Kids Fiction

These kids fiction books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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List

The legend of the sea dragon / Rebecca Elliott.
"In this twelfth book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, the unicorns are taking a trip to Silver Shell Beach. The mermaids tell Bo and her friends about a mythical sea dragon who is rumored to live there, but no one knows if she really …
Styx and stones / Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge.
"Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented …
Junie B. Jones and her big fat mouth : the graphic novel / created and story by Barbara Park ; adapted by Colleen AF Venable ; illustrated by Honie Beam.
"Hurray, hurray! It’s Job Day in Room 9! Only Junie B. doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. But guess what’s even worse? Junie B. told everyone that she’s going to have the bestest job. Only what kind of job is that?! Can Junie B. figure i…
Karen's surprise : a graphic novel / by Shauna J. Grant with colors by Braden Lamb.
"Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume…
Anna-Jane and the endless summer / Paige Classey.
"Anna-Jane is thrilled to be back at Camp Chester—the one place she feels like she belongs. She’s excited to swim in the lake, read in her favorite chair, and swap secrets with her best friend under the stars. But not long after Anna-Jane unpacks her trun…
The Brainstormerz : money talks / Kwame Alexander with Cass Dyce ; illustrated by Rashad Doucet
"Electric James, or Lex, as his friends call him, is finally turning ten, and that means one thing: he’s getting a phone! And with the hottest phone on the market—the Apollo XL—he’s sure to become the coolest kid at Roberto Clemente Elementary School. But…
The missing magic of Sparrow Xia : an illustrated novel / written and illustrated by Leia Ham.
"To Sparrow Xia, power feels like fire; red-hot sparks dancing along her fingertips, or the blazing flames her brother wields. In a world where kids have magic and adults don't, being a super-rare fire mage should give her the edge she needs to make the m…
First crush / Cassandra Calin
"Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And whil…
The setback / Lynn Leitch.
"After getting cut from the baseball team, Liam must secure a spot on a new all-star sports team if he wants to attend Camp Jackman with his friend Marcus. This means trying out for multiple sports, which isn’t as easy as he thought it would be. Liam worr…
Penelope Positano sees it all : a chapter book / by Katie Cotugno ; illustrated by Amy Jindra Hodgson.
'For two hours every day, seven-year-old Penelope Positano wears an eye patch. Her eye muscles don’t quite match, and wearing the patch on her strong eye helps her less-strong eye catch up. And whenever she wears her eye patch, Penelope notices things tha…
Life on the Moon / Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr.
"12-year-old Leo gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the very first Moon colony. He’s excited to be part of the top-secret mission, but things quickly go off the rails. Right after his family lands on the Moon, Leo’s dad is called off on an urge…
The Delta codex / Deva Fagan.
"In the city of Danak-Tol, children known as codexes are chosen to safeguard echoes—fragments of ancient knowledge too valuable to destroy but too dangerous to use. Forbidden to speak lest she accidentally release her echo, codex Delta lives a lonely life…
No slam dunk / Mike Lupica.
"Wes's father always told him that there was only one ball in basketball. That you had to know when to take it yourself and when to give it up, that finding the right balance was key. But as the season kicks off, Wes finds that not everyone on his team …
Defending the Swamp Dragon / written by Tracey West ; illustrated by Matt Loveridge.
"Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The vi…
Opting out / by Maia Kobabe & Swati
"Saachi is a storyteller. At school, she's surrounded by kids she's known forever -- including her best friend, Lyla, who shares Saachi's love of fantasy novels and creating new worlds. But as seventh grade starts, kids are changing. Suddenly, it matters …
Secret service : the graphic novel / Stuart Gibbs ; illustrated by Anjan Sarkar.
"Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field success despite only just beginning his second year at Spy School, something even graduates rarely experience. But he’d never have survived without the help from experienced agents and his friends. Now …
Space invader / Royden Lepp.
"Jeff has one mission and one mission only: to take over the world . . . too bad he crash lands on planet Earth a few million years too early. Dinosaur friends Carl, Hungry, and Spike find Jeff and get roped into his mission to take over their favorite (a…
Leo Da Vinci, Renaissance kid. Volume 1 / renaissance writer, Richard Ashley Hamilton ; renaissance artist, Marco Matrone ; renaissance letterer, Dave Sharpe ; renaissance designer, Jack Levesque ; renaissance senior editor, Adam Wallenta ; renaissance editor-in-chief, Mike Marts.
"Meet the Original Prank Artist! Most people think of Leonardo Da Vinci as some old guy painting stuff hundreds of years ago…yet even Da Vinci was once a bold, troublemaking kid who craved adventure—this is his story! Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and India…
The winter solstice / based on the Unicorn Academy books written by Julie Sykes ; script written by Rachel Forman and Kelsey Calaitges ; story adapted by Mandy Archer.
