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Tristan Strong Destroys the World: Tristan Strong, Book 2

age 8+

Teen returns to land of African myth in rousing fantasy.

By Kwame Mbalia

(2020)

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Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess: The Enola Holmes Mysteries, Book 1

age 8+

Teen girl detective is a fun twist on famous family name.

By Nancy Springer

(2007)

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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure

age 8+

Rowley gets creative in funny Wimpy Kid spin-off tale.

By Jeff Kinney

(2020)

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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

age 8+

Lots of great life lessons as families celebrate holiday.

By S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed

(2020)

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More to the Story

age 8+

Warm Little Women update stars Pakistani American sisters.

By Hena Khan

(2019)

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The Library of Ever

age 8+

Lively library series start mixes fact, fantasy, adventure.

By Zeno Alexander

(2019)

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Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game: Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Book 4

age 8+

Loony library game is all about fiction -- and empathy.

By Chris Grabenstein

(2019)

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Cinderella Liberator

age 8+

Fresh take on classic tale boosts being true, free self.

By Rebecca Solnit

(2019)

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Ogre Enchanted

age 8+

Girl becomes ogre in imaginative "Ella Enchanted" spin-off.

By Gail Carson Levine

(2018)

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Isle of the Lost: The Graphic Novel

age 8+

Disney villain-kids tale gets fast-paced graphic revamp.

By Melissa de la Cruz, Robert Venditti

(2018)

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Freya and the Magic Jewel: Thunder Girls, Book 1

age 8+

Fun read, troubling message for girls to be peacemakers.

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams

(2018)

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Charlie & Frog

age 8+

Fun, educational mystery introduces kids to sign language.

By Karen Kane

(2018)

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The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution: A Handbook for Time Travelers

age 8+

Jokey history offers Yelp-like reviews for time travelers.

By Jonathan W. Stokes

(2018)

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The Secret of Nightingale Wood

age 8+

Suspenseful WWI family drama has feel of a classic.

By Lucy Strange

(2017)

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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King: Mighty Jack, Book 2

age 8+

Thrilling end hints at more adventures for brave friends.

By Ben Hatke

(2017)

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Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Lights, Camera, Middle School!

age 8+

Series moves to middle school, tackles fear with humor.

By Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

(2017)

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The Princess and the Pearl: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess, Book 6

age 8+

Pace slows even among witch doctor, pirates, sea monster.

By E.D. Baker

(2017)

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Secret Origins: Story Thieves, Book 3

age 8+

Comic-book shenanigans, big issues in zany sequel.

By James Riley

(2017)

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Ratpunzel: Hamster Princess, Book 3

age 8+

Adventurous princess does the rescuing in fun graphic novel.

By Ursula Vernon

(2016)

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When the Sea Turned to Silver

age 8+

Rich folklore-fantasy blend makes a great read-aloud.

By Grace Lin

(2016)

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