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Nic Blake and the Remarkables volume 1
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English
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"It's not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool--like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much--like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor. All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events...
3) A library
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English
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"What is a library? It isn't just a home for books; it's a haven for your dreams, imagination, and adventure! Nikki Giovanni's A Library is an ode to libraries everywhere, a treat for anyone who loves a good story, from the smallest library card-holder to exuberant storytellers and starry-eyed listeners alike. With lyrical text from one of America's most well-known poets and stunning illustrations, this inspiring read-aloud is sure to become a favorite."...
4) Hi, Cat!
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Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
1988.
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English
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Archie's day would have been great if he had not started it by greeting the new cat on the block.
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English
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"A twelve-year-old girl discovers her father is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark, and when he goes missing she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of spooky creatures set on starting a war"-- Provided by publisher.
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Otto and Sheed Alston are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. As summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have. That is, until a mysterious man named Mr. Flux appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange...
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"On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home.” Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will join great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And...
9) Lab magic
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"Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Discovering new things is so much fun!" -- Provided by publisher
10) Sister friend
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English
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"Ameena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness, her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""-- Provided by publisher.
"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del...
11) Fast pitch
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English
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"Shenice Lockwood dreams of leading the Fulton Firebirds to the U12 softball regional championship. But Shenice's focus gets shaken when her great-uncle Jack reveals that a career-ending-and family-name-ruining-crime may have been a setup. It's up to Shenice to discover the truth about her family's past-and fast-before secrets take the Firebirds out of the game forever"-- Provided by publisher.
12) Dragons in a bag
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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In Brooklyn, nine-year-old Jax joins Ma, a curmudgeonly witch who lives in his building, on a quest to deliver three baby dragons to a magical world, and along the way discovers his true calling.
13) We are here
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"Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time"-- Provided...
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Pleasant Co. Publication
Pub. Date
1999.
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English
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Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.
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Mia Mayhem volume 1
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Eight-year-old Mia Macarooney is delighted to learn she is from a family of superheroes, but her acceptance into the Program for In Training Superheroes requires she take a placement exam.
17) Booked
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English
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Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
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Ryan Hart volume 1
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English
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Ryan's name means "king," that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, though money is still tight. That means moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders...
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Ryan Hart volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more.-- Provided by Publisher.
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Zoe Washington volume 2
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English
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Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus's name for a crime he didn't commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support. So, everything should be perfect. Right? However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and despite being innocent Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected. Between hosting her show, testing recipes, managing shifting...

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