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Books in the last 10 years
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Pacifiers are not Forever
Giving up something that we like is challenging for people of all ages. This book helps kids deal with the transition to a pacifier free world with warm words and pictures. Preschool by Verdick, Elizabethl Publisher: Free Spirit Pub. -
The Graveyard Book
When a small boy is left without parents, he is raised by the inhabitnts of a graveyard. Can he learn to navigate the world of the living with lessons from the dead? Grades 5-8 by Gaiman, Neil Publisher: HarperCollins -
When You Reach Me
Whoever is leaving mysterious notes for Marinda knows all about her. Even things that have yet to happen. When the notes reveal that she may be the only one who can prevent a tragic death, Marinda has to wonder if she is too late. Grades 5-8 by Stead, Rebecca Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books -
Are you sad, Little Bear? : a book about learning to say goodbye
When Little Bear's grandmother is gone forever, little bear begins a day of exploring that leaves him feeling better about what it means to say goodbye. Grades K-3 by Rivett, Rachel Publisher: Lion Children's, -
Moon over Manifest
When Abiline Tucker and her friends find a box full of old keepsakes and letters talking about a spy named the Rattler in Manifest, Kansas, they set out on a real life spy hunt. As the girls continue on their quest, Abeline is determined to find out what role her father played in the town's history. Grades 5-8 by Vanderpool, Clare Publisher: Delacorte Press, -
Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie
Growing up is hard. It's even harder for Elenor when Bibi, her favorite bavysitter, has to move away. Elenor must learn to del with her loss while getting ready for the next school year. Grades 3-6 by Sternberg, Julie Publisher: Amulet Books -
What if there were no bees? : a book about the grassland ecosystem
What if we lost all the bees? This book takes readers on a journey through grasslands to show us how important just one species can be. (K-3) by Slade, Suzanne Publisher: Picture Window Books -
The Fault in our Stars
What does a girl do when a cute boy smiles at her? Sounds like like a simpe question but for 16 year old Hazel, the answer isn't so simple. Hazel is a "grenade" waiting to explode and doesn't want to be responsible for the fallout when her time comes. Young Adult by Green, John Publisher: Dutton Books -
Beneath a meth moon : an elegy
Laurel Daneau has a new life, a new boyfriend and a new spot on the cheerleading team. She cannot forget about the devestation that Hurricanne Katrina caused in her old life though, and when she is introduced to Meth and is able to forget all the things she has lost, even if only temporarily, she goes into a downward spiral. With help from an artist and a friend, she is able to move beyond her addiction and start fresh. Young Adult by Woodson, Jacqueline Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Book -
Counting by 7s
Willow Chance was adopted as a baby, so when tragedy strikes and she is left alone in the world she must find her own path to the place she truly belongs. Grades5-8 by Sloan, Holly Goldberg Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers,
