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The wrong way home

When twelve-year-old Fern and her mother abruptly leave their isolated, off-the-grid community, Fern wants nothing more than to return, but things get murky as she slowly adjusts to her new life and discovers unsettling truths about her old one.

 
Winnie Nash is not your sunshine

Winnie Nash, who has been keeping her sexual orientation a secret, spends the summer with her grandma in New Jersey as she struggles with her family's expectations while yearning to embrace her true self and attend the Pride Parade in New York City.

 
Trouble at the Tangerine

Eleven-year-old Simon is ready to make the Tangerine Pines his forever home, but when a robbery occurs in the apartment building, he and his new friend set out to solve the case and keep his family from moving again.

 
Tree. Table. Book.

Eleven-year-old Sophia endeavors to prevent her increasingly forgetful eighty-eight-year-old neighbor and best friend Sophie from entering assisted living, and in the process, uncovers unexpected stories of war, loss, and hope.

 
Trapped

Seeking to escape carnivorous pursuers, a band of exiled prehistoric herbivores find themselves trapped inside the volcanic heart of the Carrion Kingdom where they must free fellow plant eating prisoners and gather proof of the carnivores' vicious plans.

 
South of Somewhere by Miller, Kalena
Date added:
Mar 14, 2024
South of Somewhere

 
Sister sabotage

Tired of playing second fiddle, new friends Santana and Casey start a club whose mission is to become their parents' favorite child by undermining their love-hoarding siblings.

 
Sing it like Celia

After her mother's sudden departure, twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez adjusts to her new life in an RV campground with her father, and finds her voice through new friendships and a love for Celia Cruz, the "queen of salsa."

 
 
 
Operation- Happy - a World War II story of courage, resilience, and an unbreakable bond

After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1940, young Jody copes with the upheaval of war and the challenges of keeping her family together by completing a bucket list with her dog Happy.

 
The night war

"During World War II, twelve-year old Miriam secretly spirits other Jewish people out of Nazi-occupied France after being separated from her family and forced into hiding"--

 
Mooses with bazookas - and other stories children should never read

"Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read is a fun collection of stories. It's exactly like The Count of Monte Cristo apart from the many differences. Our lawyers have instructed us to warn you that reading it may directly cause you to come down with every single disease you are worried about contracting."--Back cover.

 
Maya plays the part

Convinced she'll get the lead in the community theater's newest production, autistic girl Maya, who lives and breathes musicals, finds things not turning out exactly the way she planned and must figure out how to play the part that truly feels like her own.

 
Lightningborn by Kagawa, Julie
Date added:
Mar 14, 2024
Lightningborn

 
Keeping pace

Determined to regain her sense of accomplishment after losing her top-class ranking to Jonah, Grace decides to compete against him in a Labor Day half-marathon, but as they train together, she learns valuable lessons about what truly matters.

 
It Watches in the Dark

 
In and out the window

Accompanied by enchanting artwork, this brilliant collection of more than 100 poems from the legendary author celebrates childhood, showing just how wonderful it is to be a kid.

 
The green ember

"Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. Where will Heather and Picket land? How will they make their stand?"--Back cover.

 
A game of Noctis

Pia Paro questions the system she once believed in and joins the Seafoxes, a ragtag team of players seeking to win the deadly Noctis games, to saver her grandfather.

 
The equinox test

Rose, Amethyst, and Lavender, fifth-year students at the Brooklyn School of Magic, need to pass the Equinox Test in order to move up to Middle Magic--but they soon face self-doubts, a cheating scandal, and trouble brewing in the magical community.

 
Ember Falls

"The stage is set. It's war. Morbin Blackhawk, slaver and tyrant, threatens to destroy the rabbit resistance forever. Heather and Picket are two young rabbits improbably thrust into pivotal roles. The fragile alliance forged around the young heir seems certain to fail. Can Heather and Picket help rescue the cause from a certain, sudden defeat?"--Page 4 of cover.

 
The door Is open- stories of celebration and community by 11 Desi voices

"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center"--

 
Bridge to bat city - a mostly true tall tale about the weirdest town in Texas

After her mother's death, thirteen-year-old Opal moves to her uncle's farm where she befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats, and summons the courage to protect them from a mining company as she attempts to find them a new home.

 
Wind by Hunter, Erin
Date added:
Mar 7, 2024
Wind

 
Ultraviolet

Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.

 
Trapped by Melki-wegner, Skye
Date added:
Mar 7, 2024
Trapped

 
The Ghost Forest

 
The dragonet prophecy

Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed dragonets to fulfill a painful destiny against their will.

 
The chronicles of Chrestomanci. Volume 1

"In Charmed Life, the first Chrestomanci book, the orphaned Cat Chant and his sister Gwendolen are taken to live at Chrestomanci Castle. There they are under the guardianship and tutelage of the Chrestomanci--a nine-lived enchanter who polices the many worlds of the multiverse. Gwendolen thinks highly of herself and her magical skills, but it soon comes out that Cat is the more powerful. He himself is a nine-lived enchanter and will one day take up Chrestomanci's job--if he and Chrestomanci can

 
Any way you look

Twelve-year-old Ainy is looking forward to working at her mother's clothing store for the summer--and someday soon wearing a hijab--but when certain boys harass her, and the boy she has a crush on does not step in, she turns to her older sister for help.

 
And then, boom!

Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

 
The sword in the tree

After his father is reported dead and his wicked uncle takes over the castle, eleven-year-old Shan hides his father's precious sword and, after escaping with his mother, makes his way to King Arthur's court to seek help in winning back his inheritance.

 
The unicorn legacy - tangled magic

Olivia Hayes is excited to finally unlock her magic and attend the new Unicorn Academy, but quickly finds herself caught between embracing her magical abilities, clearing her sister's name of unicorn poaching, and unraveling dark secrets to protect the unicorns and Arden's future.

 
The songbird and the rambutan tree

"After sabotaging her only chance to evacuate before the Japanese army invades Batavia in 1942, twelve-year-old Emmy is confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp, where she must overcome a tragedy from her past to find her voice and truly be free"--

 
Thunderbird. Book one

"The Thunderbird trilogy is a fast-paced time-traveling fantasy adventure centered on Noor, a young orphaned Palestinian girl who starts in the present and must go back in time to get four magical bird feathers and save the world. Aided by a djinn cat andgirls who look identical to Noor and who each have one of the bird's powers, in this initial volume Noor begins her journey through different historical periods, striving to keep the wall between worlds intact"--

 
Olivetti

Witty typewriter Olivetti and twelve-year-old introvert Ernest embark on a mission to find Ernest's missing mother that takes them across San Francisco.

 
Let the fur fly!

"Fox siblings Ted and Nancy love their new life in Grimwood--the forest where anything can happen. But the mayor of neighboring town Twinklenuts is on a mission to take over Grimwood and kick everyone out. Ted and Nancy will have to muster their courage,rally their friends, and show off their treebonking skills to save the home they've grown to love"--

 
The Calder game

When seventh-grader Calder Pillay disappears from a remote English village--along with an Alexander Calder sculpture to which he has felt strangely drawn--his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him.

 
The Calder game

When seventh-grader Calder Pillay disappears from a remote English village--along with an Alexander Calder sculpture to which he has felt strangely drawn--his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him. Third book in the series featuring art sleuth friends Calder, Petra, and Tommy.

 
 
Willa by heart

As her freshman year nears an end, fourteen-year-old Willa finds herself helping plan two weddings, auditioning for "Our Town," organizing a book drive, fighting jealousy over her boyfriend's beautiful new friend, and preparing to become a big sister.

 
The wedding planner's daughter

Willa, a romantic girl who wants a father, tries to find a husband for her mother, Cape Cod's most popular wedding planner.

 
Not the worst friend in the world

Eleven-year-old Lou wishes she could turn back time to mend her friendship with Francie after a terrible fight, so when Lou befriends Cece she is eager to prove herself, but as she uncovers the truth about Cece's family, she grapples with what being a good friend means.

 
Middle school, the worst years of my life

When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.

 
Listen to this

Told from two perspectives, Lily and Will deal with the tumult of seventh grade including secrets, rumors, shifting friendships, overbearing parents, and a first dance.

 
The last bookwanderer

"When Milo, Tilly, Oskar, and Alessia venture into Arthurian legend to find the first bookwanderer--the wizard Merlin--they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought. Together, they must journey into Greek and Roman mythology to bargain with the trickster Loki and find a way to untangle the Alchemist's grip on the world's imagination. And to save Pages & Co. and protect the very foundations of bookwandering, the friends will have to learn the true power of imagina

 
City girls by Lopez, Loretta, author.
Date added:
Feb 22, 2024
City girls

As Elisa, Lucia, and Alice grapple with internal struggles and hidden challenges while navigating middle school in New York City, they find unexpected friendship and support when they let go of their preconceived notions of each other.

 
The dragon in the volcano

Emmy the dragon is maturing and growing too large--and bored--for her quarters, but when she disappears her Keepers, cousins Jesse and Daisy, follow her trail to the Fiery Realm in hopes of bringing her home.

 
The dragon in the sea by Klimo, Kate.
Date added:
Feb 22, 2024
The dragon in the sea

Jesse and Daisy and their dragon friend, Emmy, try to recover a Thunder Egg from merpeople who stole it from Daisy near the Inn of the Barking Seal, where the cousins are visiting their grandmother Polly.

 
The dragon in the library

Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy, along with their dragon, Emmy, must save their friend Professor Andersson from an evil witch, who happens to be St. George the Dragon Slayer's girlfriend.

 
The dragon in the driveway

Cousins Jesse and Daisy, along with their pet dragon, continue their battle against the evil scientist who has plans to destroy the forest in order to find the magical golden ax that is buried there.

 
The dragon at the North Pole

Using magic snowshoes, cousins Jesse and Daisy travel to the North Pole to retrieve their pet dragon.

 
The dragon in the sock drawer

Cousins Jesse and Daisy always knew they would have a magical adventure, but they are not prepared when the "thunder egg" Jesse has found turns out to be a dragon egg that is about to hatch.

 
The dragon in the sea by Klimo, Kate.
Date added:
Feb 22, 2024
The dragon in the sea

Jesse and Daisy and their dragon friend, Emmy, try to recover a Thunder Egg from merpeople who stole it from Daisy near the Inn of the Barking Seal, where the cousins are visiting their grandmother Polly.

 
The dragon in the driveway

Cousins Jesse and Daisy, along with their pet dragon, continue their battle against the evil scientist who has plans to destroy the forest in order to find the magical golden ax that is buried there.

 
The dragon at the North Pole

Using magic snowshoes, cousins Jesse and Daisy travel to the North Pole to retrieve their pet dragon.

 
Walkin' the dog

A dog walking venture helps thirteen-year-old Louis, who would rather kick back than stand out, learn how to be a friend.

 
The underdogs of Upson Downs

Eleven-year-old Annie trains her dog Runt to participate in an Agility Course Grand Championship in an effort to save her family farm.

 
The scroll of chaos

Twelve-year-old Astrid Xu stumbles upon an ancient Chinese scroll that she hopes is the key to curing her mother's depression, but when it transports her and her younger sister Marilla to a realm where Chinese legends are real, they suddenly find themselves caught in a war between good and evil.

 
Falling Hard by Burkhart, Jessica
Date added:
Feb 15, 2024
Falling Hard

 
Birthday bling - spending & credit

"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards"--

 
Ash's taste of victory

Continuing to battle their way up through the ranks of the World Coronation Series tournament, Ash and his Pokaemon face a rematch against a powerful Gym Leader and must emerge victorious to forge ahead.

 
The scroll of chaos

Twelve-year-old Astrid Xu stumbles upon an ancient Chinese scroll that she hopes is the key to curing her mother's depression, but when it transports her and her younger sister Marilla to a realm where Chinese legends are real, they suddenly find themselves caught in a war between good and evil.

 
Walkin' the dog

A dog walking venture helps thirteen-year-old Louis, who would rather kick back than stand out, learn how to be a friend.

 
The underdogs of Upson Downs

Eleven-year-old Annie trains her dog Runt to participate in an Agility Course Grand Championship in an effort to save her family farm.

