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

Evil spy school : the graphic novel / Stuart Gibbs ; illustrated by Anjan Sarkar.
"During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal’s office—and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join ev…
In and out the window / Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Cathrin Peterslund.
"Jane Yolen gathers the largest single anthology of her poetry celebrating childhood. At home or at school, playing sports or practicing music, enjoying the holidays or delighting in each season, Jane Yolen’s masterful collection shows just how lively it …
The luminous life of Lucy Landry / by Anna Rose Johnson.
"Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers—and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking… Selena Lucy Landry (named for a…
Duck and moose. 1, Duck moves in! / Duck Moves In! by Kirk Reedstrom.
"Quiet-loving Moose’s life is turned upside down by free-wheeling Duck. The two will need to put their differences aside if they’re ever going to be neighbors…or friends! Moose loves peace and quiet, relaxing, living alone, and spring! He can’t wait for …
A for effort / Jarad Greene.
"The start of Jay’s freshman year is full of new things . . . New friends. New classes. New challenges. All of which are expected, until his new friend group’s obsession with perfect grades puts the pressure on—especially when his best subject, art, is f…
Pokémon adventures : collector's edition. Volume 3 / story by Hidenori Kusaka ; art by Mato.
"Trainer Amarillo del Bosque Verde, while on the hunt for the famous Pokémon Trainer, Red, continues to gather other Trainers, Gym Leaders and even a few enemies to fight against the team known as the Elite Four! And rival Trainers Gold and Silver put asi…
Charlie Hernández & the phantom of time / Ryan Calejo.
"Charlie has received a letter from the Land of the Dead—a dire warning from his grandmother concerning his (and the rest of La Liga’s) impending demise. He doesn’t have much to go on, but according to the letter, a mysterious incident in the past, known …
All is Nat lost / Maria Scrivan.
"Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined! Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence …
City of wishes / by Christina Soontornvat ; illustrated by Kevin Hong.
"During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anythi…
Sue & Tai-chan. 4 / Konami Kanata.
"There's a new kitten on the block! After sneaking in through an open window, Sue and Tai-chan's new neighbor Ran makes herself right at home. While the kittens make perfect playmates, senior cat Sue basks in her chance to finally enjoy some peace and qui…
One-eyed cat / a novel by Paula Fox.
"Ned fired the forbidden rifle just once, at a flickering shadow in the autumn moonlight. But someone--a face, fleetingly seen staring at him from an attic window--was watching. And when a one-eyed cat turns up at an elderly neighbor's woodshed, Ned is ca…
The scarlet shedder / written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey as George Beard and Harold Hutchins ; with color by Jose Garibaldi & Wes Dzioba.
"P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey…
Medusa / Katherine Marsh.
"Ava Baldwin has always tried to keep her anger in check, just like her mom taught her. But when know-it-all classmate Owen King tries to speak over her yet again, Ava explodes . . . and Owen freezes, becoming totally unresponsive. Although Owen recovers…
The first state of being / by Erin Entrada Kelly.
"It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented…
Rise of the cat / by Judd Winick ; color by Maarta Laiho.
"Hilo's friends Polly the warrior cat and her brother Pip are sent to a magical boarding school for bad kids"--Provided by publisher.
Finding Bear / Hannah Gold ; illustrated by Levi Pinfold.
"April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But even though it's been a whole year, she can't stop thinking about Bear. When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she's convinced it's her friend and per…
Lucky duck / Chris Kurtz ; art by Jennifer L. Meyer.
"Between his unusually giant feet and early hatching, Frank is notably different from his siblings Darryl and Darlene. Determined to make his mom proud, Frank strives to be the best duckling he can be. Despite his efforts, Frank seems drawn to unduckly p…
The witch in the woods / Michaelbrent Collings ; illustrated by Brandon Dorman.
"Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are not prepared for the bizarre gadgets and scary changes in their new home of New Marburg, the location of the top-secret Think Tank where their parents now have jobs as scientists. In this town, people jetpack to work, robo…
The unicorn legacy : tangled magic / by Kamilla Benko.
"Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices from all four guilds will l…
Free period / Ali Terese.
"Helen and Gracie are pranking their way through middle school when a stinky stunt lands them in the front office -- again. Because nothing else has curbed their chaos, the principal orders the best friends to do the unthinkable: care about something. So …
Summer at Squee / Andrea Wang.
"Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. She’s returning to Summertime Chinese Culture, Wellness, and Enrichment Experience (SCCWEE for short and “Squee” to campers in the know), and this year she’s a senior camper. That means she; her best frien…
Maya plays the part / Calyssa Erb.
"Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, thin…
Bunny vs. Monkey and the human invasion / Jamie Smart.
"Since crash-landing his rocket on planet Earth, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Between Monkey’s unreliable inventions and world domination schemes, Bunny and the rest of the forest friends have had nearly enough. In this rollicking comic extrav…
Kitten ninja. 1 / written by Colleen AF Venable, Marcie Colleen ; illustrated by Ellen Stubbings.
"Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City’s greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled...much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere, right?)" --back cover
The high cheese / Lane Walker.
"Summer is around the corner, and Little League first baseman, Billy Kramer, is looking forward to playing another year with the LA Southgate Sharks. His plans are uprooted when his mother announces an unexpected move to rural Bennington, Nebraska. Billy'…
The buzzer beater / Lane Walker.
"Ace basketball player, T.D. Lake, is about to break the school record for the all-time highest scoring player. He is good-really good. But with untamed talent comes arrogance. With plenty of games left in the season, T.D. knows breaking the record will b…
The river king / Lane Walker.
"Three days of camping and fishing with best friends — what could possibly go wrong? Bobby thought a trip down the Cass River with his three best friends sounded like a great idea. They had a four-day fall break and were looking for an exciting adventure …
Monster of Farallon Islands / Lane Walker.
"Casey James, a fishing obsessed 14-year-old, loved any time he got to spend aboard the Orca II, his dad’s charter fishing boat. The beautiful coastal waters just south of San Francisco provided great fishing and adventure on every trip, especially when v…
Terror at Deadwood Lake / Lane Walker.
"Dré’s father had planned an unforgettable hunting trip for him as a graduation present. Little did they know how unforgettable it would become and what life-threatening dangers they would face. A terrifying near plane crash, a pack of menacing wolves, an…
The hunt for Scarface / Lane Walker.
"A thunderous sound echoed through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn’t lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise—it was Scarface! When …
Legend of the ghost buck / Lane Walker.
"He really does exist, he thought, as his left hand trembled on the bow. Thirty yards away was the biggest buck he’d ever seen. It was a moment he’d been waiting for all his young life. Somehow his quivering right hand found the bowstring. His heart hamme…
Force of nature : a novel of Rachel Carson / by Ann E. Burg ; art by Sophie Blackall.
"Rachel was a girl who loved science and the sea, books and writing and all the creatures of the world. Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature. But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent. Some people thought girls shouldn't be scientists. They…
Finding normal / by Stephanie Faris.
"After a horrible storm floods her neighborhood, twelve-year-old Temple and her family are forced to move to a new town. They are some of the lucky ones, able to secure temporary housing relatively quickly. But Temple doesn’t feel so lucky starting over a…
Wombats! Go to Wizard's Wharf / Maddie Frost.
"Pickles decides it’s time to make good on an IOU that Albert forgot he gave him four years ago and requests that they take a trip to Wizard’s Wharf! Albert begrudingly agrees to accompany his best friend, but amusement parks aren’t really his thing. Albe…
Liz's perfect painting / by Callie Barkley ; illustrated by Tracy Bishop.
"Liz is having an exciting week! The Critter Club is pet-sitting a ferret, and a local artist is looking for artwork from young painters to include in a show. Liz has her heart set on creating the most perfect painting ever. She just needs to make art whi…
Beach pug / by Kyla May.
