Kids Fiction

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

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Detective Stanley and the green thumbed thief / created by Hannah Tunnicliffe and Erica Harrison.
"Barnaby Moss, Head of Horticulture is flummoxed. Somebody is thieving very rare specimens from the wintergarden and they are worth a lot of money! The latest Detective Stanley mystery is curlier than a vine and full of twisty secrets. Join Detective Stan…
The spectacular space loop / Javi De Castro ; translation by Rosa Gómez.
"Cosmo and his team are ready to test his new jetpack, but when it explodes, sending Cosmo into space with no hope of communicating with his companions, he’s about to embark on the biggest adventure yet! Meeting aliens, destroyers, magicians, sewer mutan…
The Lionharts. Book 1 / by Mike Lawrence.
"Adventuring isn’t just in the Lionhart family’s blood—it’s the family business. Grammy and Baba Lionhart were once a famous questing duo—slaying dragons and fighting monsters, they were legends throughout the land. Now, their daughter, Lenna, has taken …
Roberto & me / Dan Gutman.
"When Stosh travels into the past to meet Roberto Clemente, a legendary ballplayer and beloved humanitarian, he's got only one goal: warning Roberto not to get on the doomed plane that will end his life in a terrible crash. In the sixties, Stosh meets fre…
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder? / by Patricia Brennan Demuth ; illustrated by Tim Foley.
"Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost a century after she began writing them. Now young readers will see just how similar Laura’s true-life story was to her books. Born in …
Willie & me / Dan Gutman.
"Stosh thought he was finished traveling back in time. But then Ralph Branca shows up in his room one night, begging for Stosh's help. In 1951, Branca pitched a ball to Bobby Thomson that would become the "Shot Heard Round the World," a home run that won …
Queso, just in time / Ernesto Cisneros.
"Queso wishes under the full moon to see his late father again, and suddenly finds himself back in 1985 with twelve-year-old Pancho, the boy who will grow up to be his dad-and who needs Queso's help to imagine a better future"-- Provided by publisher.
Big Nate. Code red! / by Lincoln Peirce.
"Sixth-grade phenom Nate Wright is a force, whether on the soccer field, a master of pranks, or as the school newspaper's cartoonist, and now he's using his talents to launch a new podcast. Spring fever is in the air, both on the baseball field and school…
Mave makes it work / Maddy Mara.
"Welcome back to the Magic Forest! The day of the Midblossom Ball has finally arrived, but the evil snake spirit Serpentina has struck again. She’s kidnapped all the trolls! Mave and the other Alpha Wings must do everything in their power to bring them h…
The greenies. 1 / written by Emma Mills ; illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy.
"After her parents’ divorce, seventh grader Violet is forced to start all over. Now the new kid, at a new school, in a new town, she must navigate unfamiliar territory. Luckily, Violet falls in with a new group of (maybe?) friends. But when they wind up …
Magnitude / Jennifer A. Nielsen.
"San Francisco, 1906. When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake …
Mrs. Granger is in danger! / Dan Gutman ; pictures by Jim Paillot
"Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids are falling off their bikes, skateboards, and scooters. They’re running into doors. Elephants are landing on their heads. Well, we made up that last one. But kids are getting hurt, and Principal Stoker is determined …
Just my luck / Cammie McGovern.
"Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn't found a new best friend at school. He's still not a great bike rider—even though his brother George, who's autistic, can do tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dad's recent accident…
How to save a tortoise / Kate Messner ; [illustrations by Jennifer Bricking].
"It's summertime and Ana and Sofia are visiting their cousins Ivy and Ezra in Florida! Ana loves being back in her hometown, going to the beach and eating ice cream again. Ever since her family moved to California, Ana's been thinking about trying new thi…
Laugh riot / Christopher Krovatin.
"At school, Jeremiah's always in trouble for drawing during class, and feels helpless and wimpy in the halls. But on the page, Jeremiah has Laugh Riot, a fearless character who helps him take revenge on his bullies in funny ways. Laugh Riot is everything …
Emperor of the universe / by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth ; illustrated by Robb Mommaerts.
