Kids shake up tech-free wellness resort in fast-moving romp.
By Gordon Korman
(2021)
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Katie the Catsitter: Book 1
age 9+
Funny, colorful graphic novel about tween superhero-to-be.
By Colleen AF Venable
(2021)
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Cat Kid Comic Club
age 7+
Fun, irreverent characters share poop jokes, life lessons.
By Dav Pilkey
(2020)
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Unlocked: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 8.5
age 9+
Short tale, long reference volume best for super fans.
By Shannon Messenger
(2020)
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Bobbleheads: The Movie
age 7+
Cartoon violence, stereotypes in film based on popular dolls
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2020)
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Voices Of Fire
age 9+
Charming choir competition series has positive messages.
Network: Netflix
(2020)
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The Ickabog
age 9+
Harry Potter author's fairy tale is darker than expected.
By J. K. Rowling
(2020)
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Fly on the Wall
age 9+
Funny graphic novel hybrid about friendship, communication.
By Remy Lai
(2020)
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Flying Over Water
age 9+
Refugee friendship tale has strong tolerance, faith message.
By N.H. Senzai, Shannon Hitchcock
(2020)
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The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless Book Poster Image
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The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless
age 9+
Friendly, factual book helps girls appreciate their bodies.
By Charlotte Markey
(2020)
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Three Keys: Front Desk, Book 2
age 9+
Immigrant kid continues to tackle racism in powerful sequel.
By Kelly Yang
(2020)
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A Tale of Witchcraft: A Tale of Magic, Book 2
age 9+
Magic, villainy run amok in wildly imaginative sequel.
By Chris Colfer
(2020)
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Saucy
age 9+
Characters sparkle with humor in tale about animal rights.
By Cynthia Kadohata
(2020)
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Mask: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Mask: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 2
age 9+
Superhero tweens hit San Francisco in exciting WWII sequel.
By Kate Hannigan
(2020)
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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears: Paola Santiago, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears: Paola Santiago, Book 1
age 9+
Spine-tingling excitement in folktale-inspired fantasy.
By Tehlor Kay Mejia
(2020)
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Tig N' Seek
age 9+
Quirky duo's resourceful problem solving favors tweens.
Network: HBO Max
(2020)
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War Stories
age 9+
Lively, nuanced D-Day story of tween and war hero.
By Gordon Korman
(2020)
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Kiki's Delivery Service
age 9+
Fun, adventurous tale of young witch has depth, kindness.
By Eiko Kadono
(2020)
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Efrén Divided
age 9+
Boy deals with mom's deportation in harsh but hopeful tale.
By Ernesto Cisneros
(2020)
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