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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2025 |
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| Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa BagleySince she’s no good with a broom, not-so-magical witch Jazzy is usually happy to ignore flying practice to work on building her own bike instead. But with the supermoon broom-flying parade coming up, Jazzy has to boost her broom skills -- fast. This fun and upbeat graphic novel is the 1st in a series. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. JacksonSharp-minded 12-year-old Brooklynite Kaylani is stuck spending the summer with wealthy family friends in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. It’s okay at first, but after a local teenager is found dead, Kaylani’s instincts push her to investigate. The dangerous results will keep you turning pages in this gripping thriller. (Ages 9-12.) |
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| The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie KirbyYou’re invited to follow the diary entries and drawings of 11-year-old Lottie, who’s trying to make it through sixth grade alone since her best friend moved away. There’s plenty of awkwardness and embarrassment, but things do get better for Lottie in this honest, amusing read. For fans of: Raina Telgemeier and Jeff Kinney. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet by Goldy MoldavskySmart, suspicious, and often in trouble, Maya Mendoza has declared herself a PI, just like the detectives in the old movies she loves. When a theft rocks her middle school, Maya investigates along with Jordan, Ava, and Clementine, her fellow classmates in detention. If you like clever, funny mysteries, don’t miss this series starter. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Another by Paul TremblayAlready highly anxious, 12-year-old Casey is extra freaked out when his parents welcome the arrival of Morel, a not-quite-human kid who seems to be made of clay -- clay that’s starting to resemble Casey more and more every day. Perfect for horror fans, this unusual story starts out unsettling and ramps up to downright disturbing. Read-alike: Kenneth Oppel's The Nest. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel by Sheela ChariBased on a podcast, this intriguing science fiction mystery introduces Mars, a curious sixth-grader who investigates after several local kids -- including two of his friends -- go missing. Mars is determined to find them, even if it means exposing a conspiracy involving a billionaire inventor. Next in the series: The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Liars Society by Alyson GerberMeet Weatherby, a new student with a sailing scholarship to the elite Boston School, and Jack, a wealthy Boston student with a dangerous secret. After they’re paired as sailing partners, Weatherby and Jack find themselves caught up in a secret society and racing to solve a high-stakes crime. Next in the series: A Risky Game. (Ages 9-12.) |
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| Shirley & Jamila's Big Fall by Gillian GoerzAfter becoming friends in Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer, basketball player Jamila and detective Shirley are heading back to school. There, their new friendship is challenged as they face down sixth-grade blackmailer Chuck Milton. This graphic novel mystery is packed with suspense and eye-catching art. Read-alike: Varian Johnson's The Great Greene Heist. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Temple Alley Summer by Sachiko Kashiwaba; illustrated by Miho Satake; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa After glimpsing a mysterious girl in his family's old house, Japanese fifth-grader Kazu thinks he's seen a ghost -- until the same girl shows up at his school. Who is she? And what's her connection to the mystical temple which once stood on Kazu's street? For fans of: the movie Spirited Away and other sweet, whimsical supernatural stories. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Linked by Gordon KormanAfter someone vandalizes their middle school with swatiskas, six different students find their own ways of responding, including Dana, who faces unwanted attention as the only Jewish student. Read-alike: Dana Alison Levy's It Wasn't Me, another school-based mystery that leaves you thinking about the impact of hate and the power of connection. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Centerville Library
111 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433-8091
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Woodbourne Library
6060 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 435-3700 |
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