 
Shadow castle

In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their children and their children's children, and learn the magic that will lift the spel

 
 
Uprising

Twelve-year-old Lidia's life is forever changed by the Nazi occupation of Poland, leading her to join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis and aid Jewish people in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

 
Thunder rising by Hunter, Erin.
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Thunder rising

"The cats from the mountains completed their journey and have settled in the forest at the end of the sun trail. But tensions have reached a breaking point--and a young cat named Thunder is caught helplessly in the middle"--

 
Summer at Squee by Wang, Andrea
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Summer at Squee

 
Ring of Solomon by Polydoros, Aden
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Ring of Solomon

 
Penny draws a secret adventure

"Penny and her friends find an old map that takes them on a search through their town for hidden treasure"--

 
One big open sky

"In the 1870s, a Black family undertakes a perilous wagon journey westward for a tenuous shot at freedom in Nebraska"--

 
Medusa by Marsh, Katherine, author.
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Medusa

"A descendant of Medusa, Ava is sent to the Accademia del Forte in Venice after an altercation with a classmate, where she must learn to control her emotions, especially when she unearths a terrible secret that could change the world forever"--

 
Maple's theory of fun

To get her best friend back, anxious and inventive eleven-year-old Maple performs a scientific experiment to uncover the secret to becoming fun.

 
The liars society

"Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad...But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre...But Jack has a secret of his own...one with the power to ruin everything.When the money for th

 
Kyra, Just for Today by Zarr, Sara
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Kyra, Just for Today

 
Gut reaction

Tess Medina is dealing with the loss of her beloved father, a new school, and the troubling fact that the thing she enjoys most in life, baking, seems to be making her increasingly ill--something she is trying to hide from everybody.

 
Grimwood

Running for their lives from Princess Buttons, the scariest street cat in the Big City, fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy flee to the supposedly peaceful town of Grimwood, which is not at all what they expected as they encounter an eccentric cast of characters.

 
Free Period by Terese, Ali
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Free Period

 
Flat Stanley's adventures in classroom 2E - the 100th day

"For the 100th day of school, Stanley plans to bring 100 flat pancakes to the party, but when his best friend Marco starts ignoring him and the number of attendees keeps changing, he must add, subtract and multiply his way to deliciousness"--

 
The first state of being

When Ridge, a time-traveling teenager from the future, gets trapped in 1999, he befriends Michael, a lonely twelve-year-old boy, changing the course of their lives forever.

 
Finding Bear by Gold, Hannah
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Finding Bear

 
Finally heard

Ten-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.

 
Ferris by DiCamillo, Kate
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Ferris

 
Drawing Deena by Khan, Hena, author.
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Drawing Deena

When aspiring artist Deena's anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help, and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.

 
The deadly daylight

When twelve-year-old Alice, who receives messages from the dead, discovers a man with a deadly sunlight allergy was murdered, she and the victim's niece work together to uncover the truth.

 
Daughters of the lamp

Twelve-year-old Sahara prefers logic and science over magic, but when she travels to Cairo for a family wedding, her resistance to magic fades when she discovers that she is next in a line of women tasked with guarding Ali Baba's treasure.

 
Dangerous allies

"The Forgotten Five work to stop President Fuerte from using his supernatural army to sabotage Magdalia Palacio's campaign"--

 
 
 
 
Batu and the search for the golden cup

An ordinary kid in present-day Almaty, Batu embarks on an extraordinary adventure when Aspara, the Golden Warrior, needs his help finding the Golden Cup, a magical talisman sent down from the heavens, before it falls into the wrong hands.

 
Adventures from the land of stories - the Mother Goose diaries

"Mother Goose from The Land of Stories relates her adventures throughout history"--

 
Adventures from the land of stories - Queen Red Riding Hood's guide to royalty

"Queen Red Riding Hood from the Land of Stories gives advice and makes observations on how to rule"--

 
Breakers of the code / Breakers of the Code

"Cast out of his coalition, Stride the cheetah embarks on a perilous mission for the Great Parent, accompanied by a honey badger burdened with a dark and mysterious past. Whisper the water buffalo has been searching desperately for her brother Echo, presumed dead after a terrible fall. And the hyena now known as Breathstealer finds herself courted by the Great Spirit at one moment and other times tempted by the Great Devourer...The balance of power in Bravelands rests on a knife's edge, and the

 
The big book of mysteries

"A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Getready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary--unless th

 
Daughters of the lamp

Twelve-year-old Sahara prefers logic and science over magic, but when she travels to Cairo for a family wedding, her resistance to magic fades when she discovers that she is next in a line of women tasked with guarding Ali Baba's treasure.

 
Thunder rising by Hunter, Erin.
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Thunder rising

"The cats from the mountains completed their journey and have settled in the forest at the end of the sun trail. But tensions have reached a breaking point--and a young cat named Thunder is caught helplessly in the middle"--

 
Drawing Deena by Khan, Hena, author.
Date added:
Feb 8, 2024
Drawing Deena

When aspiring artist Deena's anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help, and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.

 
Dangerous allies

"The Forgotten Five work to stop President Fuerte from using his supernatural army to sabotage Magdalia Palacio's campaign"--

 
Adventures from the land of stories - Queen Red Riding Hood's guide to royalty

"Queen Red Riding Hood from the Land of Stories gives advice and makes observations on how to rule"--

 
Finally heard

Ten-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.

 
Summer at Squee

Tween Phoenny Fang attends a Chinese cultural overnight camp where she explores new friendships and first crushes and discovers a deeper understanding of her community.

 
Uprising

Twelve-year-old Lidia's life is forever changed by the Nazi occupation of Poland, leading her to join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis and aid Jewish people in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

 
Gut reaction

Tess Medina is dealing with the loss of her beloved father, a new school, and the troubling fact that the thing she enjoys most in life, baking, seems to be making her increasingly ill--something she is trying to hide from everybody.

 
The first state of being

When Ridge, a time-traveling teenager from the future, gets trapped in 1999, he befriends Michael, a lonely twelve-year-old boy, changing the course of their lives forever.

 
Penny draws a secret adventure

"Penny and her friends find an old map that takes them on a search through their town for hidden treasure"--

 
Maple's theory of fun

To get her best friend back, anxious and inventive eleven-year-old Maple performs a scientific experiment to uncover the secret to becoming fun.

 
The color of sound

"Musical prodigy Rosie stops playing the violin, upsetting her ambitious mother but making room in her life for new experiences, including a glitch in space-time that lets her meet her mom as a twelve-year-old"--

 
The deadly daylight

When twelve-year-old Alice, who receives messages from the dead, discovers a man with a deadly sunlight allergy was murdered, she and the victim's niece work together to uncover the truth.

 
Cal and the amazing anti-gravity machine

With his talking dog, Frankie, as a constant companion, ten-year-old Cal Barraclough investigates his wacky neighbor's unusual experiments.

 
The widely unknown myth of Apple & Dorothy

Separated by two worlds, Dorothy, the daughter of the infamous Pandora, and Apple, the beloved descendant of Zeus and Hera, find their friendship tested when Apple makes a choice for the both of them that changes everything - and the consequences are great.

 
White House clubhouse

When a mysterious invitation to join the ranks of the White House kids transports them back to 1903, Marissa and Clara, whose mom is the newly elected president of the United States, team up with the Roosevelt children to help their father save the nation.

 
Wild poppies by Saleh, Haya, author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Wild poppies

"Since the passing of their father, Omar has tried--to be the man of his family of Syrian refugees. As Omar waits in line for rations, longing for the books he left behind when his family fled their home, Sufyan explores more nontraditional methods to provide for his family. Ignoring his brother's warnings, Sufyan gets more and more involved with a group that provides him with big rewards for doing seemingly inconsequential tasks"--

 
Which way to anywhere

Gifted with the ability to draw maps of worlds that are beyond imagining, K2 O'Hero, sworn to keep his family's Magical history a secret, must use his gift to find a crossing point into one of those worlds when his baby sister is kidnapped.

 
When clouds touch us

A novel in verse inspired by the author's experience follows Haa and her family, refugees from the Vietnam War, as they move to Texas for a new job, and despite not wanting to start over again, Haa discovers unwanted change can bring a good opportunity.

 
Ways to build dreams

During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for her generation.

 
Warriors - the ultimate guide

"A comprehensive view into the lives of the animals from Erin Hunter's Warriors series"--Provided by publisher.

 
Walk-off

"Derek is about to turn 13, and as the school year comes to an end and summer baseball season is about to begin, Derek knows that if he does his best both on and off the field, the future will look bright next year in 8th grade, and it'll be a grand slam!"--

 
Vivian Van Tassel and the secret of Midnight Lake

"Twelve-year-old Vivian Van Tassel is angry: angry about her mom's mysterious and sudden death; at her dad for uprooting their lives in Chicago to move to the sleepy, creepy town of Midnight Lake; at the bullies who seem to be drawn to her no matter how much she tries to keep her head down...but mostly angry at herself for causing bad things to happen wherever she goes. When a class assignment at her new school prompts Vivian to research the history of Midnight Lake, she quickly discovers her ne

 
Unstuck by Dee, Barbara, author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Unstuck

Twelve-year-old Lyla sets out to write the perfect fantasy novel in her creative writing class, but discovers some unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the page. Includes twenty-five ways to overcome writer's block.

 
Thunder by Hunter, Erin
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Thunder

 
There flies the witch

Red may not know who her true family is, but she is determined to find out where she truly belongs.

 
Tessa Miyata is no hero

On a trip to visit her grandparents in Japan, Tessa Miyata inadvertently releases the spirit of an evil samurai god who wants to destroy Tokyo, and stumbles upon a hidden part of the city where gods and mythological creatures walk among humans.

 
The treasures of the kingdom / The Treasures of the Kingdom

"Geronimo Stilton has been called to the Kingdom of Fantasy so many times. Each visit is more of an adventure than the last! This time there was big trouble! Queen Imaginaria has been kidnapped. The evil witch is using her wand to take treasures from thekingdom. Can I help stop the evil witch before all the treasures are gone?"--

 
Trapped

"As bloody battle rages on between the two surviving dinosaur kingdoms, Eleri and his fellow outcasts, newly exiled from their herds, are searching for evidence to prove a mass conspiracy-a conniving cabal of carnivores have manipulated the herbivore kingdoms into war, so they can feast on the slain. But after their temporary home is discovered by a vengeful pack of raptors, the exiles must flee and soon find themselves trapped inside the Fire Peak: the volcanic heart of the dreaded Carrion King

 
The tale of Despereaux - being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread

The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

 
Spider-Man's bad connection! - current status - wrecked!

"Peter Parker is still learning the ropes--er, webs?--as Spider-Man, and he has a new partner in crime-fighting in his new girlfriend MJ. But having someone who knows his secret makes this high school romance more complicated, not less--especially when amysterious social media account starts alerting Peter to crimes before they happen. But is it just a smokescreen for a new villain, pulling Spider-Man's strings--er, webs? And when the mysterious Spot gets involved, with powers that can turn or

 
Secret sisters by Avi, 1937- author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Secret sisters

In the fall of 1925, fourteen-year-old Ida enters a small-town high school after years of attending a rural one-room schoolhouse, but the enthusiasm she and her new friends have for the modern world and modern ways pits them against the school's old-fashioned principal.

 
Secret of the reaping

Boog and the rest of The Squad continue their Vanquisher training as they try to find who is behind the vampires' return and work to convince their parents they are ready to join the Vanquishers' fight.

 
Sail me away home

Traveling abroad with missionaries whose plan to "save" deaf children threatens the Wampanoag and other Native peoples' freedom and safety, young teacher Mary Lambert must decide if her own goals are worth the price of betraying her friends and her own values.

 
Riverstar's home

"A cat living in a city park follows his destiny downriver and becomes one of the original leaders of the warrior cat Clans"--

 
The Princess Protection Program

Fleeing her prince, Rosamund discovers the Princess Protection Program, an academy where fairy tale princesses evade unwanted fates and unwanted kisses, and as she adapts to real-world life and forms close friendships, she begins to question the academy'ssecrets and the possibility of changing her own story.

 
Princess Private Eye

Twelve-year-old Gen, a foster child living in New York, discovers she is a long-lost princess of the Kingdom of Raldonia, and must solve the mystery behind a threat to the crown.

