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Kids' Reads - August 2024 |
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| The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer CholdenkoSuper-responsible 11-year-old Hank loves his 3-year-old sister Boo, and due to their unreliable mother, he's used to taking care of her. But when their mom disappears, Hank faces painful choices, such as: is asking for help worth the risk of being separated from Boo? This authentic story is equal parts heartwrenching and heartwarming. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Faker
by Gordon Korman
"Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?"
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| Felix Powell, Boy Dog by Erin Entrada KellyTransformed from human to dog by a mysterious thrift store blanket, eight-year-old Felix is thrilled to explore the world alongside his beloved dog, Mary Puppins. Lots of artwork and short sections make this goofy, good-hearted story perfect for new chapter book readers. (Ages 7-10.) |
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Liar Liar
by Sarah Mlynowski
When their magic mirror drops them into the story of Pinocchio, two siblings must help Gepetto get Pinnochio to go to school, but when Pinocchio follows them back to their world, they must find a way to get him home before their noses grow any longer!
Whatever After (6)
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Penny Draws a Class Trip
by Sara Shepard
While on a weekend trip to NYC hosted by the famous author her school is named for, fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with her anxiety, must find a way to face her fears — and her worries — to explore this exciting new place with her best friends!
Penny Draws (4)
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| Majestica by Sarah TolcserWhen the tour train through Majestica, a magical nature preserve, breaks down, maid-in-training Hattie must find a way out of the wilderness, accompanied by stuck-up rich girl Evelyn and magician/secret operative Jacob. This thrilling eco-adventure will make you think while keeping you on the edge of your seat. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Minecraft : Zombies Unleashed!
by Nick Eliopulos
Laser-focused on her mission to find her zombified friends and family and feed them the enchanted golden apples that will turn them back, Bobbie must first stop Wither from wreaking havoc to save the Overworld — and them all.
Minecraft (3)
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Dolphin Detectives
by Kayla Whaley
While sailing off the coast of Maine, Abbi, Lydia and Daniel dive into their latest mystery when they encounter some dolphins who are trying to warn them of danger nearby.
Ron Roy's A to Z Animal Mysteries (4)
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Amir and the Jinn Princess
by M. T. Khan
One of the heirs to a wealthy brick kiln business in Pakistan, 12-year-old Amir drops his search to find his missing mother when his father announces plans to remarry and makes a deal with a shape-shifting jinn princess to find her before his life changes forever.
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I'm From Here Too
by Kashmira Sheth
With his beloved grandfather in India nearing death, Indian American Sikh boy Anoop hopes the tenets of his faith — equality, justice, service, honesty — will help him navigate this difficult time.
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Dead Good Detectives
by Jenny McLachlan
Sid Jones and her best friend, Zen, unexpectedly discover the ghostly games they like to play in their local graveyard suddenly turning real when Sid accidentally frees the spirit of Ezekiel“Bones” Kittow, a pirate who died nearly three hundred years prior, and he asks her to help him find his long-lost treasure so his soul can finally be at rest. The only problem? He can't remember where, or even what, the treasure is!
Dead Good Detectives (1)
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Crushed
by Melanie Conklin
When her best friend Eve ditches her to hang out with a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares, Sophie is devastated until rumors surface that Eve is hiding a painful secret and decides to discover what — or who — caused Eve's sudden change.
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The Creepening of Dogwood House
by Eden Royce
After the death of his mother, Roddie and his aunt move to Dogwood House, their family's home for over 100 years, and as they start fixing up the rotting house, he discovers a ghostly presence and strange secrets linked to their family's hoodoo roots.
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Narwhal and Jelly: Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (9)
by Ben Clanton
"Narwhal and Jelly learn a thing or two about tusk-tooth dental hygiene . . . and feelings! Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats--but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore. Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark--he has seven rows of teeth, after all! Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to teach Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it'sokay to be upset?"
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My Little Pony : Sister Switch (4)
by Celeste Bronfman
Super stressed because a new, edgy musician is stealing her limelight, Pipp turns to her sister Zipp for support, but she's too busy helping Queen Haven prepare for the Royal dinner, which leads to a huge fight between them-and wishes made out of anger
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Four Eyes: Pizza Face (2)
by Rex Ogle
Late bloomer Rex navigates a low-income family, bullies, sports, and middle school, all while learning to have confidence with a body that refuses to stop changing
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Gamerville
by Johnnie Christmas
Sent to Camp Reset, a summer camp where electronics are forbidden and he's forced to socialize, eat healthy and go outdoors, gamer Max, a qualifier for the Gamerville championship, must level up his escape plan to realize his dreams of digital domination.
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| The Night Librarian by Christopher LincolnCuriosity and boredom prompt twins Page and Turner to visit the New York Public Library, where an encounter with the night librarian reveals that magical energy is escaping from the books -- along with some dangerous fictional characters. Cartoony illustrations add to the offbeat energy in this graphic novel adventure.
Read-alike: Kekla Magoon's The Secret Library, Polly Shulman's The Grimm Legacy. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Garfield Full Course: Volume three
by Mark Evanier
"Fresh out of the oven, it's more of Garfield's comic book adventures-because you can never have too much of a good thing! Follow Garfield as he gets caught in a time warp, battles monsters both in the forest and under the bed, and faces two of his greatest foes: the Calzone Creature and Zombie Meatballs. Garfield also makes some new friends (maybe even a new girlfriend?) and enters a race against the World's Fastest Cat. Meanwhile, Nermal finds himself shipped out of town by a certain fat feline, and Liz encounters a scary sorceress. Garfield creator Jim Davis is joined by acclaimed writers Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel and artists Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Gary Barker, and more for the 3rd course of the six volume meal!"
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We are the Smurfs: Our Brave Ways! (4)
by Falzar
Featuring three Smurf-ventures, this silly and suspenseful collection finds rude, selfish Sculptor Smurf putting everyone in a sour mood; Handy Smurf trying get his borrowed tools back so he can work; and Gargamel kidnapping a poor Smurf for his evil plans! Illustrations.
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Ali Cross, The Graphic Novel (1)
by Adam Rau
The son of famous detective Alex Cross, Ali, with his father on trial for a crime he didn't commit, decides to prove himself when his best friend Gabe goes missing but wonders if he's in way over his head as he learns to trust his instincts.
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Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia (1)
by April Showers
Afronia is known for being bright and colourful, but what happens when a disgraced unicorn wants to take the colour away? Join unicorn best friends Divine and Unique as they journey to save Afronia.
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Wagnificent: The adventures of Thunder and Sage (1)
by Bethanie Deeney Murguia
Wanting to be good for her favorite human, Thunder can't stop barking, digging and chasing things around the yard, and when her inner Wolf appears, revealing the truth behind these irresistible impulses, she must choose between being a loyal pet or embracing the wild animal within.
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Cross My Heart: Save Our Forest
by Nora Dåsnes
When the PTA wants to raze their beloved forest, removing the space where they've always played, 12-year-old Bao and her classmates must find a way to get the adults in power to see this crisis for what it is.
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The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story Graphic Novel
by Scott Peterson
Bound to a decaying Victorian mansion by a mysterious set of rules, Diana is overjoyed when Lissa arrives with her father, the new caretaker of the estate, but discovers if she makes contact, she could unleash evil forces beyond her control.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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