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October 25, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

10/25/2023

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Let's Bake Halloween Treats

Owen, Ruth

2018, Gareth Stevens Publishing

Nonfiction

Grades: 3 - 5

Print copy available through interlibrary loan; eBook available through Libby

Ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and candy are great baking inspiration. This book is chock-full of themed Halloween recipes for young bakers to tackle during the spookiest time of the year. Including baked items for every taste preference, this book breaks down each yummy recipe into an easy-to-follow set of instructions, as well as provides an ingredient and equipment list. Safety tips remind readers to ask for help with sharp or hot baking tools, but recipes have been specially chosen to be appropriate for young bakers of all experience levels.

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July 26, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

7/26/2023

 
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The Blackthorn Key

Sands, Kevin

2015, Aladdin

Fiction

Grades: 5 - 9; Lexile: 630L

Print copy at library; audiobook available through interlibrary loan; eBook available through Boundless

“Tell no one what I’ve given you.”

Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way.

But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he’s learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart.

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July 19, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

7/19/2023

 
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The Moth Keeper

O'Neill, K.

2023, Random House Graphic

Graphic Novel

Grades 3 - 7; Lexile GN710L

Print copy at library; ebook available through Libby

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? A middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about passion, duty, and found family.

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn't exactly what Anya thought it would be?

The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya's dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

K. O'Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy world about responsibility to yourself and your community. The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.

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June 14, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

6/14/2023

 
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The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly

Ansari, Rebecca K.S.

2020, Walden Pond Press

Fiction

Grades 3 - 7

Print copy at library; ebook available through Freading

Charlie O’Reilly is an only child. Which is why it makes everyone uncomfortable when he talks about his brother. Liam, his eight-year-old kid brother, who, up until a year ago, slept in the bunk above Charlie, took pride in being as annoying as possible, and was the only person who could make Charlie laugh until it hurt.

Then came the morning when the bunk, and Liam, disappeared forever. No one even remembers him—not Charlie’s mother, who has been lost in her own troubles; and not Charlie’s father, who is gone frequently on business trips. The only person who believes Charlie is his best friend, Ana—even if she has no memory of Liam, she is as determined as Charlie is to figure out what happened to him.

The search seems hopeless—until Charlie receives a mysterious note, written in Liam’s handwriting. The note leads Charlie and Ana to make some profound discoveries about a magic they didn’t know existed, and they soon realize that if they're going to save Liam, they may need to risk being forgotten themselves, forever.

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March 22, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

3/22/2023

 
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Max:  Best Friend. Hero. Marine.

Shotz, Jennifer

2015, Harper

Fiction

Grades: 3 - 7; Lexile: NC740L

Print copy and audiobook at library; eBook available through Libby and Freading

When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind…

Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service.
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He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted by Kyle's family, essentially saving his life. At first Justin has no interest in taking care of his late brother's troubled dog. However, the two learn to trust each other, which helps the four-legged veteran become his heroic self once more. As the pair start to unravel the mystery of what really happened to Kyle, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they might also find an unlikely new best friend—in each other.

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January 18, 2023 | Middle Grade Review

1/18/2023

 
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Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #1)

Farina, Katy 
Martin, Ann M. - original novel

2020, Graphix

Graphic Novel

Grades: 2 - 5; Lexile: GN500L

Print copy at library; eBook available through Libby and Boundless

Standard edition: print copy and Playaway available through interlibrary loan

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?

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August 3, 2022 | Middle Grade Review

8/3/2022

 
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Emmett and Jez (Adventures in Fosterland)

Shaw, Hannah

2022, Aladdin

Fiction

Grades 1 - 4

Print copy available through interlibrary loan

When a tiny piglet named Emmett bounces off the truck carrying his mother and siblings, he’s lost, hungry, and stuck on the side of the road. He has no idea where he’s supposed to go, or where he belongs.

Then a giant scoops Emmett up and takes him to a wonderful, magical place called Fosterland, where he meets a kitten named Jez. Emmett has a lot of questions, and once he hears all about life as a kitten, he decides it’s much better than being a piglet. So, Emmett decides to just become a kitten instead! Problem solved.

But as both Jez and Emmett grow older and realize they might be headed off to different forever homes, Emmett will have to confront his fears and face the scariest question of all: Is there a Foreverland out there for him?

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July 20, 2022 | Middle Grade Review

7/20/2022

 
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It's Me. (Catwad #1)

Benton, Jim

2019, Graphix

Graphic Novel

Grades 3 - 6; Lexile GN540L 

Print copy available through interlibrary loan; eBook available through Libby; Spanish edition eBook available through Boundless

From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will make even the grumpiest of grouches crack up and is not to be missed!

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June 29, 2022 | Middle Grade Review

6/29/2022

 
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Shoe Dog: a memoir by the creator of Nike

Knight, Phil

2019, Simon & Shuster Books for Young Readers

Biography

Grades 5 - 6

Print copy at library

Standard edition: print copy and audiobook available through interlibrary loan; eBook available through Boundless

You must forget your limits.

It was only when Nike founder Phil Knight got cut from the baseball team as a high school freshman that his mother suggested he try out for track instead. Knight made the track team and he found he could run fast and even more he liked it.

Ten years later, young and searching, Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high quality running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his car to start, he and his gang of friends and runners built one of the most successful brands ever.

Phil Knight encountered risks and setbacks along the way, but always followed his own advice. Just keep going. Don’t stop. Whatever comes up, don’t stop. Filled with wisdom, humanity, humor, and heart, the young readers edition of the bestselling Shoe Dog is a story of determination that inspires all who read it.

The Young Reader’s Edition is an abridged version of the internationally bestselling adult book and it features original front matter and back matter, including a new introduction and “A Letter to the Young Reader” containing advice from Phil Knight for budding entrepreneurs.

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February 23, 2022 | Middle Grade Review

2/23/2022

 
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The Digestive System: A Tour Through Your Guts

Viola, Jason
Ristaino, Andy

2021, First Second Books

Graphic Novel

Grades 4 - 6

Print copy at library

In Science Comics: The Digestive System, visit the inside of your mouth, stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract! Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! Writer Jason Viola and illustrator Andy Ristaino provide a trip to the toilet you will never forget!

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!

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