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Suspended unjustly from elite Middlefield Prep, Donte Ellison studies fencing with a former champion, hoping to put the racist fencing team captain in his place.
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Train to impossible places volume 2
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English
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Eleven-year-old Suzy Smith and the crew of the Impossible Postal Express must race through the Uncanny Valley and the Cloud Forge to save the Union--and Trollville--from a new threat.
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Simon B. Rhymin' volume 1
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English
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Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together.
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Disney princess. Beginnings volume 7
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[2019]
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English
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"It is eight-year-old Moana's first time participating in the Tiale celebration--a festival that occurs every ten years and honors a brave female ancestor. Thanks to determination and coaching from her mother, Moana competes in the cliff diving competition!"--
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"Anna of Arendelle wants nothing more than to be helpful to her older sister, Elsa. But as far as Anna can see, ever since Elsa's coronation, her sister has been doing just fine without her. And now, Elsa will be setting sail for a grand tour of the world--leaving Anna behind. But after a mysterious sickness strikes Arendelle, Elsa's tour is delayed, giving Anna the perfect opportunity to finally help. When Anna discovers a secret room in the castle...
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[2021]
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Publisher Annotation: Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener's life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family's attempts to bring out his inner Viking. Can a worrier really become a warrior? In this silly, heartfelt, outrageously quirky novel for fans of Restart and Pay Attention, Carter Jones . . . why not be both?
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School of secrets volume 2
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"Freddie is the daughter of Dr. Facilier. She's got voodoo in her blood, a deck of shadow cards in her hands, and a song in her villain kid heart. When Freddie's dreams of joining the a cappella group at Auradon Prep fall apart, she uses her shadow cards to get her way . . . But dark magic always comes with a price." -- Publisher's description.
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[2021]
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Publisher Annotation: Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . . ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...and a little left out. Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion. As the...
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Board the Millennium Falcon for a galactic adventure that explores the story of one of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Han Solo leaves his homeworld, Corellia, behind and dreams of becoming the greatest pilot in the galaxy. But before he can find the perfect ship, he'll have to survive a dangerous job in the criminal underworld! Read along as Han encounters Chewbacca the Wookiee, smuggler Lando Calrissian, and other heroes and villains. Author Joe Schreiber...
13) Paradise on fire
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Bronx middle-grader Addy, who struggles with a family tragedy by drawing maps and studying mazes, joins other city youngsters on a wilderness adventure in California that turns deadly when wildfires erupt.
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The Inventors (Morgen) volume 1
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English
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Twelve-year-olds George, the very unlucky third Lord of Devonshire, and his neighbor, scientist Ada Byron, join forces against a nefarious group of criminals who steal the map to a priceless family heirloom.--Provided by Publisher.
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[2019]
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Before Carol Danvers was Captain Marvel, she was Vers, a key member of the elite Kree Starforce warriors who wage their war against the equally formidable Skrull aliens. This middle-grade novel will focus on key adventure of Vers during her time with Starforce, setting up the perfect entry point for readers to Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel, in spring 2019.
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[2019]
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"When it comes to imagination, June Bailey has more than enough of it to go around! In fact, she's created an entire amusement park called Wonderland with her mom. But one day, June doesn't feel like building anything anymore . . . until she stumbles across the real Wonderland, which has somehow come to life! Now June's amusement park needs her help. Can she reignite her imagination and save the park of her dreams?"--
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[2018]
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"In the aftermath of the Avengers' Civil War, Scott Lang, the incredible Ant-Man, is grappling with the consequences of his choices -- as a Super Hero, a father, and a friend. While he struggles to rebalance his life (and get used to living under house arrest), Hope Van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym have been forced into hiding, and Hope has taken up her own Super Hero mantle: the Wasp. With Hope and Hank on the run, and Scott stuck in place, the incredible...
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[2019]
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"Mlles Morales was just your average thirteen-year-old Brooklyn teen . . . until a mysterious spider bite, like the one that once changed Peter Parker's life, gave Miles super powers. Like Peter, Miles struggles with living up to his true potential. But he has one thing that Peter never did: a mentor-none other than Peter Parker himself. As Peter trains Miles to become the next Spider-Man and embrace his destiny as a hero, Miles will confront a rogues'...
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[2019]
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English
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"Two collections in a single volume featuring New Yorks favorite spider Super Hero! Join forces with Spider-Man as he swings through a world of adventure with his Super Hero friends! Defeat the shape-shifting Lizard before he destroys Peters school, help the incredible Hulk take out the trash (as in bad guys!), battle the Sinister Six, get zapped by Electro, join in a Wild West Spidey rodeo, get starstruck with Rocket and Groot on Broadway, and much...
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Chasing Helicity volume 3
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[2020]
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English
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After surviving a hurricane and rescuing a dog, Helicity Dunlap ends up in the spotlight. But just as she delights in her first ride in a lighter-than-air balloon, a severe dust storm erupts while she is aloft.