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1) Wildful
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books, House of Anansi Press
Language
English
Description
"When Poppy stumbles upon a forgotten forest, she learns, with the guidance of a new friend, to find magic in the wilderness and must help her mother, who is deeply depressed after the death of her Gran, find beauty in both nature and in life"--
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Language
English
Description
Jacob is a 14-year-old Ugandan who is sent away to a boys' school. Once there, he assures his friend Tony that they need not be afraid -- they will be safe. But not long after, in the shadow of the night, the boys are abducted. Marched into the jungle, they are brought to an encampment of the feared rebel soldiers. They are told they must kill or be killed, and their world turns into a terrifying struggle to endure and survive.
Author
Series
Phoebe and her Unicorn volume 6
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions....
4) Invisible
Author
Language
English
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2023-2024 Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees
Back to School
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2023
Watauga Middle School 2023-2024 TX Star List
Back to School
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2023
Watauga Middle School 2023-2024 TX Star List
Description
How can you be yourself when no one sees the real you? Five students meet in the school cafeteria when they're forced to complete their school community service hours. There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel, the jock. They immediately know that they have nothing in common with each other... even though their school administration has decided that they all belong together. None of the kids wants...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"Ren opens up to Ninako, and her feelings for him escalate to the point where she wants to risk everything to become his girlfriend. But when she realizes that doing so might jeopardize Ren's friendship with Ando, will she go through with it?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"Ninako is thrilled that she's in the same class as Ren for the new school year, but is their closeness due to the fact that he only sees her as a friend? Meanwhile, Ninako's friend Sayuri faces an old flame's ardor... Will her past love stay in the past?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Language
English
Description
"Once Ninako realizes that she's fallen for Ren, she confesses her feelings to him even though she knows he has a girlfriend! Meanwhile, a new semester brings an outgoing guy called Ando into Ninako's life--is Ando just an outrageous flirt or will he turn out to be Ninako's savior?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"A big change occurs in Ren and Mayuka's relationship, leaving Ninako wondering what she should do with this news. Just as things seem to be moving forward, Ando confronts Ren about a past transgression. Will these two former friends be able to mend their rift?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"Resolving to focus on his girlfriend, Mayuka, during her time of need, Ren buries his growing feelings for Ninako. Meanwhile, Ninako sees a different side of Ando when they run into his ex-girlfriend. What happened to Ando in the past, and how was Ren involved?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"Ninako's feelings for Ren continue to stir, especially since he seems to be sending her mixed messages. One minute he's avoiding her and the next minute he's holding her to hide her away from Ando! Could seeing Ando's interest in Ninako be causing some subtle changes inside Ren?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Edition
Shojo beat ed.
Language
English
Description
"Ando confesses his feelings to Ninako and tells her to give up on Ren--especially because there are limits to loving someone who already has a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Ren finds it harder and harder to deny his attraction to Ninako. But will Ren choose to do anything about it, particularly when his girlfriend, Mayuka, needs him?"--P. [4] of cover.
12) Cirque du Freak
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Two boys who are best friends visit an illegal freak show, where an encounter with a vampire and a deadly spider forces them to make life-changing choices.
13) Hush, hush
Author
Series
Hush Hush volume 1
Language
English
Description
"For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school...Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust...And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes...
14) Trash vs. Trucks
Author
Series
Down in the dumps volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The Westerfield Dump is scheduled to be relocated by the Trucks, so Nana, Ms. Kettle, and Moreland come up with a plan to save their smelly home.
Author
Series
Owly volume 1
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too -- someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure!
Author
Language
English
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Description
Classics. Mark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'. Beneath the exploits, however, are...
Author
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"All Princess Pipp wants to do is sing and perform, but her sister Princess Zipp would rather be doing anything else--like building something new! So when they get into a minor sibling fight, their friend Sunny suggests they switch places for the day"--
18) Mia in the mix
Author
Series
Cupcake diaries volume 2
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Language
English
Description
"When Mia arrives at her new school, her goal is to be open to and friendly with everyone, but everyone at Park Street School fits into a clique. When the Popular Girls Club takes an interest in Mia's awesome fashion style and wants to recruit her, Mia must decide between them and her great new Cupcake Club friends. It's like choosing between her divorced mom and dad and her old house and new house. Is it always going to be Mia in the middle, or can...
19) Allergic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle...
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