 
Rewind

"As far as twelve-year-old McKinley O'Dair is concerned, the best thing about living in Gap Bend, Pennsylvania, is the Time Hop--the giant party the town throws every June to celebrate a single year in history. That one day is enough to make the few things that aren't so fantastic about McKinley's life--like her crabby homeroom teacher or her super-scheduled father--worth suffering through. And when McKinley learns that this year's theme is 1993, she can't wait to enter the Time Hop fashion show

 
The Partition Project

 
The nighthouse keeper - a Blight Harbor novel

When Evie Von Rathe discovers that the ghosts in Blight Harbor are disappearing, she teams up with a young ghost named Lark and ventures into the Dark Sun Side, where she unravels a personal mystery and battles with shadow creatures to reach the Nighthouse and release the trapped souls.

 
Never after - the missing sword

The League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword of Excalibur and save Fil's mother from Olga's evil clutches.

 
Momo Arashima breaks the Mirror of the Sun

When kids begin to disappear, Momo teams up with the magical fox spirit, Niko, and her friends to confront a dangerous enemy from Shinto legend, Tamamo-no-mae, and embark on a quest to the Sky Kingdom to steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun to save theirworld.

 
Minecraft - the village

"The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy, details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve"--

 
Maid for it

When her mother is injured in a car accident, twelve-year-old Franny tries to keep their fragile world intact by taking over her mom's cleaning jobs.

 
The magicians

Magic gives three children the power to change their appearance and reinvent a world, but soon a a fierce young Huntress and a mechanical lion-dragon named Clinker are hunting them down and will not rest until every magician is vanquished.

 
Lucky Duck by Kurtz, Chris
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Lucky Duck

 
The little kid with the big green hand

"Join two unlikely friends, Chuck and Lenore, as they embark on a surreal journey of self-discovery and uncover the magic of seeing the world through someone else's eyes"--

 
The last human

After machines take control of Earth following the extinction of humans, twelve-year-old robot XR 935A confronts its prejudices about humans and begins to reconsider its own existence within robot society after discovering and befriending a twelve-year-old human girl.

 
The kingdom over the sea

When twelve-year-old Yara finds a strange set of instructions left behind by her deceased mother, she starts on a journey to discover the truth about her mother's past and her true identity.

 
The islands of elsewhere

"Staying at their Granddaddy's seaside property for the summer, which includes the mysterious Fairy Islands, the Snolly sisters hunt for a long-buried treasure on these magical 'in-between' places that could help them save their grandfather"--

 
Hummingbird season

"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a young boy named Archie learns about community, genuine connection, and how not to lose hope"--

 
How to catch a polar bear

In 1948 Milwaukee, twelve-year-old Nick's expectations for summer crumble when he ends up working at a frozen custard stand at the zoo, but with a competitor who plays dirty tricks and a runaway polar bear Nick's summer turns out more eventful than he imagined.

 
The hidden dragon

"A sea-faring girl and her friends take on pirates and grown-ups and bond with dragons as they work to make the world a better place"--

 
Grounded - a novel

Told in alternating points of view, at Hurston Airport, four unlikely kids' lives are changed forever when their flight is grounded by weather following a Muslim convention.

 
The greatest kid in the world

Selected as a contestant in an online competition to find the World's Greatest Kid, Zeke Stahls decides to give it his best shot but soon finds himself wondering what "great" really means and who gets to decide.

 
Grave mistakes

Twelve-year-old Molly and her poltergeist twin brother Marty must solve a mystery to protect their family.

 
Gossamer summer

Four sisters make a friend, find a grubby fairy, and defend the neighborhood against evil birds in this book about grief, magic, and the power of stories.

 
The Golden Frog Games

Ravenskill is hosting the Golden Frog Games, a magical tournament, but somebody is using forbidden hexes to turn contestants into stone; meanwhile Seven Salazar, future "uncle" of Ravenskill, who is supposed to have the power to communicate with animals,has a secret--the only voices she hears belong to the deadly monstruos.

 
The ghost job

Stuck in the afterlife after an unfortunate lab accident, Zenith and her friends set out to steal a machine that could return them to the land of the living, hoping to pull off the score of their deathtimes.

 
Farther than the moon

Thirteen-year-old Houston and his younger brother Robbie dream of becoming astronauts, but when Houston is accepted to the Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program he realizes that Robbie's dream may not be achievable due to his cerebral palsy, so he makes anew plan that shoots for the stars.

 
The fall of the House of Tatterly

"In a magical modern-day Charleston, twelve-year-old medium Theo must dodge witchy aunties, an occasionally possessed cousin, and some ghostly grandparents to save his family from a demon with a grudge"--

 
Eli over easy

"The last few months have been pretty tough for Eli. He moved to New York City and left his small town in Minnesota with his extended family and everyone he knows. He hasn't made any new friends. And his mom died unexpectedly, shattering his whole world.He misses Mom more and more every day, but Dad refuses to talk about her, leaving Eli alone in his grief. Then Eli finds a stash of instructional cooking videos his mom made, revealing her dream of being a celebrity chef. With the help of the cut

 
Dust by Bowling, Dusti, author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Dust

When a boy with a terrible secret moves to town there is a sudden increase in dust storms, and asthmatic Avalyn theorizes the storms are linked to his emotions and tries to help as she struggles to breathe.

 
Deephaven

Hoping for a fresh start at Deephaven Academy, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow instead finds something strange stalking its corridors and teams up with another first-year student to unravel the secrets of this exclusive boarding school and its forbidden east wing.

 
The dark sun

"The Bamboo Kingdom is once again safely led by guidance of a real Dragon Speaker-three Dragon Speakers, in fact! But a troubling vision from the Great Dragon warns of a "Dark Sun" coming soon. And while Rain, Leaf, and Ghost argue amongst themselves about what it means, the monkeys are hatching a plan to use this moment of uncertainty to their best advantage... Unless the pandas learn to trust each other, their biggest challenges may still lurk on the horizon..."--

 
The cursed moon

"Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa's incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach. To take his mind

 
The code-breaking mystery

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are not expecting a mystery when they offer to show their new neighbors around Greenfield, but when they uncover a series of coded messages hidden in historical documents, they realize they might still have a lot to learnabout their hometown's past.

 
Bumps in the Night by Howard, Amalie
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Bumps in the Night

 
Bubble trouble

Chloe loves musicals and is desperate to go on the class trip to Broadway, but since her mother died money has been tight, and her father's zany inventions are not selling--so with the help of her best friend Sabrina Chloe comes up with a way to make somemoney by making and selling boba tea.

 
Brick dust and bones

Twelve-year-old Marius Grey has a job as a cemetery boy, looking after the ghosts in his family's graveyard, but he also hunts monsters and, along with his flesh-eating mermaid friend, must race against the clock to save the ghost of his dead mother.

 
Boomi's boombox

After her dad dies of COVID, twelve-year-old Boomi is given his old boombox and magically transported to Thumpton-on-Soar, England, 1986, where she meets her dad at age twelve and must figure out what she's supposed to do--save him or change her life.

 
Billy and the giant adventure

Discovering a secret way into Waterfall Woods, which is out of bounds, Billy and his best friends discover a world of magic and unusual creatures who need their help, sending them on an unforgettable adventure.

 
Big top bonanza

"Junior is in for a BARKing big adventure when the circus comes to town!"--

 
The Bellwoods Game

A group of sixth graders participating in an annual Halloween tradition to pacify the ghost of Abigail Snook quickly realize that the Bellwoods contains an even bigger threat to their town.

 
Averil offline

Twelve-year-old Averil is on a mission to find the creator of the phone app her helicopter parents use to keep track of her.

 
Alex Wise vs. the end of the world

Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world.

 
Abby in Neverland

When Jonah and two of his friends are whisked away to Neverland by Peter Pan, Abby and the fairy Maryrose follow them to make sure they are safe--but soon Abby uncovers a plot by the evil fairy Gluck and Tinkerbell to trap Maryrose in Neverland forever.

 
Aaron Slater and the sneaky snake

When Zookeeper Fred's green snake Vern gets loose in the zoo, the Questioneers need all their talents to help find him, but in the end, it is Aaron's art that leads the way. Includes facts about snakes.

 
Minecraft - the village

"The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy, details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve"--

 
The little kid with the big green hand

"Join two unlikely friends, Chuck and Lenore, as they embark on a surreal journey of self-discovery and uncover the magic of seeing the world through someone else's eyes."--

 
The last human

After machines take control of Earth, following the extinction of humans, twelve-year-old robot XR 935A confronts its prejudices about humans and begins to reconsider its own existence within robot society after discovering and befriending a twelve-year-old human girl.

 
The kingdom over the sea

When twelve-year-old Yara finds a strange set of instructions left behind by her deceased mother, she starts on a journey to discover the truth about her mother's past and her true identity.

 
The islands of elsewhere

Amidst her stay at their grandfather's seaside property, ten-year-old Bee Snolly wants to focus on aiding her ailing Granddaddy, yet as she delves into the islands' secrets with her sisters, they start off on a journey to uncover a long-buried secret that may assist them all.

 
Hummingbird season

"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a young boy named Archie learns about community, genuine connection, and how not to lose hope"--

 
How to catch a polar bear

In 1948 Milwaukee, twelve-year-old Nick's expectations for summer crumble when he ends up working at a frozen custard stand at the zoo, but with a competitor who plays dirty tricks and a runaway polar bear, Nick's summer turns out more eventful than he imagined.

 
The hidden dragon

"A sea-faring girl and her friends take on pirates and grown-ups and bond with dragons as they work to make the world a better place"--

 
Grounded - a novel

When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he's rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport--and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss the karate tournament that he's trained so hard

 
Grave mistakes

Molly Dade has big problems. She's got an important violin audition coming up, she's been paired with her nemesis for a group project, and she's struggling to hide a life-or-death secret from...well, from everyone. It wasn't long ago that the Dades were just a regular Maine family living in their reportedly haunted house in the local cemetery. But then Molly's mom and twin brother Marty were killed in a freak accident. And Molly, her older brother Timothy, and her father became the town's newest

 
Gossamer summer

Four sisters make a friend, find a grubby fairy, and defend the neighborhood against evil birds in this book about grief, magic, and the power of stories.

 
The Golden Frog Games

Ravenskill is hosting the Golden Frog Games, a magical tournament, but somebody is using forbidden hexes to turn contestants into stone; meanwhile Seven Salazar, future "uncle" of Ravenskill, who is supposed to have the power to communicate with animals, has a secret--the only voices she hears belong to the deadly monstruos.

 
The fall of the House of Tatterly

"In a magical modern-day Charleston, twelve-year-old medium Theo must dodge witchy aunties, an occasionally possessed cousin, and some ghostly grandparents to save his family from a demon with a grudge"--

 
Dust by Bowling, Dusti, author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Dust

When a boy with a terrible secret moves to town there is a sudden increase in dust storms, and asthmatic Avalyn theorizes the storms are linked to his emotions and tries to help as she struggles to breathe.

 
Farther than the moon

"All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly-competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program - if only he could bring his little brother, Robbie, with him. Ever since their dad left, Houston and Robbie have been inseparable. It's hard to tell where Houston's love of space ends and where Robbie's begins. But Robbie's cerebral palsy and epilepsy mean he needs medical attention at

 
Dog diaries. 7, Big top bonanza! - a middle school story

"Junior is in for a BARKing big adventure when the circus comes to town!"--

 
Bubble trouble

How many problems can a delicious cup of bubble tea cause? Plenty, if you're Chloe Wong. For starters, Chloe wants to go on the class trip to Broadway -- an expense Chloe's not sure she and her dad can afford since her mom passed away -- and those yummy cups of boba cost money. And then there's the fact that the incorrigible Henry Lee is the bobamaster at Tea Palace, and when he's not annoying Chloe, he's usually coming up with the perfect drink for every occasion. For Chloe, lover of neatness a

 
Brick dust and bones

Marius Grey hunts Monsters. He's not supposed to. He's only twelve and his job as a Cemetery Boy is to look after the ghosts in his family's graveyard. He should be tending these ghosts and-of course-going to school to learn how to live between worlds without getting into trouble. But, Marius has an expensive goal. He wants to bring his mother back from the dead, and that takes a LOT of mystic coins, which means a LOT of Monster Hunting, and his mother's window to return is closing. If he wants

 
The Bellwoods game

A group of sixth graders participating in an annual Halloween tradition to pacify the ghost of Abigail Snook quickly realize that the Bellwoods contains an even bigger threat to their town.

