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The One and Only Ivan

age 8+

Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla.

By Katherine Applegate

(2012)

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Mr. and Mrs. Bunny -- Detectives Extraordinaire!

age 8+

Wacky, charming tale of girl and bunnies to the rescue.

By Polly Horvath

(2012)

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Tua and the Elephant

age 8+

Fun, exciting tale of Thai girl who rescues an elephant.

By R.P. Harris

(2012)

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Double Fudge

age 8+

Hilarious, willful Fudge meets his match.

By Judy Blume

(2002)

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The Ultra Violets

age 8+

Fast-paced girl-power confection made for superhero fans.

By Sophie Bell

(2013)

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The Lightning Catcher, Book 1

age 8+

Kids battle severe weather in mild, whimsical fantasy.

By Anne Cameron

(2013)

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The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

age 8+

Folksy novel sends environmentalist message.

By Kathi Appelt

(2013)

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The Lost Kingdom

age 8+

Exciting frontier adventure with steampunk fantasy twist.

By Matthew J. Kirby

(2013)

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Survivors: Stranded, Book 3

age 8+

Plenty of peril in fun final book of Survivor host's series.

By Jeff Probst, Chris Tebbetts

(2013)

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Hunted: Spirit Animals, Book 2

age 8+

Multiplatform series about magical beasts stays exciting.

By Maggie Stiefvater

(2014)

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Sky Jumpers: Book 1

age 8+

Tween girl risks life to save town in gripping future tale.

By Peggy Eddleman

(2013)

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Half a Chance

age 8+

Gentle story of girl photographer raises ethical issues.

By Cynthia Lord

(2014)

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Blood Ties: Spirit Animals, Book 3

age 8+

Multiplatform fantasy series ups the battle violence.

By Garth Nix, Sean Williams

(2014)

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The Storm Tower Thief: The Lightning Catcher, Book 2

age 8+

Kids fight dangerous weather in too-mild fantasy sequel.

By Anne Cameron

(2014)

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Nuts to You

age 8+

Sweet, funny squirrel adventure great read-alone or -aloud.

By Lynne Rae Perkins

(2014)

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Poached: FunJungle, Book 2

age 8+

Engaging zoo sequel blends smarts, pranks, and animal facts.

By Stuart Gibbs

(2014)

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Galaxy's Most Wanted, Book 1

age 8+

Summer camp gets alien visitors in silly, fun adventure.

By John Kloepfer

(2014)

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The Fourteenth Goldfish

age 8+

Funny, sweet fountain-of-youth fantasy about growing wiser.

By Jennifer L. Holm

(2014)

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Fire and Ice: Spirit Animals, Book 4

age 8+

Characters face loss, frostbite in exciting installment.

By Shannon Hale

(2014)

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Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

age 8+

Picture book offers inspiring bios of Latino Americans.

By Juan Felipe Herrera

(2014)

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