"Winter has arrived on Unicorn Island, and the Unicorn Riders can't wait to celebrate! They are excited about the decorations, the food, the songs! They are especially excited about the presents, made by Unicorn Academy's best helpers, the Dwerpins! But w…
Countdown : a novel / Deborah Wiles.
"Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the stree…
Nell O'Dell hates quests / Emily B. Martin.
"Nell O'Dell yearns for a quiet life tending her garden and caring for her chickens. Unfortunately, her family runs the bustling Crossroads Inn-accommodating all species of patron from fairies to fauns to half-giants, most of them questers on their way to…
The Battle of Hackham Heath / John Flanagan.
"When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on the kingdom of Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned …
Rialto / by Kate Milford ; [illustrations by James Firnhaber].
"[T]wo sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of [an] abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems" --Provided by publisher.
The spider sapphire mystery / by Carolyn Keene.
"Thrilling, dangerous adventures confront Nancy Drew while on a safari in East Africa with a group of American college students. Excitement runs high as the teen-age detective delves into the theft of a fabulous sapphire formed by nature millions of years…
Sonic the Hedgehog. Volume 21, Reprise / story by Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley, Daniel Barnes ; art by Adam Bryce Thomas, Aaron Hammerstrom, Min Ho Kim, Tracy Yardley, Mauro Fonseca, Ryan Jampole, Gigi Dutreix, Thomas Rothlisberger ; inks by, Matt Froese ; colors by, Leonardo Ito, Valentina Pinto, Iasmin Omar Ata, Reggie Graham ; letters by, Ed Dukeshire.
"A defeated Clutch game them the info to check out one of his former facilities to confirm for themselves that the only operations still active are the automated systems. They're joined by Shadow and Rouge, who are also investigating Clean Sweep. But is C…
Sonic prime. Volume 3 / story by Marcus Rinehart, Omar Spahi, Justin Peniston ; adaptation by Hayden Robel ; letters by Brian Kolek ; creative consultant, Kate Harland.
"Back in New Yoke, Sonic desperately tries to convince Nine to join the Resistance, except Nine is focused on building a brand-new home. But then Sonic is transported away to the tropical No Place, where he meets a friendly band of pirates and their myste…
Across the Doodleverse / written by Max Brallier & Joshua Pruett ; illustrations by Jay Cooper & Douglas Holgate ; color by Joe Eichelberger.
"In this final LAST COMICS adventure, our superheroes must face a mysterious new threat: Someone is stealing kids’ schoolwork-margin doodles and turning them into an army of ANIMATED sketches! WHAT CAN OUR heroes do against the manic, illogical brilliance…
Housecat trouble / Mason Dickerson.
"Buster has only one job: keep the house safe. Too bad he is a massive scaredy-cat. When his owner goes away and he suddenly finds his home filled with monsters, Buster has the biggest challenge he’s ever faced. Can he learn to be brave before his owner g…
Camp Rolling Hills / Stacy Davidowitz ; [illustrations by Melissa Manwill].
"Stephanie (a.k.a. "Slimey") and Bobby (a.k.a. "Smelly") have concerns regarding their family back home. Stephanie is returning to the camp she adores; Bobby is a first-time camper who does not really understand lots of what is going on around him during …
Chasing shadows / Erin Hunter.
"Tortured by her dead sister's voice in her mind, Moonpaw finally confesses to her Clanmates, and the Clan rallies around her in support. But as Moonpaw grows closer to Goldenpaw, her sister's threats become more ominous and even turn bloody. Moonpaw worr…
Coral's Reef. 1 / story by David Lumsdon.
"Meet Coral, a sweet-natured girl who lives with her parents, kid sister Maki, and pet sea otter in the seaside town of Reef Beach. She's no different than any other teenager--except like all inhabitants of New Lemuria, she's not quite human. Coral is a s…
The burning bridge / John Flanagan.
"Bracing for a final clash with the evil warlord Morgarath, the Rangers rally the kingdom’s allies, and Will is chosen, along with his friend Horace, as special envoys to nearby Celtica. But the simple mission soon takes an unsettling turn – the Celticans…
Juliet the Valentine fairy / by Daisy Meadows ; illustrated by Georgie Ripper.
It's Valentine's Day! But Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Juliet the Valentine Fairy's the magical treats that make the day so special. Now sweethearts, friends, and family are arguing! Even best friends Kirsty and Rachel aren't getting along. Can …
Stella the Christmas star fairy / by Daisy Meadows ; illustrated by Georgie Ripper.
