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The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy By Anne Ursu Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780062275134
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Published: Walden Pond Press - December 6th, 2022

This book roped me in from the very first chapter. Marya believes that she is the cause for all of the problems in their family's life, and she is only further proved right when she is sent to a school for troubled girls. Follow Marya as she uncovers the dark secrets of the school and the sorcerer's controlling it. This amazing mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat.


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Death & Sparkles: Book 1 By Rob Justus Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781797206363
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 5th, 2021

A cute story about an unlikely friendship between the friendless Death and the rude celebrity Sparkles. Sparkles is tragically banned from unicorn paradise after his death and him and Death form an unbreakable bond despite their differences.


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Juniper Mae: Knight of Tykotech City By Sarah Soh Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781912497454
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Published: Flying Eye Books - March 7th, 2023

This amazing book follows Juniper on her quest to return power to her city, exploring the forbidden forest beyond the wall, and making an unexpected friend. This is a perfect quick read for young lovers of adventure, knights, and inventing.


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Misfit Mansion By Kay Davault, Kay Davault (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kay Davault, Kay Davault (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781665903073
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - July 25th, 2023

Iris longs to have a real family and to fit in with humans despite her being a horror. When the house mysteriously unlocks, she and her friends venture to town to learn more about humans and maybe find a family along the way. This wonderful graphic novel struggles with bias and discrimination for simply looking different and the journey to find acceptance and love for who you truly are.


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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1: Sword of Summer, The-Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1 By Rick Riordan Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781423163374
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Published: Disney Hyperion - April 4th, 2017

Magnus Chase has been my favorite book since I first read it in elementary school. Magnus is a witty homeless teen who discovers there is more to his mother's death and his mysterious uncle. Follow Magnus as he discovers his Norse roots and becomes a part of a bigger magical world.


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The Book That No One Wanted to Read By Richard Ayoade, Tor Freeman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Richard Ayoade, Tor Freeman (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536222166
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Published: Walker Books US - March 14th, 2023

A cute book for imaginative kids from one of my favorite comedians. This funny book deals with the anxiety of not maybe being enough and shows that the power of belief and friendship is enough to do anything.


Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston By Esme Symes-Smith Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593485774
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Published: Labyrinth Road - November 8th, 2022

As soon as I started reading Sir Callie, I knew it would become one of my favorite books. This book unexpectedly brought me to tears as I followed Callie on a journey to become a real knight and save their friends from Helston's strict rule. Sir Callie creates an amazing fantasy world that will captivate any reader while seamlessly incorporating real world issues that kids across the world face every day.


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The Sunbearer Trials (The Sunbearer Duology #1) By Aiden Thomas Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250822130
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 6th, 2022

I knew I wanted the next book to already be out as soon as I finished this amazing book. This magnificent Mexican inspired fantasy world sets the stage for an enchanting story that I burned through in one day. Follow Teo, a trans Jade semidios, who is unexpectedly chosen to compeate in the Sunbearer Trials. Teo's story will keep you on edge as he tries to keep himself and his friends alive during the trials.


Nimona: A Netflix Film By ND Stevenson, ND Stevenson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By ND Stevenson, ND Stevenson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062278227
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Published: Quill Tree Books - May 12th, 2015

This heart wrenching graphic novel follows Nimona as she befriends the supervillian Ballister. As their friendship grows they have to escape the wrath of the institution. Follow Ballister and Nimona as they stand up for what's right and maybe even find a family along the way.


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Moomin Book Two: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip By Tove Jansson Cover Image
$24.95
ISBN: 9781897299197
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Published: Drawn and Quarterly - October 30th, 2007

This amazing book is a collection of four stories of one of my child hood favorite books series : the Moomins. Follow the Moomin family on their adventures in this classic comic strip.


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