August 2024 Book Recommendations
Happy Back to School!
Some of you are already back to school and some of you still have a month of summer left…either way, happy back to school season! If you are looking for specific book recommendations for the 8-12 year-old reader in your life, let me know and I’d love to help out!
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Back to the Bright Before
Set off on a magical adventure with two brave siblings who are determined to find a treasure. They are certain that if they can just find the treasure, they can save their family. But things don’t go as planned and there are a few obstacles in the way!
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The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby
The mystery of what happened when six-year-old Beatrice Willoughby vanished at the Amadeuses’ annual All Hallows Eve party has never been solved. Sure, someone has been arrested, but is it the right person? It’s time for this mystery to be solved! This book involves more magic, but it reminds me of reading The Westing Game when I was young.
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Dog Talk
GT just wants to make friends in his new town, but a series of unfortunate events leads to the realization that he can talk to dogs. But he quickly learns there's more to the situation than he realizes. Will he be able to save the dogs in town and save himself?
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The Great Peach Experiment #1
After the loss of their mom, the Peach family is looking for a way to reconnect. When they unexpectedly get some money, they decide to honor her memory by living out one of Mom's lifelong dreams, taking a road trip, and selling pies out of a their new food truck.
Note: By the time you finish reading you’ll want some pie…best to start baking when you start reading!
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Squished
Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves a lot of things about her life. But sometimes she feels a little bit squished being one of seven children in her family. This graphic novel tells the story of how Avery tries to gain some freedom and independence while navigating some potentially big family changes.
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Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week
When Rani moves into Emily’s apartment building with just a dog (no grown ups!), Emily’s world gets flipped upside down! Bungee jump off buildings? Sure! Ice cream trucks at school? Of course!
Note: This would be a fun read aloud for 6-10 year-olds!
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