"It's Christmastime and mean Jack Frost and his goblins are back to their mischievous ways. This time, the goblins have stolen Stella the Christmas Star Fairy's magical ornaments. Without the ornaments, Christmas will lose its special glitter and sparkle.…
Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society : horses / Trevor Mueller, secret writer ; Gabriel Mayorga, secret artist ; Juliet Tierney and Lea Jean Badelles, secret colorists
"The Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society is made up of a group of students from different grade levels that come together with their good friend, Toot, who is an exchange student from another planet, to learn, teach and understand the world and the universe around …
Down the plot hole / Annaleise Byrd.
"Neighbours and reluctant reading partners Basil and Terry are once again reading The Complete Fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Last time, they found themselves plunged into the fairytale world, where everyone was losing the plot. This time, words – well…
The worm turns up / Raymond McGrath.
"Summer is here! The days are long. The cherries are ripe. And the hot sun hangs high in the sky . . . Early in the morning, Bird and Spider try to beat the heat in Bird’s fancy nest, but it’s still too hot to handle. All of a sudden, they hear cries for …
Pet placement society. 1 / Primo Gallanosa
"Twelve-year-old Mia is having a hard time. Her parents are arguing about overcrowding at the animal shelter they own. Her best friend, Lily, is suddenly no longer interested in the things they used to do together. And it’s been impossible for her classma…
Cloud puppy. 3, The pup days of summer / by Kelly Leigh Miller.
"Cloud Puppy and her friends start their summer vacation at the local amusement park! When Mossquatch shares he doesn’t really like big roller coasters, Cloud Puppy makes it her secret mission to help him overcome his fear. After all, everyone knows rolle…
Sashimi. 1, A fishboy named... Sashimi / Dan Santat.
"In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He’s come from the ocean, in search of others like him. To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he’s clearly a fish out of water! When Sashimi find…
You & me and the peanut butter beast / Andy Griffiths ; illustrated by Bill Hope.
"Hey, you—yes, you! Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut Butter Beast? That was one of our deepest—and most dangerous—adve…
Little bones / Sandy Bigna.
"Since the death of her younger brother, eleven-year-old Bones has spent most of her time drawing animal skeletons and foraging for dead things to add to her collection. She’s drifted away from her friends and doesn’t want to make new ones—not even with t…
The traitor moth / Katharine Orton.
"Catclaw dreams that one day he will have the gift of prophecy, just like his Dreamkin ancestors. But many moons ago, the Dreamkins were exiled from the other noble moth clans for a crime too awful to even speak of, and their gift of prophecy was lost. No…
Sprout / Taylor Tyng.
"Sprout has always hidden from the world--having antlers growing out of your head will do that, but when she hears that someone else like her might exist, she is willing to risk her safety--and that of her town--to get to the truth"--Provided by publisher…
A place between / Tim Probert.
"After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help…
Grandpere's ghost swamp / Rachel M. Marsh.
"Basil Theriot has spent her entire life in New Orleans—in her family’s famed Cajun restaurant in the French Quarter, really—but she’s never been out to the bayou where her grandfather grew up. She’s also never seen a ghost, even though dozens of ghost to…
How to save a dolphin / Michelle Schusterman.
"When twelve-year-old Dany goes out to sea with her fisherman dad, she expects it to be a normal fishing trip. After all, she's helped her dad on the boat loads of times, and this is meant to be a quick trip. But when a sea squall forms out of nowhere, Da…
Orris and Timble : star stories / Kate DiCamillo ; illustrated by Carmen Mok.
"Orris and Timble are friends. Orris is a rat, Timble is an owl, and they meet each night in an old barn to share stories. One night, Timble asks a fateful question: “Why don’t you ever leave the barn, Orris?” Strong and brave, the owl offers to carry the…
The railroad kitten / by Holly Webb ; illustrated by Sophy Williams.
"The best-selling Pet Rescue Adventures series by Holly Webb continues with this heartwarming tale of Scarlett, who sees Whiskers the kitten at the train station every day on her way to and from school. The little kitten brightens up everyone’s commute! B…
Mixed feelings / written by Sara Amini ; illustrated by Shadia Amin ; with color by George Williams.
"At first, Sara's got mixed feelings about middle school. But she finds comfort in TV-whether she's watching it, performing her favorite scenes, or imagining her life is a show itself. So when she joins drama club, Sara discovers a community where she can…
Cupcakes & camp / by Coco Simon.