"Klawde is not your basic cat. He’s an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He’s cruel. He’s cunning. He’s brilliant… and he’s also Raj Banerjee’s best friend. Following a humiliating, defeated effort to conquer Earth, Klawde has had it with thi…
Speed reader. 1 / written by Matthew Cody ; illustrated by Zack Giallongo.
"Zander Fast is always last—last to complete an assignment, last to finish reading, and last to the bus. Even worse, his Great Uncle Merv is constantly embarrassing him with his cheesy catchphrases and tall-tale stories. But when Zander receives a mysteri…
Cat & cat adventures. Volume 6, The lair of the owl king / Susie Yi.
"After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds …
Liz plays matchmaker / by Callie Barkley ; illustrated by Marsha Riti.
"When Liz visits her grandma’s senior living community, she notices many of the residents share a love for animals. So, when a nearby shelter starts looking for a place to host an adoption event for their senior animals, Liz knows just the place. With som…
Tough times / by Raúl the Third ; colors by Elaine Bay.
"How did the rookie Kid Toro become the luchador we know and love? It wasn't easy... Join El Toro and friends in the ring as they fight their way through tough times!"--Back cover.
Small wonder / Ross Montgomery.
"Tick, called Small Wonder by his grandfather, lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin and an invading army arrive. The kingdom is in danger and Tick has six moons to get to King’…
Do not go out at night / by François Gravel and Martine Latulippe ; translated from the French by David Warriner.
"Oliver and Maddy learn that the hard way when they sneak through a hole in the fence and discover a half-buried yellow backpack. Inside, they find a tiny T-shirt and an old compass before they're chased off the property by a man and his big dog. Oliver a…
Phoenix / Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
"Harper’s life has just exploded. Her parents are getting a divorce. And she suspects her best friend, Cat, may have known the reason for it long before she did. Now Harper and her mom are starting over in a cramped house, in a new town, where everything …
The Academy V : cup of nations / T.Z. Layton.
"Leo has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young soccer players in the world. But he faces his greatest challenge yet when he joins his junior national team and tries to lead an underdog soccer squad from the United States…
The pet rock mystery / Ashley Belote.
"Victim: Reggie the Rabbit’s Pet Rock, Dwayne (aka, “the Rock”) Scene of the Crime: Pet Rock Obedience School Suspects: Reggie’s classmates — and even his teacher! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her partner in crime-solving — Mole Watson — are experts…
The magic of someday soon / Michelle Lee.
"Zoe longs to one day put down roots. Since her dad’s death, twelve-year-old Zoe September has drifted from place to place with her artist mother, the Up-cycle Magician. Then a new art project for her mom brings them to Maravel, Florida—her dad’s hometown…
The unlikely tale of Chase and Finnegan / Jasmine Warga ; illustrations by Vivienne To.
"Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart. Chase is a newly orphaned cheetah cub. The two animals couldn't be more different. But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs…
Green Jolene and the backyard bees / by Wendy Mass ; illustrated by Billy Yong.
"Third grader Jolene Greenfield—better known as Green Jolene always has a big idea. This summer, she’s determined to help her beekeeping neighbor’s struggling bees by creating the ultimate pollinator garden. Armed with a shovel and her Webster, Jolene dig…
Here lies a ghost / Shakirah Bourne.
"Jermaine is NOT destined to be popular at his new elite school. First, he's the poorest kid in class -- no phone, no cool sneakers, no chance. Second, he loves science and can't keep himself from gushing about geology. But after being bullied at his old …
The trouble with Leo / Michele Assarasakorn ; Nathan Fairbairn.
"It’s been seven whole dog years of PAWS (or just one if you’re a human), and business is at an all-time high! But after a regrettable run-in with Gabby’s arch-nemesis, Leo, things take an unfortunate turn. The two have an argument and Leo leaves the girl…
When tomorrow burns / Tae Keller.
