2024 Lake Park Summer Reading | SWAN Consortium

1) Better than the movies

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Better than the movies volume 1

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Michael, to whom Liz Buxbaum gave her heart long ago, has returned but to get his attention and, perhaps, a prom date she must scheme with her nemesis Wes, her next-door neighbor. Liz Buxbaum's crush Michael never really saw her before he moved away. Now he is back in town, and Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar, and maybe snag him as a prom date. Attractive next-door neighbor Wes Bennet might seem like a prime candidate for romantic...

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Greenwald, Tommy, 1962-

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Game Changer

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Fourteen-year-old star freshman quarterback Caleb Springer watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport, forcing Caleb to consider whether playing football, the sport of his dreams, is worth risking irreparable physical harm.

3) How I broke up with my colon: fascinating, bizarre, and true health stories

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"Mysterious illnesses. Freakish injuries. X-rays revealing something weird that got stuck in your foot. These strange but true stories are among the 24 medical tales illustrated in hilarious fashion by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Nick Seluk"--Page 4 of cover.

4) Huda F cares?

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Huda

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This summer's exercise in Fahmy family sisterly bonding involves a trip to Disney World--which seems like it is headed for disaster when Huda gets into a fight with a boy making fun of her hijab.

5) If you could see the sun

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"Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school...When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power--she'll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price. But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it's worth losing her conscience--or...

6) Lines of courage

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Nielsen, Jennifer A

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From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

7) None shall sleep

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None shall sleep sequence volume 1

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Eighteen-year-olds Emma Lewis and Travis Bell, recruited by the FBI to interview juvenile serial killers, must turn to a notorious teenage sociopath to help track down a new murderer.

8) The queens of New York

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"Best friends Jia Lee, Ariel Kim, and Everett Hoang are inseparable. But this summer, they won't be together. Everett, aspiring Broadway star, hopes to nab the lead role in an Ohio theater production, but soon realizes that talent and drive can only get her so far. Brainy Ariel is flying to San Francisco for a prestigious STEM scholarship, even though her heart is in South Korea, where her sister died last year. And stable, solid Jia will be home...

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Renegades (Series) volume 1
Renegades
Renegades (Meyer)

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The Renegades are human, but with extraordinary abilities. They emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone ... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice-- and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to...

10) The Saturday Night Ghost Club

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Davidson, Craig, 1976-

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"A short, irresistible, and bittersweet coming-of-age story in the vein of Stranger Things and Stand by Me about a group of misfit kids who spend an unforgettable summer investigating local ghost stories and urban legends"-- Provided by publisher.

11) The parakeet

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"An account in graphic novel format, based on the author's own experiences, of a boy coping with his mother's suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, showing how mental illness can both tear families apart and reaffirm the bonds of love"-- Provided by publisher.

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Saramago, José

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Blindness

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A stunningly powerful novel of humanity's will to survive against all odds during an epidemic by a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

An International Bestseller • "This is a shattering work by a literary master."—Boston Globe A city is hit by an epidemic of "white blindness" which spares no one. Authorities confine the blind to an empty mental hospital, but there the criminal element holds everyone captive,

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13) Bubbly beautiful Kitty-Corn

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Kitty-corn

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Kitty helps her best friend Unicorn accomplish his dream of being a mermaid, but despite an elaborate DIY mermaid tail, the friends' trip to the beach does not go as planned and Unicorn's insecurities emerge.

14) Oona

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DiPucchio, Kelly

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Oona the Mermaid

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This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash!

15) Oona in the Arctic

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DiPucchio, Kelly

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Oona the Mermaid
Oona

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"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."-- Provided by publisher.

16) The tiptoe guide to tracking mermaids

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Paquette, Ammi-Joan

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While following instructions for spotting mermaids, the reader is introduced to a variety of marine life found along the seashore.

17) Coral

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A disagreement between Coral, Filly, and Manta, three young mermaids who work together to build and safeguard the reef that is their home, must quickly be set right.

18) Where we can hear the giants sing

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"A little girl, tired of a mundane life in her seaside home, finds adventure and friendship with a mermaid who shows her the beauty of the ocean depths. But it's only after exploring the harmonious beauty of the sea, we are reminded that coming home can be the greatest adventure of all." -- Provided by publisher.

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Beaton, Kate, 1983-

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"When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, he better... WATCH OUT! With the sea witch's help, Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... to MUTINY! But Shark Girl needs the help of her crewmates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark Girl SINK... or SWIM?" -- Jacket flap.

20) Nen and the lonely fisherman

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"Far out at sea and deep below whispering waves lives a merman searching for a partner. In the forbidden world above, a kind fisherman wonders if something more is waiting for him beyond the horizon. When they find each other under a star-filled sky, their love will change both of their worlds. Celebrate queer joy and the uniting power of love with this award-winning, inclusive retelling of a classic fairy tale."-- Provided by publisher.