Showing 1–29 of 29 titles
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
Adventures with Waffles
Whether sledding with chickens or boating with cows, there's never a dull moment when neighbors Lena and Trille are together. The Norwegian village comes alive in this tale of family, friendship, and adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763672812
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Blackbird Fly
Eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American, faces bullying, parental conflicts, fickle friends, and a lack of self-confidence with the help of a Beatles cassette, new friends, and the determination to play the guitar.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062238610
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The Blackthorn Key
In 1665 London, Christopher, an apothecary's apprentice, and his best friend Tom attempt to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult. They follow a trail of puzzles, codes, pranks, and danger toward a powerful secret.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481446518
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Echo
This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439874021
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Fish in a Tree
With the help of an insightful teacher and quirky friends, Ally discovers how smart she really is in spite of being identified as dyslexic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780142426425
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Full Cicada Moon
Set against the backdrop of the first lunar landing, this free verse novel features Mimi Oliver, a half Japanese, half African American girl who learns about fitting in and standing up for what's right.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525428756
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Fuzzy Mud
Taking a shortcut through the off-limits woods to avoid a bully, Tamaya and Marshall encounter fuzzy-looking mud that unleashes a medical and environmental disaster.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385743785
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George
George identifies as a girl; if only the rest of the world would too. With the help of best friend Kelly, George takes the first steps to becoming Melissa, her true self.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545812542
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Gone Crazy in Alabama
Sisters Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern travel to rural Alabama to visit Big Ma during the summer of 1969, where they find out about southern culture, animal rights, and the strength of their family, both past and present.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062215871
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Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible
In a spunky graphic novel retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Harriet, a hamster princess, embarks on many wild adventures until the curse on her backfires and she needs to save her parents. -
Infinity and Me
Through expressive narration, sound effects, and music, this production explores the concept of infinity.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430120025
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The Jumbies
Using authentic Haitian accents and song, Robin Miles creates an atmosphere of supernatural menace as a girl fights to save her father and her island home.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781490664651
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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Lailah, a young girl who has been looking forward to fasting for Ramadan for her first time, suddenly feels shy because she is at a new school in a new country.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780884484318
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Lost in the Sun
In his efforts to make a fresh start in middle school, Trent struggles to put a traumatic event behind him. Fallon, the class outcast, strives to help Trent let go of his guilt.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780399164064
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Mars Evacuees
A war between Earth and aliens leads to the evacuation of children to Mars. When the grown-ups disappear, Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish make a discovery that might just change everything.- Fiction, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062293992
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The Marvels
Two seemingly unrelated plots—Billy Marvel's wordless, illustrated story set in 1776; and Joseph Jervis's prose story set in 1990—come together in a tale of mystery, adventure, friendship, and family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545448680
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Ms. Rapscott's Girls
With humor and lots of energy, Katherine Kellgren gives voice to indomitable headmistress Ms. Rapscott and the five wayward students.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781101890653
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Murder Is Bad Manners
Hazel Wong and her best friend Daisy Wells form a secret detective agency at their boarding school. They open their first big case when their teacher, Miss Bell, turns up dead.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481422123
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My Two Blankets
While learning a new language in a new country, a young woman compares her native language to a warm, comfortable blanket. Soon she has two comfortable blankets—the old and the new language.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544432284
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The Nest
Steve is always anxious and his baby brother's health issues take it to another level. When he is approached by the Wasp Queen, who claims she can solve his worries, he learns agreeing with the wasps comes with a dangerous price. Haunting and eerie.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481432320
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Nuts to You
Jessica Almasy uses tones, cadences, and accents to personify three squirrels and other animals during an exciting rescue mission.
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The Odds of Getting Even
Mo and Dale don't see eye to eye in their latest case full of eccentric Southern characters humorously voiced by Lauren Fortgang.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781101892398
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Red Butterfly
Kara and her American mother are different from everyone they know in their Chinese neighborhood. When a medical emergency forces them into the mire of Chinese bureaucracy, Kara's future becomes desperate and unpredictable.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481411097
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Roller Girl
Astrid falls in love with roller derby and learns how to be tougher, stronger, and fearless. Jamieson perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up in this dynamic graphic novel.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740167
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Stella by Starlight
In 1932 North Carolina, Stella feels the effects of a Klan cross burning, segregation, voter registration, and a major house fire in a story of change in a close-knit community.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781442494978
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Told primarily in letters, a series of humorous events kicks off when Sophie discovers chickens with astonishing abilities after her family inherits her great uncle's farm.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385755528
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The War That Saved My Life
Bradley's powerful plot, remarkably drawn characters, and sparse language are outstanding components of this novel about courage, community, and conviction. (Newbery Honor Book)- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740815
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The War that Saved My Life
Hoping to escape an abusive parent, a lame but determined girl follows her younger brother when he is sent to safety during WWII. The children find that leaving the city may not only have saved them from a bomb, but also changed their lives forever.