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Lowriders in Space, Book 1

age 8+

Pedal-to-the-metal graphic novel celebrates Latino culture.

By Cathy Camper

(2014)

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DK Eyewitness Books Series

age 8+

Great reference books on many topics for young readers.

By Juliette Clutton-Brock

(2014)

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Ralph S. Mouse Series

age 8+

Lovely classics have adventure, empathy, a talking mouse.

By Beverly Cleary

(1965)

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Black Brother, Black Brother

age 8+

Boy challenges school bully in exciting sports story.

By Jewell Parker Rhodes

(2020)

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Dear America: The Story of an Undocumented Citizen: Young Readers' Edition

age 8+

Gripping biography of undocumented prize-winning journalist.

By Jose Antonio Vargas

(2019)

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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth: Lowriders in Space, Book 2

age 8+

Friends wrestle Aztec god in vibrant, zany graphic novel.

By Cathy Camper

(2016)

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The Magician's Bird: A Tuckernuck Mystery, Book 2

age 9+

Funny tween-sleuths mystery more complex than first.

By Emily Fairlie

(2013)

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Almost Super

age 8+

Superheroes vs. supervillains in super-funny tale.

By Marion Jensen

(2014)

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The Initiation: Lock and Key, Book 1

age 9+

Suspenseful intro to a modern-day young Sherlock Holmes.

By Ridley Pearson

(2016)

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Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic

age 9+

Fab art and cool new world as time periods collide.

By Armand Baltazar

(2017)

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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2

age 9+

Moodier young Sherlock sequel is chock-full of secrets.

By Ridley Pearson

(2017)

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Bad Dad

age 8+

Gangsters, poop, lots of heart in zany British best-seller.

By David Walliams

(2019)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

age 8+

Family road trip goes hilariously awry in 9th installment.

By Jeff Kinney

(2014)

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Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

age 8+

Plot and jokes forced but harmless in detective parody.

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

(2013)

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Escape From the Isle of the Lost: Descendants, Book 4

age 8+

Fun, upbeat villain-kids romp sets up movie finale.

By Melissa de la Cruz

(2019)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

age 8+

Greg's wilderness vacation is funny but predictable.

By Jeff Kinney

(2020)

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