 
Averil offline

Twelve-year-old Averil is on a mission to find the creator of the phone app her helicopter parents use to keep track of her.

 
Alex Wise vs. the end of the world

Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world.

 
Abby in Neverland

When Jonah and two of his friends are whisked away to Neverland by Peter Pan, Abby and the fairy Maryrose follow them to make sure they are safe--but soon Abby uncovers a plot by the evil fairy Gluck and Tinkerbell to trap Maryrose in Neverland forever.

 
Aaron Slater and the sneaky snake

When Zookeeper Fred's green snake Vern gets loose in the zoo, the Questioneers need all their talents to help find him, but in the end, it is Aaron's art that leads the way. Includes facts about snakes.

 
Trouble finds Plum!

When Plum the peacock stumbles across a raccoon asking for help finding food on a gloomy day at the zoo, he is delighted to assist his new friend. But Scratch the raccoon doesn't stop there. More and more of Scratch's friends arrive, and soon the zoo is overrun by rowdy and rude raccoons. Though trouble might have found Plum, Plum has a plan to save the Athensville Zoo--and make a few new friends at the same time.

 
There flies the witch

Red doesn't remember who she is or where she came from. In fact, her only memory is a terrifying, repeating dream of a threatening shadow and a foggy field. But after many years, she wonders if that's just something she made up. Red does know that she now belongs with Yakaka, the witch who rescued Red when she was a little girl. Full of power and magic, Yakaka travels the world, healing the planet when it calls for her help. Yakaka carries Red between the wings on her back during these journeys,

 
Secret of the reaping

Boog and the rest of The Squad continue their Vanquisher training as they try to find who is behind the vampires' return and work to convince their parents they are ready to join the Vanquishers' fight.

 
The Princess Protection Program

Fleeing her prince, Rosamund discovers the Princess Protection Program, an academy where fairy tale princesses evade unwanted fates and unwanted kisses, and as she adapts to real-world life and forms close friendships, she begins to question the academy's secrets and the possibility of changing her own story.

 
Princess Private Eye

Twelve-year-old Gen, a foster child living in New York, discovers she is a long-lost princess of the Kingdom of Raldonia, and must solve the mystery behind a threat to the crown.

 
White House clubhouse

"Their mom is the newly elected President of the United States, the Secret Service is always hovering nearby, and First Daughters Marissa and Clara don't expect they'll be venturing out anytime soon--until they discover a secret passage in the White House dining room and a candlelit clubhouse full of antique curiosities and mysterious doors. The candle blows out, a door opens, and the girls find themselves in the White House of President Teddy Roosevelt and his boisterous family. After helping s

 
Ways to build dreams

"Middle school is just around the corner for Ryan Hart, which means it's time to start thinking about the future--and not just how to prank her brother, Ray! During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for the future, for her generation. She wonders who she wants to be and what kind of person her family hopes she becomes. Drawing on the ambitions of those who came before her and her own goals, Ryan is determined to turn her dreams in

 
Tessa Miyata is no hero

"Tessa Miyata has never fit in. When she and her two sisters are told they will be staying at their grandparents in Japan, Tessa is thrilled. A summer in Japan could be her chance to go on an adventure worthy of impressing her classmates back home. Her hopes are quickly dashed when, all too soon, she realizes that life in Japan is just like being in California: her sisters are old enough to go into Tokyo, while she can’t even go to the corner store by herself. Plus, her grandparents want

 
Walk-off

"Derek is about to turn 13, and as the school year comes to an end and summer baseball season is about to begin, Derek knows that if he does his best both on and off the field, the future will look bright next year in 8th grade, and it'll be a grand slam!"--

 
Unstuck by Dee, Barbara, author.
Date added:
Feb 1, 2024
Unstuck

Twelve-year-old Lyla sets out to write the perfect fantasy novel in her creative writing class, but discovers some unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the page. Includes twenty-five ways to overcome writer's block.

 
Pirate hunter by Owen, David, author.
Date added:
Jan 26, 2024
Pirate hunter

Alex Neptune is struggling to get to grips with his new oceanic powers...so the last thing he needs is Haven Bay being attacked by pirates in a ship made of rubbish. The marauders are hunting for the missing egg of the elusive water dragon - and Alex is determined to reach it first to stop them stealing its power. Along with friends Zoey and Anil - plus a clumsy seal, a lock-picking hermit crab and some seriously menacing otters - Alex sets out on a treasure hunt to a secret shipwreck where they

 
Monster avenger

"The sea creatures near Haven Bay are acting very strangely, attacking boats, and Alex senses some dark power is controlling them. When he tracks down his friend the water dragon, he finds it's been infected too. If he can't find a way to stop it, the deadly parasite it's carrying could spread throughout the seas.After battling storms, electric eels and an army of angry crabs, Alex realises that the only way he and his team can save the dragon and all their ocean friends is by going inside the d

 
Dragon thief

For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at

 
Alex Neptune, dragon thief

"For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at

 
The witch of Woodland

While preparing for her bat mitzvah--and trying to make sense of her own life--Zippy discovers she has magical abilities when she conjures up a beautiful girl with no memory and wings like an angel to whom she is connected.

 
Sweetness all around

Almost-eleven-year-old Josephine is dismayed when she has to move into the Happy World trailer park in the summer of 1974, but when she tries to solve the kidnapping of her neighbor ten-year-old Molly, she finds unexpected friendships in her community.

 
Starboard by Skinner, Nicola, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Starboard

Dragged on a class trip to visit the SS Great Britain, reality TV star Kirsten Bramble takes the helm when the ancient ship wants Kirsten to be her new captain so she can finish her final quest.

 
A sky full of song

In 1905 North Dakota, eleven-year-old Russian immigrant Shoshana is bullied for being Jewish, but after listening to the music of her homeland, she is reminded of the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the prairie.

 
The wandering hour

"New Rotterdam is no place for a kid and that's what Emrys Houtman likes about it. Emrys obsessively documents his town's urban legends and cryptid sightings...It's all in good fun until one day, the trio stumbles upon the Doomsday Archives, a collectionof relics with dazzling powers and dangerous consequences. When a mysterious blood-red hourglass begins appearing around town and children begin to go missing, the trio must band together to stop the horrors plaguing New Rotterdam, or risk losing

 
Underdog city

"It seems like everything in his life is changing for the worse. After his own much-loved dog dies, he can't bring himself to carry on with his dog-walking business; there's a strange new girl who's moved into the house next door; and suddenly there's a buzzing feeling of anxiety in his head and heart when he's faced with something new. His neighborhood, Townsend Heights, used to feel like the most comfortable place in the world. But lately, it seems like everyone is arguing, and there's uncerta

 
The shattered horn

In the African highlands, three unlikely allies--Echo, a water buffalo chosen by the Great Spirit to lead; Stride, a cheetah hiding a deadly secret; and Tailgrabber, a young hyena desperate to find peace--must hold their own against the coming storm.

 
Shark teeth

Seventh-grader Sharkita "Kita" embarks on a tumultuous journey to keep her family together while handling the consequences of her mother's alcoholism.

 
The selkie's daughter

Brigit, a girl with selkie heritage, embarks on a perilous journey with newcomer Peter to confront the Great Selkie in Sule Skerrie in order to prevent a curse that threatens her village's safety.

 
Second chance summer

When twelve-year-old former best friends Maddie and Chloe arrive at camp and discover they are cabin mates, they must decide if they want to continue staying mad at each other or give their friendship another go.

 
The reckoning

Twelve-year-old Lamar dreams of becoming a filmmaker, but when his grandfather is killed in a racist act of violence, Lamar becomes determined to honor his legacy by documenting the fight for justice.

 
Puppy love by Soto, Gary, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Puppy love

After saving a drowning puppy while dealing with a huge crush on his classmate Sierra, thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza nurses the abandoned puppy back to health and wonders who threw her into the canal and if there are more puppies needing rescue.

 
The palace of dreams

Thirteen-year-old Rosie and the League of Witch Hunters, joined by a gaggle of the world's last ghosts, cross the galaxy in search of the Museum of Imagined Things, the last treasure the Nothing King wants before dragging everything into oblivion.

 
Onyeka and the rise of the rebels

On the run after exposing their head teacher's hidden agenda, Onyeka and her superpowered friends work with a group of rebels to defeat their shared nemesis.

 
Off the rails by Keller, Tae, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Off the rails

Mihi and her friends head back to the Rainbow Realm to save Princess Pat from a destructive quest.

 
Not so shy

Twelve-year-old Shai hates having to move to America and is determined to find a way get back home to Israel--until she starts opening up to new experiences and friendships.

 
Not quite a ghost

"The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn't fit among them. For Violet Hart-whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street-very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violet's group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isn't enough for Violet's best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, V

 
No one leaves the castle

"The Lilac. The bard songs say that she's the world's most fearsome bounty hunter. That there's no criminal she can't catch, no mystery she can't solve. None of that is true. Yet. In reality, the Lilac is just a kid, and the bard who wrote all that is herbest friend, Dulcinetta. But the Lilac has set her goals on becoming the best bounty hunter in the Thirteen Kingdoms--and when a priceless artifact goes missing from the home of famed monster hunter Baron Angbar, the Lilac and Netta are eager to

 
Nightmare island

Twelve-year-old Serenity has a recurring nightmare, but things get real when her parents take her brother, Peace, to Duppy Island for "treatment" and Serenity is confronted by the creepy Dr. Whisper and the faceless douen children who are trapped betweenthe living and the dead.

 
More tales to keep you up at night

Gilbert's visit to his injured brother takes a haunting turn when he discovers a mysterious satchel of cassette tapes containing chilling stories that seem to hold the key to saving his brother, but he may be opening a door to something much, much worse.

 
Marya Khan and the spectacular fall festival

Determined to beat her frenemy in ticket sales for the school's fall festival and win a prize, Marya is so focused on winning that she starts losing sight of what really matters.

 
Lost kites and other treasures

When twelve-year-old Franny's estranged uncle comes home to help out after Nana's accident, some long-guarded family secrets come to light, forcing Franny to confront the discoveries she makes about her troubled absent mother, and herself.

 
The Lonely Book by Grehan, Meg
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
The Lonely Book

 
Kin - rooted in hope

A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye House plantation, service in the U.S. Colored Troops, and the founding of all-Black Reconstruction-era communities.

 
Just shy of ordinary

Shai, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler, attempts to find a "new normal" post-pandemic as they start public school, meet new friends, and learn about their Jewish identity.

 
Home away from home

Mia is spending her summer with her grandmother in a small Maine town, expecting it to be an oasis of stability in her changing life, but there is a new know-it-all boy next door, and soon she finds herself competing with Cayman in identifying an injuredbird of prey--and pretty much everything else.

 
Land of broken promises

"After a rocky first year, Anna's family have settled into life in California--their small restaurant is even turning a profit. Then her parents make a shattering discovery: their visas have expired. Anna's world is quickly overwhelmed by unfamiliar wordslike "undocumented" and "inequality." She longs to share the towering secret that looms over every aspect of her life with a friend, but her parents strictly forbid her from telling anyone. As Anna grapples with the complexities of being undocum

 
Heroes by Gratz, Alan
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Heroes

 
Grumbones by Bennett, Jenn, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Grumbones

Budding sleuths Helena and her best friend Ben hire an insufferable ghostly guide named Grumbones to track down her recently deceased grandmother in the underworld.

 
The greatest treasure hunt

"Bick, Beck, and the rest of the Kidds face down their nemesis, search for lost treasure, and race to solve a generations-old mystery that threatens to ruin the Kidd family name"--

 
Glowrushes

Artist Sakumat and eleven-year-old chronically ill Madurer forge a beautiful friendship as the painter brings landscapes to life in the boy's windowless rooms.

 
A giant problem

When Mihi's nemesis, Genevieve, travels to the Rainbow Realm, Mihi, Savannah, and Reese cross over to the fairy tale realm to save her and find a giant atop an enormous beanstalk wreaking havoc on the realm.

 
Future Hack by Klisanin, Dana
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Future Hack

 
Force of nature - a novel of Rachel Carson

Through the eyes of her family and friends we see the young Rachel as she explores nature and overcomes obstacles to write about harmful chemical practices and launch the global environmental movement. Written in blank verse.

