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Pickle: The (Formerly) Anonymous Prank Club of Fountain Point Middle School

Can you keep a secret? When you are the mastermind behind amazing pranks, remaining anonymous can

be tough. That’s why Ben and his friends form the League of Picklemakers, a real club, whose sole purpose

is to pull pranks.

 

 

02

Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

Think you know the story of Rumpelstiltskin? Think again! Rump has been bullied his whole life because of

his name. Join his journey to find his destiny and break a magical curse in this new take on a familiar tale

 

03

Monsieur Marceau

Meet the world famous mime, Marcel Marceau. “He chases butterflies without a net…He can be a tree or a

flower, a fish or a human being.” He rescues Americans parachuting into World War II France. His talent lies

in not making a sound. A biography that says volumes without words.

 

04

Rebel McKenzie

The last place you’d ever expect to see this aspiring paleontologist is in a beauty pageant. But when Rebel

wants to raise money for the Ice Age Kids’ Dig and Safari summer camp, she’s willing to try anything.

Follow her as she ventures into the unfamiliar realm of hairstyles, makeup, and fancy dresses. After all, how

hard can it be?

 

 

05

Dead City

Pop Quiz — you are in the school bathroom with only a towel and flat iron when a zombie attacks. What do

you do? Luckily for Molly, her mother has secretly prepared her with martial arts, fencing, and birdwatching

lessons. Will those lessons pay off? Welcome to Molly Bigelow’s life!

 

 

06

Athlete vs. Mathlete

Fraternal twins Owen, the jock, and Russell, the brains, coexisted for the majority of their life. This year,

however, their worlds are turned upside down when the new basketball coach makes all the boys try out,

and the brainiac ends up being a closeted Michael Jordan! Can the athlete brother keep pace and show

some academic prowess?

 

07

Odette's Secrets

Most ten year olds love to keep secrets, but Odette must keep a secret to save her life. Written in free

verse, this story offers a different perspective of the hurt, confusion and strength of a young Jewish girl during

the Nazi invasion of Paris.

 

08

The Year of the Book

Sometimes it’s easier to be friends with the characters in a book than it is with people around us. When

Anna’s best friend starts hanging around other girls, Anna finds comfort and companionship in the pages of

her favorite books, while learning how to make dumplings and sew drawstring bags. Read along with Anna

as she learns to make friends and embrace her family’s unique culture heritage.

 

09

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy

Yes, the author does share the name of the Revolutionary War spy, best remembered for his famous last

words: “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” This graphic novel provides insight into the

events leading up to the capture and hanging of one of America’s most well­known and unfortunate spies

10

 Liar & Spy

If you saw a sign that read “Spy Club Meeting – Today” would you want to know where and when? Would

you sneak out to attend? Join Georges as he moves into a new apartment and discovers that sometimes,

even when you’re looking closely, you can still miss the clues.