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Darius the Great is Not Okay

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Hardcover)

By Adib Khorram
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525552963
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Published: Dial Books - August 28th, 2018

Darius doesn't seem to fit in anywhere, and when he visits his grandparents in Iran for the first time, he expects more of the same. But as he gets to know his extended family and his ancestral country, he starts to believe there can be another way. Darius is a heartfelt, hilarious narrator and his story is unforgettable. Pick this up--you won't regret it.
Rebecca
 

Class Action

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Class Action (Hardcover)

By Steven B. Frank
$16.99
ISBN: 9781328799203
Availability: Available at Warehouse
Published: HMH Books for Young Readers - April 3rd, 2018

 

I'm an adult, and I should read this keeping in mind the importance of education, and how things that seemed hard years ago weren't that hard in hindsight. But that being said I, like the protagonist, spent many, many days in grade school doing homework from the moment I got home until I went to bed. So I found this book extremely satisfying.

John

Dreadnought

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Dreadnought (Nemesis #1) (Paperback)

By April Daniels
$14.99
ISBN: 9781682300688
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Published: Diversion Books - January 24th, 2017

 

Danny has two problems--no one knows she's transgender, and she just inherited the powers of the world's greatest superhero--which also transformed her into a body that matches her gender identity. I couldn't stop reading and picked up the second book immediately.

April

If You Plant a Seed

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If You Plant a Seed (Hardcover)

By Kadir Nelson, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062298898
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Published: Balzer + Bray - March 3rd, 2015

 

I love Kadir Nelson’s artwork. He’s done some of my favorite New Yorker covers lately, and this book is a shining example of his ability to tell a great story through imagery. The allegory presented is simple but beautiful, and it’s a good lesson leading into a new school year. I also feel like the book is timely for the peak of summer harvests.

Stacey

Are You Scared, Darth Vader?

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Star Wars Are You Scared, Darth Vader? (Hardcover)

By Adam Rex, Adam Rex (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781484704974
Availability: Available at Warehouse
Published: Disney Lucasfilm Press - July 3rd, 2018

 

Think a group of costumed kids can't scare Darth Vader? In the words of the iconic Sith Lord, I find your lack of faith disturbing. Adam Rex's impeccable comedic timing makes this book a laugh-out-loud joy from start to finish (and yes, more than one Porter Square bookseller was literally laughing out loud).

Kate

Gravity Falls Lost Legends

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Gravity Falls: Lost Legends: 4 All-New Adventures! (Hardcover)

By Alex Hirsch, Ian Worrel (Illustrator), Asaf Hanuka (Illustrator), Dana Terrace (Illustrator), Joe Pitt (Illustrator), Ian Worrel (Illustrator), Jacob Chabot (Illustrator), Jim Campbell (Illustrator), Joe Pitt (Illustrator), Kyle Smeallie (Illustrator), Meredith Gran (Illustrator), Mike Holmes (Illustrator), Priscilla Tang (Illustrator), Serina Hernandez (Illustrator), Stephanie Ramirez (Illustrator), Valerie Halla (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781368021425
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Disney Press - July 24th, 2018

 

It's rare to find a piece of tie-in media that is such a work of love for the characters, the world, and the fans, but Lost Legends delivers. Like the original show, it is equal parts spooky, hilarious, and sweet. It's packed with secrets, Easter eggs, and secret codes. Also? It's just plain fun.

Shana

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