New Titles

A study in secrets

Florence, Debbi Michiko,


ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. "12-year-old Meg is pulled into a mysterious treasure hunt at her new boarding school and must learn to work with her new classmates, who all have secrets of their own"--
Date Published:2025

The snowcat prince

Norlund, Dina,


Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. Publisher Annotation: To break the curse on the kingdom, Syv, the youngest snowcat prince sets out on a dangerous quest to find the long-lost magical crown of his ancestor and learn the true meaning of bravery and honor.
Date Published:2025

Schoolbot 9000

Hepburn, Sam, (Comics creator),


"Age range: 9 and up"--Back of jacket flap. "Age range: 9 and up"--Back of paperback. School Library Journal, July 2025. Pub Weekly, April 2025. New York Times, July 2025. Kirkus Review, May 2025. When the school district replaces his beloved teachers with glitchy Schoolbots, eleven-year-old James teams up with an unlikely ally to stop his middle school from turning into a cold, test-driven nightmare.
Date Published:2025

"Age range: 9 and up"--Back of jacket flap. "Age range: 9 and up"--Back of paperback. School Library Journal, July 2025. Pub Weekly, April 2025. New York Times, July 2025. Kirkus Review, May 2025. When the school district replaces his beloved teachers with glitchy Schoolbots, eleven-year-old James teams up with an unlikely ally to stop his middle school from turning into a cold, test-driven nightmare.

Date Published:2025

The school for thieves.

Burns, Peter, 1957-,


ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. In order to rescue his friends back in London, thirteen-year-old Tom accepts an offer to attend an elite, international school for thieves run by the most powerful criminals in the world.
Date Published:2025

River of spirits

Targosz, Shana,


"Special first edition"--Dust jacket. Kirkus Reviews. Senka lives between the Living and the Dead, as the ward of Charon, assisting him in ferrying souls across the River--but when she is dragged downriver by a girl looking for her brother she encounters dangers and uncovers secrets about her own origin.
Date Published:2025

The rise of the sand spirits

McDermott, Siobhan,


Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?
Date Published:2025

Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?

Date Published:2025

Our plastic problem : a call for global solutions /

Durnford, Megan,


ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. We have a serious plastic problem. What was supposed to be a miracle material when it was first invented is now one of the biggest sources of pollution on our planet. But where does plastic come from? Why do we use so much of it? How does it hurt the environment and the animals who live there? Our Plastic Problem looks at plastic's history, uses, and how it affects land, water, air and human health. It also explores innovations in bioplastic and recycling, and practical ways to reduce and replace the plastic in our lives. Working together, we can solve our plastic problem. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Date Published:2025

ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. We have a serious plastic problem. What was supposed to be a miracle material when it was first invented is now one of the biggest sources of pollution on our planet. But where does plastic come from? Why do we use so much of it? How does it hurt the environment and the animals who live there? Our Plastic Problem looks at plastic's history, uses, and how it affects land, water, air and human health. It also explores innovations in bioplastic and recycling, and practical ways to reduce and replace the plastic in our lives. Working together, we can solve our plastic problem. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Date Published:2025

The mystery of the haunted dance hall

Cotter, Charis,


Kirkus Reviews. "Bee is reluctantly attending Camp Blue Heron over the summer while her mother teaches a summer course. Bee doesn't make friends easily, but she feels an immediate connection to a fellow unusual camper called Zippy who lets her in on a mystery: every night the teenaged girls in the Hawks cabin are given fresh batteries, but in the morning the batteries are all dead! The girls are supervised and there's no evidence that they snuck out the door, but why are they all so tired? Where is that eerie music coming from? And who is that boy, whom only Bee seems to acknowledge? Mysteries abound at this spooky summer camp"--
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Reviews. "Bee is reluctantly attending Camp Blue Heron over the summer while her mother teaches a summer course. Bee doesn't make friends easily, but she feels an immediate connection to a fellow unusual camper called Zippy who lets her in on a mystery: every night the teenaged girls in the Hawks cabin are given fresh batteries, but in the morning the batteries are all dead! The girls are supervised and there's no evidence that they snuck out the door, but why are they all so tired? Where is that eerie music coming from? And who is that boy, whom only Bee seems to acknowledge? Mysteries abound at this spooky summer camp"--

