Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith

This heartfelt middle grade novel blends wildlife conservation with friendship and family changes in a touching summer story. Readers will connect with its emotional warmth and love for Florida’s gentle manatees.

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The Tapper Twins Go to War (with Each Other) by Geoff Rodkey

Twelve-year-old fraternal twins Claudia and Reese couldn’t be more different—except in their determination to win their ongoing prank war. When things escalate from the cafeteria to the digital world of an online game, the battle spins hilariously out of control. Told through chat logs, photos, and text messages, The Tapper Twins Go to War perfectly captures middle school life in a digitally connected world.

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