Bath Central Library Recommends: Week Four

Book Picks! Bath Central Library Recommends

Each week, the knowledgeable librarians at Bath Central Library are sharing book recommendations with us exclusively for you! This week's picks are: 

Picture Books
Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. Find out more

Early Readers 4-8 years
Mission Impawsible by Steven Butler and James Patterson, illustrated by Richard Watson
You'll never guess what, my person-pal... I'M GOING TO HOLLYWOOD! And, what's even better? All my best mutt-mates are coming with me! But my dreams of being talent-spotted while walking down streets paved with sausage meat don't quite come true... Find out more

Middle Grade 8-12 years
Ghost by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Selom Senu
Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons - until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medallist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. Find out more

Young Adult 12+
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Liz has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town. But Liz has an escape plan to attend an uber-elite college, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down . . . until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. Find out more

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