November 2018

Sanity & Tallulah (Paperback)

By Molly Brooks, Molly Brooks (Illustrator)

$12.99

ISBN: 9781368022804

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Published: Little, Brown Ink - October 16th, 2018

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A fun story about two smart girls in their space station home with their three-headed kitten named Princess, Sparkle, and Destroyer of Worlds. What's not to love? I really enjoyed the relationship treatment in the story, both with the girls' friendship, their familial relationships, and the relationships amongst coworkers on the station.

Stacey

Zola's Elephant (Hardcover)

By Randall de Sève, Pamela Zagarenski (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781328886293

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Published: Clarion Books - October 9th, 2018

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An elephant in a box, how can this be?! Follow the story, and beautiful illustrations, to the surprise ending of this wonderful book.

Robin

 

A Skinful of Shadows (Hardcover)

By Frances Hardinge

$19.99
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ISBN: 9781419725722

Published: Amulet Books - October 17th, 2017

 

The perfect slightly-spooky autumn read, this is the story of Makepeace, a teenage girl with the ability to see, communicate, and bodily cohabit with ghosts. The plot deftly interweaves the supernatural with the events of the English Civil War, and the magic system feels creative and original. I loved Makepeace and all her ghosts.

Ari

Illegal (Paperback)

By Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, Giovanni Rigano (Illustrator)

$14.99

ISBN: 9781492665823

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Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - August 7th, 2018

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Where the news stories wash over you, this graphic novel of one boy's journey from central Africa to Italy will open your eyes and stay in your heart. Beautifully told and illustrated. Appropriate for young and old.

Molly

Swing (Hardcover)

By Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess

$18.99
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ISBN: 9780310761914

Published: Clarion Books - October 2nd, 2018

 

Alexander (along with Mary Rand Hess) has done it again! Swing is a coming-of-age tale that feels accessible and urgent. Covering everything from baseball to high school romance, jazz to heartbreak, Swing tells the story of two best friends longing to express themselves. Their path to becoming seen might not always feel straightforward, but what does in high school?

Caleb

What's My Superpower? (English) (Hardcover)

By Aviaq Johnston, Tim Mack (Illustrator)

$16.95

ISBN: 9781772271409

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Published: Inhabit Media - June 21st, 2017

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Super cute story that teaches that empathy and supporting others isn't a weakness, but a strength. The art is adorable, and the color palette really pops.

Stacey

Me And My Fear (Hardcover)

By Francesca Sanna

$17.99

ISBN: 9781911171539

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Published: Flying Eye Books - September 11th, 2018

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Sanna follows her breathtaking debut Journey with a book about fear in new places. This emotional, accessible book is exactly what we need to begin conversations and encourage a welcoming environment to immigrants and refugees

Marika

Sadie: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Courtney Summers

$18.99

ISBN: 9781250105714

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Published: Wednesday Books - September 4th, 2018

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Sadie's sister was murdered, and she knows who did it. She decides to track down the killer herself after the cops' unsatisfactory investigation, but goes missing along the way. Sadie's narrative is intertwined with that of Wes, who is following her trail and making a Serial-like podcast as he tries to find her--this book is tense, twisty, and heart-wrenching and perfect for fans of true crime. Best book I've read this year.

April

Go, Went, Gone (Paperback)

By Jenny Erpenbeck, Susan Bernofsky (Translated by)

$16.95

ISBN: 9780811225946

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Published: New Directions - September 26th, 2017

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Superior writing about a retired professor from East Berlin who unwittingly befriends homeless African refugees. Subtle layering of ancient and recent history, politics and cultures. All delivered in quite gestures and conversations. Outstanding reviews from across the globe. Book group gold.

Molly