Date Published:2025

Junius leak and the spiraling vortex of doom

Wolf, Allan,


Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. When thirteen-year-old Junius Leak-expert on waterbodies and creator of the encyclopedic Amazing Waterbodies of the World-steps foot on Uncle Spot's rickety dock on Lake Peigneur, the truth assails him: he may love waterbodies, but that doesn't mean they love him back. The latest in a long line of Junius Leaks, he's the first to be doomed to ten days of awkwardness and boredom on a houseboat with a relative he doesn't know while his parents "work on" their marriage. Delcambre, Louisiana, where Junius was born, is awash with unwelcome surprises. He determines to learn why his mom left town when he was a baby-and to conquer his fear of water at the same time. But the lake has other plans for him, plans tied to a hundred-year-old family feud and a swashbuckling mystery. When disaster strikes, Junius must dive deep within to emerge an unlikely hero. Alternating viewpoints spin the perceptions of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)-and the wry voice of a lake with a long memory-into an inventive tale of sunken treasure and buried secrets anchored by a dramatic true event.
Date Published:2025

Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. When thirteen-year-old Junius Leak-expert on waterbodies and creator of the encyclopedic Amazing Waterbodies of the World-steps foot on Uncle Spot's rickety dock on Lake Peigneur, the truth assails him: he may love waterbodies, but that doesn't mean they love him back. The latest in a long line of Junius Leaks, he's the first to be doomed to ten days of awkwardness and boredom on a houseboat with a relative he doesn't know while his parents "work on" their marriage. Delcambre, Louisiana, where Junius was born, is awash with unwelcome surprises. He determines to learn why his mom left town when he was a baby-and to conquer his fear of water at the same time. But the lake has other plans for him, plans tied to a hundred-year-old family feud and a swashbuckling mystery. When disaster strikes, Junius must dive deep within to emerge an unlikely hero. Alternating viewpoints spin the perceptions of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)-and the wry voice of a lake with a long memory-into an inventive tale of sunken treasure and buried secrets anchored by a dramatic true event.

Date Published:2025

The forgotten magic of Zoey Turner

Stewart, Erin, 1982-,


ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. Since her father died Zoey Turner has been subject to panic attacks, but she also has a magic pencil that turns the stories she writes into reality, but the stories can go sideways, and Zoey can not control them until she faces her anxieties.
Date Published:2025

The Faerie Isle : tales and traditions of Ireland's forgotten folklore /

Quinn, Sine,


"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2024."--(Page 77). Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance-but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore, from tiny leprechauns to enormous giants, trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters. Dramatically lit illustrations, stories inspired by tales from the Irish National Folklore Collection, and a look at each fae's traits and origins make this a keepsake collection and a gift to be treasured.
Date Published:2025

"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2024."--(Page 77). Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance-but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore, from tiny leprechauns to enormous giants, trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters. Dramatically lit illustrations, stories inspired by tales from the Irish National Folklore Collection, and a look at each fae's traits and origins make this a keepsake collection and a gift to be treasured.

Date Published:2025

The dark times of Nimble Nottingham

Black, Ryan James,


"Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down"--
Date Published:2025

Dad rock dragon quest

Reardon, Joan,


Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. Chaperoned by their boring stepfather, twelve-year-old Zadie and her sister spend the summer with their rock-and-roll, park-ranger dad, rescuing his dragon companion from a magical animal poacher.
Date Published:2025

Cheer tools and gear

Mooney, Carla, 1970-,


Introduces readers to some of the tools and gear that cheerleaders use, including uniforms, training equipment, and props.
Date Published:2025

Cheer careers

Banks, Anita,


Introduces readers to careers that are perfect for people who have a love of cheerleading, including coaches, judges, choreographers, and professional sports cheerleaders.
Date Published:2025

Bird of a thousand stories

Monsef, Kiyash,


ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. Sixteen-year-old Iranian American Marjan travels around the world to search for and rescue a mythical bird, whose fate could determine the future of the world.
Date Published:2025

Benny on the case

King, Wesley,


"A Paula Wiseman Book." Kirkus Reviews. Eleven-year-old Benny, a boy with Mosaic Down syndrome, navigates a new mainstream classroom, standing up to bullies, making new friends, and uncovering a government conspiracy threatening to close down the retirement home owned by his mother.
Date Published:2025

The accidental stowaway

Eagle, Judith,


ALA Booklist. When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, The Pride and Glory, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable who is chasing her will ruin her reputation: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway. Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard. But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and a there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York.
Date Published:2025

ALA Booklist. When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, The Pride and Glory, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable who is chasing her will ruin her reputation: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway. Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard. But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and a there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York.

Date Published:2025

The wrong way home

O'Shaughnessy, Kate,


Newbery Medal/Honor. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. 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.
Date Published:2025

Wrath of the triple goddess

Riordan, Rick,


"In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?"--
Date Published:2024