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Sadiq and the pet problem
by Siman Nuurali
Sadiq's third grade class decides that they want a classroom pet, and their teacher, Ms. Battersby, is okay with the idea, so the students form a club to decide what kind of pet to get, and to research how to take care of it
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Cape
by Kate Hannigan
A high-action, comic-inspired adventure follows the World War II experiences of math whiz Josie O’Malley, who after being dismissed for being a girl is recruited into a top-secret superhero agency. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The good, the bad, and the bossy
by Caroline Cala
A follow-up to Best Babysitters Ever finds the babysitting work of Malia, Dot and Bree complicated by a demanding schedule that compels a haphazard plan to outsource their babysitting jobs. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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| The Oddmire, Book One: Changeling by William RitterWhat it’s about: Troublemakers Tinn and Cole have been raised as human twins, but one of them is actually a goblin changeling -- and neither of them knows which one.
What happens: When they learn that the goblin must return to the horde or else the Wild Wood’s magic will die, Tinn and Cole set out on a hazardous quest for answers about who they are.
Who it’s for: This series starter will grab readers who prefer dark, mischievous fantasy. |
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Waylon! : the most awesome of all
by Sara Pennypacker
Looking forward to participating in the Boston Science Expo, where his idol, Neil deGrasse Tyson, will be in attendance, Waylon struggles to figure out what to do when his family has important schedule conflicts, including his sister's singing debut. 2, first printing. Simultaneous.
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| The Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer BellWelcome to: the secret underground city of Ludinor, where “uncommon” objects are more than they seem: belts make people fly, bicycle bells talk, and toilet brushes are weapons.
What happens: After a suitcase portal transports them to Ludinor, 11-year-old Ivy and her brother Seb are targeted by a sinister group searching for a valuable uncommon treasure.
Series alert: If you enjoy the imaginative setting and charming wordplay in this 1st Uncommoners book, don’t miss the sequel, The Shadows of Doom.
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| The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla BenkoIntroducing: sisters Claire and Sophie, who’ve just moved into Windermere Manor, where a ladder in the fireplace leads to Arden, a magical land on the brink of war.
What happens: When Sophie goes missing -- along with a powerful artifact of Arden’s long-lost unicorns -- timid Claire sets out on a dangerous mission to find them both.
Heads up: This vivid, suspenseful fantasy ends on a cliffhanger, so be ready to jump right into the sequel, Secret in the Stone. |
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| Dragon's Green by Scarlett ThomasWhat it’s about: Determined to carry out her dying grandfather’s final wish -- “find Dragon’s Green” -- Effie Truelove discovers that Dragon’s Green is a book that transports readers to the Otherworld, where Effie comes into her own as a True Hero.
Featuring: a fascinating fantasy world and a likable crew of misfits
Who it’s for: Anyone who believes that books are magic will be enchanted by this intriguing 1st book in the Worldquake series. |
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| Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times by Emma TrevayneWhat it’s about: In Victorian London, ten-year-old Jack follows magician Lorcan Havelock through a door into smoggy Londinium, a parallel world filled with clockwork creatures and ruled by the fearsome Lady, who’s decided she wants to keep Jack as her son.
Why you might like it: With touches of history, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as a thrilling plot, this unusual tale will keep you turning pages. |
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| Behind the Canvas by Alexander VanceWhat it’s about: On a class trip to the local art museum, sixth-grade loner Claudia spots a blue-eyed boy who seems to be trapped inside the museum’s paintings. Who is he, and how can she get inside the paintings to rescue him?
Read it for: a smart heroine, an exciting adventure, and plenty of clever, comical footnotes about art history.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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