 
Extra normal

"Un-super" in a household of supernatural siblings, Charlie Greer is convinced that her "too nice and too normal" new neighbors are up to something and must uncover the truth, proving you don't need special powers to stop evil.

 
Extinction by Lang, Heidi, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Extinction

With the fate of Whispering Pines hanging by a thread, Rae tries to free her father from the sinister Green On! while Caden searches for a way to destroy the creatures from the Other Place for good.

 
Emma and the love spell

Twelve-year-old Korean American Emma uses her fickle witchy powers to keep her best friend's parents together so they do not move away.

 
The Department of Lost Dogs

When Carmelito's beloved celebrity dog, Pico Boone, goes missing, eleven-year-old Rondo must make friends with the new kid in town and keep his siblings together in order to crack the case.

 
Code red by McCullough, Joy, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Code red

Thirteen-year-old former elite gymnast Eden is feeling lost after a career-ending injury, but when she meets new friends who open her eyes to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people have trying to afford menstrual products, she becomes an advocate for fair treatment and rediscovers her passion and drive.

 
The curse of Eelgrass Bog

"Nothing about Kess Pedrock's life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her family's Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demon's head in a jar named Shrunken Jim).But things get even stranger than usual when Kess meets Lilou Starling, the new girl in town. Lilou comes to Kess for help breaking a mysterious curse--and the only clue she has leads straight into the center of Eelgrass Bog. Everyone knows the

 
Camp Half-Blood confidential - your real guide to the demigod training camp

After the god Apollo creates an awful camp orientation video, Percy Jackson and the other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer questions from the new campers.

 
Bunny bonanza

"While trying to drum up more business for Must Love Pets, Imaan and her friends London and Olivia find their plan of having the rabbit they're watching perform at a neighborhood street party landing them in a tricky situation"--

 
Between two brothers

When his older brother Seth is in a serious accident that he may never recover from, 13-year-old Isaiah chooses to help Seth recover in a way only he can: by trusting in their bond and undying love.

 
Ark

"Arden thinks the world has ended when her parents decide to trade their large house (where she has her own purple bedroom with a window seat!) for a small backyard guesthouse, built like a wooden boat. The worst part: it's not big enough for their dog tocome along. Things get even worse when her best friend moves away and a pandemic shuts school, leaving Arden's family quarantined in very little space. Arden just wishes life would go back to normal. As neighbors leave town, shut themselves away

 
Alice Atherton's grand tour

Spending the summer on the French Riviera with family friends, 10-year-old Alice Atherton meets and learns from some of the most extraordinary luminaries of the time, from visiting a junkyard with Pablo Picasso to performing a dance with the renowned Ballet Russes.

 
Alex Wise vs. the end of the world

Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world.

 
Across so many seas

"Spanning over five hundred years, a novel telling the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their country and start a new life"--

 
15 secrets to survival

Forced to participate in an extra credit project in the middle of nowhere, classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson must survive the wilderness with only a survival handbook and each other after their instructor goes missing.

 
102 days of lying about Lauren

"After being abandoned by her mother in an amusement park, twelve-year-old Mouse is determined to secretly live in the park on her own, even though getting caught could mean saving her life"--

 
A sky full of song

In 1905 North Dakota, eleven-year-old Russian immigrant Shoshana is bullied for being Jewish, but after listening to the music of her homeland, she is reminded of the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the prairie.

 
The palace of dreams

Thirteen-year-old Rosie and the League of Witch Hunters, joined by a gaggle of the world's last ghosts, cross the galaxy in search of the Museum of Imagined Things, the last treasure the Nothing King wants before dragging everything into oblivion.

 
Lost kites and other treasures

When twelve-year-old Franny's estranged uncle comes home to help out after Nana's accident, some long-guarded family secrets come to light, forcing Franny to confront the discoveries she makes about her troubled absent mother, and herself.

 
Home away from home

Mia is spending her summer with her grandmother in a small Maine town, expecting it to be an oasis of stability in her changing life, but there is a new know-it-all boy next door, and soon she finds herself competing with Cayman in identifying an injured bird of prey--and pretty much everything else.

 
The greatest treasure hunt

"Bick, Beck, and the rest of the Kidds face down their nemesis, search for lost treasure, and race to solve a generations-old mystery that threatens to ruin the Kidd family name"--

 
Emma and the love spell

Twelve-year-old, Korean American adoptee Emma Davidson has a problem. Two problems. Okay, 1. She has a crush on her best friend, Avangeline, that she hasn't been able to share. 2. Avangeline now has to move out of their town because her parents are getting a divorce. 3. Oh, and Emma is a secret witch who can't really control her powers. It's a complicated summer between sixth and seventh grade. Emma's parents made her promise that she'd keep her powers a secret and never, ever use them. But if A

 
Bite risk

"Thirteen-year-old Sel lives in the remote, isolated town of Tremorglade, where nothing interesting ever seems to happen. Well, unless you count the one night a month when the full moon rises and kids like him must lock up their parents while they transform into werewolves (though Tremorgladers prefer to call them Rippers). But that's the whole world's new normal since the Disruption changed everything well before Sel was born. But when strange things begin happening in Tremorglade, like drones

 
No one leaves the castle

"The Lilac. The bard songs say that she's the world's most fearsome bounty hunter. That there's no criminal she can't catch, no mystery she can't solve. None of that is true. Yet. In reality, the Lilac is just a kid, and the bard who wrote all that is her best friend, Dulcinetta. But the Lilac has set her goals on becoming the best bounty hunter in the Thirteen Kingdoms--and when a priceless artifact goes missing from the home of famed monster hunter Baron Angbar, the Lilac and Netta are eager t

 
Kin - rooted in hope

A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye House plantation, service in the U.S. Colored Troops, and the founding of all-Black Reconstruction-era communities.

 
Glowrushes

Artist Sakumat and eleven-year-old chronically ill Madurer forge a beautiful friendship as the painter brings landscapes to life in the boy's windowless rooms.

 
Code red by McCullough, Joy, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Code red

Thirteen-year-old former elite gymnast Eden is feeling lost after a career-ending injury, but when she meets new friends who open her eyes to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people have trying to afford menstrual products, she becomes an advocate for fair treatment and rediscovers her passion and drive.

 
The reckoning

Twelve-year-old Lamar dreams of becoming a filmmaker, but when his grandfather is killed in a racist act of violence, Lamar becomes determined to honor his legacy by documenting the fight for justice.

 
Alice Atherton's grand tour

Ten-year-old Alice Atherton is sent by her father to spend the summer with his dear friends the Murphys who live with their three children and pet monkey in the French Riviera. There, Alice will meet and learn from some of the most extraordinary luminaries of the time. She visits a junk yard with Pablo Picasso looking for objects to make into art, performs a dance inspired by celestial bodies with the renowned Ballet Russes, and imagines magical adventures with Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

 
More tales to keep you up at night

Gilbert is visiting his injured brother, Ant, in the hospital, when he sees a shadowed figure leave behind a satchel filled with old cassette tapes. Despite a strange, garbled voicemail telling him "Don't listen to the tapes," Gilbert can't resist playing them and listening to the chilling stories they tales of cursed seashells, of doors torn through the fabric of the universe, of cemeteries that won't let you leave, of a classroom skeleton that hungers for new skin. And wandering through all th

 
Just shy of ordinary

Shai, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler, attempts to find a "new normal" post-pandemic as they start public school, meet new friends, and learn about their Jewish identity.

 
Onyeka and the rise of the rebels

On the run after exposing their head teacher's hidden agenda, Onyeka and her superpowered friends work with a group of rebels to defeat their shared nemesis.

 
Shark teeth

Seventh-grader Sharkita "Kita" embarks on a tumultuous journey to keep her family together while handling the consequences of her mother's alcoholism.

 
Heroes by Gratz, Alan, 1972- author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Heroes

"A new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero; Two Degrees) is a major publishing moment. A new World War II novel from Alan Gratz? That's even bigger! Get ready for an action-packed, inventive, and powerful take on the attack on Pearl Harbor, as only Alan Gratz can tell it. December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. Their dads are Navy pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the boys get a front-row view of the huge battleshi

 
Grumbones by Bennett, Jenn, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Grumbones

Budding sleuths Helena and her best friend Ben hire an insufferable ghostly guide named Grumbones to track down her recently deceased grandmother in the underworld.

 
Extinction by Lang, Heidi, author.
Date added:
Jan 25, 2024
Extinction

"After more than a year of searching, Rae finally has a lead on her missing father: he's being kept prisoner by the shady alternative energy company, Green On!. Now all she has to do is rescue him--even though that means battling her way through the alien-infested Watchful Woods to reach him. But her father isn't the only secret they have locked up, and if Rae wants to free him, she'll first have to make a deal with someone who has betrayed her in the past. With the Other Place gone and all the

 
Eragon

In Alagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.

 
A work in progress

"Hiding himself in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, Will resorts to increasingly drastic measures to transform his appearance in an effort to win over his crush, until he meets someone who helps him see his body and all it contains as an ever-evolving work in progress"--

 
The unbeatable Lily Hong

"To save the Clarktown Community Center, which houses her parents' Chinese school, Lily and her fellow students must master a traditional Chinese dance in time for the center's first showcase and receive some unexpected help from her rival, Max Zhang"--

 
The treacherous tower / The Treacherous Tower

When a baby ocelot needs their help, Stacy and one of her wolves, Basil, hurry to the jungle biome where they must brave a long-lost tower full of obstacles, traps and dangerous creatures to rescue the ocelot before it's too late.

 
The storyteller

Ziggy's mother disappeared ten years ago, one of the many Native women who have mysteriously gone missing, and Ziggy believes a secret cave may hold the key--so with his sister, Moon, and friends Alice and Corso, he sets out to find the cave and solve themystery of his family's origins.

 
Slugfest by Korman, Gordon, author.
Date added:
Jan 18, 2024
Slugfest

"Forced to take Physical Education Equivalency, aka "Slugfest," in summer school so he can maintain his star spot on the JV football team, Yash recruits his fellow PE rejects to train with him and pass this course, an endeavor that turns into a summer he'll never forget"--

 
The power of the pearl earrings

"Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma NAo?i about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined thather taekwondo classes will prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. That is, until the new boy at school, Michael, threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her, telling her the things she can't do because she

 
Monsters take Manhattan

"When King Neptune uses the last remaining drops of magic mermaid ink to create creatures designed to put NYC underwater, Eric "Doodles" King calls upon his Coney Island friends, aka Monster Club, and his drawing skills to stop Neptune before it's too late"--

 
Million dollar mess

The Khatchadorian family discovers they have inherited a million dollars, but to get it, they must stay in a ramshackle house in Beverly Hills and Rafe has to attend a snooty new middle school.

 
Jedi brave in every way

Readers can follow along as Jedi Master Yoda teaches Jedi Younglings and Padawans of every species how to overcome their fears.

 
I got you babe

"While preparing for their Sonny and Cher drag number, Mac's diva-like attitude drives his best friend Amy away, but feeling miserable without her, Mac must find a way to patch things up before the Pride Carnival"--

 
The bell bandit

Siblings Evan and Jessie must solve the mystery of a missing cherished family treasure while coming to terms with their beloved grandmother's unsettling behavior.

 
The beast of Skull Rock

While visiting their grandfather in a small New England town, twelve-year old twins Jade and Simon investigate a series of mysterious creature attacks.

 
Harriet tells the truth

"There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer. She used to lie a lot, but not anymore. Seriously, she only tells the truth now. Even though she hadn't wanted to come to Marble Island in the first place, now she doesn't want to leave. It's the truth. With her mom and new baby brother home from the hospital, it's almost time for Harriet to pack up and head home from Marble Island and all the friends she's made. But Harriet doesn't have time to think about that--not when she discovers

 
A work in progress

Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. But shame isn't the only feeling that dominates Will's life. He's also got a crush on a girl named Jules who knows he doesn't have a chance with, string beans only date string beans, but he can't help wondering what if? Will's best shot at attracting Jules's attention is by slaying the Will Monster inside him by

 
The storyteller

Ziggy's mother disappeared ten years ago, one of the many Native women who have mysteriously gone missing, and Ziggy believes a secret cave may hold the key--so with his sister, Moon, and friends Alice and Corso, he sets out to find the cave and solve the mystery of his family's origins.

