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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this November? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel November 2022: It's There in Black and White features the book WHAT-THE-DICKENS by Gregory Maguire.

Gather on a stormy night to hear the tale of What-the-Dickens, a newly hatched orphan creature who finds he has an attraction to teeth, a crush on a cat named McCavity, and a penchant for getting into trouble. One day he happens upon an Agent of Change who trades coins for teeth—and learns of a dutiful tribe of tooth fairies to which he hopes to belong.

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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this October? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel October 2022: Ghost Stories features the book ELEANOR, ALICE, AND THE ROOSEVELT GHOSTS by Dianne K. Salerni.

Society has adapted to deal with the ghosts that “erupt.” Some are harmless enough and fade over time, and some are even friendly. But everyone’s wary of vindictive ghosts, who can curse and kill.

Eleanor and Alice are cousins in the big, boisterous Roosevelt family. They don’t necessarily get along, but when a new ghost erupts at their beloved Aunt Bye’s house, both girls want to quickly find out whose ghost it is so they can encourage it to dissipate.

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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this October? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel October 2022: Ghost Stories features the book THE TWISTROSE KEY by Tone Almhjell.

When a mysterious parcel arrives at her family’s new home, eleven-year-old Lin Rosenquist is surprised to discover the ornate key contained in the parcel unlocks a spellbinding world called Sylver.

Sylver is an enchanting land of eternal winter, inhabited by animals that shared a special connection with children in the real world. In death, they are delivered to Sylver, where they take on a curiously human-like form and still watch over the children they cherish.

While Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with her own beloved pet, she soon learns that the magic of is failing, and snow trolls want to claim Sylver for themselves. Lin must discover a way to stop them and save this enchanted world.

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Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel October 2022: Ghost Stories features the book KARMA MOON: GHOST HUNTER by Melissa Savage.

When Karma’s dad lands a job with Netflix doing a docu-series, it’s huge. The only problem is, he’s supposed to be chasing down ghosts at a haunted hotel across the country, and Karma’s more than a little skittish. She’s a worrier, and she keeps dreaming up worse case scenarios.

Joined by her best friend and a mysterious local, Karma investigates every strange happening in the historically creepy Stanley Hotel as part of her dad’s Totally Rad film crew over her spring break. Their mission: find a ghost and get it on camera.

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Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel October 2022: Ghost Stories features the book A TOUCH OF RUCKUS by Ash Van Otterloo.

Tennessee Lancaster can pry into folks’ memories with a single touch of their treasured belongings. It’s something she’s always kept hidden— until, Tennie’s gift does something new. Instead of just memories, her touch releases a ghost with a terrifying message.

Trouble is the last thing Tennie wants to stir up, but with her new friend, Fox, desperate to go hunting deep in the forest, trouble’s all they seem to find in Howler’s Hollow.

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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this September? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel September 2022: Reading Rodents features the book WORD OF MOUSE by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein

Isaiah is a very special mouse. He has fur as blue as the sky, and can read, and write, and talk to humans. Separated from his family after a daring escape from the research lab, Isiah must survive the dangerous outdoors and search for clues about his missing mischief-mates.

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Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel September 2022: Reading Rodents features the book JOURNEY BEYOND THE BURROW by Rina Heisel

There are rules every mouse must follow if they’re to survive in the forest.

Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for trouble-making, he needs to be prepared for anything.

But one stormy night, Tobin’s safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother is stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he’s never done before: break the rules.

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Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel September 2022: Reading Rodents features the book BEN AND ME by Robert Lawson

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history. And his very best ideas were inspired by his friend Amos—a mouse!

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Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel September 2022: Reading Rodents features the book MOUSE by Jeff Stone

Little street urchin ShaoSu has always wanted to belong. His small size makes him an easy target for bullies and baddies and this little mouse always needs a place to hide. When he is befriended by Hok and Ying, he thinks he has found a new family, and eagerly tags along as they continue on their travels. What he doesn’ ‘t know is that his new friends are the most wanted criminals in China, and their adventures will land him in the middle of a battle not only for their lives, but for the future of China itself.

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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this August? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel August 2022: Playing By the Book features the book THE VERDIGRIS PAWN by Alysa Wishingrad.

Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir should be, so he is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father’s quest for ultimate power.

But when he’s shown the secrets his father has kept hidden, for the first time, Beau begins to question everything he’s ever been told. Teaming up with a girl and a fiery runaway, Beau must go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart.

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