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Intermediate Books (Ages 8-11)
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Katherine Applegate
Not often does a book come along that all our Kids' Section staff unanimously adore, but we are confident that this will be one of 2012's best. Based on a true story, Ivan is a Silverback Gorilla who was taken from his home as a baby and has lived his nearly thirty years as The Big Top Mall's biggest attraction. When customers begin to dwindle, a baby elephant is captured to draw in the crowds and Ivan makes it his mission to rescue her from the same fate that had befallen him. A gorgeous, tragic and definite must-read! Ages 9+
Polly Horvath
Set just up island in the Cowichan Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Bunny is a fantastical tale of fox kidnappers, hippie islanders, industrial espionage, bunny detectives, and a sensible girl with some big problems. Quirky, clever, and often inexplicable, this is a fun and memorable romp by one of our favourite local authors, Polly Horvath. (Ages 8-11)
Barbara Wersba
This brilliant read (in the style of Kate Dicamillo and E.B. White) is the story of a friendship between Walter, a solitary rat who is an avid reader, and Miss Pomeroy, a reclusive children's book author. Their correspondence begins when a lonely Walter writes a note on Miss Pomeroy's typewriter. "My name is Walter, I live here too." and Miss Pomeroy responds simply, "I know". Ages 7+.
Jenny Nimmo
This is a fantastic new adventure from the author of the bestselling Charlie Bone series! Timoken is a prince born to a secret forest kingdom, blessed from birth with a magical moon spider web which protects him from all harm and makes him a marvelous magician. However, the evil race of Viridees are desperate to capture the moon spider web and destroy Timoken's kingdom, as well as his family. Escaping with his sister, Timoken journeys to the ends of the world seeking a safe haven from the Viridees, who are always just a step behind him. Filled with magic and wonder, Timoken's quests and battles with hold you enthralled until the very end! Ages 9-13.
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Lincoln Peirce
Based on the original comic strips by Lincoln Peirce, Big Nate's misadventures can now be enjoyed in chapter book form! Nate Write is an aspiring cartoonist and a rebel of a sixth grader, who holds the school record for most detentions. Perfect for fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Ages 9-13.
All-Time Favourites
Hugh Brewster
This is the story of Jamie Laidlaw, a Canadian survivor of the Titanic's ill-fated journey. Jamie is excited to sail on the biggest ship in the world, and hopes to escape his parents and do some exploring on-board. But when disaster strikes, all he has on his mind is survival. And things go from bad to worse when he discovers there aren't enough life-boats to go around... Ages 9+.
- This book is part of the I Am Canada series, which are books about Canadian history written for readers who like fast-paced historical adventures. Other books in the series are:
Barbara Wersba
This brilliant read (in the style of Kate Dicamillo and E.B. White) is the story of a friendship between Walter, a solitary rat who is an avid reader, and Miss Pomeroy, a reclusive children's book author. Their correspondence begins when a lonely Walter writes a note on Miss Pomeroy's typewriter. "My name is Walter, I live here too." and Miss Pomeroy responds simply, "I know". Ages 7+.
Elise Broach
This is a wonderfully fun art caper about an eleven-year-old boy and a beetle named Marvin, who has an incredible talent for drawing. The two unlikely friends become caught up in an art heist that might lead to the discovery of a famous drawing by Albrecht Durer. But in order to do so, they must navigate the dangerous world of New York--no place for a boy, and certainly not for a beetle! Ages 9-13.
Trenton Lee Stewart
With all three volumes finally out in paperback, don't miss these clever books about a misfit group of children recruited to save the world by the Mysterious Mr. Benedict. With challenging puzzles, wacky adventures, and unforgettable characters, this is one of our all-time favourite series! Ages 9-13
And don't miss the new companion book:
Jeff Kinney
The newest installment in this bestselling series. Ages 9-12.
Tom Sniegoski
A new novel featuring the characters from the hit graphic novel series Bone! Tom Elm has spent his life turnip farming, but is sure he's meant for something greater. When his family falls into a dangerous sleep, Tom teams up with three lost explorers from Boneville and they set out on a quest to find the lost piece of the Spark. A great adventure and a must-have for Bone fans! Ages 9+.
Polly Horvath
This is a great quirky read for girls! When Primrose's parents disappear on an extended sea voyage, Primrose passes much of her time at the nearby restaurant Girl on a Swing, where everything is served on a waffle. A recipe at the beginning of every chapter adds to the charm of this lovely story. Ages 9-13.
Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo, author of the Newbery Medal and Honor books The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie, brings us a timeless tale perfect for middle-grade readers and reading aloud. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit who thinks very highly of himself until one horrible day he is ripped away from his devoted owner and thrown overboard from the Queen Mary. During his extraordinary journey home he discovers that he can learn to love. A wonderful story combined with stunning illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline make this book a true and unforgettable gem. Ages 7+.
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