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Wrath of the rain god

Valenti, Karla.


"Ages 7-10"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2024. Booklist, March 2024. Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends where they must try to stop the rain god's flood.
Date Published:2024

Reasons to look at the night sky

Daniel, Danielle.


School Library Journal, September 2024. Kirkus Review, September 2024. "Luna has always loved the night sky. She's an eleven-year-old who knows everything there is to know about space, and dreams of one day becoming an astronaut. The first step in her plan to get there is to ace the space unit in her science class and secure a spot in NASA's summer space camp. Luna's been counting down the days, and now that Christmas break is over, she's ready to hit the ground running. But when Luna's teacher is unexpectedly replaced with a substitute teacher, Mrs. Manitowabi, who is looking to shake up science class by bringing in art, Luna's carefully laid plans are crushed. And that's not all that's shifting in Luna's orbit--changes at home and in her friendships have her feeling topsy-turvy too. What on Planet Earth is happening?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

School Library Journal, September 2024. Kirkus Review, September 2024. "Luna has always loved the night sky. She's an eleven-year-old who knows everything there is to know about space, and dreams of one day becoming an astronaut. The first step in her plan to get there is to ace the space unit in her science class and secure a spot in NASA's summer space camp. Luna's been counting down the days, and now that Christmas break is over, she's ready to hit the ground running. But when Luna's teacher is unexpectedly replaced with a substitute teacher, Mrs. Manitowabi, who is looking to shake up science class by bringing in art, Luna's carefully laid plans are crushed. And that's not all that's shifting in Luna's orbit--changes at home and in her friendships have her feeling topsy-turvy too. What on Planet Earth is happening?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Forever Ripley

Hoyle, McCall,


As German Shepherd Ripley's health declines, she realizes she must give her human Charlie the confidence to carry on.
Date Published:2025

The bug bandits

Walsh, Jenni L.


Booklist, May 2025. Kirkus Review, April 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. While her father attends a convention out of town, bug enthusiast Liberty and her friends work together to stop the burglary of rare insects from her father's insectarium.
Date Published:2025

The last resort

Kelly, Erin Entrada.


Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Kirkus Starred, August 2025. Horn Book, September 2025. Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic" 2. Stop being so dramatic but then Lila's estranged Grandpa Clem dies, throwing a wrench in her plans. Now she'll have to spend the summer in Ohio while her parents decide what to do with Grandpa Clem's creepy Victorian Inn. It's supremely unfair.
Date Published:2025

Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Kirkus Starred, August 2025. Horn Book, September 2025. Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic" 2. Stop being so dramatic but then Lila's estranged Grandpa Clem dies, throwing a wrench in her plans. Now she'll have to spend the summer in Ohio while her parents decide what to do with Grandpa Clem's creepy Victorian Inn. It's supremely unfair.

Date Published:2025

J vs. K

Alexander, Kwame.


Booklist starred, March 2025. Kirkus, March 01, 2025. Publisher's Weekly starred, March 03, 2025. School library journal starred, April 2025. Horn book, July 2025. Two ten-year-olds must decide whether they should join forces to create an unbeatable duo that is sure to win their school's annual creative storytelling contest.
Date Published:2025

Growing home

Ferry, Beth.


School Library Journal starred, July 2025. Publishers Weekly, February 2025. Booklist, May 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2025. Kirkus Review, March 2025. "A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Tim Burton's The nightmare before Christmas : Zero's journey.

Milky, D. J.,


Reads right to left. "Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and [the] creative genius behind the most spook-tacular scares. Beside him through every great new creepy concept is his ever faithful ghost pup, Zero. But panic descends on Halloween Town when a clumsy mistake leads to Zero going missing"--Back cover.
Date Published:2018

Miss Camper

Fajardo, Kat, 1991-,


A companion to Miss Quinces. A companion to Miss Quinces, Kat Fajardo's bestselling, award-winning middle-grade graphic novel! Sue is heading to Camp Willow this summer! She's looking forward to hiking, archery, and making comics in the fresh air. She's especially excited about LARPing (live-action role-playing) and can't wait for the freedom of being away from home. But she won't be far from family because her big sister, Carmen, is a camp counselor and her little sister, Ester, is a fellow camper and won't give her any space! All Sue wants is to make memories with her friends, but they're assigned to only a few of the same activities. To make matters even worse, her best friend, Sam, has a best camp friend named Marisol? And Sue's good friend Izzy has a crush on Sue?! This summer isn't at all going as planned!
Date Published:2025

