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Sunshine State Books Grades 3-5 2024-2025

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Sunshine State Young Reader Award Books Grades 3-5 2024-2025

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The Aquanaut

The Aquanaut

by Santat, Dan

Graphic Novel - 2022

Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turn...Show more Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab. Inside the aquanaut lives a band of four goofy sea creatures who mean to free the park's marine life. Show less

Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turn...Show more Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab. Inside the aquanaut lives a band of four goofy sea creatures who mean to free the park's marine life. Show less

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The Big Sting

The Big Sting

by Delaney, Rachelle

Downloadable Audiobook - 2023

A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. Infuriated, Grandpa vows to track down the sticky-finger...Show more A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. Infuriated, Grandpa vows to track down the sticky-fingered thieves himself . . . with risk-averse Leo and danger-loving Lizzie (plus a kitten named Mayhem) in tow. Show less

A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. Infuriated, Grandpa vows to track down the sticky-finger...Show more A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. Infuriated, Grandpa vows to track down the sticky-fingered thieves himself . . . with risk-averse Leo and danger-loving Lizzie (plus a kitten named Mayhem) in tow. Show less

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Bound for Home

Bound for Home

by Hashimoto, Meika

Book - 2022

When Emi's home life starts to crumble, she takes off into the Maine woods with Max at her side, determined to prove that she can make it on her own. But when it all goes wrong, can Max, Emi and the cat Red survive? When Emi's home life starts to crumble, she takes off into the Maine woods with Max at her side, determined to prove that she can make it on her own. But when it all goes wrong, can Max, Emi and the cat Red survive? Show less

When Emi's home life starts to crumble, she takes off into the Maine woods with Max at her side, determined to prove that she can make it on her own. But when it all goes wrong, can Max, Emi and the cat Red survive? When Emi's home life starts to crumble, she takes off into the Maine woods with Max at her side, determined to prove that she can make it on her own. But when it all goes wrong, can Max, Emi and the cat Red survive? Show less

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The Cursed Moon

The Cursed Moon

by Cervantes, Angela

Book - 2023

A tween with a penchant for crafting creepy tales must reckon with ghosts from his past and present in this haunting read as a creature from his stories seemingly comes to life. A tween with a penchant for crafting creepy tales must reckon with ghosts from his past and present in this haunting read as a creature from his stories seemingly comes to life. Show less

A tween with a penchant for crafting creepy tales must reckon with ghosts from his past and present in this haunting read as a creature from his stories seemingly comes to life. A tween with a penchant for crafting creepy tales must reckon with ghosts from his past and present in this haunting read as a creature from his stories seemingly comes to life. Show less

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FINALLY SEEN

FINALLY SEEN

by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2024

A young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen. A young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen. Show less

A young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen. A young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen. Show less

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The Girl Who Built A Spider

The Girl Who Built A Spider

by Brewington, George

eBook - 2023

Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at the renowned Dr. Flax's laboratory—where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await. Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at the renowned Dr. Flax's laboratory—where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await. Show less

Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at the renowned Dr. Flax's laboratory—where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await. Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at the renowned Dr. Flax's laboratory—where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await. Show less

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The Grip

The Grip

by Stroman, Marcus

Book - 2023

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. Show less

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. Show less

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Manatee Summer

Manatee Summer

by Griffith, Evan

eBook - 2022

"Why doesn't the world have a pause button?" eleven-year-old Peter Harrison wonders. A lot is happening in his world: he's on Official Caregiver...Show more "Why doesn't the world have a pause button?" eleven-year-old Peter Harrison wonders. A lot is happening in his world: he's on Official Caregiver Duty for his beloved grandfather who has Alzheimer's; his best friend, Tommy, is moving away; he's nervous about starting middle school in the fall; and he's trying to save the manatees in the Indigo River near his central Florida home. Show less

"Why doesn't the world have a pause button?" eleven-year-old Peter Harrison wonders. A lot is happening in his world: he's on Official Caregiver...Show more "Why doesn't the world have a pause button?" eleven-year-old Peter Harrison wonders. A lot is happening in his world: he's on Official Caregiver Duty for his beloved grandfather who has Alzheimer's; his best friend, Tommy, is moving away; he's nervous about starting middle school in the fall; and he's trying to save the manatees in the Indigo River near his central Florida home. Show less

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Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

by Lord, Cynthia

Book - 2023

Mia's yearly visit to her grandmother is not the same because of new neighbor Cayman. When Mia and Cayman spot a rare bird it's a race to identify it. But...Show more Mia's yearly visit to her grandmother is not the same because of new neighbor Cayman. When Mia and Cayman spot a rare bird it's a race to identify it. But Mia makes a decision that may change everything for the worse, unless she can stop what she's put in motion. Show less

Mia's yearly visit to her grandmother is not the same because of new neighbor Cayman. When Mia and Cayman spot a rare bird it's a race to identify it. But...Show more Mia's yearly visit to her grandmother is not the same because of new neighbor Cayman. When Mia and Cayman spot a rare bird it's a race to identify it. But Mia makes a decision that may change everything for the worse, unless she can stop what she's put in motion. Show less

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Future Hero

Future Hero

Race to Fire Mountain

by Blackwood, Remi

Book - 2022

A boy finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. A boy finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. Show less

A boy finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. A boy finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. Show less

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Penny Draws A Best Friend

Penny Draws A Best Friend

by Shepard, Sara

Book - 2023

Penny learns important lessons about friendship and worry in a series opener inspired by the author's own early struggles with anxiety. Penny learns important lessons about friendship and worry in a series opener inspired by the author's own early struggles with anxiety. Show less

Penny learns important lessons about friendship and worry in a series opener inspired by the author's own early struggles with anxiety. Penny learns important lessons about friendship and worry in a series opener inspired by the author's own early struggles with anxiety. Show less

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The Shelterlings

The Shelterlings

by Durst, Sarah Beth

Book - 2022

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain's attempt to steal their magic. A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain's attempt to steal their magic. Show less

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain's attempt to steal their magic. A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain's attempt to steal their magic. Show less

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Treasure in the Lake

Treasure in the Lake

by Pamment, Jason

Graphic Novel - 2021

When Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship. When Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship. Show less

When Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship. When Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship. Show less

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The Ultimate Goal

The Ultimate Goal

by Greenwald, Tommy

Book - 2023

When Ben is recruited for a travel soccer team who are super serious about the game, he starts to miss his old team who played hard but also had fun. When Ben is recruited for a travel soccer team who are super serious about the game, he starts to miss his old team who played hard but also had fun. Show less

When Ben is recruited for a travel soccer team who are super serious about the game, he starts to miss his old team who played hard but also had fun. When Ben is recruited for a travel soccer team who are super serious about the game, he starts to miss his old team who played hard but also had fun. Show less

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When Sea Becomes Sky

When Sea Becomes Sky

by McDunn, Gillian

Book - 2023

Bex and Davey live on Pelican Island, where a drought is lowering the water in the salt marsh. When a formerly submerged statue appears, the siblings sear...Show more Bex and Davey live on Pelican Island, where a drought is lowering the water in the salt marsh. When a formerly submerged statue appears, the siblings search for its story as the statue could be a way to stop developers from destroying their beloved marshlands. Show less

Bex and Davey live on Pelican Island, where a drought is lowering the water in the salt marsh. When a formerly submerged statue appears, the siblings sear...Show more Bex and Davey live on Pelican Island, where a drought is lowering the water in the salt marsh. When a formerly submerged statue appears, the siblings search for its story as the statue could be a way to stop developers from destroying their beloved marshlands. Show less

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