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Cool Summer Reads 2020
Great books for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to read over the summer!
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The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection
2018 by Sharp, ColbyGet this itemWhat would you create if you were given a writing prompt and told you could write or draw whatever you wanted? Favorite authors and illustrators create a book that is both awesome and fantastic–"awesometastic."
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Operation Frog Effect
2019 by Scheerger, SarahGet this itemThe 5th-graders in Ms. Grahams’ class make a big mistake. Will they be able to work together to make things right?
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We're Not from Here
2019 by Rodkey, GeoffGet this itemHow would you feel about moving to a new planet where YOU are the alien and the residents look like giant mosquitoes?
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Insect Superpowers: 18 Powerful Bugs That Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Devour!
2019 by Messner, KateGet this itemWhat happens when bugs have superpowers? Prepare to be amazed at these real larger-than-life bugs!
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Klawde--Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1
2019 by Marciano, JohnnyGet this itemRaj is dealing with challenges, but he feels less lonely after adopting Klawde, a cat who just happens to be an evil emperor from the planet Lyttyrboks. They both just want to go back home!
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Stargazing
2019 by Wang, JenGet this itemHave you ever had a friend who was very different from you? Can Christine be the kind of friend Moon needs?
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The Strangers: Greystone Secrets Series, Book 1
2019 by Haddix, Margaret PetersonGet this itemThe Greystone kids–Chess, Emma and Fin–lead a happy and seemingly normal life. What happens when their mother leaves and they discover three children with their same names and birth dates? Creepy!
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Other Words for Home
2019 by Warga, JasmineGet this itemWhen 12-year-old Jude moves to America, she must be brave and learn to adjust to her new life.
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To Night Owl from Dogfish
2019 by Goldberg Sloan, HollyGet this itemBett and Avery’s dads want them to be friends so they send them to the same summer camp. They say, "no way!"
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Aru Shah and the End of Time
2018 by Chokshi, RoshaniGet this itemAfter stretching the truth a bit, Aru’s classmates dare her to light an ancient lamp. You will not believe what happens next.
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Over the Moon
2019 by Lloyd, NatalieGet this itemA dark and magical story about a girl who learns to soar to great heights. Will Mallie be able to help her family as dust covers the whole town?
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