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• Auntie Q's Golden Claws Nail Salon

  Hoang, Van, 1989-

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  Domi's going to spend her summer taking it easy and hanging out with friends...until she gets packed off to work at her aunt's nail salon. Fans of Front Desk will eat up this story of family, community, and business savvy.

• Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer

  Classey, Paige

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  Anna-Jane's summer camp experience - outdoor activities, arts and crafts, etc. - turns into a fight for survival when a dangerous plague spreads through the rest of the world. This fast-paced story will keep you turning pages.

• A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation

  Cartaya, Pablo

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  Gonzalo would love to spend all summer on his iPad...but his famous writer grandfather is taking him on a road trip to promote a new book. Travel with them as they see the country and slowly get closer.

• The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun

  a Novel

  Shang, Wendy Wan Long,

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  A summer on the swim team sounds great...until the competition (and the friend drama!) starts ratcheting up. Esme's a relatable narrator for anyone who's ever struggled to measure up to their siblings.

• Horse Camp

  a Horse Girl Mystery

  Seim, Carrie,

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  Brand-new rider Willa is off to horse camp for the very first time! Can she survive snobs and newbie mistakes while she and her bunkmates try to solve the mystery of a stolen horse?

• Gigi Shin, Live From Manhattan

  Lee, Lyla

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  Gigi Shin's on her way to an AMAZING opportunity: an art camp in New York City! Join her as she explores the sights, makes new friends, and makes some incredible artwork.

• Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement

  Tew, Jill

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  There's nothing Kaya loves more than the Ren Faire, and she's determined to become Queen of the Faire. But she's assigned the role of Court Jester - unfair! Readers will love her attempts to prove herself.

• Written in the Stars

  Heart, Lee

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  Quinn's ready to have an amazing summer at camp. What she's NOT ready for is cute new camper Harry, who's come all the way from London. This sweet romance is perfect for middle graders who like a swoony story.

• Rick Kotani's 400 Million Dollar Summer

  Brown, Waka T.

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  Rick's ready to play baseball all summer, even when he ends up on a trip to his grandpa's - he joins a new team and quickly becomes an important player. They're intense about winning, though. Can he take the pressure?

• Average Boy's Above-average Summer

  Smiley, Bob

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  Bob's got plans this summer - big plans. From treehouse-building to water balloon fights to something mysterious lurking out in the woods, this kid's going places! Christian fiction fans will laugh out loud at his adventures.

• Super Troop

  Hale, Bruce,

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  Cooper's gotten himself into REAL trouble this time, and his parents are making him join a dorky Scout troop - OR ELSE. Between a hardcore scoutmaster, hopeless troop members, and endless merit badges, he's going to have a hilariously tough summer.

• Take It From the Top

  Swinarski, Claire,

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  Eowyn and Jules are starring in the theater camp musical this year, as Glinda and Elphaba...and just like the characters, their friendship is starting to fall apart, too. Not only is this a great friend drama, it's set in Wisconsin!

• Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

  Kim, Jessica, 1980-

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  Yumi's parents want her to go to summer school this year - YAWN! When she realizes there's a comedy camp happening nearby, she ends up skipping class in favor of doing standup. What could possibly go wrong? (Everything, but in a funny way.)

• Camp Famous

  Blecher, Jennifer,

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  Abby's a nobody at school, but maybe if she can go to summer camp, she can finally find her place in the world. But when she gets there, it's a camp full of famous kids! Is she doomed to be even MORE out of place when she's bunking with a literal…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sam(ira)'s Worst (best) Summer

  Hamza, Nina,

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  After the worst school year ever, Sammy desperately wants a normal summer - but she starts the season with her yard getting TP'd! A new girl moving in next door might make the difference between having an awful and awesome summer break.

• The Braid Girls

  Winston, Sherri,

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  Daija's going to braid hair to make money this summer, so she can take private ballet lessons. Between friendship rifts and a rival business, though, her plans are going to take some serious work! Budding entrepreneurs will love seeing how Daija…Read moreRead more of this annotation