 
The power of the pearl earrings

"A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma No?^i about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined that her taekwondo classes will prove she is jus

 
Million dollar mess

The Khatchadorian family discovers they have inherited a million dollars, but to get it, they must stay in a ramshackle house in Beverly Hills and Rafe has to attend a snooty new middle school.

 
I got you babe

"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Mac wants to do a duet with Amy for the school fun fair."--

 
Danger in Zion National Park

While camping in Zion National Park, Jake Evans and his friends uncover a new set of cryptic clues hidden in his grandfather's scrapbook. Battling unpredictable weather, unforeseen challenges, and an elusive adversary, the three friends are forced to rely on their problem-solving skills, the power of their growing friendship, and the courage to do the right thing.

 
You owe me one, universe

Thirteen-year-old Brian and his best friend Ezra navigate the challenges and complexities of middle school, as Brian struggles to cope with his emotions and Ezra attempts to balance his loyalty to his best friend with a newfound friendship.

 
What Rosa brought

In this powerful and poignant story of family, immigration and identity - and a love that crosses oceans and lifespans - a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi occupation with her parents wonders where they'll go and what she'll be able to bring with her.

 
The unsleeping witch

"Gingerbread witch Maud accidentally unleashes a 100-year-old, Class IV sleeping curse over the princess's castle and must find the sleeping princess's true love or the curse might end up being the least of her problems"--

 
The thirteenth circle

Seventh-grader Cat partners with Dani to study crop circles, but Dani secretly aims to disprove Cat's theory, and during their investigations they discover a dangerous rival also seeking answers who will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.

 
Tagging freedom

Set in the early days of the Syrian Civil War, cousins Kareem and Samira living in Massachusetts navigate the growing conflict in Syria, new friendships, and the use of art to express themselves.

 
The triplet threat

"It's the first day of the fourth grade at Arthimos Elementary and things are already off to a strange start--poisonous cookies, a zipline disaster, a missing iPad, and what are those strange sounds coming from the school custodian's wheelbarrow? Luckilythe Prime Detectives--Abby "the Abacus" Feldstein, Cameron "Cam" McGill, and Gabriel "Gabe" Kim--are on the case! Using arithmetic, geometry, and logic, the Prime Detectives are sure to figure out who did what, when, and why! A gripping new middl

 
Totally psychic

"Paloma Ferrer is psychic. In fact, everyone in her family line has "the gift." Now that Paloma has come into her powers, she dreams of becoming a famous medium to celebrities, just like her beloved grandma. When Paloma's parents move them from Miami to Los Angeles, she hatches a plan to get her career as a medium up and running. But when a reading gone awry leaves Paloma in a sticky situation with a new friend, she'll need more than a crystal ball to find her way out of this mess"--

 
The sky over Rebecca

Ten-year-old Kara follows mysterious tracks in the snow that lead her across time and space from modern-day Sweden to 1942 Germany where two siblings are hiding from the Nazis.

 
Select

"Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she's good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship anda bright future--one that Alex's family can't promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun. And then there comes a point where

 
The secret of Lillian Velvet

"Here are only a few of the wonderful, strange, and mysterious elements in this breathtaking visit to the Kingdoms and Empires: A very proper girl named Lillian Velvet, living a very lonely life with a nasty Grandmother. A jar of coins, each with the power to take Lillian on a journey to a different time and place...and also to grant a single wish. A small boy in a barn about to be crushed to death by a load of hay. A family, each member in mortal danger, who are strangers to Lillian (but whom c

 
Scarewaves

"The small town of Beacon Point has always been plagued by eerie local legends. It's a town where disappearances are common, strange creatures have been sighted with unnerving frequency, and a ghastly secret lurks in the woods. The adults in town are oblivious to these strange occurrences. Others prefer not to talk or even think about them. But over the course of several terrifying nights, a group of kids will come face-to-face with the horrors hiding within their sleepy town. Guided by the myst

 
Ruptured

"Phoebe navigates fear, grief, and hope for recovery about when her mother has a ruptured brain aneurysm while their family is on vacation, and right after her mother shares that she's planning to leave Phoebe's father"--

 
Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen

Suddenly orphaned, Rosie Frost is sent to the mysterious Bloodstone Island, home to both extraordinary teens and endangered species, where she faces mean girls and shocking family secrets while competing in the Falcon Queen Games to save the island itself.

 
Ready, set, dough!

Sixth-grader Zoe sets her sights on winning a laptop by becoming the top cookie-dough seller in her class, but as she becomes more obsessed with winning, she begins to lose sight of what is really important.

 
Race for the ruby turtle

"When his parents send him to spend the summer with his great-aunt, Jake suddenly finds himself on a quest to change the way people see him and his ADHD, and to protect the wonders of nature"--

 
The problem with gravity

Autistic seventh-grader Maggie is ecstatic to work with her crush, eighth-grader Tatum, for an engineering contest, but both girls must confront their complicated family dynamics and expectations before acknowledging their feelings for each other.

 
Paloma's song for Puerto Rico - a diary from 1898

Told through diary entries, twelve-year-old Paloma and her family must navigate changes they cannot control and hope for a better future when United States soldiers invade Spanish controlled Puerto Rico in 1898.

 
Omega Morales and the curse of El Cucuy

Omega will have to learn to trust her powers once again as she comes face to face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy.

 
Odwar vs. the shadow queen

"After their spectacular showdown against the Red Oloibon, Odwar and his friends are hoping for a bit of a breather. But Odwar has to find his Entasim--the powerful heirloom inherited from his warrior ancestor--and he has to find it now. The Shadow Queen,raging with anger at having been trapped in the shadow world for so long, has a new target in her sights. Can Odwar and his friends stop her from feeding on humanity's darkest emotions and breaking into the light?"--

 
Nowhere special

Twelve-year-old Stan and Elpidia find hope in an unexpected friendship as they navigate challenging family circumstances and a dangerous local gang in the desolate Southern California desert.

 
Nightmare King

"Things haven't been the same since Shane's accident. One minute he was a normal kid playing a game of tag with his friends, and the next he's the boy who came back from the dead. Now, every time Shane falls asleep, he's pulled into a dark world where theevil Nightmare King reigns. The King is collecting children and keeping them as treasure. Despite the threat of capture by the Nightmare King, he can't stay awake forever. Shane will have to take matters into his own hands...if he gives himself

 
My especially weird week with Tess

"It's the first day of the holidays and Sam is roaming the island of Texel, imagining what it'd feel like to be the last person on earth. Then, like a whirlwind, 12-year-old islander Tess swoops into his life. Sam's only option is to go along for the ride. Soon he's dancing the waltz, burying a pet canary, and coming up with an especially weird plan to help Tess find her father, who doesn't even know she exists"--

 
Montgomery and the case of the golden key

In 2008 South Side Chicago, ten-year-old Montgomery "Monty" Carver's hunt to find the origins of a mysterious golden key leads him to discover the rich history of his community.

 
I am Kavi

"Against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, one Sinhalese girl must adapt to a new school, a new city, and new friends, while always staying true to herself"--

 
The Gray

Sasha has been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing, so his parents and therapist suggest a summer in the country with his aunt might help him.

 
Gnome is where your heart is

Eleven-year-old Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited her grandfather thirty years ago, but she is running out of time to prove it before Grandpa Walt's memory fades.

 
Kai and Boneshadow

"Kai and his fellow dragonseers practice their powers in a hidden cavern known as Guild Hall. But when the royal prince invites them to the palace, the dragonseers must leave the safety of their hideout. There they encounter a fearsome dragon and a mystical potion in a secret lair! The others sense danger, but Kai feels strangely drawn to a mysterious dark force, one with the power to destroy"--

 
The Jake show

"For TV-obsessed Jake Lightman, his parents' divorce is like his favorite show getting canceled: The worst. Now he's stuck between playing the role of 'Yaakov' for his mother and 'Jacob' for his father. On Jake's first day at a new school, Caleb and Tehilla barrel into his life. Suddenly, he has two friends who seem to like the real Jake. And when they invite him to Camp Gershoni for the summer, Jake knows he has to go--even if his parents won't let him. With help from Caleb and Tehilla, Jake co

 
The fox's tower

"When Willow witnesses her animal-loving father, Silas, get kidnapped by a group of foxes and a huge wolf-like creature, she pursues them into the woods. There she meets wolves who tell her they know her father. Together they boldly enter the enormous tower the foxes have built deep in the forest. In the tower Willow discovers the dark project of the chief fox, Reynard, to create new life forms from magical clay buried in the Deep Forest where few can enter. To rescue her dad, Willow must brave

 
Forsooth

"When thirteen-year-old theater kid Calvin sets out to make a movie with his friends, drama ensues, forcing him to sort through his first crushes, face family tensions, and learn how to be true to himself"--

 
The final goal

Albert, Star Striker for the Zeenods, and his alien teammates face the final game of the interplanetary soccer tournament and confront the empire that wants to defeat them once and for all.

 
The dubious pranks of Shaindy Goodman

Helping her popular next-door neighbor Gayil set up what she thinks are harmless pranks, 12-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl Shaindy must figure out how to stop them before she becomes the next target when the pranks escalate and turn malicious.

 
The cobra's song

When ten-year-old Indian American Geetanjali, part of a family of classical Hindustani music singers, believes her neighbor has become an ichchaadari naagin, a cobra that can turn human, she must overcome her fears and harness the power of her voice before the naagin changes the whole town into snakes.

 
Back to the bright before

Ages 8-12.

 
The apartment house on Poppy Hill

Nine-year-old Ella considers herself the official greeter, tour guide, and is generally in charge of 1106 Wildflower Place, but the elusive Robinsons who live on the top floor are a mystery--one which Ella is determined to solve, and bring the elderly couple into the community of the apartment building on Poppy Hill.

 
All the small wonderful things

"Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids atschool by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right? If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought-unless, maybe, friendship is about som

 
Absolutely, positively Natty

Natty copes with her parents splitting up, moving in with her grandparents, and starting a new school by maintaining and spreading a positive attitude, but she soon realizes it is more important to feel her feelings than it is to be eternally peppy.

 
Tagging freedom

Set in the early days of the Syrian Civil War, cousins Kareem and Samira living in Massachusetts navigate the growing conflict in Syria, new friendships, and the use of art to express themselves.

 
Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen

It's time to find your power. Suddenly orphaned and alone, Rosie Frost is sent to the mysterious Bloodstone Island--home not only to a school for extraordinary teens, but also a sanctuary for endangered species. There, Rosie confronts a menacing deputy headmaster, a group of mean kids intent on destroying her, and shocking family secrets. She also discovers that history can come to life in ways she never could have imagined. When the island itself comes under threat, Rosie knows she must enter a

 
Ready, set, dough!

"Spunky sixth-grader Zoe Sparks has discovered a unique way to get the laptop of her dreams--to win it! If Zoe can sell more tubs of cookie dough than anyone in her school, the laptop is hers. It's the first step to becoming a prize-winning journalist! But her win-at-all-costs attitude is starting to drive a wedge between Zoe, her best friend Felix, and her family. Zoe may be a top cookie-dough seller in her class, but is winning the prize really worth it?" --

 
Race for the ruby turtle

"When his parents send him to spend the summer with his great-aunt, Jake suddenly finds himself on a quest to change the way people see him and his ADHD, and to protect the wonders of nature"--

 
Omega Morales and the curse of El Cucuy

Omega will have to learn to trust her powers once again as she comes face to face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy.

 
Gnome is where your heart is

Eleven-year-old Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited her grandfather thirty years ago, but she is running out of time to prove it before Grandpa Walt's memory fades.

 
The cobra's song

When ten-year-old Indian American Geetanjali, part of a family of classical Hindustani music singers, believes her neighbor has become an ichchaadari naagin, a cobra that can turn human, she must overcome her fears and harness the power of her voice before the naagin changes the whole town into snakes.

 
You owe me one, universe

Thirteen-year-old Brian and his best friend Ezra navigate the challenges and complexities of middle school, as Brian struggles to cope with his emotions and Ezra attempts to balance his loyalty to his best friend with a newfound friendship.

 
The Sky over Rebecca

Ten-year-old Kara follows mysterious tracks in the snow that lead her across time and space from modern-day Sweden to 1942 Germany where two siblings are hiding from the Nazis.

