Kids Fiction

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

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The first cat in space and the baby pirate's revenge / Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris.
"After Captain Babybeard steals a treasure map from the Queen of the Moon, the notorious pirate sees nothing but piles of gold in his future. But a mutiny, led by his first mate, the Martian Pirate James Plantain, leaves Babybeard marooned on a deserted i…
Darkstalker : the graphic novel / by Tui T. Sutherland ; adapted by Barry Deutsch and Rachel Swirsky ; illustrated by Jake Parker ; color by Maarta Laiho.
"Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning...of the end. In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus—capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price. In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a t…
The Midnight Brigade / Adam Borba ; illustrations by Karl Kwasny.
"Carl Chesterfield wishes he could speak up—whether that means being honest with his father about the family’s new (and failing) food truck, reaching out to a potential friend, or alerting others to the fact that monsters might be secretly overrunning his…
Dog man : Big Jim believes / story, art, pencils, inking, and lettering by Dav Pilkey as George Beard and Harold Hutchins ; with color by Wes Dzioba.
"Old memories resurface and new horrors arise for our heroes, Commander Cupcake and Sprinkles, as they join forces with Dog Man to save the city from aliens!"--Provided by publisher.
Standoff / Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch.
"Twelve-year-old twin sisters Rada and Dariia Popkova couldn't be more different. Dariia is outgoing and chatty while Rada is quieter and artsy. But what they have in common is their love for each other and their home. The family lives in the Ukrainian ci…
Thing One and Thing Two have homework to do : a Cat in the Hat story / Art Baltazar.
"The school day is over but Sally and her brother have so much homework! Luckily, the Cat in the Hat knows who can help. On the case are Thing One and Thing Two... and Thing Three... and Thing Four... Sally and her brother suddenly have more to worry abou…
The Vale / Abigail Hing Wen ; illustrated by Yuna Cheong and Brandon Wu.
"Thirteen-year-old Bran Joseph Lee has spent half his life building the Vale, an immersive, Al-generated virtual-reality environment using technology created by his inventor parents. It's a lush fantasy world complete with a Blue Forest, Castle, and adven…
Three blue hearts / Lynne Kelly.
"Max can’t seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his politician dad. But for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn’t make dumb mistakes that embarrass his fathe…
Olive Little gets crafty / by Linda Urban ; illustrated by Kat Fajardo ; series coordinated by Kate Messner.
"Olive Little loves making things…but she’s still working out how to make friends. After she spies some other kids checking out crafting books from the school library, Olive gets a brilliant idea: She’ll start a crafting club! With a super-extraordinarily…
The Bad Guys 2 : movie novelization / by Kate Howard.
"It takes a bad guy to catch a bad guy! Get ready for another thrilling adventure for our favorite bad guys. Fresh out of prison, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Piranha struggle to make it as good guys. Includes an eight-page full-…
Mystery science detectives. Book 3, The case of the underwater aliens / story by Chi-hyeon Ahn ; art by Gyung-hyo Kang ; translated from the Korean by Gloria Ohe.
"Strange glowing aliens have been spotted near Seagull Island! A fisherman claims he saw a mysterious underwater creature near the shore. He believes it’s an extraterrestrial, so he asks the Mystery Science Detectives to take the case. It’s a smart call s…
Brume. 1, The dragon awakens / story and color by Jérôme Pélissier ; illustrated by Carine Hinder.
"The great witch Naïa has always protected the village—but where has Naïa gone? Enter Brume, a plucky and spirited witch-to-be, who dreams of being able to cast spells. When Brume's father hands her a secret spellbook, she tries out her wand and cauldron-…
Magical, wonderful Bul Bul Bird / adapted by Jonathan Kruk ; illustrated by Rob Bridges.
"When a lonely king sends his sons on a quest to find the magical, wonderful Bul Bul Bird, they mysteriously vanish, leaving their courageous sister to embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth and restore joy to the kingdom"--Back cover.
Finding lost / Holly Goldberg Sloan.