"Bella and Bub are at the beach with their friends Jack and Luna for a dog-surfing contest. But when Bub realizes the ocean is full of water, Bella's plans to win crumble like sand. Then Bub finds a treasure map! Will finding the treasure save the trip fr…
Ferris / Kate DiCamillo.
"It’s the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium: Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferris’s mother’s chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement…
The case of the poached painting / Christee Curran-Bauer.
"The Museum of Food Art is in a state of panic! A priceless painting was pilfered in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene. These three detectives crave cracking a good case almost as much as th…
Bumps in the night / Amalie Howard.
"Darika 'Rika' Lovelace is in trouble. The kind of trouble that sends her to her grandmother’s estate in Trinidad for the whole summer. But something about the island feels…different. As soon as she steps off the plane, strange things start happening! Ri…
Yokai cats. Vol. 7 / story & art by Pandania ; translation, Minna Lin ; lettering, Carl Vanstiphout.
"More yokai cats join our old friends! Meet one who grows nine tails as it ages and can disguise itself as other objects, another who feels great on days with thunderstorms (its body generates small amounts of electricity), and the Kijimuna, who has brigh…
Free and famous / Harriet Muncaster.
"Victoria Stitch has escaped from the confines of Wiskling Wood and flown into the human world. Here, she breaks the most sacred of all wiskling laws and speaks to a human. Where she is feared and disgraced in Wiskling Wood, she is adored and revered in t…
Big Nate : this means war! / by Lincoln Peirce.
"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that …
Worst week ever! Monday / Eva Amores & Matt Cosgrove.
"His mom has just married a vampire. His dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels. His cat has probably been abducted by aliens. A bully is making his first day at a new school miserable. And right now, he's hanging off the edge of a 30-foot-tall diving bo…
Max in the house of spies / Adam Gidwitz.
"Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobo…
The love report. 2 / text by Beka, art by Maya ; English translation by Ivanka Hahnenberger.
"In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday. BFFs Grace and Lola are back in volume two of The Love Report. Grace tries…
Miss Nichol is in a pickle! / Dan Gutman ; pictures by Jim Paillot.
"Everyone likes veggies, right? Wrong! When Principal Stoker decides that Ella Mentry School needs a vegetable garden, A.J. and his friends just want to plant junk food. But when gardening expert Miss Nichol comes to oversee the planting, things get total…
Criss cross / by Lynne Rae Perkins.
"Lynne Rae Perkins explores the crisscrossing lives of four teenagers on the verge of adulthood. The unique format incorporates short vignettes, haiku, Q&As, and illustrations by the author....Criss Cross is an unforgettable story of friendship, family, a…
Help the kind lion / written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths ; art by Francesca Mahaney.
Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. When a lion with a leaky heart needs help, the Inside Scouts know what to do! They put on their suits, grab their tools, and get…
Dangerous allies / Lisa McMann.
"Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president.…
Extra innings / Fred Bowen.
"'Strike one is the best pitch in baseball.' Mike loves pitching, and he loves knowing his team counts on him to deliver wins. But Mike’s father starts to worry that Mike is getting too carried away with baseball and not spending time working at after sch…
My little pony. Volume 3, Cookies, conundrums, and crafts / written by Casey Gilly, Robin Easter, Tee Franklin, Andrea Hannah ; art by Abby Bulmer, Amy Mebberson, Shauna J. Grant, Abigail Starling ; colors by Heather Breckel ; letters by Neil Uyetake.
"Spooky! Scary! Ahh!!! are all words that can be used to describe the latest challenge going viral in Maretime Bay. Pipp, never one to shy away from a trend, persuades her friends to try it. But as the challenge gets creepier, an unexpected friend starts …
Finally heard / Kelly Yang.
"When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom's video on social media take off, she's captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she's growing so fast, she feels like micr…
Viewfinder / Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka.
"Arriving on an Earth devoid of people, a young space traveler discovers a viewfinder that reveals how the planet used to be, in this wordless, adventure-filled graphic novel about resilience and the extraordinary place we call home"--Provided by publishe…