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A surefire recommendation all around, this title will be of particular interest to readers seeking excellent historical fiction, survival stories, family drama, or a good tearjerker. Librarians and teachers should be aware that a character suffers a protracted illness and then dies from pneumonia.

Accidental

Alex Richards | FICTION, Jun 01, 2020

Tragic, moving and genuine, this is a must for middle school and high school collections and should prove highly popular.

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The World Needs More Purple People

Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart | FICTION, Jun 01, 2020

Bell and Hart appear to have created the concept of “purple people” for this book, and although the label is nonsensical, the message is inspiring: Ask questions, advocate for positive change, and have fun while collaborating with members of your family and community.

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Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader

Jolene Gutiérrez | FICTION, Jun 01, 2020

The lesson about personal space is valuable, but the text lacks charm and the book’s artwork detracts from the message. And although the book is named after two guinea pigs, they barely feature in the tale.

The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Chemistry for Kids: Homemade Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Chemists, Past and Present

Liz Lee Heinecke | NONFICTION, Jun 01, 2020

This bright, engaging text provides young middle school readers with the inspiration and means to conduct enlightening at-home experiments. Detailed biographies of notable chemists, simple yet purposeful explanations, and visual aids enhance this well-rounded guide that demonstrates important chemistry concepts. Readers are sure to experience wondrous results in their own kitchens.

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Night of the Living Ted

Barry Hutchison | FICTION, May 01, 2020

Readers who are interested in funny and absurd action-packed stories will be entertained by this title. Fans of series such as “Goosebumps,” and “Last Kids on Earth,” will enjoy this story’s zaniness.