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Middle Schoolers ~ Avoid “Brain Drain” this summer at the Killingworth Library!

All students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to join us for one or all of these engaging discussions and activities. Registration is required, and multiple copies of the books are available at the circulation desk. Refreshments provided. Bring your friends!

The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd

Do you love a mystery? Help us solve this one! At the end of the summer, we’ll meet at Six Flags amusement park and find out how a person could disappear from one of the rides! Bring your detective skills!

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Thursday, June 30th, 6:30-7:30pm

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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate

(Suggested read-alikes for adults: The Darfur Diaries by Jen Marlowe or Left To Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza)

How would it feel if you were taken from your home and everything you knew? This engaging story will open your eyes to the challenges faced by one African refugee. Feel free to invite a grown-up to the discussion. We’ll be doing some computer research on the topic, so pack your tech skills as well!

 Tuesday, July 19th & Thursday, July 21st, 6:30-7:30pm

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Ten Things I Hate About Me by Randa Abdel-Fattah 

Ever looked in the mirror and just didn’t like what you saw? Did you ever wonder how your life could be different, or who else you could be? If so, you’ll enjoy this book. (And if not, you’ll like it anyway!)

Monday, August 22nd & Wednesday, August 24th, 10:00am

 

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