Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

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Book SynopsisIn the Fortress, an underground society unmarred by the Government's clutches, there is a rule that looms over everyone's heads like a dark cloud: You join...or you die. There is no in-between. When Rosabella Porter and Sola Gil discover the underground society, where life is abundant—and in many varying forms—the two women make the most logical decision to stay alive. They join. Rosabella doesn't expect to fall in love. The freedom and independence the Fortress provides her are like a dream. One man, Clayton Taylor, the ignorant, conceited man that she simply can't stand, has no problem snapping her out of her dream-like state. He and Rosabella don't always agree; what right does he have to treat others with such disrespect? How could her best friend, Aire Gil, like him? Their thoughtful leader, Bernard, does his best to keep the peace, but when relationships crumble, and the pressures of the outside world come rushing in, will he be able to maintain order within the society he helped to build and swore to protect?

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Book SynopsisFollow the mighty monster Hachiro as he thwarts schemes and fights ghoulish foesall to eat human sweets in peace!Hachiro is the mightiest monster around, created to strike terror into humanity! But a chance encounter with ice cream makes him an instant fan of human culture, earning him the ire of his fellow Fears. Between rebelling against his overbearing creator and slaughtering ghoulish foes, Hachiro's got a lot more than just ice cream on his plate!Hachiro has finally made a human friend! The only problem is, that friend happens to be the leader of the elite squad formed to combat Fears like Hachiro. What's next? Is Hachiro going to get kidnapped by a big, bad Fear named Jack the Fiend? You bet he is!

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Book SynopsisA poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story about a girl''s bond with her grandfather and how it evolves after his death.Searching for treasures with her grandpa is this young girl’s favorite thing to do. Every week they examine the items in her secret box and go on walks to find more—a broken robin’s egg, rusty spring, even a snakeskin that makes Grandpa squirm and make funny faces. But then Grandpa is too sick to come. She leaves him a few treasures in the hospital, but when he dies, she can’t bring herself to even open the treasure box. When Grammy brings her some treasures Grandpa wanted her to have, they open the box together and continue the tradition, showing that memories of time together are the greatest treasures of all. This poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story celebrates the special bonds kids have with grandparents, even after they are gone. 

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Book SynopsisEvery holiday, aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and neighbours come over to eat, sing, and celebrate life. But all our main character can think about is the sweet potato pie Granny makes just for her. As tables fill with baked macaroni and cheese, chitlins, and other sides a-steaming, she and Granny move the pie to keep it intact. The task becomes tricker as the room grows with dancing and card games and pie cravings. Just when all seems lost and there’s no more pie, Granny pulls out a sweet surprise. Written to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” Twelve Dinging Doorbells is exuberant. Author Tameka Fryer Brown’s cumulative rhyme is impossible to resist, and the humorous details in Ebony Glenn’s cut-paper collage will welcome readers to this party again and again.Trade ReviewPraise for Twelve Dinging Doorbells:A Amazon Best Book of the Year 2022A Children’s Book Council Favorite Picture BooksA Golden Kite nomineeA Fuse 8 2022 Transcendent Holiday Picture BooksA Children’s Book Council Children’s and Young Adult Favorites★ "This vibrant celebration of African American families, fun, and culture will be a great addition to library collections."—School Library Journal, starred review★ "A new classic."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Revamping 'The 12 Days of Christmas' to sweetly bustling effect, Fryer Brown pens a lively refrain…It’s a lovingly chaotic portrayal with a pleasingly ample feel."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Book SynopsisWhen Zora grows up, she wants to be just like Aunt Bea. Aunt Bea is the best storyteller she knows! Every day after school, Zora heads to her aunt’s house, where they take out their family book and turn Aunt Bea’s kitchen into their stage. They raid Aunt Bea’s costume chest, filled with colourful garments from her acting days, and even do special voices to tell the stories of swimming coaches, Sunday preachers, World War II pilots, and more - all real members of their family. Zora can’t wait to find out what her story will be. As the days pass, Zora notices something’s happening to Aunt Bea. She gets tired more quickly, and sometimes she needs Zora to tell the stories instead. Zora never imagined that Aunt Bea’s tales would ever stop, but in addition to creating lots of joy and a lifetime of memories, Aunt Bea had been working on her greatest gift of all - preparing Zora to become the story keeper. Lyrically told by Dr. Ebony Joy Wilkins and exquisitely rendered with mixed-media illustrations by Dare Coulter, Zora, the Story Keeper captures the richness and scope of Black American life through the lens of one family across generations.Trade ReviewPraise for ZORA, THE STORY KEEPER: A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2023Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2023 ListThe Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Books 2023SLJ’s A Fuse 8 Blog 2023 Picture Books List★ “A must-purchase for picture book ­collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Every word of Wilkins’ text is well chosen, and Coulter’s stunning, emotional art . . . is a memorable visual depiction of a range of tender moments. Powerfully immersive.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “Wilkins and Coulter create a tender, smartly constructed tribute to love, storytelling, and family history.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“A moving representation of a Black family, grief, and the tradition of storytelling.” —Booklist Online

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