"Cordy Jenkins is searching for something that will change her life, and for the safety that vanished when her father died. She is convinced that if she just tries hard enough, she will find part of what her family lost, which will stop her mom from wanti…
I survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 / by Lauren Tarshis ; illustrated by Scott Dawson.
"The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when “black blizzards” of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Mil…
Defanged / H.E. Edgmon.
"Lux Priddy is a regular 12-year-old: he goes to school, hangs out with his best friend, Emma, and loves to pet every dog he sees. Except for one little thing - Lux is a vampire. And even though vampires came out of the coffin and into the public eye befo…
Ms. Pennypickle's puzzle quest / Chris Grabenstein ; illustrations by Julian Callos.
"Benjamin and Ethan Broderick don't fit together. Twelve-year-old Ben loves retro arcade games and puzzles, while his older brother would rather play sports and hang out with his friends. The only thing they have in common is how much they resent being fo…
Super boba café. Vol. 2, Home sea home / by Nidhi Chanani ; colors by Joli Hamada.
"Aria and Nainai are back in this sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color graphic novel about a mysterious ancient monster and the quest to set it free. Aria thought her life would go back to normal when she left her nainai's boba shop--and the monster…
Love that dog / Sharon Creech.
'Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog....Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss St…
Mr. Lemoncello's library olympics : the graphic novel / Chris Grabenstein ; illustrated by Douglas Holgate ; with colors by Marta Todeschini.
"The world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from across America for the debut of the Library Olympics. Kyle Keeley knows that the competition is fierce. But something suspicious is going on—book…
War games / Alan Gratz.
"In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems... Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over t…
Flying high / Steve Breen.
"The youngest of seven siblings, Lucy, Bruce, and Oliver are sick and tired of being told that they are too little to do the things their older siblings do. In a bout of bored frustration, they band together to form Sib Squad—a club of their own, dedicate…
Rise of the G.E.M.S., genetically engineered mice in space. 1 / Marian Dealy ; art by Pablo Ballesteros
"Theodore, Dorothy, Jonas, Ursula, and Hugh have lived inside a cage their whole lives, cared for by a team of scientists who provided everything they could ever need. But their lives change overnight when the scientists perform an experiment to transfor…
The ghost of Wreckers Cove / Liniers & Angélica Del Campo ; colors by Christian Argiz.
"Two young sisters Cristina and Martha and their dad, move to a summer home in a small coastal town located near an old nonworking lighthouse. As the two sisters explore the beach and the old lighthouse, they encounter a friendly, albeit unusual, red-hair…
Lost Evangeline / Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Sophie Blackall.
"When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker’s wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to …
The house with no keys / Lindsay Currie.
"The Deltas race to complete the most challenging escape room they have ever faced--and confront their fears in order to save their friendship"--Provided by publisher.
Cooper / Ellen Miles.
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. While rehearsing for a play, Charles meets Cooper, a corgi with a whole lot of personality. …
Setting the stage / Lindsay Champion.
"Every cast depends on its stage crew. But what happens when they hate each other? Eighth grader Ella Amani has been waiting her whole life to be the stage manager of the middle school musical, and this is her year! Somehow she'll have to find jobs for W…
Winging it : a graphic novel / Megan Wagner Lloyd ; Michelle Mee Nutter.
"Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live wi…
The (not so) superheroes / Swapna Haddow ; illustrated by Minky Stapleton.
"In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their su…
The owl service / Alan Garner
"It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic, with its curious pattern of floral owls, a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody’s lives. Relentlessly, Alison, h…
Secrets of the purple pearl / Kate McKinnon.
"Three orphaned siblings discover more about mad science and themselves under the tutelage of their beloved professor, Millicent Quibb"--Provided by publisher.
At the mountains of madness / by Jacopo Della Quercia ; inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft ; illustrated by Hannah Krieger
"YOU are the child of two brilliant scientists and you've just spent your summer as a counselor at Camp Starkweather in Antarctica. Your time at the bottom of the world is coming to an end when you receive an emergency distress call from another camp near…
Hut! Hut! Hike! / written by Andrew Maraniss ; illustrated by Aishwarya Tandon.
