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Ugly Girls by Lindsay Hunter

Baby Girl and Perry are passing their time cutting class, shoplifting, stealing cars, etc., when both are simultaneously contacted by an alleged high school student from a neighboring town, Jamey....

Posted by on February 21, 2018

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The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen

If you are a fan of PBS and have been able to view even one episode of America’s Test Kitchen, you probably realize how seriously the chefs and staff take...

Posted by on February 21, 2018

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Mr. Moon by Michael Paraskevas

With sunset and moonrise, Mr. Moon is ready to oversee the hustle and bustle of nighttime. Enjoy Michael Paraskevas’ vibrant digital illustrations and fanciful take on familiar bedtime images. Young...

Posted by on February 15, 2018

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Bradford Street Buddies: Backyard Camp-Out by Jerdine Nolen

While cleaning out the garage with their parents, Jada and Jamal stumble upon an old tent, inspiring the idea for a backyard barbeque and camp-out. Their neighborhood friends, Carlita and...

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The Library Book by Michael Mark and Tom Chapin

One morning a young girl decides to take a walk to her local library to check out some books. With each book she picks up the stories characters come out...

  • 3 stars out of 5

Better Than Perfect by Melissa Kantor

Juliet’s life is wonderful.  She’s got the family, the grades, and the boyfriend, and they’re all perfect.  That is, until her dad moves out and her mom overdoses on her...

Posted by on January 11, 2018

  • 4 stars out of 5

Recess Warriors: Hero is a Four-Letter Word by Marcus Emerson

When an outbreak of cooties threatens to turn the student body into a herd of zombies, Scrap and his friend Yoshi must act fast to save everyone. This action-packed adventure...

  • 4 stars out of 5

Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio

One day, Gaston’s family goes to the park and meets Mrs. Bulldog’s family, which includes the feisty Antoinette. Gaston and Antoinette couldn’t be more different, but as the mothers’ look...

Posted by on December 30, 2017

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The Haters by Jesse Andrews

Readers will find much to laugh at from beginning to end.

Posted by on December 21, 2017

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Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella by Cerrie Burnell

The day Harper finds out she owns a secret magical umbrella, is the same day her cat Midnight goes missing. With her friends in toe, some new and some old,...

Posted by on December 15, 2017

  • 5 stars out of 5

Wallace and Grace Take the Case by Heather Alexander

Friendship, humor, and mystery: This book has it all! Wallace and Grace Take the Case is the first story in what promises to be a fun beginning chapter book series.

Posted by on December 7, 2017

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Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley

A family curse, some attempted heroism, and a mythical golden alligator named Munch: How will Blue Montgomery and Tumble Wilson survive summer vacation?

Posted by on November 24, 2017

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The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close

Beth finds herself hating Washington, D.C. after she moves there for her husband Matt's career. In the middle of figuring things out, Matt and Beth become best friends with Matt's...

Posted by on November 9, 2017

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Batgirl and The Birds of Prey (Rebirth, Vol. 1): Who is Oracle? by Julie Benson

The name “Oracle” has been haunting Babs – no, literally. The criminals she takes down seem to be getting their information from Oracle, and what’s worse, it looks like they’re...

Posted by on November 9, 2017

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There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi

Sometimes it's scary being a small dog in a big world. Meet Eleanor, a young girl, and her timid dog Sukie, as they enjoy a day at the beach. Well,...

Posted by on October 27, 2017

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