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The Lost Island of Tamarind

Jh AGU

The Lost Island of Tamarind

by Nadia Aguiar

Thirteen-year-old Maya, who has spent her life at sea with her marine biologist parents, yearns for a normal life, but when a storm washes her parents overboard, life becomes anything but normal for Maya, her younger brother, and baby sister, as they land at a mysterious, uncharted island filled with danger.


Science Fair: A Story of Mystery, Danger, International Suspense, and a Very Nervous Frog Jh BAR

Science Fair: A Story of Mystery, Danger, International Suspense, and a Very Nervous Frog

by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

The president of Kprshtskan is plotting to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland in order to take over the United States government, but when Toby Harbinger, an ordinary student, makes up his mind finally to win the fair, the terrorists' plans go awry.


What I Saw and How I Lied

 

Jh BLU

What I Saw and How I Lied

by Judy Blundell 

In 1947, with her jovial stepfather Joe back from the war and family life returning to normal, teenage Evie, smitten by the handsome young ex-GI who seems to have a secret hold on Joe, finds herself caught in a complicated web of lies whose devastating outcome changes her life and that of her family forever.


Long Shadows: Warriors: Power of Three, #5

Jh HUN

Long Shadows: Warriors: Power of Three, #5

by Erin Hunter

Firestar's three grandchildren, Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Jaypaw, struggle to restore faith in StarClan as Sol works to tear apart the bonds between Clans and turn them away from their warrior ancestors.


Bonechiller

Jh MCN

Bonechiller

by Graham McNamee

Four high school students face off against a soul-stealing beast that has been making young people disappear in their small Ontario, Canada, town for centuries.


A Slice of Life

Meditation

J158.12 MOO

Meditation

by Andrew Moore

Meditation calms the mind.  Learn about its history and how its practices can affect your life.


Not-Quite-So-Easy Origami J736.982 MEI

Not-Quite-So-Easy Origami

by Mary Meinking

Provides step-by-step instructions for moderately easy origami models, including a hopping frog, gliding airplane, and flapping crane.


Write Your Own Article

J808.066 GIL

Write Your Own Article

by Sara Gilbert

Learn how to write newsworthy stories and profiles.


Acting Out

J812.54 ACT

Acting Out

edited by Justin Chanda featuring Avi, (et al.)

Six original one-act plays for middle graders written by six Newbery winning authors.


Wonder Kids: The remarkable Lives of Nine Child Prodigies

J920 COT

Wonder Kids: The remarkable Lives of Nine Child Prodigies

by Charis Cotter

Read about nine talented kids whose amazing abilities attracted widespread attention.


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