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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe  BY BENJAMIN ALIRE SÁENZ              A romance between two Mexican boys in America (the boys, of course, being Aristotle and Dante) that follows their paths across a summer and a school year.     The book is oft described as a coming-of-age story, and reads much like a character study. That is to say, whatever plot there is can be considered rather slow moving and flutters around a few pivotal incidents.     However, the characters are enticingly written, and the book portrays the changes of their dynamic- both with each other and others- in a way that feels honest and real. It ought to be said that Aristotle (by who's perspective the story is told) felt distressingly emo at times, but as the angsty 15 year old he is, it can be overlooked.      Overall a lovely read, and undeniably wholesome from start to finish. The book sports one sequel, but it ca...
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Spy school

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Spy School                                             By :   Stuart Gibbs Genre :   Fiction Age :   8+ Rating :   ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary :        Ben Ripley is an average middle schooler selected for a secret sky school organized by the CIA. But as it turns out, he really wasn't meant to go after all. He finds himself up against an evil organization called SPYDER and has to root out the mole in his own school. The book is funny and so is the main character, and this will definitely be a great read. There are loads of mishaps, so sit back and watch as Ben has to thwart SPYDER again and again. We're going on 8 books to enjoy with this series, with the 8th still on pre-release.      The book is exciting and fun to read.      
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Macarons at Midnight

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Macarons at Midnight By: Suzanne Nelson Genre:   Fiction Age:   8+ Rating:   ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:     Lise just moved to live with her dad in a new town. She goes to a party with her stepsister, Destry. She dresses up as the frog princess, even though she's not a huge fan of the dress she's borrowing from Destry. She leaves early, and heads into a nearby shop called  Swoonful of Sugar. There, she meets a guy, and they talk while sharing macarons. But when she has to leave, she realizes she never got his name. At school, she meets Kyan and Viv, who help her figure out who her mystery guy is. But when she does finally see him in the pressroom, he doesn't appear as nice as he first seemed. Now, Lise isn't sure she still likes him, what will she do?       
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Survivors

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Survivors By: Erin Hunter Genre: Action, Adventure Age: 8+ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:     Lucky has always been a lone dog. But when the Big Growl strikes, the whole city shakes Lucky can't survive on his own in the city, now that there are no longpaws (humans) to get food from. He meets another dog called Sweet, who insists that she is and always will be a pack dog. They end up going separate ways, and Lucky meets a small group of Leashed Dogs, whose longpaws left them. The leader of their "pack" is Bella- Lucky's litter sister. Lucky can easily tell these Leashed pets won't be able to survive in the wild, especially after the Big Growl. Can he shape these dogs into a real pack?
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Mr Lemoncello's Library

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Mr Lemoncello's Library By: Chris Grabenstein Genre :    Fiction Age: 8+ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:       Kyle Keeley loves Lemoncello games. So when word gets out that there's going to be an essay contest to find out who gets to go the Luigi Lemoncello's library lock-in, he's sure to enter. Kyle and his best friend Akimi win, along with Haley Daley, Miguel, Sierra, Andrew, and Charles Chiltington. But as it turns out- the library lock-in isn't just for one night. It's a competition for who can escape the library first. Charles Chiltington is sure he'll win despite not liking Lemoncello or his library. But this time, Kyle and his friends are determined to escape first. Can they do it?
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Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero

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  Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero    By: Rick Riordan     Genre: Fantasy, Adventure     Age: 9+     Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:      Jason woke up in a school bus with no memory of who he was, and Piper and Leo claimed to be his friends. Later, they're found by Annabeth Chase, who was on a search for her boyfriend Percy Jackson. They are taken to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods. They're chosen to go on a quest to save Hera, who nobody wants to save. Can they do it?
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The Baby Sitters Club

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The Baby Sitters Club By: Ann M. Martin Illustrated by: Raina Telgemier and Gale Galligan Genre: Comedy, Drama,  Age: 7+ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:           Kristy Thomas and her friends decide to start a baby sitting business in their neighborhood. The original members of the squad are Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi and Stacy McGill. The books are funny, and the girls struggle to get their business underway. Can they do it?
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The Unwanteds

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The Unwanteds By Lisa McMann Genre: Fantasy Age: 8+ Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary:       In the land of Quill, citizens are either Wanteds, Unwanteds or Necessaries. The strong, intelligent wanteds get sent to University, while the creative Unwanteds get sent to their deaths. Alex Stowe is Unwanted, while his twin brother, Aaron, is a Wanted. On the annual day of the Purge, Alex is sent to his death. But is this really the end? Read the magic-filled book to find out!
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