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  The Cracks in the Kingdom

  Jaclyn Moriarty

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  The sequel to A Corner of White. “Mixed in with the regal intrigue is a complex, moving look at families, friendship, and loss . . . thrilling.” —School Library Journal (starred review) 
   
  Picking up where A Corner of White left off, Elliot is more determined to find his father than ever, now that he knows he’s still alive. But first he must help Princess Ko find her own missing family, as the secret search for the royals of Cello begins. As part of the Royal Youth Alliance, Elliot will travel all over the Kingdom of Cello looking for any clue or detail or spell that could bring them (and maybe his own father) home. But once he learns that the royal family has been trapped in the World all this time, with no memory of their former lives, his real value to the Alliance becomes clear: He’s the only one with a connection to the World, through Madeleine. 
   
  Together, through notes, letters, and late nights, Elliot and Madeleine must find a way to travel across worlds and bring missing loved ones home. The stakes are high, the writing both hilarious and heart-poundingly suspenseful, and the experience of reading it, sheer pleasure. 
   
  “Madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking . . . By turns coming-of-age and wild adventure, this volume complicates the characters, expands the worldbuilding and sets things up for a grand finish in the trilogy closer . . . even better than the first.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 
   
  “Full of clever invention and intrigue, excellent surprises, and all the sophisticated wit Moriarty’s fans expect.” —The Horn Book (starred review)

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  A Letter for Tiger - Enhanced...

  Janosch

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  One day, when Little Bear was setting off to go fishing in the river again, Little Tiger said: "Bear, I feel so lonely when you're away. I wish you'd write a letter home, to cheer me up. Please do!".
  A German children's book classic!

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  Charlie Thorne and the Last...

  Stuart Gibbs

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  The world’s youngest genius must use her code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein in a “fast-paced, smart, and action-packed” novel (Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). 
   
  Charlie Thorne is a genius. 
   
  Charlie Thorne is a thief. 
   
  Charlie Thorne isn’t old enough to drive. 
   
  And now it’s up to her to save the world . . .  
   
  Decades ago, Albert Einstein devised an equation that could benefit all life on earth—or destroy it. Fearing what would happen if the equation fell into the wrong hands, he hid it. 
   
  But now, a diabolical group known as the Furies are closing in on its location. In desperation, a team of CIA agents drags Charlie into the hunt, needing her brilliance to find it first—even though this means placing her life in grave danger. 
   
  In a breakneck adventure that spans the globe, Charlie must crack a complex code created by Einstein himself, struggle to survive in a world where no one can be trusted, and fight to keep the last equation safe once and for all. 
   
  “Whether she’s catching big air on her snowboard or deciphering clues hidden by Albert Einstein, Charlie Thorne is an ideal hero for a new generation. Her pulse pounding adventure unfolds like one of the equations she’s so skilled at solving—the final answer remains concealed until every last variable has been uncovered.” —James Ponti, New York Times–bestselling author  
   
  “[An] adrenaline-charged thriller . . . Charlie is a terrific hero—outrageously smart, courageous, and still believable as a kid. After this explosive start, young readers will eagerly await her next adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Take a Hike Miles and Spike!

  Ethan Long, Travis Foster

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  The creators of Give Me Back My Book! deliver “an environmental message that goes down easily amid the cartoony cast” (Kirkus Reviews).   Take care, GRIZZLY BEAR! Stay loose, MOOSE! Buh-bye, BUTTERFLY! Join Miles and Spike as they take a hike . . . and a few provisions, as well, much to the vexation of their fellow forest creatures. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious picture book full of silly rhymes, outdoor adventures, and learning how to get along with others.  “Audiences who get the giggles from hearing ‘see you later, alligator’ are going to find plenty to love (and repeat).” —Publishers Weekly  “Foster and Long’s hilariously pithy rhymes are perfectly paired with cheerful comic illustrations, both good enough to make a popular TV cartoon sitcom . . . An enticing picture book sure to win over any storytime crowd with its rollicking rhymes and enduring message.” —School Library Journal  “Hilarious . . . Miles and Spike prove that learning manners can be enjoyable.” —BookPage  “Young audiences will have no trouble catching on to the pattern and chiming in with the appropriate rhymes.” —Booklist

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  Duke

  Kirby Larson

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  From a Newbery Honor author, a boy loans his dog to the US Army during World War II in this “incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice and bravery” (Publishers Weekly). 
   
  Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German shepherd, Duke. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, Hobie decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to “loan” their pets to the military to act as sentries, mine sniffers, and patrol dogs. Hobie immediately regrets his decision and tries everything he can to get Duke back, even jeopardizing his friendship with the new boy at school. But when his father is taken prisoner by the Germans, Hobie realizes he must let Duke go and reach deep within himself to be brave. Will Hobie ever see Duke, or his father, again? Will life ever be the same? 
   
  “Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  Star-Spangled - The Story of a...

  Tim Grove

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  The inspiring story behind the national anthem and the American flag comes alive in this “page-turning narrative [with] generous archival illustrations” (Kirkus, starred review). 
   
    
   
  “O say can you see” begins one of the most recognizable songs in the US. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there is much more to the story than what is sung at ball games.  
   
  What was this battle about? Whose bombs were bursting, and why were rockets glaring? Who sewed those broad stripes and bright stars? Why were free black soldiers fighting on both sides? Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and how did he have such a close view?  
   
  An illustrated history for young readers, Star-Spangled tells the whole story from the perspectives of different key figures—both American and British—of this obscure but important battle. The book includes an author’s note, a timeline, a glossary, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index. 
   
  A Kirkus Best Book of 2020

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