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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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  Kabobs for Kids

  Janna DeVore

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  Stick it to boring meals with recipes that put the fun in cooking—and eating—for kids, from the author of Ballerina Cookbook. With Kabobs for Kids, creative children can go beyond traditional and put their imaginations to work threading all the makings for breakfast, sandwich, or dessert kabobs on a Popsicle stick, bamboo skewer, or a chopstick. They can even make appetizer “mini-bobs” using toothpicks. Thirty sweet and savory recipes paired with great detail shots will let kids have as much fun putting together their treats as they will eating them. Recipes like Waffle Stompers, Grilled Cheese on a Stick, Pizza on a Stick, Quesadilla Kabobs, Gumbo Skewers, Caramel Apple Kabobs, and Fondue Cake Pops make everyday eating a blast and spice up any special occasion.

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  The Basilisk's Lair

  R. L. LaFevers

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  A reluctant young hero must chase down an evil serpent king in “this satisfying middle-grade adventure . . . in colonial British West Africa” (Kirkus Reviews).   Nate Fludd is back in the camel saddle in pursuit of a missing, deadly basilisk—the mythical King of Serpents. As if saving a Dhughani village from the beast isn’t hard enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to solve the mystery of his parents’ disappearance and protect The Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seems to be one step ahead of them.   With more lively illustrations by Kelly Murphy, The Basilisk’s Lair picks up immediately where the first book in the series, Flight of the Phoenix, left off. This historical fantasy chapter book series is perfect for intermediate readers.

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  The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy...

  Sharon Gosling

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  Living among the flowers and ferns of Kew Gardens, Katy has always dreamed of more – of the sky and the stars and the sea. Unfortunately for Katy, her father doesn't understand. He says young girls should be content to stay at home, not go off gallivanting around the world.
  
  So when news reaches London of a meteorite falling in the faraway land of Brazil and an expedition being put together to find it, Katy knows it's her chance to follow her dreams and prove her father wrong. And winning a place on the trip is just the start of her extraordinary voyage on the trail of a fallen star…
  
  A thrilling historical adventure from the author of THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN WONDERS, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine, Lucy Worsley, Jennifer Bell and Robin Stevens
  
  Praise for THE GOLDEN BUTTERFLY:
  "Touching on issues of class and gender, its main purpose is to bewitch and enthral." – Financial Times
  
  "A perfectly paced and wonderfully written tale of mystery and magic." – Sinéad O'Hart, author of THE EYE OF THE NORTH and THE STAR-SPUN WEB

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  Mysterious Mishaps

  Linda Chapman

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  Meet the new protectors of magic!
  
  Ava and her friends have been practising magic so that they're ready to protect the powerful curios left by her great aunt. But when her mum's friend Jo comes over to take a picture of them, Ava is nervous. The artefacts can be unpredictable!
  
  Then the town is met with a sudden stream of accidents, including a tree collapsing, burst water mains leading to roads being blocked off, and falling set pieces from the local theatre almost injuring the staff.
  
  Ava suspects that the curios have something to do with it, but can she, Sarah, Lily and Pepper the puppy find out what is causing the town's sudden spate of bad luck?

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  Moon Juice - Poems for Children

  Kate Wakeling

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  Meet Skig, who's meant to be a warrior (but is really more of a worrier). Meet a giddy comet, skidding across the sky with her tail on fire. Put a marvellous new machine in your pocket and maybe you'll be able to fix all your life's problems.
  Kate Wakeling's first book of poems for children is full of curious characters and strange situations. The poems she writes are always musical, sometimes magical, and full of wonder at the weirdness of the world.
  Moon Juice contains 25 poems and features bonus materials, including interviews with the author and the illustrator, and ideas for writing your own poems.

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