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Katherine Rundell’s middle-grade fantasy Impossible Creatures, which was released in the U.K.

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"Ying's adaptation is faithful to the original book, keeping the same emotional honesty and humor that have delighted Danziger's readers for decades."

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"A wonderful glimpse into the world of orthodox Jewish teens while giving a richly complicated story of choices and the ramifications they have."

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“These may be fantasy and fable, but the ability that humans have to create change, to endure change, to grow from change is as practical as ever.”

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“Barton’s story is magical and deep, and within this beautiful story hope and help can be found.”

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“a new generation will fall in love with this beautiful, witty, and modern descendant of Grimm’s Fairy Tales . . .

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“sure to be loved by The Wimpy Kid set, a fun mix of cartoons and text with just the right amount of middle-school angst.”

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“Lovers of Winnie the Pooh stories and The Wind in the Willows will find a contemporary story in the same vein.”

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“Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys fictional technology, smart characters, and pages that practically turn themselves.”

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“With an ever-ready wit and tons of delightful backstage antics, Alien Superstar is one series that’s ready to blast off.”

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“Lovely and heartfelt.”

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“This David and Goliath tale of a tiny country that stands up to a giant is all the more amazing because it is true.”

“My father was made of magic,” says Audra.

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“Project Middle School is an engaging, thoughtful book examining many of the emotions of the beginning of middle school.

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“Fans of Smile and Sisters will find this an equally compelling read, full of wisdom, humor, and Telgemeier’s engaging visual storytelling.”

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“a rollicking adventure, part misfit superhero story, part humorous friendship tale . . .”

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"Smart, capable people come in all different packages."

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“A lively mix of words and pictures . . .”

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Penguin Days provides learning of the most important kind, and has an added bonus of sweet humor, age appropriate text, and engaging illustrations.” 

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“strikes a sweet and wistful note, focusing on true friendship and how it endures through life’s changes. All in all, a fitting farewell for the Terrible Two.”

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With this fifth graphic novel in the Dog Man series, Dav Pilkey shows no signs of slowing down.

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Be prepared for an eerie night-time experience!

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“The engaging illustrations, exposure to the world of Beijing, timeless themes, and sweet characters make My Beijing a worthy addition to any library. It’s a keeper.”

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The London author Michael Rosen has been the poet laureate of the UK. He knows poetry. What is Poetry?

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It is a difficult task to dive into the sequel to a book that received universal praise and many starred reviews without having read that first acclaimed book.

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