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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Title: Pretty Guardians Sailor Moon by Nako Takeuchi Premise of Series: Usagi is an 8th grade student and is fourteen years old. She is loyal, clumsy, a terrible student, and crybaby. She discovers, after meeting Luna the cat, that she is a Sailor Scout and is tasked with saving the universe. Her journey begins when she saves her best friend and accepts her new responsibility. The second book in the series: Ami is a genius who has transferred to the same school Usagi attends. Usagi befriends her hoping that her grades will improve. Both girls are caught by a monster and it is at this time that it is revealed that Ami is the second Sailor Scout. Ami is Sailor Mercury and is happy because it means she has a finally made a friend and has a purpose outside of studying. Third book introduces Rei. Rei is a miko and has psychic abilities that allow her to sense the presence of evil. Her path crosses with both Ami and Usagi when ...
100 Cupboards (100 Cupboards #1) by N.D. Wilson For the tween set, this mildly scary (actually, thrilling rather than truly scary) is a great world hopping fantasy read. There are definitely formulaic portions to the plot (kid doesn't feel special, turns out to be really special) but there are lots if very nice character moments. The family that the main character stays with is fun. The three girls are different from each other, but not stereotyped, and the dad is surprisingly engaging. Should appeal to girls and boys, an advanced 8 to 14 - Miss Kelly
Mini Myths: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus! (Mini Myths) by Joan Holub , Leslie Patricelli (Illustrations) Accurate re-tellings of Mythology these stories are NOT. Super-cute and wonderful Board Books anyway? Why, yes! Yes they are! Using the names and the core element of a classic Greco-Roman mythological tale, these Mini Myths talk to pre-schoolers. Odysseus gets lost, Pandora touches something she shouldn't, Icarus isn't careful. These tales are couched in terms the little ones understand. Then, at the back, a more accurate summary of the actual tale is given, again at kid level. HIGHLY recommend this super stinking cute series. ALSO: diverse cast and characters through the series #BoardBooks #FamilyTies #StoriesReimagined #WeNeedDiverseBooks