 
The problem with gravity

Autistic seventh-grader Maggie is ecstatic to work with her crush, eighth-grader Tatum, for an engineering contest, but both girls must confront their complicated family dynamics and expectations before acknowledging their feelings for each other.

 
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen

"After their spectacular showdown against the Red Oloibon, Odwar and his friends are hoping for a bit of a breather. But Odwar has to find his Entasim--the powerful heirloom inherited from his warrior ancestor--and he has to find it now. The Shadow Queen, raging with anger at having been trapped in the shadow world for so long, has a new target in her sights. Can Odwar and his friends stop her from feeding on humanity's darkest emotions and breaking into the light? An action-packed story of brav

 
Nightmare king

"Things haven't been the same since Shane's accident. One minute he was a normal kid playing a game of tag with his friends, and the next he's the boy who came back from the dead. Now, every time Shane falls asleep, he's pulled into a dark world where the evil Nightmare King reigns. The King is collecting children and keeping them as treasure. Despite the threat of capture by the Nightmare King, he can't stay awake forever. Shane will have to take matters into his own hands . . . if he gives him

 
Montgomery and the case of the golden key

In 2008 South Side Chicago, ten-year-old Montgomery "Monty" Carver's hunt to find the origins of a mysterious golden key leads him to discover the rich history of his community.

 
The girl who fell to Earth

"Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their 'shadow planet' which they populated with humans centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their experiences. Now the experiment is coming to an end and Aria must go to Earth with her scientist father to set off a train of events which will destroy its people. Brought up to believe that humans are inferior, Aria is shocked to discover that she is herself half human, and amazed to

 
Forsooth

"When thirteen-year-old theater kid Calvin sets out to make a movie with his friends, drama ensues, forcing him to sort through his first crushes, face family tensions, and learn how to be true to himself"--

 
Back to the bright before

Ages 8-12.

 
The thirteenth circle

Seventh-grader Cat partners with Dani to study crop circles, but Dani secretly aims to disprove Cat's theory, and during their investigations they discover a dangerous rival also seeking answers who will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.

 
Dragon on trial

Someone or something has murdered the goose who laid the golden eggs, and the evidence points to a dragon named Scratch. But this mystery won't be that easy to solve. Zoe and Logan are back on the case in another exciting fantasy adventure.

 
The night compass

The villainous Audrian Keyes claims to possess the secret of finding Navrashtya, the missing Legendary Beast of the Tundra, which prompts a perilous mission by a team of specialized Lore Keepers to set off in the dangerous Tundra and find Navrashtya no matter the cost.

 
The menagerie

When six griffin cubs escape from the menagerie of mythical creatures guarded by her family, Zoe and her classmate Logan set out to find them and discover who is trying to sabotage the Menagerie.

 
Krakens and lies

Logan and Zoe's efforts to identify a saboteur are complicated by the unchecked activities of the kraken and the agenda of Logan's famous tracker mother.

 
A whole nother story

Ethan Cheeseman and his children, ages eight, twelve, and fourteen, hope to settle in a nice small town, at least long enough to complete work on a time machine, but spies and government agents have been pursuing them for two years and are about to catchup.

 
My father's dragon

A young boy runs away from home to rescue an abused baby dragon held captive to serve as a free twenty-four hour, seven-days-a-week ferry for the lazy wild animals living on Wild Island.

 
Undercover by Macx, Logan, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Undercover

Going undercover to infiltrate a dangerous secret organization, spy Zen Rafiq, code-name Hawk, who is backed by her partner Caleb's incredible tech skills and the ARC Institute's elite Mobius Program, must save the world from out-of-control weaponized robots.

 
Time after time

When her dad proposes to the school librarian during her class trip, Lucy, in receipt of a magic bracelet that grants wishes, asks for a do-over day to prevent her dad from proposing but instead finds herself stuck in a strange, yet hilarious, time loop

 
Tim Possible & the secret of the snake pit

"Tim and his best friends Tito and Oskar, the time-traveling T-Rex, battle the evil Weremoles--an army of hungry, sharp-toothed rock-munchers who are out to destroy their fair city of Metrosalis! Will Tim's worrying superpower help them defeat the underground monsters, or is doomsday just a worry away?"--

 
Tiger honor - a thousand worlds novel

""A zesty mix of Korean folklore, magic, and science fiction that will leave you longing for more adventures in the Thousand Worlds!"--Rick Riordan, intro to Dragon Pearl "With crisp dialogue, a winning protagonist and a propulsive plot, this tale is enormously entertaining."--New York Times Book Review of Dragon Pearl Sebin, a young tiger spirit from the Juhwang Clan, wants nothing more than to join the Thousand World Space Forces and, like their Uncle Hwan, captain a battle cruiser someday. Bu

 
Something like home

When a lost dog helps Laura find a way home to her family, they discover family in each other along the way.

 
Shad Hadid and the forbidden alchemies

In this action-packed sequel to Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria, Shad and his friends embark on a perilous journey across Lebanon to thwart a necromancer's evil plans but soon discover nothing is what it seems.

 
Seagarden

"Forced to hide her new-found magic, Myra enrolls in an interplanetary academy exchange program to dig up more about the government's many conspiracies"--

 
Ruby lost and found

"Thanks to her Ye-Ye's epic scavenger hunts, thirteen-year-old Ruby Chu knows San Francisco like the back of her hand. But after his death, she feels lost, and it seems like everyone--from her best friends to her older sister--is abandoning her. After Ruby gets in major trouble at school, her parents decide she has to spend the summer at a local senior center, with her grandmother, Nai-Nai, and Nai-Nai's friends for company. When a new boy from Ruby's grade, Liam Yeung, starts showing up too, Ru

 
The Ruby code

While playing an old fantasy videogame, Ash encounters Ruby, who seems far more than a pre-programmed side character, and together they discover she's a sentient AI originally designed as a weapon, trapping them both in deadly game that blurs the lines between real and virtual.

 
Power of invisibility

Your ordinary morning in the park quickly turns extraordinary when you stumble upon a strange device that can turn you invisible with the press of a button and now it is up to you to decide how to use the power.

 
Penny draws a school play

Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, is cast in her class play.

 
Penny draws a best friend

Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, worries that her best friend is drifting away.

 
Pack your bags, Maggie Diaz

Excited for her first overnight trip away from her overprotective parents with her two best friends Zoey and Julian, Maggie finds her plans falling apart when everyone splits in twos, leaving her to wonder where--and with whom--she still fits.

 
Out of my mind

Considered by many to be mentally challenged, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

 
Monster Camp

When eleven-year old Sylvie joins a monster LARPing (a.k.a. live action role-play) summer camp, she finds herself in the performance of her life after realizing that she is the only human among real monsters.

 
Matteo by Leali, Michael, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Matteo

When eleven-year-old Matteo literally sprouts leaves and grows bark during one of his baseball games, he digs into his family tree to find out what it all means.

 
Loki - a bad god's guide to taking the blame

When Thor's magical hammer is stolen and everyone blames Loki, a trickster god who is trapped as an eleven-year-old boy, he is determined to prove his innocence but finds his judgment clouded by his jealousy over Valerie's new friend.

 
Just Lizzie

Eighth grader Lizzie's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy.

 
Joy, to the world

Joy, a twelve-year-old transgender girl, fights for her right to cheer in Texas.

 
The journey of the ancestors' gifts

Visiting Vietnam for the first time, the Nguyen kids stay in their Grandma NA?oi's childhood home where they feel something isn't quite right when the ancestors' room won't open and they can't connect with Grandma NA?oi using their gifts.

 
How to stay invisible

When twelve-year-old Raymond and his pup Rosie are abandoned by his family, he uses his wilderness skills to survive in the woods, but as winter comes, he realizes his wits are not enough, and that perhaps it is time he starts trusting others with his secret.

 
How to save a unicorn

Training to be a magical veterinarian in New York City, Giada goes up against the Streghe del Malocchio when she hears rumors of a lost baby unicorn roaming the Tristate area, putting everything on the line to save the creatures that she loves.

 
A horse named Sky

Young wild colt Sky must find his way over rough terrain to rejoin his family after being captured for the Pony Express.

 
Hannah Sharpe cartoon detective

Hannah Sharpe, an eleven-year-old cartoonist with Autism spectrum disorder, uses her curiosity, creativity, and amazing memory to investigate her family's newest Airbnb resident.

 
Green by Gino, Alex, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Green

Green, a non-binary middle-schooler, comes into their own in no small part by fighting for gender-free casting in their school's production of The Wizard of Oz.

 
The golden imaginarium

Weeks after discovering the Nigh and leaving her brother behind, Nell and her friends are given the opportunity to become Watchers, but they must pass three challenging trials with their Nigh creatures called Fates, while also evading the Minister and herMagicians.

 
Free throws, friendship, and other things we fouled up

New to Cincinnati, where her father is now coach of the University basketball team, eighth-grader Aurora (called Rory) finds herself isolated by the heated team rivalries--especially when it turns out her new friend Abby's father has a mysterious feud with Rory's father that threatens her new friendship.

 
Fox snare by Lee, Yoon Ha, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Fox snare

"When Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun are sent on a goodwill mission to prevent war from breaking out, they end up getting stranded on a death planet behind enemy lines"--

 
Evil genius

Twelve-year-old Jake McQuade is the smartest kid in the universe, but if he wants to keep his title he will have to figure out a way to defeat the villain who steals his ingestible knowledge capsules.

 
Elpis the hopeful

Elpis, a hope-spreading bubble, is given the chance to become the Spirit of Hope at Mount Olympus Academy if she can prove herself as a human girl among the students, but quickly realizes that being a human girl comes with its own challenges.

 
Dogtown

In Dogtown, a shelter for unwanted canine and robot dogs, an extraordinary bond develops between Chance, a longing three-legged dog, Metal Head, an empathetic robot, and Mouse, their friendly ally, as they strive to find forever homes.

 
Dawn of the jaguar

After negotiating with the queen of the underworld for ten days aboveground, teenage bruja Ren sets out to save her friends and put the Lords of Night back to sleep forever, all without the help of her shadow magic and time rope.

 
The curious vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby

Six eccentric guests are invited to the home of the infamous Amadeus family where they must work together to uncover the truth behind a thirteen-year-old mystery before the clock runs out.

 
The braid girls

"Three girls start a hair-braiding business at their summer camp to make money, while competing against a rival business that threatens their plans"--

 
Black

When Jack's plan to become famous goes awry, he and his faithful companions' superhero alter egos come to the rescue.

 
Balto and Togo - a story of grit and guts. Of great leadership and even greater teamwork. And maybe a little luck.

In the winter of 1924 two sled dogs, Togo and Balto, race against time to deliver a diptheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska and stop the deadly illness from spreading.

 
Ash climbs the ranks

Embarking on his final quest to be crowned world champion, Ash and his Pokaemon battle their way up through the ranks of the tournament, making both friends and enemies along the way.

 
Abeni's song

Abeni, a reluctant magical apprentice, and a team of spirit kids set out to save their village from the evil Witch Priest who captured and marched off everyone toward ghost ships bound for distant lands.

 
Penny draws a school play

Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, is cast in her class play.

 
Penny draws a best friend

Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, worries that her best friend is drifting away.

 
Monster Camp

When eleven-year-old Sylvie joins a monster LARPing (a.k.a. live action role-play) summer camp, she finds herself in the performance of her life after realizing that she is the only human among real monsters.

 
Green by Gino, Alex, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Green

"Crushes are confusing. Green is very lucky. They've got a supportive dad, friendly neighbors, and good friends. They've figured out a lot of things...but they can't figure out what to do about Ronnie. Ronnie's a boy who's been in Green's class for awhile. He's sweet. Funny. And lately Green's heart has raced a little faster whenever he's around. Green is pretty sure about their own feelings, but when it comes to how Ronnie feels, they have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA. When Green doesn't get a part in th

 
Fox snare by Lee, Yoon Ha, author.
Date added:
Dec 28, 2023
Fox snare

"While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities. And let's not forget the Dragon Pearl . . .This thrilling conclusion of the Thousand Worlds trilogy, told in alternating points of view, will put you under a delightful spell as i

 
Elpis the hopeful

Elpis, a hope-spreading bubble, is given the chance to become the Spirit of Hope at Mount Olympus Academy if she can prove herself as a human girl among the students, but quickly realizes that being a human girl comes with its own challenges.

