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book jacket for When Pirates Came to Brooklyn When Pirates Came to Brooklyn by Phyllis Shalant. Reviewed by Priscilla, age 10, who gave it stars
book jacket for Hangman's Curse Hangman's Curse by Frank Peretti. Reviewed by Michael, age 13, who gave it stars

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Staff Picks for July

book jacket for Five Nice Mice Five Nice Mice
by Chisato Tashiro
"Inspired by a concert of frogs singing to the moon, five mice make some music of their own by creating instruments. Beautiful watercolors illustrate this Japanese tale about the joy of making and sharing music."--Margaret, Children's Room at the Main Library
(Early Elementary)
book jacket for Kimchi and Calamari Kimchi and Calamari
by Rose Kent
"Joseph Calderaro has a great sense of humor, friends, a loving Italian family and a Korean heritage. Turning fourteen and getting a date are foremost on his mind, until a school assignment starts him on a search for his birth mother."--Laura K., Children's Room at the Main Library
(Middle School)
book jacket for The Impossible Patriotism Project The Impossible Patriotism Project
by Linda Skeers
"Caleb finds himself having trouble coming up with his latest school project --'Make something showing patriotism.' It seems impossible. The other kids already have great ideas. After much thought, Caleb comes up with the perfect way to show what patriotism really means. This book will inspire both pride and gratitude for all military men and women."--Dee, Youth Services at the Main Library
(Early Elementary)
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