New Material at the North Dakota State Library

New Material at the North Dakota State Library
                                      November 28, 2018
                               Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction

North Dakota

PZ 7 .C4375 Bow 2018
Bowwow powwow = bagosenjige‐niimi'idim / by Brenda J. Child ; translated by Gordon Jourdain ; illustrated by
Jonathan Thunder.
When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats
tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's
stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical
scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass
dancers, and jingle‐dress dancers ‐‐ all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance.
All attesting to the wonder of the powwow. (Bilingual text in English and Ojibwe.)

PZ 7.1 .Q45 Ap 2018
Apple in the middle / by Dawn Quigley.
Apple Starkington turned her back on her Native American heritage the moment she was called a racial slur for
someone of white and Indian descent, not that she really even knew how to be an Indian in the first place. Too
bad the white world doesn't accept her either. And so begins her quirky habits to gain acceptance. Apple's
name, chosen by her Indian mother on her deathbed, has a double meaning: treasured apple of my eye, but
also the negative connotation a person who is red, or Indian, on the outside, but white on the inside. After her
wealthy father gives her the boot one summer, Apple reluctantly agrees to visit her Native American relatives
on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in northern North Dakota for the first time. Apple learns to deal
with the culture shock of Indian customs and the Native Michif language, while she tries to find a connection
to her dead mother. She also has to deal with a vengeful Indian man who loved her mother in high school but
now hates Apple because her mom married a white man. Bouncing in the middle of two cultures, Apple meets
her Indian relatives, shatters Indian stereotypes, and learns what it means to find her place in a world divided
by color.

Picture Books

PZ 7 .H389 Win 2018
Winter is here / by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Laura Dronzek.
The wind is howling. The flakes are falling. The snow is sticking. The drifts are growing. The ice is dripping. The
dog is bounding. The squirrels are scurrying. The birds are huddling. The children are slipping, digging, skating,
building, sledding. Why is this all happening? It's winter! Winter is here!

PZ 7 .M47879 Io 2018
I'm tough! / Kate & Jim McMullan.
A tough pickup truck describes the features that help the truck haul three very different loads.

PZ 7.1 .B4634 Gat 2018
Gator, gator, gator! / by Daniel Bernstrom ; illustrated by Frann Preston‐Gannon.
A fearless little girl takes off in search of a giant gator ‐‐ but she's not going into that swamp alone! No way!
She wants YOU, the reader, to come along. Off you go, peering through the lush landscapes, looking for that
gator! But each time you think you see it? Oops! Just a fox. Or some ducks! Or a snake. Maybe you'll never find
the gator, gator, gator.

PZ 7.1 .G6983 Vi 2018
Violet and the woof / story by Rebecca Grabill ; pictures by Dasha Tolstikova.
"Once upon a time, a brave little girl and her brother set out on a long, long journey," Violet tells Peter. "A
journey fraught with danger and peril." Riding their building's elevator and traveling the hallways past
apartment doors to bring soup to a sick neighbor, Violet and Peter encounter both real and imagined
adventure ‐‐ getting lost in the laundry room, running into a troll, and escaping scary noises in the nick of time,
only to find that their poor sick neighbor looks... like a wolf!

PZ 7.1 .H49434 She 2018
She's got this / Laurie Hernandez ; pictures by Nina Mata.
Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this illustrated book, Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez
tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying ‐‐ and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on
TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance
beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this story,
featuring art from Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You
always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.

PZ 7.1 .H8643 Who 2018
Who will I be? / Abby Huntsman ; pictures by Joanne Lew‐Vriethoff.
When Isabel's teacher asks her students who they want to be when they grow up, Isabel doesn't have an
answer. Isabel knows it makes her happy to help her friends, neighbors, and family ‐‐ but can a person really
grow up to be a helper? It's time for Isabel to open her eyes and her heart and see all the different jobs people
do: the police officers, firefighters, soldiers, teachers, doctors, and clergy who dedicate their lives to helping
people every day.

PZ 7.1 .K194 Ho 2018
Horse meets dog / by Elliott Kalan ; illustrations by Tim Miller.
When Horse and Dog meet, Dog thinks he has met a very big canine, Horse thinks he has come across a tiny
little baby horse, and humorous confusion ensues.

PZ 7.1 .K27 Wi 2018
Will you help me fall asleep? / written by Anna Kang ; illustrated by Christopher Weyant.
Tomorrow is the annual boat race and Monty needs as much energy as possible to make sure he crosses the
finish line first. He tried closing his eyes, counting sheep, and reading a book, but nothing will help him fall
asleep.