"Nine-year-old Jasper is the best football player ever... when he’s playing in his living room with his dad. But when he tries out for his town's flag football team, along with his friends Mo and Ruby, he realizes he might not be as skilled as he thought …
Welcome to Camp Nightmare / R.L. Stine.
"It’s the little camp of horrors! Next summer you’ll stay home…if you survive! The food isn’t great. The counselors are a little strange. And the camp director seems demented. Billy can handle all that. But then strange things start to happen after dark, …
Dex Dingo. 2, World's best greatest ever archaeologist / Greg Foley.
"With the whole “inventor” debacle behind him, Dex decides to try being the next best thing: an archaeologist! Dex knows that archaeologists make discoveries that help solve mysteries about ancient people. So if he’s going to be the GREATEST archaeologist…
Berry Parker doesn't catch crushes / Tanita S. Davis.
"Every year, Berry’s mom, Ivy, visits for a three-week "August Invasion." And every summer Berry hopes will be the one when Ivy will stay—forever. Which is why Ivy's surprise return visit is amazing—until Berry realizes her mom didn't come for her. Ivy's…
Breaking the ice / Natalie Blitt.
"Harper was born to play hockey. She was captain of her school's hockey team...but after she causes an accident during a game, Harper is terrified to ever get back on the ice again. Instead, she gets a job at the local ice rink's snack shack and resigns h…
Grady Jones and the great detective game / Kerry Douglas Dye.
"Grady Jones has spent nearly all twelve years of his life trying to find a way to be great at something. So when a mysterious note is delivered to his door, addressed to him, asking Grady to solve the murder of his town’s reclusive billionaire, Grady bel…
The teacher of Nomad land : a World War II story / Daniel Nayeri.
"1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways. Babak and his little sister have just l…
Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business : the graphic novel / created and story by Barbara Park ; adapted by Colleen AF Venable ; illustrated by Honie Beam ; with colors by Kiwi Byrd.
"Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family—until her grandma tells her he’s the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that’s exciting! Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Be…
Goosebumps : the graphic novel. Monster blood / R.L. Stine ; adapted by Maddi Gonzalez ; with color by Wes Dzioba.
"While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the shelves, he finds a can of something called Monster Blood. The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. But the strangest thing abou…
Outside / Jennifer L. Holm.
"Razzi has always been told: Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside...and it led to his death. So Raz…
The beasts beneath the winds : tales of Southeast Asia's mythical creatures / [edited by Hanna Alkaf] ; illustrations, Jes & Cin Wibowo.
"A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or “the lands below the winds,” as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful b…
Jessi Ramsey, pet-sitter / a graphic novel by Ellen T. Crenshaw ; with color by Braden Lamb and Jason Caffoe.
"The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she …
The planet, the portal, and a pizza / Wendy Mass and Nora Raleigh Baskin.
"Twelve-year-old Piper’s life has always been unusual: her parents are clockmakers whose inventions are anything but ordinary, and she’s the only kid she knows with a robotic talking dog. But her life takes a turn for the truly bizarre when she discovers …
Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers / Kim Chi ; Stephan Lee ; illustrated by Utomaru.
"For twelve-year-old Korean immigrant Jae Han, the library is more than a place to check out books. It’s a safe space to work on his comic book featuring drag superhero Donutella Hamachi, play video games to improve his English, and befriend other outcast…
Pepper / Ellen Miles.
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Charles thought he was taking a break while he was on vacation in the big city. But he can't …
The book of fairies / Susie Spikol ; illustrated by Reina Metallinou
"Meet the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water fairies! From rainbows in bubbles to dandelion seeds on the wind, come meet the wee folk who enchant our everyday world. Wake with dainty Auroras who paint the sky each dawn. Let the rascally wind fairies dance up som…
The ink witch / Steph Cherrywell.
"Becca Slugg is bored. It’s the tail end of summer, and it feels like she’s done nothing but run errands for her family’s Cape Disappointment Beach Inn, argue with her frustratingly overprotective mother, and have one-sided conversations with the giant sp…
Escape from the USS Indianapolis / Andy Marino.
