Kids Fiction

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

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Lily Tripp : diary of an accidental time traveler / Amelia Tait.
"Hi! I’m Lily. My birthday is in two weeks and I have a big secret: Every New Year's when the clock strikes midnight, I time travel to a new century. Mind-blowing, right!? Thank goodness my cat, best friend, and school crush always turn up, too. But I st…
The marsh fellows / Anna-Laura Sullivan ; [lettered by Haley Rose-Lyon]
"After a nuclear war plunged the world into darkness, the last beacon of hope is the island utopia called Slumber City. In this rainy, happy town, one angst-filled urchin doesn’t see what there is to smile about. But after being taken in by the elderly Ma…
The season of flames / Anna James ; illustrated by David Wyatt.
"At Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after “tangles”—magical creatures woven together with threads of magic to become miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings, and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredibl…
The magic awakens / Erin Hunter.
"Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens.After their mother's death, the settled into a scrappy life in the heart of the city. But when a mysterious fire rips through their makeshift shelter, they're left searching for a new home. L…
The hidden dominion of Geordie James / Mike Dawson.
"Loner Geordie James joins four other struggling fifth graders in a science fair group project that answers the question “what is our place in this world?” When Geordie becomes obsessed with the fate of a pig who escaped from a factory farm, the group pro…
The endless game / written by J.D. Amato ; art by Sophie Morse ; coloring by Sara Calhoun.
"When Fred Townsend and his family move to Lakeside, Illinois, Fred is inducted into a game of capture the flag that has split the entire town in two. But this isn’t a normal game. It’s been going on for decades and has been passed down from generation to…
Dungeon crawl at the haunted mall / by Jendia Gammon ; illustrated by Elena Dall'aglio.
"In the late 80s, a toxic spill rendered your local mall too hazardous to occupy—or at least, that’s what your parents told you. In reality, the spill was the work of Vaaldrant, a warlock from another dimension who’s been transforming mall employees into …
Bad Kitty gets a job / Nick Bruel.
"Kitty wants the newest, coolest video game, Hyper Crazed Feral Alley Cat Mayhem 3. She wants it badly enough she's considering the worst...getting a job. It will take dedication, a bit of trickery, and plenty of hi-jinks. Will Kitty be able to stay focus…
Wombat waiting / Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Jen Bricking.
"Wombat isn’t actually a wombat—but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks. Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nickname…
The second life of snap / Erin Entrada Kelly.
"Bright Valley Subsidized Camp #5 is not a perfect place to live. It’s dusty, there are no trees to provide respite from the beating sun, the trailers are falling apart, and the water supply is heavily rationed. But to twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos and her …
The spark experiment / by Matthew K. Manning and Matthew Loux.
"All David wants to do is form a science club and make new friends. Little does he know that soon he and his friend Marta will be thrown into a whole new universe when his mom's science experiment goes awry! In this new universe, they meet the mysterious…
Cassette City. 1, Ready, cassette, go! / written and illustrated by Jarett Sitter.
"Cassette City is the coolest place to hang out: at the arcade or the skate park, at the monster movie marathon, or snagging your favorite band's newest album at the music store. On cassette tape, of course! When a wisecracking raccoon, an easygoing mushr…
Shock City punks / Aaron Alexovich.
"Milo and Sunny may have saved Shock City and its citizens from ruin, but that doesn't mean everything is peachy. As the town continues to deal with the aftermath of Darkness Von Shock's reign of terror, a new team of instigators arises: hotheaded brother…
Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society : music / Trevor Mueller ; illustrated by Christian Colbert ; colored by Frank William and Christian Colbert
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 u…
First place / Created and story by Francine Pascal ; adaptation written by Nicole Andelfinger ; illustrated by Knack Whittle ; colors by Lyle Lynde and Autumn Gaffney ; letters by Warren Montgomery
"Lila Fowler, the snobbiest girl in Sweet Valley Middle School, has gotten her own beautiful horse but she doesn’t even seem to care! Elizabeth thinks it’s not fair—she absolutely adores horses and would do anything to get to ride one—even pretending to b…
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…
Confessions of a mango / Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow.
"Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the 'dumb' twin. Struggling with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, she feels out of place at her competitive charter school, especially as her twin brother Bryce excels both academically and socially. When she fail…
Found sound / by Meg Wolitzer & Charlie Panek.
"Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the bustling noise of New York City for the small-town quiet of Blissfield, Massachusetts. But vacation hasn't been the same since his big brother left home, and Felix is sure this summer is…
I know you started it / Daphne Benedis-Grab.
"There was a fire in the middle school! Was it an accident? A prank gone wrong? Someone looking for revenge? The school administrating is investigating, but evidence is scarce. It will take four students who can tap into the rumors, gossip, and hidden sec…
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…
Crow's revenge / Sarwat Chadda.
"A year has passed since Nargis overthrew the centuries-old tyranny of the winged garudas by freeing the storm goddess Monsoon and bringing the rains back to the desert. Now, Nargis has everything she could have wished for—fame, wealth, respect. But succe…
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…
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 …
Long shot / Mike Lupica.
"Pedro Morales loves playing basketball, but he’s more of a team guy than a star – that would be Ned Hancock, the best player in their entire town. The two boys get along well, but their friendship is threatened when Pedro decides to run against Ned for c…
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 …
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 …
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…