PZ 7.1 .S245 Lyr 2018
Lyric McKerrigan, secret librarian / by Jacob Sager Weinstein ; illustrated by Vera Brosgol.
When evil Dr. Glockenspiel threatens all the books in the world, only one person can stop him ‐‐ a book‐
wielding, super‐secret operative called Lyric McKerrigan.

Middle Grade / Chapter Books

PZ 7 .F75321187 Fo 2018
Forgotten city / Michael Ford.
Thirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving
devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didn't kill, it mutated into
threatening new forms. Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad
goes missing, Kobi follows his trail ‐‐ and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.

PZ 7 .L578345 Ogr 2018
Ogre enchanted / Gail Carson Levine.
Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms, and prescribing medications, with the help
of her devoted friend (and test subject) Wormy. So when Wormy unexpectedly proposes to her, she kindly
turns him down; she has far too much to do to be marrying anyone. And besides, she simply isn't in love with
him. But a certain meddling fairy named Lucinda has been listening in, and she doesn't approve of Evie’s
rejection. Suddenly, Evie finds herself transformed from a girl into a hideous, hungry ogre. Evie now has only
sixty‐two days to accept another proposal ‐‐ or else be stuck as an ogre forever.

PZ 7 .P1954 Dre 2018
The dreamway / Lisa Papademetriou.
Every night, your sleeping body stays in your bed, while the you of you travels deep beneath the earth to ride
the complex rails of the Dreamway... Stella Clay thought it was just another ordinary day at her drab gray
school. But when her twin brother, Cole, is attacked by a shadowy creature on their way home, Stella’s world
turns positively peculiar. Suddenly, her brother seems different, almost dimmer, like a candle that’s about to
flicker out. And then a talking mouse shows up in her bedroom. Stella’s ordinary world is turned upside down
as she discovers that the real Cole has been kidnapped and taken prisoner to the Nightmare Line. Determined
to find him, she sets out to navigate the vast underground railway system. With the “help” of a stuck‐up
rodent, a nervous dragonfly, and a mysterious pirate, she must find her way across leagues of treacherous
track to the darkest edge of the Dreamway in order to bring her brother home before he’s trapped forever.

PZ 7 .P44882 Kni 2018
Knights vs. dinosaurs / written and illustrated by Matt Phelan.
Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don’t have much to do. The realm is at
peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to
a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS!

PZ 7 .W51776 Co 2018
The collectors / Jacqueline West.
Van has always been an outsider. Most people don't notice him. But he notices them. And he notices the small
trinkets they drop, or lose, or throw away ‐‐ that's why his collection is full of treasures. Then one day, Van
notices a girl stealing pennies from a fountain, and everything changes. He follows the girl, Pebble, and
uncovers an underground world full of wishes and the people who collect them. Apparently not all wishes are
good and even good wishes often have unintended consequences ‐‐ and the Collectors have made it their duty
to protect us. But they aren't the only ones who have their eyes on the world's wishes ‐ ‐and they may not be
the good guys, after all.

PZ 7.1 .P44766 Mag 2018
The magicians of Elephant County / written and illustrated by Adam Perry.
Best friends Duncan Reyes and Emma Gilbert want to be as great as Harry Houdini someday. But when they
discover that their neighborhood witch is more than just a local legend, their dreams of stardom quickly turn
into a nightmare. After they (accidentally) steal the witch’s magic wand, the duo uses it to put on an
impossible new act ‐‐ which draws even more dangerous foes to town in search of their secret. How are these
two friends supposed to defeat the powerful dark forces threatening their town? Well, it may just take some
sleight‐of‐hand, a bit of magic... and (allegedly) a little destruction of public property.

Young Adult

PZ 7 .A434 Wh 2018
What if it's us / Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera.
Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can
deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business.
If the universe had his back, he wouldn't be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex‐boyfriend’s

things. But when Arthur and Ben meet‐cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for
them? Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated. Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited. But what if
they can’t quite nail a first date... or a second first date... or a third? What if Arthur tries too hard to make it
work... and Ben doesn't try hard enough? What if life really isn't like a Broadway play? But what if it is?

PZ 7 .F8844 Hea 2018
The healer / Donna Freitas.
Marlena Oliveira has been given an extraordinary gift. She has been given the power to heal. She can cure
paralysis, mental illness, even a broken heart. People with all kinds of ailments come from around the world
seeking audiences with her, believing her to be a saint. But her power comes at a price. Marlena can't have
friends or go to school. She can't date. She can't even touch anyone. The older she gets, the more trapped she
feels.

PZ 7 .G7671 Vi 2018
Villain / Michael Grant. Gone, book 8.
The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus‐infested rock that
created the FAYZ is creating monsters. Into the chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with
just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once, but everyone made fun of him. Now he's
sending thousands to their deaths. The only people who stand in his way are the superpowered heroes: Dekka,
Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo... and a new mutant with unmatched powers.