"When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they discovered a book of prophecies. It was so very comforting to know what was coming. But as the kids grew older, they forgot about the book. Until the final prophecy started coming true. Now, as …
Hikaru in the light! 3 / Mai Matsuda ; [translation by Azuki, Dan Luffey ; lettering: Barri Shrager].
"Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but she still doubts she can ever hold a candle to her best friend, R…
The catastrophic friendship fails of Lottie Brooks / Katie Kirby.
"Dear diary, I’m back! Sorry it’s been SO long but I look forward to filling you in on all my exciting adventures . . . or I guess embarrassing adventures if we are being honest, which is our thing, right? A LOT has changed since last semester. For one, …
Operation. 2, Make a splash / Tate Godwin.
"Sy's finally going to prove himself as a pro gamer--if only his dad didn't insist on a father-son fishing excursion instead. Nick isset to collaborate with his musical hero, DJ French Toast--but their jam session is far from smooth. And Violet? She signe…
Kaiju Gaga / by E C Myers ; illustrated by Norm Grock.
"You’re on a school trip at the Museum of Media, just in time to catch the last day of their exhibit on classic monster movies. When you sneak away to check it out, you stumble upon props from one of your favorites: “Kaiju Gaga.” There’s even a monster eg…
Along came a spider : in spring / Raymond McGrath.
"Bird is finally out on his own, but he’s having a hard time. Finding the perfect tree is anything but easy. Building a perfect nest isn’t going well. As for making friends? That’s proving to be the biggest test of all. That’s when Spider swings by, catch…
The spider strikes / Michael P. Spradlin.
"It’s the summer of 1931 and, like most summers, Joshua and his family are vacationing in Salzburg, Austria. But unlike most years, Joshua is looking forward to escaping the upheaval and bigotry back home in Heroldsberg and the Nazi presence threatening J…
Eliza and the hobgoblins / Megan McDonald ; illustrated by Lenny Wen.
"What’s that? Eliza hears faint music coming from behind the teeny-tiny fairy door she created low on the wall. So she presses her ear to the door and—shwoosh!—is whisked into the red, rocky land of hobgoblins, leaving behind the heaps of toys and books t…
A scar like a river / Lisa Graff.
"Fallon Little has a secret—and it’s not how she got the enormous scar that divides her face in two. Thirteen-year-old Fallon has only ever told one person what really happened on the day she got her scar. Why would she? The truth is dark, and Fallon has …
Minecraft. Volume 2, Heart of cobblestone / written by Andrew Clemson ; art and cover by Jeremy Lawson ; lettered by Taylor Esposito.
"Cobb considers himself a simple farmer and, until recently, a bit of a loner. He’s content to mind his crops, gather resources, and be left alone. But fate has more in store for Cobb than intercepting the wayward villagers who replace his carrots with po…
Cursed spotlight / Mina Finch.
"It's winter at K-Pop Academy, and Nari gets her biggest break yet: the coveted (and, um, maybe a little cursed) Spotlight Solo at the school's Lunar New Year celebration. Facing her fears is a lot to ask, especially when a fiery demon dog is on the loose…
Snowy Owl Rescue : raptor recovery / Heidi E.Y. Stemple ; illustrations by Natasha Donovan.
"Jet, a bird nerd and member of the Junior Birdwatching Club, enlists the help of Michael, the star of the soccer team, to rescue a rare snowy owl that has perched on the field during a freak snowstorm"--Provided by publisher.
Ami Moon & the galactic peacekeepers. [Book one] / by Frances Lee.
"The first book in a irrepressible and breathtaking graphic novel trilogy about a lost human girl, her fellow crew of Peacekeeper aliens, and their missions all across the galaxy -- all while Ami tries to get back home to Earth and the mom and dog she lef…
Each and every spark / Claire Swinarski.
