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It’s Time for Summer Reading!
Summer is a time to relax, rest… and read! Get your kids off their screens and make it a summer to remember with these books. Featuring great stories, engaging topics, and laugh-out-loud humor, these books are just what they need to stay sharp all summer long. Take these books with you on your road trip, on the plane, or just out in the backyard.
Can the dead talk to the living? Discover the astonishingly true story of Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox—the Civil War-era sisters and teen mediums who created the American séances. (Ages 12 and up).
This addictive graphic novel series for tweens continues as Grace and Lola discover more of the complexity of romantic relationships!
Fast-paced and full of twists, this suspenseful middle grade novel transports young readers between the 1770s and 1970s as Thunder uncovers the truth behind a Revolutionary-era spy network—and discovers the importance of friendship, family, and her own voice along the way.
Entrepreneurship leads to friendship in this hilarious tale of stuffed-animal loving Moose, who starts a Stuffie Stand that’s so successful, he’s forced to partner with his annoying customer and competitor, Mabel.
Jake Spooky keeps puking up wolves…and he has no idea why. Jake just wants to chill out and have band practice. But first, he will need to look inside himself and unravel the mystery of the wolves within.
In this riveting middle-grade fantasy, New York Times bestselling author David Elliott and E.M. Elliott tell the story of a forest-dwelling boy forced to confront the mysteries of his life.
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Hungry as always, Bear finally feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series’ indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings!
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Capybaras are the world’s largest and trendiest rodent and beloved across the world (and the internet/social media)—but there’s so much more to know about them! Find out more in this latest title in Kevin McCloskey’s Giggle and Learn series, graphic novels for kids ages 4–7 that blend science, art, and comedy.
Told from dual perspectives, this remarkable true story for YA readers recounts the tale of two individuals—a Ukrainian teen in the early 2010s and a Jewish boy in hiding during WWII—whose lives are entwined through a box of letters.
In this second volume in a graphic novel series about an aspiring witch, Brume embarks on a quest to discover the epic mystery behind the origin of her spell book. Perfect for young readers ages 7–11!
Meet LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the rookie who became a symbol of Mexican American pride and a hero to Latinos everywhere.
Plants have secret skills. They are water wizards, finding water in the driest landscapes. They are a community, sending underground messages—and even food and water!—to other plants. And yes, they can hear without ears.