PZ 7 .M2695 Ve 2018
A very large expanse of sea / Tahereh Mafi.
It's 2002, a year after 9/11. It's an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like
Shirin, a sixteen‐year‐old Muslim girl who's tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible
people can be. She's tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments ‐‐ even the physical violence ‐‐ she
endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she's built up protective
walls and refuses to let anyone close enough to hurt her. Instead, she drowns her frustrations in music and
spends her afternoons break‐dancing with her brother. But then she meets Ocean James. He's the first person
in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. It terrifies her ‐‐ they seem to come from two
irreconcilable worlds ‐‐ and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she's not sure she'll ever be able to let
it down.

PZ 7.1 .C317 Thi 2018
This is kind of an epic love story / Kheryn Callender.
Nathan Bird doesn't believe in happy endings. Although he’s the ultimate film buff and an aspiring
screenwriter, Nate’s seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life.
Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel ‐‐
but this strategy is not without fault. His best‐friend‐turned‐girlfriend‐turned‐best‐friend‐again, Florence, is set
on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom‐com‐worthy, someone does come along:
Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend. After a painful mix‐up when they were little, Nate finally
has the chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own
happily ever after?

PZ 7.1 .G552 Th 2018
That night / Amy Giles.
A year ago a mass shooting shook their Queens neighborhood, and both Jess and Lucas were affected in eerily
similar and deeply personal ways. Jess struggles to take care of her depressed mother, and Lucas takes up
boxing under the ever‐watchful eye of his overprotective parents. When their paths converge, they slowly
become friends and then something more. They help each other move forward together. But what does it
mean to love after an unspeakable tragedy?

PZ 7.1 .K168 One 2018
One giant leap / Heather Kaczynski. (Sequel to: Dare mighty things)
When Cassandra Gupta was chosen to be the youngest member of a top‐secret mission to the far reaches of
the universe, she knew to expect the unexpected. But nothing could have prepared her for the catastrophic
events that would occur once she left Earth. Cassie and the rest of the crew have found themselves in the
middle of a conflict between two alien civilizations hell‐bent on destroying each other... and anyone else who
gets in their way. What was supposed to be a reconnaissance mission soon becomes a fight for their lives. But
Cassie knows that it isn't enough to simply survive. The war is coming to Earth, and only she has the
information that can possibly stop the devastation it will bring. With humanity's fate in the balance, Cassie
must decide who she can trust and who she's willing to sacrifice in order to complete her mission.

PZ 7.1 .W43759 Lig 2018
The light between worlds / Laura E. Weymouth.
Five years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell cowered from air strikes in a London bomb shelter... and were
transported to another realm called the Woodlands. In a forest kingdom populated by creatures out of myth
and legend, they found temporary refuge. When they finally returned to London, nothing had changed ‐‐
except themselves. Overcome with longing, Ev is desperate to return no matter what it takes. Philippa is
determined to find a place in this world, and moves to America to escape the memory of what was. When
Evelyn goes missing, Philippa wonders if Ev truly did find a way home, or if the weight of their worlds pulled
her under.

PZ 7.5 .H67 P46 2018
People kill people / Ellen Hopkins.
A gun is sold in the classifieds after killing a spouse. It is bought by a teenager for needed protection. Several
people have the incentive to pick up a gun, to fire it. Was it Rand or Cami, married teenagers with a young
son? Was it Silas or Ashlyn, members of a white supremacist youth organization? Daniel, who fears retaliation
because of his race, who possessively clings to Grace, the love of his life? Or Noelle, who lost everything after a
devastating accident, and has sunk quietly into depression? Someone will fire. And someone will die. But who?

PZ 7.5 .S66 Op 2018
The opposite of innocent / Sonya Sones.
Lily has been crushing on Luke, a friend of her parents’, ever since she can remember. He’s been away for two
endless years, but he’s finally returning today. Lily was only twelve when he left. But now, at fourteen, she
feels transformed. She can’t wait to see how Luke will react when he sees the new her. And when her mother
tells her that Luke will be staying with them for a while, in the bedroom right next to hers, her heart nearly
stops. Having Luke back is better than Lily could have ever dreamed. His lingering looks set Lily on fire. Is she
just imagining them? But then, when they’re alone, he kisses her. Then he kisses her again. At first, the secrecy
and danger of their relationship thrills Lily. But soon Luke begins to expect, then demand much more than
kissing. He won’t stop pressuring her to do things she doesn't want to do. Lily wishes she had never flirted with
Luke. She feels imprisoned in a situation that’s all her fault. How will she escape?