"Mia plans to spend the rest of her summer hanging out with her Cupcake Club friends and her fashionista friends in Manhattan. Who knows, maybe she’ll even be able to meet up with her crush, Aaron—the possibilities are endless. That is, until Mia’s mom te…
KPop Demon Hunters : the movie in comics / based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan, and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
"A retelling featuring full-color scenes and dialogue straight from the action-packed movie in a graphic novel style! The world-renowned girl group HUNTR/X are K-pop stars by day--and warriors by night. Follow the adventures of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as the…
Isadora Moon and the pop stars / Harriet Muncaster ; illustrated by Mike Garton based on the original artwork by Harriet Muncaster.
"Isadora is so excited. She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her friend, Araminta. She has never seen a band like Glitterbat before. The music is gothic and vampire-y and ELECTRIC. She can't wait to show the dance moves to her friends at schoo…
Falling to fairyland / Sarah Jean Horwitz.
"In this sinister and whimsical adventure, a changeling boy embarks on a magic quest of self-discovery through a Grimm-inspired Fairyland. Cricket has lived with the Fairy Witch for as long as he can remember. She may be moody and cold, and sure, maybe …
Sloomoo. Making friends / written by Melissa de la Cruz & Mike Johnston ; illustrated by Caballo Loco Studio.
"Welcome to Sloomoo Institute, where slime isn't just a hobby-it's science, adventure, and a path to finding yourself. Meet Daisy Sterling-Chan, an eleven-year-old with a serious slime obsession and a love of STEM. Daisy idolizes the brilliant slime scie…
A potion, a powder, a little bit of magic : Or, like lightning in an umbrella storm / a story out of order by Philip Stead.
"In a kingdom ruled by a capricious king, the castle rests on the backs of twenty-four goats, and the welfare of those goats rests on the back of a girl called Bernadette. So when one goat escapes, it’s up to her—with the help of a very forgetful wizard a…
Kitten trouble / Nick Bruel.
"Kitty's family has decided to do something terrible...foster kittens. Kitty won't mind, right? WRONG! Will our bad-tempered feline learn to share her space, her food, and even her toys with the fluffy new fosters?"--Back cover.
Dawn on the coast : a graphic novel / by Arley Nopra with colors by Braden Lamb
"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme par…
Emerald and the new arrival / Harriet Muncaster.
"Isadora Moon's mermaid friend Emerald is learning how to be a princess, but she'd rather be exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle. In this story, Emerald’ s mum is expecting a baby and Emerald is feeling a little unsure about bei…
Ape escape / Stuart Gibbs.
"When a baby gorilla is stolen from an orphanage in Rwanda, Teddy, his parents, and an old family friend find themselves in a race against time to save it. Teddy has to piece together clues to figure out where the little ape is being taken while traveling…
All that Chandni knows / Khushboo Patel.
"For twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect. And why shouldn’t it be? Her parents are well-respected doctors in the community, she’s the leader of her friend group, and her crush is even hinting at liking her back. She also …
The phantom of Pine Hill / by Carolyn Keene.
"When Nancy Drew and her two close friends arrive for the Emerson University June Week celebration and learn there has been a mix-up in their motel reservations, the confusion leads to a baffling mystery. Uncle John Rorick, a descendant of the early settl…
Around the world in eighty days / original text by Jules Verne ; [adaptation and] illustrations by Eo Sook-il.
"Travel alongside the brave and stoic Fogg and his loyal, circus-trained valet Passepartout as they circumnavigate the planet from England to India, China and America in a nail-biting race against time. See the world in full-color illustrations in this co…
Table Titans Club : sneak attack / story and art by Scott Kurtz ; color by Steve Hamaker
"Table Titans Club members Val, Kate, Alan, Andrew, and Darius are psyched to spend the summer at a LARP camp, but conflict between friends might ruin the summer and their club"--Provided by publisher.
Frank the monster / Mats Strandberg ; illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem ; [translation by] Julia Marshall.
"Frank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eerie adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark. Frightening encounters lead to Frank’s discovery that he is…
The Mastermind's trap / Debbi Michiko Florence.
"After winning a scavenger hunt with her new friends—Tana, Zane, and Ryan—Meg Mizuno is looking forward to winter break and enjoying their grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip to California. But after learning that their boarding school, Leland Chase …
Mysteries at Gloria Circus / Sophie de Mullenheim ; illustrations: Florian Thouret ; translator: Kathleen Hollenbeck.
"There it was! Another message! I slid the piece of paper from under the windshield wiper of the motor home and unfolded it to read this riddle: Their faces are forever frozen in stone. Who are they? For a while now, whenever our circus had settled in a…
The next big pigs / Ryan Uytdewilligen ; illustrated by Charlotte Cho.
"Ten-year-old Mikey is a farm kid who doesn’t want to farm. He wants to perform! But as an only child living in an isolated location, he has no one to talk to, let alone perform for. Life is pretty lonely until the day Mikey’s parents give him three pigs …