"July, 1945 The end of World War II is finally in sight. The Nazis have been defeated in Europe, and Albie hopes that means he and his brother, Joe, can get back to normal life. Or as normal as life can be following the death of their parents. But the wa…
Hide and shriek / R.L. Stine.
"Do you believe in ghosts? Don’t say no until you take a walk down Fear Street. Past the woods, where no birds sing. Past the lake, where something lurks beneath the water. Past the cemetery, where everyone is dying to meet you. New kid in town Randy disc…
Gymnastics courage / Jake Maddox ; text by Aaron Kust ; illustrated by Jared MacPherson.
"Dylan's gymnastic team won the level six championship last year, but now the team is moving up a level. Level seven brings plenty of new challenges, including new required skills. In order to compete at the higher level, Dylan will need to add the fly-aw…
Say my name! Say my name! / R.L. Stine.
"Something fishy is going on! What happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-like creatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house? An abosolute nightmare! His friend Sam wanted to stay inside and play video games all day,…
Seabird / Michelle Kadarusman.
"Kartini was born in 1879 during Dutch-colonized Indonesia, then known as the Dutch East Indies. Due to her high-born status, Kartini is forced to enter home seclusion just before her twelfth birthday with the intention that she will remain home until she…
The Adventures of Cipollino / Gianni Rodari ; illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova ; translated from Italian by Antony Shugaar.
"In a land of fruit and vegetables, insects and animals, a young onion leads the townspeople in their fight against oppression and injustice. His goal? The fall of tyrannical Prince Lemon, and of scoundrels everywhere. His method? Reliance on mischief, in…
Rock paper incisors / by Amy Timberlake ; with pictures by Jon Klassen.
"Skunk and Badger have an easy roommate rhythm—Skunk cooks! Badger cleans!—until they take in two orphaned rat pups, Zeno and Zephyr. Badger is working on an Important Rock Work article for Rock Hound Weekly and needs focus, focus, focus to write it. How …
12 strays of Christmas / Natalie McKearin.
"Holly does NOT have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brother’s annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldn’t be more cheerful. And Holly definitely doesn’t want …
Dear Jackie / Jessixa Bagley ; illustrated by Aaron Bagley.
"Jackie and Milo have been best friends since they were born. Whether they’re reading comic books in their tree house hideout, playing video games, or spying on their neighbors using walkie talkies and code names, it’s always been the two of them versus t…
Chaos in the cosmic library / Tom Angleberger ; color by Joey Ellis.
"Our zany hero, Two-Headed Chicken, has traveled the multiverse using the AstroCap and romped through the chronoverse using the TimeCap. Now they dare to ask: What happens if they use both caps at the same time? Answer: Chaos! Unfortunately, the chaos is …
Pokemon : diamond and pearl adventure. Volume 2 / story & art by Ihara Shigekatsu
"Hareta, Mitsumi and their Pokemon friends continue on their quest to find Dialga, the legendary Pokemon that rules time! As they journey through the land of Sinnoh, Hareta and his partner Piplup grow stronger every day - while ruining Team Galatic's sche…
Into the fire / Ann Brashares, Ben Brashares.
"Former best friends Henry, Frances, and Lukas thought they’d managed to restore history to its original path after their antics with a time-bending radio went awry. But they’re still trapped in Westfallen, the version of present-day America where the Axi…
Scarlet morning / ND Stevenson
"Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colorless town of Caveat. Their lives are a drudge of salt, trash, pirate stories, and what-ifs . . . until one very stormy night, when Captain Cadence Chase breaks down…
My super-spy diary / by Emily Gale ; illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy.
"When Einstein, Eliza’s faithful (and furry) lab assistant and best friend (and dog), falls in love with the next door neighbor’s dog, Eliza only wants to help smooth the path to happiness for the canine pair. Unfortunately, the new neighbor, Mrs. McNice,…
Malice at the mall / Pierrette Dubé ; illustrated by Ninon Pelletier ; translated by David Warriner
"Mina is so focused on her game that before she knows it, the mall is closed, deserted and locked with her stuck inside. But...is she really alone? Mina searches for a way out, all the while feeling as if she's being watched. To her horror, the store mann…