Future Hero
Author: Remi Blackwood
The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor! Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls.
When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for.
Publisher: Scholastic Press (08/02/2022)
Paperback: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 1338790323
ISBN-13: 9781338790320
Reading age: 7 - 10 years
Grade level: 1st Grade - 5th Grade
Item Weight: 0.30lbs
Dimensions: 7.48h x 5.20w x 0.47d
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/27/2022
Who Was Rosa Parks? (9780606319256)
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In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title OMother of the Civil Rights Movement.O This biography has blackand- white illustrations throughout.
Publisher: Turtleback Books (12/23/2010)
Hardcover: 112 pages
ISBN-10: 0606319255
ISBN-13: 9780606319256
Reading age: 8 - 11 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Item Weight: 0.45lbs
Dimensions: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.50d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141838 / Who Was Rosa Parks?
About the Author
Yona Zeldis McDonough is a longtime doll lover and collector. She is also an award-winning author who has published numerous books for children and adults. She presently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.
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Future Hero (9781338790320)
The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor!
Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls.
When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for.
Publisher: Scholastic Press (08/02/2022)
Paperback: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 1338790323
ISBN-13: 9781338790320
Reading age: 7 - 10 years
Grade level: 1st Grade - 5th Grade
Item Weight: 0.30lbs
Dimensions: 7.48h x 5.20w x 0.47d
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/27/2022
Animal Rescue Friends: Volume 1 (9781524867348)
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At the Animal Rescue Friends shelter, everyone is looking for a way to belong--kids and animals alike. From Epic Originals, Animal Rescue Friends is a heartwarming, three-book graphic novel series filled with humor and furry friendships. Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home. Perfect for animal-loving kids, this adorable comics series will inspire and uplift.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (06/15/2021)
Paperback: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 1524867349
ISBN-13: 9781524867348
Reading age: 8 - 12 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.70lbs
Dimensions: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514391 / Animal Rescue Friends
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2021 pg. 112
School Library Journal 06/11/2021 pg. 1
About the Author
Gina Loveless fell in love with kids' books when she was eight and fell back in love with them when she was twenty-eight. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from California Institute of the Arts and resides in eastern Pennsylvania.
Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms (9781547606948)
Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this adventurous middle-grade fantasy debut perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Tristan Strong celebrates the triumphs and challenges of a boy finding his truth path to greatness.
As the true Descendant, I command to openThe door to Chidani; it shall be broken Magic awaits those who seek the queen's peace
And all the suffering you feel will cease Those who open the histories will hear a sound
What was lost has finally been found. Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameron's only connection to his parents who disappeared one fateful night, two years ago. Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron. When he and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, decide to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani. Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in extreme danger, as the queen's sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. The people of Chidani have been waiting for the last Descendant to return and save them . . . is Cameron ready to be the hero they need?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (02/01/2022)
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1547606940
ISBN-13: 9781547606948
Reading age: 9 - 12 years
Grade level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.95lbs
Dimensions: 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.20d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516154 / Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 79
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 02/07/2022
School Library Journal 04/29/2022 pg. 1
About the Author
Dr. Jamar J. Perry is a debut author who received his PhD in literacy education, language, culture, and social inquiry from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before, he taught middle school language arts for four years, where the majority of the students were Black boys. Like Cameron, he hopes that one day all Black boys can understand how magical and joyful they really are, no matter how different they may feel.
Twitter: @jamarperryInstagram: @jamarjperry
www.jamarjperry.com
The Vanquishers (9781547609772)
In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history . . . until now.
