Enjoy our presentation of The Crossover written by Kwame Alexander and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Thirteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.The Crossover was awarded the Newbery Medal and was a Coretta Scott King Honor title. The Crossover is recommended for ages 9 and up. See review for more information: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kwame-alexander/the-crossover/This title is available as an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive and Hoopla. Libby ebook: https://bit.ly/Crossover_LibbyebookLibby audio: https://bit.ly/Crossover_LibbyaudioHoopla ebook: https://bit.ly/Crossover_HooplaebookHoopla audio: https://bit.ly/Crossover_Hooplaaudio Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
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Island of Thieves by Josh Lacey
Enjoy our presentation of Island of Thieves written by Josh Lacey and published by Houghton Mifflin. Tom goes with his Uncle Harvey to Peru, where they narrowly escape imprisonment and death as they hunt for buried treasure after tracking down a journal written by John Drake, a young relative of Sir Francis Drake, on a voyage to Lima in 1577. Includes biographical information on John and Francis Drake. Island of Thieves was named a Best Fiction for Young Adults in 2013Island of Thieves is recommended for ages 9 and up for some violence. Please see review for more information: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/josh-lacey/island-thieves/This title is available as an ebook on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12920009 Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
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If We Were Giants by Dave Matthews and Clete Barrett Smith
Enjoy our presentation of If We Were Giants written by Dave Matthews and Clete Barrett Smith and published by Hyperion. Fourteen-year-old Kirra must summon the courage to face her own mistakes before she can help save her peaceful community from a gigantic threat.If We Were Giants is recommended for ages 8 and up for discussions of trauma and PTSD. Please see review for more information. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/dave-matthews/if-we-were-giants/This title is available as an ebook on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/1290117 Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Enjoy our presentation of The Explorer written by Katherine Rundell and published by Simon & Schuster. Left stranded in the Amazon jungle when their plane crashes on their way back to England from Manaus, Brazil, four children struggle to survive for days until one of them finds a map that leads them to a ruined city and a secret hidden among the vines. The Explorers was given the Costa Children's Book Award.The Explorer is recommended for ages 8 and up. See review for more information: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/katherine-rundell/the-explorer-rundell/This title is available as an audio book on Hoopla: https://bit.ly/Explorer_Hoopla Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
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Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic by Armand Baltazar
Enjoy our presentation of Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic by Armand Baltazar and published by Katherine Tegen Books. You’ve never seen Earth like this before: continents reshaped, oceans re-formed, cities rebuilt, and mountains sculpted anew. Dinosaurs roam the plains alongside herds of buffalo, and giant robots navigate the same waters as steam-powered ships. This is the world Diego Ribera was born into. The past, present, and future coexisting together. In New Chicago, Diego’s middle school hallways buzz with kids from all eras of history and from cultures all over the world. On his thirteenth birthday, Diego learns of a special gift he has within, a secret that is part of something much bigger—something he cannot yet understand.This title is recommended for readers age 9 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. https://bit.ly/Timeless_ReviewsTimeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic is available as an eBook and audiobook on Hoopla. Hoopla eBook- https://bit.ly/Timeless_HooplaeBookHoopla Audiobook- https://bit.ly/Timeless_HooplaAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
Calvert librarians share some of their favorite books by reading a chapter or two to whet your appetite. We will cover a wide variety of genres, so you are sure to find something to sink your teeth into. All titles shared are available through Calvert Library’s Digital Collection: https://bit.ly/CalvertLibraryDigitalPlatforms
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