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Barb and the Ghost Blade
Barb’s epic adventure combines the charming gags and story reversals of a Lewis Trondheim comic with the earnest boldness of Barry Deutsch’s “Hereville” series. Start at book one.
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Robot Battle
The cast, themes, and style of the series expand without losing the friendship at its core. This series is best experienced from the beginning.
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Monster Hunter
Fiction for young people has no shortage of self-professed “losers” who find their confidence and talent, but this story is more interested in reducing, not building up.
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The Doors to Nowhere
Start with book one, if you must, or take the character Violet’s advice and read other books.
Apple Crush
Readers looking for budding romance (or avoiding it altogether) will find characters to cheer in this autumn-themed follow-up that’s fine for new readers.
Hermit Hill
The side effects of loneliness result in magic and danger in this satisfying, relatively self-contained third entry in the “Sueño Bay Adventures” series.
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Little Guides to Great Lives: Leonardo Da Vinci
The value of the text overshadows the illustrations, but pair this with photos of da Vinci’s actual work for a winning combination.
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Dino Trouble
Turning pages is how young readers will play this game of reality-bending survival, with a teased sequel on the way.
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Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence
Middle grade readers looking for realistic stories with engaging protagonists will enjoy meeting Mira, a girl whose passion for science gives her a sense of purpose and the tools to solve problems.
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