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Mrs. Marge is in charge! / Gutman, Dan
My weirdtastic school.
"A.J. and the gang are all old enough now to participate in after-school clubs, but they've never heard of clubs like these. Forget Chess Club, Book Club, or Computer Club -- Ella Mentry School only has wacky clubs like Lawn Mower Racing Club, Cloud Watching Club, and Underwater Hockey Club. And Miss Marge is in charge of every group! Will the kids be able to find the perfect club under these very weird circumstances?"--

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The one and only family / Applegate, Katherine
1 and only family
Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!

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Onyeka and the heroes of the dawn / Okogwu, Tola.
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.
When Onyeka and her friends learn of a Solari being kept in England, they set out on rescue mission to bring him back to the academy where he can fully realize his powers.

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Safiyyah's war / Khan, Hiba Noor

Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget.

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Skandar and the chaos trials / Steadman, A. F.
Skandar.
"In his third-year of unicorn training, Skandar must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island"--

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Telephone of the tree / Mcghee, Alison

When ten-year-old Ayla struggles with the loss of her best friend Kiri, her friends and family help her gradually accept the truth of what happened.

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The things we miss / Stecher, Leah

When twelve-year old J.P. discovers a magical treehouse that sends her three days forward in time, she uses the portal to skip all the worst parts of middle school, despite the consequences.

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With twice the love, Dessie Mei / Chen, Justina

"Award-winning author Justina Chen delivers a powerful and heartfelt novel about a young girl who accidentally discovers she has an identical twin sister. Dive into a nuanced portrayal of the transracial, transnational adoptee experience, including the joys and the sorrows within the wide spectrum of experiences as an adoptee. On Dessie Mei Breedlove's first day at a new school in the middle of her sixth-grade year, who does she see? A classmate who looks exactly like her. As in: Dessie and Donna Lee have the exact same glossy black hair. The exact same brown eyes. The exact same cheeky smile. A secret DNA test reveals the shocking truth: Dessie and Donna are identical twins, adopted from the same orphanage in China, then separated into two different families: one white, the other Taiwanese American. The Breedloves and the Lees. Making up for lost time, the girls throw themselves into their newfound sisterhood, relishing every similarity. Cats or dogs (dogs!). Sweet or savory (both!). Favorite band (A2Z, duh!). But the small differences between the girls soon create tension ... and when crisis strikes, Dessie must figure out who she is, where she belongs, and what it truly means to be a sister."--

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Spotting Dottie / Anderson-Dargatz, Gail
Orca currents.
"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Lake Dorothy, really exists"--

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The Kodiaks : home ice advantage / Robertson, David
Breakout chronicles.
"Eleven-year-old Alex is a natural on the ice, but can he stand proud when he's judged for who he is and where he comes from? Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn't fit in. His fellow students don't understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he's Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he's meant to be?"-- Provided by publisher.