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The Montague Twins: The Witch’s Hand by Nathan Page & Drew Shannon
Graphic Novel
Pete and Alastair Montague are just a couple of mystery-solving twins, living an ordinary life. Or so they thought. After a strange storm erupts on a visit to the beach, they discover there is more to their detective skills than they had thought. Their guardian, David Faber, a once prominent professor, has been keeping secrets about their parents and what the boys are truly capable of. At the same time, three girls go missing after casting a mysterious spell, which sets in motion a chain of events that takes their small town down an unexpected path. With the help of David's daughter, Charlie, they discover there are forces at work that they never could have imagined, which will impact their lives forever.
Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs
Paranormal Fiction
Tales of the Peculiar is a unique book of fairy tales set in the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, the internationally bestselling series by Ransom Riggs.
In this collection, Ransom invites you to share his secrets and uncover hidden information about the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars, are just two of the stories sure to please the many fans of the series.
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say by Leila Sales
Friendships/Relationships
Winter Halprin has her life figured out. She's a spelling-bee champion, has a great group of friends, super- supportive parents and a place at her dream college. But when a wayward comment online about the winner of a spelling bee goes viral, her whole world is turned upside down. The entire internet has turned against her, and everything is falling apart. Knowing she has to make herself a better person, Winter turns to REVIBE, a rehabilitation facility for people who have been publicly shamed online. But she finds herself frozen and unable to apologize for what she has done. How can you apologize when you can't even put pen to paper any more, when you're scared of the power of your own words? How can you apologize when you're not even sure it's your fault?
Blue Line Breakaway by Jake Maddox
Sport Fiction
Jack has the talent to be a big-time hockey player for his middle school team - just like his older sister is for the boys’ varsity. But can Jack find a way to break away from his sister's shadow and become a hockey star in his own way?
Free Lance and the Lake of Skulls by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Fantasy Fiction
Free Lance has no master - he journeys from village to village and castle to castle, competing in tournaments and working for his keep. When his horse throws a shoe and he must seek shelter overnight in Lord Big Nose's village, he accepts his most dangerous mission yet - retrieving an enchanted crown from the Lake of Skulls.
Stuff You Should Know! by John Farndon and Rob Beattie
608 FAR
Stuff you should know! is the fascinating story behind the daily activities we take for granted. What exactly happens when you turn on the tap, send a message on the Internet, or telephone a friend? Have you wondered where garbage goes once you've throw it out? Or where the gas that heats your home comes from? Find the answers to these questions, and many more.
Respect by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, Illustrated by Lisa Kennedy
Picture Book Indigenous Author and Illustrator
Our Way is old.
Older than the red earth.
Older than flickering stars.
Our way is respect.
A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves.
