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The Doomsday Archives: The Heart-Stealer Mask (The Doomsday Archives, 2)
By Zack Loran Clark, Nick Eliopulos
Unlike her friends Emrys and Serena, Hazel is struggling to adjust to magic and to their new roles as the secret protectors of New Rotterdam. She’s already worried about her mom, who works endless shifts at the hospital to make ends meet, and now she also has to worry about defending their entire town from supernatural forces. If only Hazel could figure out how to use her relic, the Magnus Crown, which has the power to transform matter, including turning lead into gold . . .
Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....
By National Geographic Kids
Star Wars meets Weird But True! in this jam-packed official collection of amazing facts from a galaxy far, far away. Inside this book, you’ll uncover the surprising secrets and mind-blowing facts behind one of the most beloved franchises ever.
Never Thirteen (The Evers)
By Stacy McAnulty
What if you were twelve for all of eternity? Ivy Stewart thought West Archer Academy was the first step to everything she’d always wanted. The key to her entire future. But now…she might not even have a future.
Grace Stirs it Up (American Girl Today)
By Mary Casanova
Another adventure starts with Grace Thomas, who finally back home from Paris, only to bought something very memorable; the French bulldog, Bonbon (meaning chocolate in French). She also finally saw her friends; Maddy and Ella. But things between Maddy and Grace started off onto rocky start ever since Grace got back from Paris but later made up. Grace and her friends also started a business which turned out to be great! - Happy Reading!
Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House)
By Mary Pope Osborne
I read it several times and I loved it! This book is about two siblings, Jack and Annie. They found a magic tree house which can take them to other times or places. They accidently went to a time when there were dinasours. There are funny parts inside the book. I think it's a bit too easy, so I reccomend it to 5 to 8 years old!
Drama
By Raina Telgemeier
Callie has a passion for theater. Even though she lacks singing skills and can't audition for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she's found her place as the set designer for the drama department's stage crew. Determined to create a Broadway-worthy set on a limited budget, she faces challenges such as her limited carpentry knowledge, declining ticket sales, and crew members struggling to collaborate. As if that's not enough, she also has to navigate the drama that unfolds both on and offstage once the actors are chosen. And to add to the chaos, two charming brothers enter the picture, making things even more complicated! What would happen next to Callie? Happy reading! ~ Victoria Ella
The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Random House Large Print)
By Mitch Albom
The book talks about the introduction of the main character, Eddie. Eddie was an 83-year-old retired soldier who worked for Ruby Pier. Following the accident, Eddie was sent to heaven, where he would meet five different people. I enjoyed the beginning of this book because the author easily grabs the reader's attention. The book starts with a countdown to Eddie’s death, which made me want to find out everything that happened. From the book, there was nothing that I disliked because the book was written so well. While reading this book, the character's feelings made me feel as if I were right there with them. The author causes the reader to feel sadness and joy throughout each chapter. I recommend this book to people who are 10 years old or older . Because it has some sad parts, so the reader needs to have a strong heart. “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is an excellent book to read.
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
By Daniel James Brown
This book tells the story of Joe Rantz. It serves as an account of his youth in the middle of the Great Depression, especially when he was rowing at the University of Washington. In the book, we learn about the hardships he endured and the challenges he had to overcome in order to row with his teammates, and, more importantly, trust his teammates, at the Olympics of 1936 in Hitler's Germany. It follows Joe through 3 years of hard collegiate rowing, of being discriminated because of how poor he was, and of him bonding with the members of the crew that would eventually row together at the Olympics. The focus, however, is not really on the Nazis; Joe and his teammates are blissfuly unaware of the persecution of races deemed 'inferior' by the Nazis, although the book does delve into the attempts of Leni Riefanstahl, maker of propaganda films highlighting the Aryan race at the Olympics. The focus is on Joe's story, how he was abandoned as a child and rose through hard work and perseverance to become whole again through rowing. It paints a picture of a time long gone, of men and women who have since passed on: their struggles, their triumphs, their journeys. It tells of the boys rowing. It had a melancholy, reflective epilogue. It had funny descriptions of events that happened, in a tongue in cheek, wry way. It drew me in. Through the 500 or so pages, I was never bored: the descriptions of the various regattas were especially suspenseful. And above all, it gave me a deeper appreciation of hard work and teamwork and trust. I recommend it to fans of narrative nonfiction or sports stories.