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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Books You May Have Missed 2020: Combined
Books You May Have Missed 2020: Teens
For Fans of Heartstopper
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Books You May Have Missed 2020: Teens
For Fans of Heartstopper
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Liz Lighty has always done her best to avoid the spotlight in her small, wealthy, and prom-obsessed midwestern high school, after all, her family is black and rather poor, especially since her mother died; instead she has concentrated on her grades and her musical ability in the hopes that it will win her a scholarship to elite Pennington College and their famous orchestra where she plans to study medicine--but when that scholarship falls through...
3) I'm on it!
Author
Series
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"When Frog and Goat turn a simple game into an all-out competition, things get out of hand...until finally, they're over it"--
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A twist on the classic game of Rock Paper Scissors, this story celebrates the differences that make three friends unique.
The ninja, the cowboy and the bear do everything together. But when a contest among themselves leads to resentment, they soon learn that the only way to stop disagreeing is to be considerate of their differences and appreciate one another.
Author
Series
Payton and Emma Mills books volume 5
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
While continuing to switch places in middle school, identical twins Payton and Emma compete with triplets Dexter, Oliver, and Asher at the Multipalooza festival.
7) Long shot
Author
Series
Comeback kids volume 4
Publisher
Philomel Books/ Walden Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Pedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Just once, Frank Pearl would like to win at something! He is going to win a prize if it's the last thing he does. Could an amazing yo-yo trick or Cookie the parrot land him a prize? Could a blue ribbon be his at the Great Third-Grade Breakfast Bash? With three shots at a prize and Judy Moody cheering him on (sort of?), there's no way that Frank can miss out on a trophy this time" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Noah and Violet are busy rebuilding their town when the Ender Dragon flies above the village streets. The following day the Wither attacks them. As the town battles these harsh hostile mobs, Noah and Violet, with their good friends Hannah and Ben, set out to search for Daniel, whom they suspect is behind these vicious attacks. As they search for the griefers, they find clues leading them to believe the griefers haven't disappeared but are actually...
Author
Series
Mustache Baby volume 2
Publisher
Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
A play date goes awry when Baby Billy and his mustache meet Baby Javier and his beard.
11) The hardcore war
Author
Series
League of griefers volume 6
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"Noah and Violet, treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld, are back. Someone has changed the environment from survival to hardcore. Now if you get destroyed, you can't respawn. Noah and Violet must find a way to get the world back to survival while fighting off another griefer war staged by the evil Daniel and his band of rainbow griefers"--
Author
Series
League of griefers volume 5
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"When skeletons corner Noah and Violet, the duo escapes through a portal to the Nether. Trouble brews as Noah accidentally leaves the portal open and the mobs from the Overworld enter the Nether. Noah and Violet must battle hostile mobs from both worlds to survive"-- Provided by publisher.
15) Force out
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"When Joey has to compete with his best friend, Zach, for a single spot on an elite baseball team, he is forced to decide how far he is willing to go to win"--
17) Dino-Boarding
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Series
Language
English
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Meat-eating and vegetarian dinosaurs compete in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding events.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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World War I - Recent Additions to the Library Collection
World War I Collection Spotlight - Books for Children
World War I Collection Spotlight - Books for Children
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Patryk and Jurek are as much friends as rivals in the small Russian-occupied Polish village where they live. When, in August 1914, Patryk finds an old button on the forest floor, Jurek becomes wildly jealous. Not long after, World War I comes to Poland, bringing one invading army after another to the village. Jurek devises an exciting dare among the seven boys in their pack: whoever steals the best military button will be Button King. The boys agree....
20) The golden acorn
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Language
English
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Description
Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit take over or will she learn how to be a team player? Best-selling author Katy Hudson (Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter's Nap) proves that winning isn't everything in this energetic picture book about...
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