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  Mizzi Mozzi And The...

  Alannah Zim

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  In the frosty-frozen land of Mizzipotazia, Mizzi Mozzi and friends Lekko and Flip-Flop use Skiddy-Skatey Pingloos as ice skates to glide across Glicie-Glegato Lake. When they discover Impy-Nimfy Filigree Fairy-Flies with frazzle-frozzled wings, the trio embarks on a mission to help them reach the Hissing-Hot Hydra-Baths for wing repair. But upon their return, the friends find the dreaded Mucho-Moosance Mezz-Keeters wreaking havoc in warm attire! With the Quasseta Quark Queen's Whispy Witch-Weeds and their clever ideas, they protect the lake until the Filigree Fairy-Flies can chase away the Mezz-Keeters for good.

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  I Am the Thirsty Desert

  Darcy Pattison

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  Award-winning science writer Darcy Pattison presents a superbloom from the desert’s point-of-view. 
    
  When a sudden downpour, a monsoon, falls in the desert, plants and animals explode with growth. Plants sprout, bloom, produce seeds and die within a couple days. Likewise, in a week, animals hatch, grow, mate, lay eggs, and return to hibernation or estivation. 
    
  Strong lyrical text takes on the persona of the desert as it watches seeds it has cradled become flowering plants. 
    
  	“…I’m flooded with redbluegreenyelloworangepurple 
  	and buzzing with life— 
  	gorgeous, outrageous, 
  	frail LIFE!” 
    
  The natural life cycles of the desert depend on rain. Explore this fascinating environment during one of its most spectacular displays of life.

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  The Super Life of Ben Braver

  Marcus Emerson

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  It all started with a peanut butter cup . . .  
   
   
   
  which leads Ben Braver to a secret school for kids with super abilities. 
   
   
   
  Ben has never had any special powers—and maybe never will. But could this be his chance to become the superhero he's always dreamed of? 
   
   
   
  The Super Life of Ben Braver is the first book in a hilarious adventure series about the greatness that lies within any middle schooler who dreams big from Marcus Emerson, the author of the smash hit Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series.

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  The Invisible Man

  H. G. Wells

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  The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. The Invisible Man to whom the title refers is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and who invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light. He carries out this procedure on himself and renders himself invisible, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. A practitioner of random and irresponsible violence, Griffin has become an iconic character in horror fiction.While its predecessors, The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau, were written using first-person narrators, Wells adopts a third-person objective point of view in The Invisible Man. The novel is considered influential, and helped establish Wells as the "father of science fiction"

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  Rain Rising

  Courtne Comrie

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  An inspiring debut middle grade novel-in-verse about Rain, who must overcome sadness after her all-star brother is badly beaten up at a frat party. Genesis Begins Again meets Brown Girl Dreaming in this powerful story of perseverance, family, and hope. 
  ""A gorgeous debut: a necessary, cathartic, immersive healing experience.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 
  “In this gut-wrenching verse novel by debut author Comrie, thirteen-year-old City Middle School student Rain Washington grapples with the aftermath of a violent racist attack. . . . Comrie sensitively tackles myriad topics, including colorism, fiscal scarcity, and structural racism, as well as their effects on mental health, in this impressive volume."" —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
  “This lovingly crafted novel-in-verse is a much-needed reminder that compassion, both for oneself and others, can help make the world right as rain.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) 
  “A searing exploration of the intricacies of racism, privilege, and self-worth within the confines of the Black community. Rain’s journey is one that includes an acceptance of all the pieces of her identity that make her whole and unique.” —ALA Booklist 
  Rain is keeping a big secret from everyone around her: She's sad. All the time. Rain struggles with her image and feels inferior to her best friend, Nara. Not even her all-star student-athlete big brother (and personal superhero), Xander, can help Rain with her dark thoughts and low self-esteem. 
  And when Xander becomes the victim of violence at a predominantly white university, Rain’s life and mind take a turn for the worse. But when her favorite teacher, Miss Walia, invites her to an after-school circle group, Rain finds the courage to help herself and her family heal. 
  Like the rain, she is both gentle and a force, finding strength to rise again. 
  “You can't help but fall in love with this book. Heartbreaking, emotional, and a ride well worth taking.” —Marie Arnold, author of The Year I Flew Away and I Rise 
  “Everyone who reads this will be inspired by Rain's dedication to finding healing.” —Elisabet Velasquez, author of When We Make It 
  A 2023 Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for Ages 12–14 in Fiction (Contemporary Issues)! 
  A 2025 Evergreen Teen Book Award nominee!

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  Operation Pangolin - Saving the...

  Suzi Eszterhas

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  Prized for their hard scales, pangolins are one of the most poached animals on the planet. They are also highly endangered. Yet scientists know very little about them. Pangolin rescuers and researchers such as Thai Nguyen have the difficult task of saving pangolins, changing local laws to prevent poaching, educating local communities, and learning more about these mysterious creatures. Join author and photographer Suzi Eszterhas in this exploration of the jungles of Vietnam where Thai works with the Save Vietnam's Wildlife organization to save endangered pangolins.

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