New Children's Books September 2024 | Darien

1) The Predator

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Applegate, Katherine

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"Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that...

2) The everybody experiment

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Ramée, Lisa Moore

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"Eleven-year-old Kylie's friends seem so much more mature than she is. And with middle school just a summer away, she's worried her friends might leave her behind, especially because she keeps embarrassing them. So Kylie applies her scientific brain to solve the problem and comes up with the Everybody Experiment: Hypothesis: Kylie Stanton will be mature if she does what everybody else does. Experiment: This summer, when all of Kylie's friends do something,...

3) The witching wind

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Eleven-year-olds Roxie and Grayson share a problem, the adults they depend on have vanished, taken by the Witching Wind that "steals" what people love most, and together they must find a way to overcome it.

4) I'm sorry you got mad

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"Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying 'I'm sorry'"--OCLC.

5) The snow thief

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When Squirrel sees snow for the first time, Bird helps him adjust, but just as Squirrel starts to enjoy it, the snow disappears, leaving Squirrel convinced a thief is on the loose.

6) Night of the living mummy

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"Happy Silverman is more than a little excited for his class trip to the museum. He loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't wait to see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to the mummy display as he possibly can―and something strange happens. His head spins and he hears an unfamiliar voice ringing inside his mind. The mummy is inside Happy's brain and need his help―or else!"--Back cover.

7) The Frindle files

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Clements, Andrew

Description

"Josh Willet is a techie, a serious gamer. Which is why Josh and his friends can't stand Mr. N's ELA class; it's a strict no-tech zone. Mr. N makes them write everything out by hand, he won't use a Smartboard, and he's obsessed with some hundred-year-old grammar book. Then Josh discovers a secret; turns out Mr. N's been keeping a lot more than technology from his students! Together with his best friend Vanessa, and using all the computer skills they've...

8) 2025 book of world records

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Bright, Michael

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Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

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"Esme always has a plan. A funny and sweet early illustrated chapter book about a problem-solving girl who decides to start her own badge-earning troop . . . and makes a new friend along the way."--

10) Mallory and the mystery diary

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One of the Baby-sitters discovers an old diary in an antique trunk in Stacey's attic. The diary belonged to a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s and says there may be ghosts in the house.

11) Taylor Swift: all access

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Berne, Emma Carlson

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A biography of singer and songwriter Taylor Swift, discussing her childhood, road to stardom, and career highlights.

12) This is Captain America

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Young readers will learn about both super heroes who have carried the mantle of Captain America: Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers. This storybook tells the origin stories of both Avengers and then teams them up for an incredible adventure.

13) Who is Billie Jean King?

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"Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention...

14) Borderlands and the Mexican American story

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Romo, David Dorado

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"The true story of America from the Mexican American perspective"--

15) The life-changing magic of drumming: a beginner's guide with musician Nandi Bushell

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"The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming is a beginner's guide to drumming, with secrets from world-famous musician Nandi Bushell. Find out how Nandi Bushell--the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters--discovered drumming when she was just five years old. She shares how she plays--from the simple drumming beats she first learned to drum rolls, fills, and backbeats--and offers insider tips and advice for young musicians around the world."--...

16) Eyes on the ice

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"Ten-year-old Lukas and his brother Denys want nothing more than to play hockey, but it's 1963, and they live in Czechoslovakia, where the secret police (the "Eye") are constantly on the lookout for anyone committing crimes against the state -- whether that be reading a magazine about the NHL or saying anything negative about the Communist regime. Lukas's father works for a newspaper, and printing the truth is a dangerous activity. The family is poor,...

17) That's Not Fair

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Yoshitake, Shinsuke

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Being a kid in an adult's world can be a challenge, especially when so many things seem unfair! Why can't a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, "Not right now!" right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!), one very patient father offers increasingly...

18) Whale and the mystery mango

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"Whale sees a mango! It's growing on the tree on Tiny Island, but it's not ready to eat. When will it be ripe? It's a mystery, and waiting is hard, but Whale, Quail, and Snail will get through it together!"--Amazon.

19) One small spark: a tikkun olam story

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A young girl explores the Jewish philosophy of tikkun olam and is inspired to make a positive change in the world as she fixes her local park and inspires other community members to help.

20) The good game

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David, Arihhonni

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A grandfather shares with his grandson the story of Mouse and Squirrel, who are eager to join the lacrosse game between four-legged and winged animals.