 
Seagarden

"Forced to hide her new-found magic, Myra enrolls in an interplanetary academy exchange program to dig up more about the government's many conspiracies"--

 
A horse named Sky

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Abeni's song

Abeni, a reluctant magical apprentice, and a team of spirit kids set out to save their village from the evil Witch Priest who captured and marched off everyone toward ghost ships bound for distant lands.

 
Dawn of the jaguar

"Shadow bruja Ren Santiago was relentlessly pursued by the evil Aztec Lords of Night, who claimed that she was destined to be their queen, a destiny she wasn't willing to accept. So she chose death instead. Too bad death wasn't the answer to her problems. Ren soon realizes she must return to the land of the living to make things right. Unfortunately, that means negotiating with Ixtab, queen of the underworld. Ixtab offers her ten days aboveground in exchange for the discarded crown of jade and s

 
Loki - a bad god's guide to taking the blame

Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet); but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone's trust isn't easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie, but is now irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend, Georgina. Then, at Thor's birthday party (a pointless

 
The journey of the ancestors' gifts

"The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma No?^i's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma No?^i using their gifts, the way they can at home?"--

 
The golden imaginarium

"Weeks have passed since Nell Batista and her friends from the Last Chance Club learned how to use magic to access the hidden world of New York City called the Nigh. Weeks since Nell found her missing brother River in the Nigh and was forced to leave him behind. Desperate to find him again, Nell is eager to improve her spell work and get back to the Nigh. Then a visitor shows up at the club with the news that Nell and her friends are all being fast-tracked to become Watchers, magic practitioners

 
Evil genius

Jake McQuade's the smartest kid in the universe--or at least he was. But just as his training with the secret agency known as the Consortium is about to start, Jake's jelly beans go missing! And to make matters worse, they (and Jake's genius!) might be wearing off right when he needs his smarts most! Jake needs to solve this mystery fast. Who stole the jelly beans and why? Can Jake figure out what's going on, recover the missing jelly beans, and stop a high-tech heist before it's too late?!

 
Black

The trio of friends from Batchelder-winnning Brown is back, this time following the adventures of Jack. When a new girl moves to town, Jack is determined to impress and befriend her. The only problem? Her mom's supposedly a famous singer, and she'll only stick around if she can find some celebrity friends. So Jack hatches a plan to land himself in the newspaper: he's going to rescue the chairman's prize-winning hen. Of course, that means he has to "borrow" it first. But when the "borrowed" hen t

 
Zara's rules for living your best life

Eleven-year-old Zara is less than thrilled to be spending spring break with her brother and grandparents, but she is determined to have fun and show her retired grandfather how to start living his best life.

 
What stays buried

"Twelve-year-old Calista Wynn will lose her ability to speak with the dead on her thirteenth birthday. And with only a few weeks left, children have started going missing. When Calista meets The Tall Lady--an angry spirit with a grudge against Calista, her family, and the entire town--she knows she's found the ghost responsible for the disappearances. It's up to Calista, the only one who can see The Tall Lady, to stop her. If she doesn't, Calista won't just lose her powers ... she'll lose everyo

 
Tim Possible & the time-traveling T. rex

When a time-traveling T. rex named Oskar lands in Tim's backyard, best friends Tim and Tito embark on the adventure of a lifetime along with their new prehistoric pal as they save humanity from impending doom.

 
Tim Possible & all that buzz

When brainiac bugs try to use super-size fly swatters on humans, Tim, Tito, and Oskar the time-traveling T-Rex must save their hometown from being swarmed by the evil bugs.

 
Starlight soup - a Sukkot story

Ten-year-old Saralee Siegel accidentally creates a magical soup for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and must use her heightened sense of smell to save the town from a culinary disaster.

 
The secret of the jade bangle

"A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. Organized and introspective nine-year-old Anne Nguyen misses her Grandma NAo?i, a lot. But even though Grandma NAo?i passed away, it doesn't mean she's disappeared. When Anne and her younger siblings Jacob and Liz are given gifts passed on to them by Grandma, Anne soon realizes that hers--a beaut

 
Opinions and opossums

Raised to keep her head down and not ask questions, when twelve-year-old Agnes befriends her older anthropologist neighbor, she begins to think--and write--about things from new perspectives.

 
Once upon an apple cake - a Rosh Hashanah story

Ten-year-old Saralee Siegal, who loves to cook and help at her family's restaurant, has a heightened sense of smell but still cannot identify what makes her Zadie's special cake the best.

 
Pigture perfect

"Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love--and to love her back. Someone who won't disappear on her like her dad did. Someone who'll make her new stepfather's house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn't soft and furry. It doesn't have padded paws. And instead of a dark, wet nose, there's a flat, pink nose instead. It's not a puppy at all--it's a PIG.

 
The mystery of the painted fan

"Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change...Jacob turns to the beautiful fan his Grandma Nội gave him, which features all of the Vietnamese zodiac animals. With the mysterious fan and memories of Grandma guiding him, Jacob finds the power to remain true to himself"--

 
Mist

"The incredible story of a boy's quest to give the ultimate gift to a caged wild animal: freedom. London, 1880, 13-year-old Clay is a mud lark, scavenging on the banks of the Thames for anything he might sell for money to buy food. One day Clay goes to the camp of the circus that has newly arrived in town and meets Ollie, a girl about his age, who lives with the circus. Ollie brings him to the cage of "the last wolf in England". Mist, as he calls it, is fierce, angry, and indomitable, perhaps du

 
The little match girl strikes back

While selling matches in Victorian London to keep her ailing mother safe from the factory's toxins, Bridie magically sees visions of a more hopeful future and, realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, urges the ill-treated factory workers tostrike out and achieve something remarkable.

 
I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964

"The great Alaska earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope. It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered p

 
I survived the battle of D-Day, 1944

When Paul, a French boy living in a Nazi controlled village, finds an American paratrooper in a tree near his home, he has a chance to play a role in the Allies plan to crush the Nazis.

 
Hollowthorn

When a demon from Jewish lore threatens the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality, Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce enter the Otherworld to stop him, where they discover that the true danger is closer than they think.

 
Hamra and the jungle of memories

"When Hamra steals a magical fruit from a tiger hoping to cure her grandmother, she must repay her debt to the tiger by going on an extraordinary journey with him to make him human again"--

 
Greenwild - the world behind the door

On the run after her mother disappears, eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown steps through a mysterious hidden doorway and enters the realm of Greenwild, where she must uncover the truth about who she really is to save this land of magic and amazing naturalwonders from being destroyed.

 
The fixer upper

Twelve-year-old Kristoff Bjorgman is excited about the Polar Nights festival's ice harvester competition, but when a storm rolls in on the day of the race Kristoff must choose between safety or saving his bullying classmate.

 
Firestar's quest by Hunter, Erin.
Date added:
Dec 18, 2023
Firestar's quest

Firestar, leader of the Thunder Clan, sets off on a harrowing journey to find a long-lost clan of cats that had been forced to leave the forest many moons ago.

 
Double clique

LB messed up. Even though her best friend, Kat, says she's forgiven her for that whole using-science-to-make-herself-popular thing, things are still pretty weird between them. Then the bully from their old school, Courtenay, shows up -- pretending to be nice! Worst of all, Kat seems to ... like Courtenay? Just when she thought things were getting back to normal, LB's friendships are more confusing than ever! She needs a new hypothesis, and fast, to revamp her relationship with Kat before Courten

 
Clique here

"From middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski comes the story of a girl who might just have being popular down to a science. Lily loves science and hanging out with her best friend, Katie. But after a really embarrassing incident, she jumps at the chance to switch schools. She's ready to start over. With the scientific process, anything is possible! After a summer spent coming up with theories and prepping for the switch, Lily starts her new school as Blake, a popular girl with a cool name, ready

 
Champions of the fox

In their final task, junior con artist Callan and his friends mastermind a prison break from the empire's most impenetrable island fortress.

 
The royal recipe - a Purim story

Ten-year-old Saralee Siegal accidentally summons Haman with her hamantaschen recipe, which creates trouble at Siegel House Restaurant.

 
Opinions and opossums

Raised to keep her head down and not ask questions, when twelve-year-old Agnes befriends her older anthropologist neighbor, she begins to think--and write--about things from new perspectives.

 
The fixer upper

Twelve-year-old Kristoff Bjorgman is excited about the Polar Nights festival's ice harvester competition, but when a storm rolls in on the day of the race Kristoff must choose between safety or saving his bullying classmate.

 
Greenwild. The world behind the door

"Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it's up to her to find Ma-- but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth. So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes--she has stepped out of the city and into another world. This is the Greenwild. Bursting with magic and full of amazing natural won

 
Firestar's quest by Hunter, Erin.
Date added:
Dec 18, 2023
Firestar's quest

Firestar, leader of the Thunder Clan, sets off on a harrowing journey to find a long-lost clan of cats that had been forced to leave the forest many moons ago.

 
Zara's rules for living your best life

Eleven-year-old Zara is less than thrilled to be spending spring break with her brother and grandparents, but she is determined to have fun and show her retired grandfather how to start living his best life.

 
Pigture perfect

"Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love--and to love her back. Someone who won't disappear on her like her dad did. Someone who'll make her new stepfather's house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn't soft and furry. It doesn't have padded paws. And instead of a dark, wet nose, there's a flat, pink nose instead. It's not a puppy at all--it's a PIG.

 
The mystery of the painted fan

"The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series' exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist. Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change--even his own parents. He still loves hockey, yet he also w

 
I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964

It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude

 
Champions of the fox

"Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon's Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye's sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor's private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang's unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone from the guards, the

 
The war of the witches

Amidst the search for a peaceful resolution, Jax and his friends find themselves facing an imminent war as the witches gear up for battle against the formidable Scourge, threatening to drain all magic from both realms.

 
A royal conundrum

An elite group of underdogs trained to fight crime must save their unique school from shutting down.

 
Hana the thunder dragon

"The Storm Dragons will harness the incredible powers of thunder, lightning, and snow to help defeat a brand-new villain the Magic Forest: The Chaos Queen. Hana the Thunder Dragon doesn't like bullies. So she's determined to stop the Chaos Queen from causing trouble all over the Magic Forest. All she needs is a little help from her friends and a lot of dragon magic"--

 
The end of the Overworld

"Morgan, Harper and their friends return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos as a growing rift threatens to engulf everything in its path and have one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King"--

 
Winston Chu vs. the wingmeisters

When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.

 
Octopus! - smartest in the sea?

"Did you know that octopuses have been around since before dinosaurs existed? Or that each arm on an octopus has two rows of suckers used to taste and feel? With eight arms, big brains, and sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds, octopuses are one of the most recognizable animals in the ocean!"--

 
Mission Manhattan by Ponti, James
Date added:
Dec 14, 2023
Mission Manhattan

 
Maybe it's a sign

Seventh-grader Freya June Sun is obsessed with Chinese superstition and signs she believes are from her late father, but an unexpected partnership with a classmate leads her on a path of self-discovery as she learns to rely on herself for luck.

 
The last ice phoenix

Realizing their destinies as saviors, Blue, River, Shenli, and Wren grapple with their roles and expectations, and as they embark on separate quests amidst looming war, they navigate individual challenges, choices, and revelations in their quest to decipher the Fates' plan for them.

 
Haunted holiday

Following the clues left behind, Theo and Alexander find themselves at Siren's Song Seaside Amusement Park, where they must work together to escape, stop their newfound nemesis Essa, save Wil and their friends, and find their parents.

 
Fox Snare by Lee, Yoon Ha
Date added:
Dec 14, 2023
Fox Snare

 
Escape plastic island

Five climate hero kids with special powers try and save animals left out in the cold by the evil Calamity Corporation--and readers must make a choice in scenarios that change the course of the adventure.

 
Are you there God? it's me, Margaret.

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.

 
Amil and the After

 
A royal conundrum

An elite group of underdogs trained to fight crime must save their unique school from shutting down.

 
The end of the Overworld

"Morgan, Harper and their friends return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos as a growing rift threatens to engulf everything in its path and have one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King"--

 
The war of the witches

Amidst the search for a peaceful resolution, Jax and his friends find themselves facing an imminent war as the witches gear up for battle against the formidable Scourge, threatening to drain all magic from both realms.