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Billy Miller Makes a Wish

age 8+

Funny family story has warmth, sibling strife, kindness.

By Kevin Henkes

(2021)

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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

age 8+

Mild scares and laughs for Wimpy Kid fans.

By Jeff Kinney

(2021)

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The House That Wasn't There

age 8+

Engaging story of loss, friendship, and a mystery to solve.

By Elana K. Arnold

(2021)

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Rescue

age 8+

Suspenseful drama of escape from Nazi occupation in WWII.

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

(2021)

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Measuring Up

age 8+

Strong Asian girl drives quick, tasty cooking drama.

By Lily LaMotte

(2020)

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Endling #3: The Only

age 8+

Stirring, triumphant finale to species extinction series.

By Katherine Applegate

(2021)

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Simon B. Rhymin'

age 8+

Fun novel about boy whose creativity sparks his empathy.

By Dwayne Reed

(2021)

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When You Trap a Tiger

age 8+

Superb family tale of loss has mystery, folklore, sadness.

By Tae Keller

(2020)

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Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

age 8+

Illuminating retelling of a tragic American event.

By Carole Boston Weatherford

(2021)

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Root Magic

age 8+

Girl discovers her power in tender fantasy novel.

By Eden Royce

(2021)

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A Wish in the Dark

age 8+

Dazzling, Thai-inspired riff on Les Mis has big heart.

By Christina Soontornvat

(2021)

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Amari and the Night Brothers

age 8+

Girl finds her magic in fun fantasy full of surprises.

By B.B. Alston

(2021)

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Shaking Up the House

age 8+

Fun, prank-filled story set in White House has tween appeal.

By Yamile Saied Méndez

(2021)

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Clues to the Universe

age 8+

Two friends look for fathers, reach for stars in brave tale.

By Christina Li

(2021)

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WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel

age 8+

Daring Irish girls use magic to save wolves in lively tale.

By Samuel Sattin, Tomm Moore

(2020)

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The Lion of Mars

age 8+

Tween sci-fi adventure shows value of community.

By Jennifer L. Holm

(2021)

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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

age 8+

Compelling, exciting, educational story of 2018 cave rescue.

By Christina Soontornvat

(2020)

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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

age 8+

Lively middle-school adventure celebrates knowing stuff.

By Chris Grabenstein

(2020)

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The Dragon Thief: Dragons in a Bag, Book 2

age 8+

Diverse tweens, magic in fast-moving, heart-filled sequel.

By Zetta Elliott

(2019)

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American Immigration: Our History, Our Stories

age 8+

Tales of inspiring people, awful racism in nuanced history.

By Kathleen Krull

(2020)

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