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Hindley Book Guide
Picture Books / Early Readers
A mutant potato learns he's perfect just the way he is in this bright, fun and silly picture book.
Latest in action packed Knights vs. Series. Five daring heroes face their most difficult challenge yet: saving Camelot itself!
Think Toys Story meets Cars in this relatable story that explores themes of friendship and growing up.
First in funny young graphic novel series about best friends Pizza and Taco. Great for fans of Narwal and Jelly.
Award winning Level 2 series of books about African American boy, Mo, who has a big passion for sports. Titles Pass the Ball, Mo! and Kick It, Mo" also available.
Narwhal and Jelly books are a series of silly early readers graphic novels. The 2nd out of 4 books, Super Narwhal chronicles Narwhal and Jelly finding their inner superheroes in three under the sea adventures. Titles Narhwal Unicorn of the Sea, Narwhal's Otter Friend and Narwhal Peanut Butter and Jelly also available.
From Tedd Arnold, author of Fly Guy, the Noodleheads titles are graphic novels perfect for comic fans with short funny chapters followng Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. This is the second book of the series.
A Darien Library K-2 recommended book, Dot is a Level 2 early chapter book series that follows a little girl named Dot who loves technology. This title has Dot and her friends building rockets for the Creative Fair.
A Darien Library K-2 recommended book that follows 10 year old Molly Mabrya, an Alaska Native girl, living in Qyah, Alaska and helping run the Denali Trading Post with her parents.
A Darien Library K-2 recommended book, this award winning early chapter book series stars Jasmine Toguchi, a spunky Japanese-American heroine. In this title, the third installment of series, Jasmine is trying to figure out the perfect talent to show off in the school show. Accessible to early readers with a simple plot and black-and-white sketches.
Graphic Novels
Heartbreak and hope exist together in this graphic novel about growing up in a refugee camp. Best suited for older grades.
First book in series, Click is a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school. Good for fans of Smile.
Graphic novel chronicling the authors hearing loss at a young age and her experiences with the Phonic Ear, as she ultimately becomes "El Deafo, Listener for All".
Recommended Series
In this chapter book series, Heidi Heckelbeck and her friends at Brewster Elelmentary have charming adventures as they deal with everyday childhood challenges with a bit of help from a book of spells. Heidi Heckelbeck Lends a Helping Hand also available.
Early chapter book series chronicling the adventures of alien boy, Zeke, as he tries to fit in and adjust to life on earth. Book 4: Trick or Cheat also available.
Hilarious chapter book series with irresistable protogranist Dory. As the youngest in her family, Dory is often left to her own devices which include her wild imagination, untiring energy and imaginary friends. Good for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean.
Darien Library recommneded series. This is the first installment of hilarious chapter book series starring Alvin, an Asian American second grader, who is afraid of everything. Good for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and perfect for both beginner and reluctant readers.
A Darien Library 4th-5th grade recommended book. This non-fiction chapter books is the first in a series that presents some of the most crazy but true stories about the living world and some that are to crazy to be true- and asks readers to separate them facts from fakes.
The 17th book in the I Survived series, has 11 year-old Melody coming face-to-face with the mighty grizzly.
Classroom favorite series about Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble and always saves the day. This book, number 5 in series, has Ranger navigated the tough terrain of the Viking age Iceland. Ranger in Time D-Day Battle on the Beach also available.
Fiction
Tender and empowering, Hair Love reminds us to love ourselves and is a celebration of fathers and daughters everywhere.
A Darien Library 4th-5th grade recommended book. This post apocalyptic science fiction graphic novel follows a group of kids and one special robot pony as they look to survive in a desolate future and maybe even save the world.
A Darien Library 4th-5th grade recommended book about Harper Raine, a new 7th grader in town, who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother.
A Darien Library 4th-5th grade recommended book. This book follows 12 year-old Malu as she explores friendship, finding her place and learning to rock out like no one's watching.
The story of Macy, a deaf sixth-grader, as she navigates significant upheaval in her life and finds a suprising connection with her elderly neighbor that might turn out to be exactly what Macy needs.
Award-winning book starring 10 year-old Mia Tang as she and her parents navigate life as new immigrants. The novel speaks openly of hardship, poverty, bullying and racism while keeping a positive tone throuhghout. High quality realistic fiction.
A girl named Tessa unravels a centuries-old mstery after moving into a haunted house. A spooky read combining scares, mystery and friendship as Tessa discovers what happened in the house on Shady Street and what it has to do with her!
First of a two-book series, Malamander is a quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea and finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a suprising gift.
Hindley 5th Grader Favorites
Perrenial classroom favorite follows the daily adventures of middle-school weakling Greg Heffley as told in his journal. All titles in 15 book series available including #15 The Deep End released this year.
Graphic novel series where two ordinary children are on a life or death mission in a world filled with man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit and a giant robot. Books 1- StoneKeeper and Book 7-Firelight available.
Award winning book and Hindley 5th grader favorite, New Kid is a graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. Great for fans of Sisters and Smile. Companion book Class Act also available.
Hindley 5th Graders recommended series and overall kid favorite, Dog Man is a crime-biting part dog, part man and all hero in these graphic novels from the creator of Captain Underpants. Great for reluctant and avid readers alike this series appeals to a wide range of ages. Books 1, 8 and 9 available with select Dog Man titles also available in Spanish.
America's baby-sitters are back, this time in a heart-warming and hilarious graphic novel that Hindley 5th graders recommend. This title, book 6 of 9 book series, has the girls trying to handle the biggest job they've ever had- a wedding! Book 7 Boy Crazy Stacey also available.
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