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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2022 |
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Wretched waterpark
by Kiersten White
What it's about: While staying with their Aunt Saffronia, the Sinister-Winterbottom siblings visit the Fathoms of Fun waterpark where they find themselves submerged in a mystery when people start disappearing and a suspicious goo bubbles to the surface, among other eerie events.
For you if you like: a mystery series that's spooky, creepy, and filled with gothic twists!
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| High Score by Destiny HowellOne last job: Since transferring to a new school, 12-year-old DJ has steered clear of scams and schemes he used to mastermind. But now that his former partner-in-crime being pressured to pay an impossible 100,000 arcade tickets to the school bully, DJ's got to plan one final heist.
Why you might like it: Fast-paced and twisty, this crime caper will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Try this next: Varian Johnson's The Great Green Heist. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The last fallen moon
by Graci Kim
What it's about: After a group of witches curses her home, Riley Oh will let nothing stand in the way of her restoring magic back to her clan, especially since she cannot shake the feeling that something terrible is coming their way.
Series alert: The second book in Graci Kim's magical and mysterious Gifted Clans trilogy. A mix of Korean Mythology and the modern world! Read the first book - The Last Fallen Star.
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| Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola OkogwuWhat it's about: After her hair takes on a life of its own to rescue her best friend, British Nigerian Onyeka heads to the Academy of the Sun in Lagos, where she can hone her psycho-kinetic abilities alongside other super-powered Solari kids.
Why you might like it: This gripping series starter introduces a high-tech society and high-stakes plot that'll leave you wanting more.
For fans of: Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch books or the Last Gate of the Emperor series by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Charlie Thorne and the curse of Cleopatra
by Stuart Gibbs
A spin on history: To solve a 2,000-year-old mystery involving the most powerful treasure of the ancient world, Charlie Thorne must stay one step ahead of ruthless enemies, while matching wits with Cleopatra herself.
Series alert: The third book in the Charlie Thorne series from bestselling author Stuart Gibbs. After tracking down incredible discoveries by Einstein and Darwin, Charlie is back. This time, the great ruler Cleopatra has left behind an extremely valuable and powerful treasure, its location encoded on an ancient stone tablet..
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| The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long ShangWhat it's about: Sixth-grader Evan Pao is hoping a for a new start in a new town, but instead he's faced with racist bullying as one of the only Asian American kids in a small Virginia town.
How it's told: You'll get to read several different points of view on Evan's demand to be involved in the school's annual Civil War celebration, including both Evan and Brady, the classmate who gives Evan the hardest time. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie AbeIntroducing: 12-year-old witch Eva, who hopes to use her unique repair magic to shield a seaside town from a terrifying storm. If she succeeds, she'll finally earn the rank of Novice Witch. If she fails, she'll lose her magic forever.
Series alert: For more of clever, resourceful Eva and her whimsical world, try the sequel, Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch.
For fans of: Eiko Kadono's Kiki's Delivery Service (or the movie based on it). (Ages 8-12.) |
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| The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat's new? Following her heart transplant, 12-year-old Sunny starts her New Life Plan: do cool stuff, find a new best friend, kiss a boy, and maybe even let her long-absent mom back into her life.
What happens: Sunny finds a new best friend in blue-haired girl Quinn -- and realizes that Quinn's the one she'd like to kiss.
You might also like: Lisa Jenn Bigelow's Drum Roll Please, another sweet story about family and middle school romance. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Lupe Wong Won't Dance by Donna Barba HigueraWhat it's about: Athletic seventh-grader Lupe needs an A in gym class in order to meet her hero, Major League pitcher Fu Li Hernandez (who's Asian/Latino, just like her). But to get an A in gym, she has to start a campaign to cancel her nemesis: the square dancing unit.
About the author: This funny, fresh, and multi-layered read is the 1st book from author Donna Barba Higuera, who won the 2022 Newbery Medal for The Last Cuentista. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The Sun Will Come Out
by Joanne Levy
What it's about: Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom—a sleep-away camp. But at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Bea gets pranked by a couple of girls in her cabin and is betrayed by someone she thought was a new friend. No more boys (including her crush, Jeremy), no more horrible mean girls, and no more fake friends! At the infirmary, Bea meets Harry, a boy facing challenges way more intense than stress breakouts. Inspired by Harry’s strength and positive outlook, Bea decides to face her fears—in a big way.
Why you might like it: An inspirational story that talks about facing your fears and the road of friendships!
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Beetle & the Hollowbones
by Aliza Layne
What it is about: Caught between the worlds of magical sorceresses and spirits who are trapped in the mall for eternity, 12-year-old goblin-witch Beetle races to rescue her ghost friend at the same time she encourages her aunt’s apprentice to stand up for herself.
About the author: Aliza Layne is a cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. Her Halloween costumes have elicited the phrases “theatrical,” “don’t you think you’re going a little overboard,” and “oh, we remember you from last year.” Beetle and the Hollowbones is her first graphic novel and a Stonewall Honor Book.
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| Before the Ever After by Jacqueline WoodsonWhat it is: a story in verse about ZJ, whose dad is a famous football player with a life that seems like a fairy tale. But ZJ knows what's behind the perfect image: too many head injuries have damaged his dad's brain, and their whole family is changing because of it.
Why you might like it: This emotional story hits hard, taking an honest look at one boy trying to make it through confusion and sadness with help from his loved ones. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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