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By Korman, Gordon
4.449 ratings11 reviews
book_worm1355 stars
I really enjoy Gordon Korman’s novels, because they are filled with humor, adventure, plot twists, and much more. This one has different points of view per chapter, and is an amazing read for middle-school book-lovers. Well, you don’t have to be a book-lover to enjoy this phenomenal book. It is a...
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Àkànní
By Jessica Tagbajumi
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A young warrior in training and a team of unlikely-heroes-turned-friends set out to uncover a conspiracy that threatens their entire solar system—and challenges their idea of honor. This epic space-based graphic novel for 8-12 year olds is perfect for fans of Star Wars and Iyanu on Cartoon Network! All her life, Àkànní has dreamed of being an onija—brave in the face of danger, strong in the face of opposition, and honorable in the face of injustice. And as a student at the prestigious Onija I
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Runeless
By Bill Masuku
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In a world in which magical runes determine a person’s fate, runeless best friends find themselves on opposite sides of an epic fight for justice. This exciting fantasy graphic novel about friendship and power is perfect for 8-12-year-old fans of Amulet and Avatar: The Last Airbender. In the wealthy city of Dura, a person’s fate is determined by which of seven magical runes they’re born with. And Fungai and Ngoni, both born without runes, have nothing—except each other. But when a mysterious
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Heroes of Olympus, Book Five: The Blood of Olympus, The Graphic Novel
By Rick Riordan
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The breathtaking conclusion to the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now a graphic novel! Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them—and they’re stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood—the blood of Olympus—in order to
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Jax Freeman and the Graveyard Forest
By Kwame Mbalia
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In his first adventure in this series, seventh grader Jackson "Jax" Freeman learned that he's a summoner—someone who can call on the magical powers of his ancestors—and tries to clear his great-great grandfather’s name of a tragedy he didn't cause.
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Terrifying True Tales: Haunting Histories, Creepy Cryptids, and Scary Stories from Around the World
By Paige Towler
11 ratings0 reviews
Some scary stories are more than just tall tales. This spine-tingling collection of TRUE terrors and haunting legends is perfect for Halloween—and thrills and chills all year long. This book is not for the faint of heart…but for those brave enough, a bone-chilling, globe-trotting adventure awaits. Filled with gripping photography and mind-boggling facts that reveal the history and science behind the curiosities of our world, PLUS a foreword written by bestselling author and king of creep R.L.
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Forget Me Not
By Ellie Terry
4.673 ratings3 reviews
pidgegalaxy55 stars
This book is SO amazing. Every page is like a poem or a song. It’s so beautiful! I love books about people who are different races, orientations, with disabilities, etc. Calliope is a great protagonist. She is brave (like the poppy). She always can help others and knows when to do the right thing...
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The Dam Keeper
By Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
4.52 ratings2 reviews
glitterclaws44 stars
This book is very intriguing, Pig is the dam keeper ever since father left. He gets the job done though he feels lonely sometimes. What happens when things start to happen with the fog that are unusual? this book was really good, it was a quick read that left me wanting more, I will definitely be...
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The Guardian Herd Series (4 Book Series)
By Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
41 ratings1 reviews
jesus_is_king44 stars
I love these books! When young Star is born a black Pegasus in the land of Anok, the other pegasi wisper about his fate. In Anok, the black Pegasus is either born to bring the herds together in peace, or it is born to destroy everything and everyone. Most pegasi want him dead before his first bir...
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The Philadelphia Adventure
By Lloyd Alexander
51 ratings1 reviews
deafgirlhistory55 stars
There's another time for another adventure with now grown 20 years old Vesper Holly with her guardian, Brinnie Garrett as they set out for an adventure initiated from President (former) General Ulysses S. Grant to try and foil the massive extortion and terrorism plot which was targeted the 1876 C...
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Linked
By Korman, Gordon
4.449 ratings11 reviews
book_worm1355 stars
I really enjoy Gordon Korman’s novels, because they are filled with humor, adventure, plot twists, and much more. This one has different points of view per chapter, and is an amazing read for middle-school book-lovers. Well, you don’t have to be a book-lover to enjoy this phenomenal book. It is a...
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Àkànní
By Jessica Tagbajumi
0 ratings0 reviews
A young warrior in training and a team of unlikely-heroes-turned-friends set out to uncover a conspiracy that threatens their entire solar system—and challenges their idea of honor. This epic space-based graphic novel for 8-12 year olds is perfect for fans of Star Wars and Iyanu on Cartoon Network! All her life, Àkànní has dreamed of being an onija—brave in the face of danger, strong in the face of opposition, and honorable in the face of injustice. And as a student at the prestigious Onija I
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Rozen Maiden, Vol. 1

By Peach-Pit

51 ratings1 reviews

From Peach-Pit, the creators of "DearS," comes a dramatic fantasy where toys live a life of their...

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I Wish I Knew That: Math: Cool Stuff You Need to Know

By Dr. Michael Goldsmith

51 ratings1 reviews

Whether you have forgotten what you learned or are starting fresh, I Wish I Knew That Math is a ...

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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

52 ratings1 reviews

Bill Bryson’s own fascination with science began with a battered old school book he had when he w...

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Sharon Creech: The Words We Choose to Say (Studies in Young Adult Literature)

By Mary Ann Tighe

0 ratings1 reviews

Sharon Creech is the only author to receive both the Newbery Medal and the Carnegie Medal. Sharon...

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Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Yeti Rescue

By Eleanor Hawken

52 ratings1 reviews

Eleanor Hawken worked as a children's book editor for many years and was part of the team that es...

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Mirage (Above World)

By Jenn Reese

4.52 ratings1 reviews

A thrilling sequel from an exciting new voice in middle-grade sci-fi tracks two ocean-born childr...

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Dante's Inferno

By Chronicle Books

0 ratings1 reviews

A faithful yet totally original contemporary spin on a classic, Dante's Inferno as interpreted by...

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Little Red Riding Hood

By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Paul Galdone

51 ratings1 reviews

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Verdi (Spanish) (Spanish Edition)

By Janell Cannon

0 ratings1 reviews

"¿Para qué tanta prisa en crecer y volverse verde?", pregunta Verdi, una pequeña pitón, desde su isla tropical. Verdi no quiere hacerse mayor pero con el tiempo comprende que cr...

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