"A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humor." --Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series "Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant." --Mark Oshiro, author of The InsidersMalika "Boog" Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolizing The Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don't take even the most basic vampire precautions--the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews long gone--but Boog's parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment. When a friend goes missing, Boog isn't sure what to think. Could it be the school counselor, Mr. Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something? Or could it be something more dangerous? Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all? No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call. Inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Watchmen, this adventure launches readers into an exciting new series.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (09/20/2022)
Hardcover: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 154760977X
ISBN-13: 9781547609772
Reading age: 9 - 12 years
Grade level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.89lbs
Dimensions: 8.48h x 5.86w x 1.01d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517866 / Vanquishers
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/04/2022
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2022
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 54
School Library Journal 10/01/2022 pg. 78
About the Author
Kalynn Bayron is the author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, and This Wicked Fate, and is a classically trained vocalist. She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she's not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her family.
www.kalynnbayron.com@KalynnBayron
Explore with Mary Kingsley (9780778739203)
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The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African tribes and work as a nurse, this book describes her inspiring life using engaging fact boxes and historical information presented in tabloid-style. Teacher's guide available.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (09/15/2017)
Library Binding: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0778739201
ISBN-13: 9780778739203
Reading age: 8 - 11 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Item Weight: 0.85lbs
Dimensions: 10.90h x 8.60w x 0.30d
Explore with Mary Kingsley (9780778739265)
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The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African tribes and work as a nurse, this book describes her inspiring life using engaging fact boxes and historical information presented in tabloid-style. Teacher's guide available.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (09/15/2017)
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0778739260
ISBN-13: 9780778739265
Reading age: 8 - 11 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Item Weight: 0.30lbs
Dimensions: 10.60h x 8.30w x 0.20d
The Genius of the Benin Kingdom (9780778765745)
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Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (07/31/2019)
Library Binding: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0778765741
ISBN-13: 9780778765745
Reading age: 8 - 12 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.70lbs
Dimensions: 10.80h x 8.70w x 0.30d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505387 / Genius of the Benin Kingdom: Innovations from Past Civilizations
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2019 pg. 57
School Library Journal 11/01/2019 pg. 34
The Genius of the Benin Kingdom (9780778765943)
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Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (07/31/2019)
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0778765946
ISBN-13: 9780778765943
Reading age: 8 - 12 years
Grade level: 2nd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.30lbs
Dimensions: 10.70h x 8.10w x 0.20d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505387 / Genius of the Benin Kingdom: Innovations from Past Civilizations
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2019 pg. 57
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa (9780805042597)
For more than a thousand years, from A.D. 500 to 1700, the medieval kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay grew rich on the gold, salt, and slave trade that stretched across Africa. Scraping away hundreds of years of ignorance, prejudice, and mythology, award-winnnig authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack reveal the glory of these forgotten empires while inviting us to share in the inspiring process of historical recovery that is taking place today.
Publisher: Square Fish (10/15/1995)
Paperback: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 0805042598
ISBN-13: 9780805042597
Reading age: 9 - 12 years
Grade level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.40lbs
Dimensions: 9.07h x 6.10w x 0.44d
About the Author
Patricia and Fredrick McKissack were writers of children's fiction and nonfiction with a particular interest in the African American experience. Patricia received a Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, as well as three individual Coretta Scott King Awards for books co-written with Frederick: A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter, The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural, and Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters.
The Warrior and Princess of Dreams: A tale from Africa (9780986101823)
You've heard of all the other princesses right, Cinderella. Rapunzel. Belle. Tiana. Pocahontas. Mulan. Ariel. Snow White. ... Now it's time to meet ONAI, princess all the way from Southern Africa. An original story about The Warrior and Princess of Dreams. So what is it all about?
First issue is...........................
The Stone Palace needs a hero....
In the Mutopa Kingdom, Princess Onai is getting ready for her marriage to Prince Gomo when she is cursed by a jealous trickster and falls into an endless sleep. Trapped in the land of dreams, Onai cannot return, unless someone is brave enough to search for her and bring her back. Who will this brave warrior be? Will he get to her in time?
A phenomenal adventure from ancient lands of Zimbabwe that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Publisher: Munaii (09/12/2016)
Paperback: 42 pages
ISBN-10: 0986101826
ISBN-13: 9780986101823
Reading age: 0 - 12 years
Grade level: Pre-Nursery - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 0.29lbs
Dimensions: 9.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d
