JF highlights--publishing in May 2024 | Arlington Public Library

1) A Galaxy of Whales

Author

Fawcett, Heather

2) Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home

Author

Capetta, A. R

3) Jamie (a Novel)

Author

Lapinski, L. D

4) Noah Frye Gets Crushed

Author

Horne, Maggie

5) Something Maybe Magnificent

Author

Toalson, R. L

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"Thirteen-year-old aspiring writer Victoria Reeves [is] coming to terms with her relationship with her estranged father, and grappling with her ever-evolving views of terms with her relationship with her estranged father, and grappling with her ever-evolving views of womanhood. But the summer brings unexpected bumps along the way when Victoria develops complicated feelings about the cute boy next door and decidedly uncomplicated ones about her mom's...

6) The Strange Wonders of Roots

Author

Griffith, Evan

7) Through a Clouded Mirror

Author

Beck, Miya T

8) The Wildcat Behind Glass

Author

Zei, Alki

9) Murray Out of Water

Author

Tracy, Taylor

10) The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow

Author

Dimopoulos, Elaine

11) The Truth about Triangles

Author

Leali, Michael

12) Welcome to the Woofmore (the Woofmore #1)

Author

Gephart, Donna

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At the grand opening of the Woofington, Rufus and his boss Ms. Coco strive to create the perfect experience for their canine guests as they deal with unexpected challenges including pup-parazzi and fleas.

13) Clairboyance

Author

Kahakauwila, Kristiana

14) A Cloud Called Bhura: Climate Champions to the Rescue

Author

Vachharajani, Bijal

15) Finn and Ezra's Bar Mitzvah Time Loop

Author

Levy, Joshua S

16) The Magic Paintbrush

Author

Zhang, Kat

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When Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush, it unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real--and sometimes dangerous.

17) Flying Through Water

Author

Wolo, Mamle

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Sena thinks he is helping his poverty-stricken family when a man calling himself Jack of Diamonds promises him a job and a better life, but he ends up in the clutches of human traffickers and must use all his resolve to escape and survive.

18) Gooseberry

Author

Gow, Robin

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Twelve-year-old nonbinary B forms a connection with an anxious stray dog, Gooseberry, prompting them to pursue their dream of becoming a dog trainer while navigating the complexities of trust and building a family in their newest foster home.

19) Keep It Like a Secret

Author

Anderson, John David

20) The Last Rhee Witch

Author

Lee-Yun, Jenna

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Since her mother died when she was five years old, it's always just been Ronnie Miller and her dad. Two Korean Americans who, thanks to Ronnie's dad's adoption by white parents, have never felt all that Korean. But Ronnie is okay with that--as long as she has her dad and her best friend Jack, Ronnie is 99% certain she can get through anything. But as much as she wants everything to stay the same, the world--and her dad--has other plans. Now, Ronnie...