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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593533239
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

A story about the life-changing magic of friendship and family, both the one you're born into and the one you find. Will this book make you cry? Yeah, probably. Will you love all the characters? Definitely. Warnings for bullying and illness.


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The Eyes and the Impossible By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524764203
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - May 9th, 2023

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Odder By Katherine Applegate, Charles Santoso (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250147424
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 20th, 2022

Playing in the water is what life is all about for Odder the sea otter. The free verse style leads the reader effortlessly through the tale of Odder who goes from a life of spinning flips in the water to being stranded with injuries and rescued by helpers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. An enchanting and overall uplifting story of the life of a rescued sea otter.


Wildoak By C. C. Harrington Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338803860
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Published: Scholastic Press - September 20th, 2022

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The Last Cuentista By Donna Barba Higuera Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646140893
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Published: Levine Querido - October 12th, 2021

An amazing science fiction book! Petra and her family leave a soon to be destroyed Earth with a crew of explorers to find a new planet where humans can thrive. Full of unexpected twists, this novel shines a light on the importance of story and individuality.


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Where You See Yourself By Claire Forrest Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781338813838
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 2nd, 2023

All My Rage: A Novel By Sabaa Tahir Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593202340
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Published: Razorbill - March 1st, 2022

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Firekeeper's Daughter By Angeline Boulley Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250766564
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 16th, 2021

What a stunning debut novel! Strong, intelligent, heartfelt Daunis will do anything to protect her friends, family, and community. Boulley does an amazing job of weaving Ojibwe culture into the crime drama and handling struggles with biracial identity. **Warning for drugs and violence against women.**


Warrior Girl Unearthed By Angeline Boulley Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250766588
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - May 2nd, 2023

We Deserve Monuments By Jas Hammonds Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250816559
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - November 29th, 2022

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Big By Vashti Harrison Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780316353229
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

Punky Aloha By Shar Tuiasoa, Shar Tuiasoa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shar Tuiasoa, Shar Tuiasoa (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063079236
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Published: HarperCollins - June 7th, 2022

Mother of Sharks By Melissa Cristina Márquez, Devin Elle Kurtz (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593523582
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Published: Penguin Workshop - May 30th, 2023

Pirate & Penguin By Mike Allegra, Jenn Harney (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mike Allegra, Jenn Harney (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781645677123
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Published: Page Street Kids - May 30th, 2023

Remember By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593484845
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Published: Random House Studio - March 21st, 2023

Poopsie Gets Lost By Hannah E. Harrison, Hannah E. Harrison (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593324172
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Published: Dial Books - June 7th, 2022