A companion to Miss Quinces. A companion to Miss Quinces, Kat Fajardo's bestselling, award-winning middle-grade graphic novel! Sue is heading to Camp Willow this summer! She's looking forward to hiking, archery, and making comics in the fresh air. She's especially excited about LARPing (live-action role-playing) and can't wait for the freedom of being away from home. But she won't be far from family because her big sister, Carmen, is a camp counselor and her little sister, Ester, is a fellow camper and won't give her any space! All Sue wants is to make memories with her friends, but they're assigned to only a few of the same activities. To make matters even worse, her best friend, Sam, has a best camp friend named Marisol? And Sue's good friend Izzy has a crush on Sue?! This summer isn't at all going as planned!

Date Published:2025

The Callers

Thomas, Kiah,


In Elipsom the ability to call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill, and Quintus Octavius is from a family of powerful Callers, but Quin does not have the gift, and he is mortified when his mother and sister cheat for him at his test; but in a moment of frustration Quin makes something disappear and discovers that the all the objects that Callers summon are not conjured out of air, but come from a place called Evantra, which his people have been pillaging for years--and pulled into Evantra, he meets Allie who is determined to retrieve everything that has been stolen.
Date Published:2022

In Elipsom the ability to call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill, and Quintus Octavius is from a family of powerful Callers, but Quin does not have the gift, and he is mortified when his mother and sister cheat for him at his test; but in a moment of frustration Quin makes something disappear and discovers that the all the objects that Callers summon are not conjured out of air, but come from a place called Evantra, which his people have been pillaging for years--and pulled into Evantra, he meets Allie who is determined to retrieve everything that has been stolen.

Date Published:2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo : all access /

Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979-,


Presents a biography of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the highest paid athlete in the world and an out-and-out basketball fan favorite!
Date Published:2025

Troubling tonsils!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-


"Ages 6-9"--Back cover. School Library Journal starred, September 2025. Pub Weekly, June 2025. Kirkus Starred, July 2025. Booklist, September 2025. Horn Book, September 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2025. Jasper Rabbit tells the eerie tale of Charlie Marmot, whose decision to keep his tonsils after surgery leads to creepy, mysterious events.
Date Published:2025

Max, a little axolotl

Spiotto, Joey.


"Graphix." "An original graphic novel."-- title page. Kirkus, July 15, 2025. School library journal, July 01, 2025. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2025. Booklist starred, September 2025. Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2025

Underwater battles

Pallotta, Jerry.


"4 books in 1!" -- t.p. Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark.
Date Published:2025

Creepy Sheepy

Cummins, Lucy Ruth,


Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep.
Date Published:2025

L.O.L : G. O. A. T. Laughs Out Loud /

Temple, Kate,


"Originally published in 2024 by Scholastic Australia in 2024." When Goat explains what L.O.L. means, Duck tries to think of a funnier version to make his friend actually laugh out loud.
Date Published:2025

Smiley

Ross, M. C.,


"If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy. So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade. As Smiley learns to navigate a world where she's judged by her appearance, she'll find a way to change the hearts and minds of those around her. And maybe --just maybe -- she'll find a reason to smile once more." --Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy. So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade. As Smiley learns to navigate a world where she's judged by her appearance, she'll find a way to change the hearts and minds of those around her. And maybe --just maybe -- she'll find a reason to smile once more." --Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Pocket bear

Applegate, Katherine,


"A stuffed bear named Pocket helps another stuffed toy find joy, in this book about second chances from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Applegate"--
Date Published:2025

Karen's prize

Grant, Shauna J.,


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Page [1] of cover. "Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another ... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV! Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!"--
Date Published:2025

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Page [1] of cover. "Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another ... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV! Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!"--

Date Published:2025