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November Girls Read/Guys Read

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Did you know that we have two parent/child book clubs every month at the Provo City Library? They are for children ages 9-12 and a caregiver. This month they will meet November 18 (guys) and November 23 (girls). Preregister under the Kids Corner/Program Registration tab on the library website. We have two great books to discuss this month:

Girls


By Jonathan Auxier
New York: Amulet, 2018. Historical fantasy.

Nan Sparrow is a ten-year-old orphan girl who spends her days working as a chimney sweep. Because she is small and quick, she is one of the best "climbing boys" in all of London. One day, when climbing up a flue, she gets stuck and is certain she is going to die when another climbing boy starts a fire in the fireplace. Instead, the mysterious lump of coal she carries in her pocket is brought to life by the burning fire. Her lucky "char" becomes a golem named Charlie and the two misfits become responsible for one another. This is a historical fantasy novel about adventure, friendship, and discovery told in lovely classic-feeling writing. This award-winning novel is a favorite of several Provo City Librarians.

Guys


By Lindsey Stoddard
New York: Harper, 2020. Realistic fiction.

Cyrus' adoptive father is a hero -- a real one. He fights fires for the city of Northfield and was once a football superstar. Cyrus isn't sure he will ever be brave like his dad -- he hates football and would rather listen to old records with his Grandma than get on the field. When a puppy is left outside the firehouse door, just like Cyrus was 11 years previous, he steals Cyrus' heart. The dog inspires Cyrus to be brave enough to stand up to his dad's no-dogs policy and maybe, just maybe, tell his dad the truth about how he feels about football as well. This book will appeal to athletes and non-athletes alike. Young readers will celebrate seeing Cyrus find his own voice and stand up for others at school.
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