"Paris, present day. Penny Marks has never felt so alone. Forced to move to France for some fancy job her mom couldn’t turn down, she’s now miles away from her old life. If she hadn’t quit art after all that drama went down last year, she’d at least have …
Pokémon. Scarlet & Violet. 4 / Hidenori Kusaka ; art, Satoshi Yamamoto ; translation, Tetsuichiro Miyaki ; English adaptation, Molly Tanzer ; touch-up and lettering, Susan Daigle-Leach.
"Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Pokemon ultimate speed. Scarlet Koito is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. Together they are Scarlet & …
Birdy / N. West Moss.
"Eleven-year-old Birdy and her younger brother, Mouse, have always looked out for each other. They make the perfect team: Birdy is realistic and practical, while Mouse is affable and trusting. After their mother dies of cancer, Birdy and Mouse are forced …
Unicorn secrets / Dana Simpson.
"Ten-year-old Phoebe Howell and her best friend, the enchanting unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have a truly magical friendship, filled with spells, ancient unicorn lore, and everyday adventure. In this new collection...the pair of best friends play g…
A noob's diary of an 8-bit warrior : the epic feast / Cube Kid ; story adapted by Laura Rivière and Pirate Sourcil ; illustrated by Jez ; colored by Odone ; translated by Tanya Gold.
"After their fight with the Ender dragon and the loss of their valiant companion Alberic, Runt and his troop of friends are exhausted. Luckily, villagers are waiting for them as they leave the End to welcome them as heroes! They will finally be able to ta…
Oh, brother : a graphic memoir / Georgina Chadderton.
"Every kid is shaped by their family—but not every kid has a brother like Rob. In this...graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Gina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside their autistic and nonverbal brother. So much is changin…
Selena the sunflower dragon / by Maddy Mara.
"Selena and her friends Charlotte and Layla are shocked to discover they are all Flower Dragons. They have been called to the Magic Forest because each girl has special talents this unusual place needs to survive. Selena is a Sunflower Dragon-she has trad…
Agents of S.U.I.T. : sew much trouble / written by John Patrick Green and Christopher Hastings ; illustrated by Pat Lewis ; with color by Wes Dzioba.
"Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they…
Serendipity / Gabbie Benda.
"Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. She’s also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky, even random radio raffles. Which is how she finds herself wi…
I survived the California wildfires, 2018 / based on the novel...by Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; with art by Cassie Anderson ; colors by David Miles ; [lettering by Janice Chiang]
"Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holl…
Haunted mansion / Ridley Pearson ; illustrated by Wendy Tan.
"Welcome foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion… Ever since they moved to Orlando, Gemma and Torin have experienced Disney magic like no other. They have a hand-drawn map of Walt Disney World that can magically transport them onto any ride! Gemma and Tori…
The big fish / by M.J. Thomas ; illustrations ny Alan Brown.
"Great Uncle Solomon takes Peter, Mary, and Hank on a train trip to investigate a new red X on their ancient map. It leads them to the sea, where they discover a new hidden scroll that takes them back in time, and they stowaway on a ship. When a huge stor…
The brave queen / by M.J. Thomas ; illustrated by Alan Brown.
"Peter and Mary are getting ready for a new school year after a summer of time travelling with Great Uncle Solomon’s hidden scrolls, but life seems very boring after all their adventures. Then they get an invitation to go to Israel where Great Uncle Solom…
AniMalcolm : life as an animal is wild... / David Baddiel ; illustrated by Jim Field.
"Malcolm doesn’t like animals. Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Ye…
Bunny and Clyde on the lam / Megan McDonald ; illustrated by Scott Nash.
"Thornton’s shiny new coin has vanished into thin air! Did someone steal it? All eyes fall on Bunny and Clyde, two bad bunnies at the scene of the crime. But wait! They’re not bad bunnies. For one thing, Clyde is a chipmunk. For another thing, every time …
Teen titans go! Go big or go home! / Matthew Cody [and 4 others], writers ; Dario Brizuela [and 4 others], artists ; Silvana Brys [and 4 others], colorists ; Saida Temofonte, letterer.
"The Teen Titans go to hilarious and chaotic extremes to stay relevant after their comic gets canceled. They reinvent themselves in various artistic styles—like robots and indie-comics characters—but when that doesn’t work, they resort to sabotage. Meanw…
Camp monster / Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch.
"Tasha's family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren't enough Yetis to fill the bunks. This summer they are rebranding as CAMP MONSTER--a superfun summer camp experience for ALL of monster-kind. Tasha can't wait to show off al…
The hybrid prince / by Tui T. Sutherland.
"As the youngest sibling of his MudWing hatching, Umber doesn't have the responsibilities of his bigwings, Reed, nor the heroic destiny prophesied for his brother, Clay. He's always been content with his role as the cheerful, goofy, little brother. But wh…
The Mighty / Judd Winick.
"Miranda likes her life exactly as it is. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in Willow City. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control. There's a legend about a gia…
We are dwarf sperm whales! : a graphic guide to cetaceans / Anne Lambelet.
"Fun fact: the word cetacean comes from a Greek word meaning “sea monster,” but Kogi’s far too nice to be one of those. In fact, cetaceans are mammals (yep, just like humans). And they have lungs and breathe air―as do lions and tigers and bears! (Oh, my!)…
Unfairies / Huw Aaron ; color by Elena Dall'aglio.
"Some stories will tell you that fairies are sweet, beautiful, and kind creatures who fly around with sparkly wands. But they are WRONG! Fairies are horrible, rude back stabbers who are constantly at war with each other. (They’re not even magical, for cry…
The ghosts behind the door / Jen Wilde.
""This house is in my skin, my bones, my blood. It holds generations of our souls." Maggie doesn't mind moving in the middle of the school year. It's not as though she had any friends to say goodbye to. And when she arrives at Oak Grove, she's not at all …
Emma & Capucine, vol. 4 / Jerome Hamon ; illustrated by Lena Sayaphoum.
"Emma and Capucine are sisters, best friends, and dancers — whose dreams are within reach! Springtime love is in the air, but will Capucine’s feelings for family friend Maël interfere with her studies at the Paris Opera Ballet School and the career in dan…
Planting sunshine / written by Andree Poulin ; illustrated by Enzo.
"When does the war over there become the war over here? In this novel in verse, a boy named Theo can't stop worrying about the war he sees on TV. In a distant country, war is wreaking havoc. Theo, safe in his house, is horrified by the images of violence …
A kid like me / Norm Feuti
"Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group…
Europa / James Ponti.
"The City Spies are ready to start fresh with a new home, new schools, and a new directive now that Clementine has come in from the cold and Le Fantôme has been put behind bars. But their plans are put into jeopardy when Umbra threatens to attack multiple…
Hocus and Pocus and the snowy day sorcery / A.R. Capetta ; illustrated by Charlene Chua.
"Everyone in Inkwell is excited for the Winter Solstice Party, including magical puppies Hocus and Pocus. Pocus wants to play in the snow, and Hocus wants to eat snowflakes! Finally, the longest night of the year arrives, and everybody turns out to celebr…
Dr. Zeus / by James Patterson & Chris Tebbetts.
"Nick Andino isn’t exactly “hero” material. He’s perfectly happy working at his family’s Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully. His life isn’t very exciting…until destiny comes calling. Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zo…
Wild mountain Ivy / Shannon Hitchcock.
"Ivy doesn’t even have the energy to play music. Hoping a change of scenery will help, she’s spending the summer in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where her uncle has converted an old house into a bed and breakfast. The Everly House has a long his…
The treasure map / by Holly Webb ; illustrated by Sarah Lodge.
"The Museum Kittens' latest adventure takes them onto a pirate ship in the museum, where Boris thinks he sees the rats with a treasure map. He chases the rats around the museum all day, but to no avail. Just when he's about to give up, he stumbles upon so…