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The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventuring Cat
by Caroline Adderson
What's it about: A sight-impaired cat and a flea leave their farm in 1901 in search of adventure and find more than they bargained for as they endure a barrel trip over Niagara Falls, enjoy a luxurious trip to Manhattan, and survive the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic.
About the author: Caroline Adderson is the author of the popular early chapter book series Jasper John Dooley.
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| A Small Zombie Problem by K.G. CampbellStarring: Lonely August DuPont, who's never been allowed outside his family’s ramshackle mansion until he receives an invitation from an aunt he didn’t know he had.
What happens: August gets a crash course in eerie family history, as well as a new companion: Claudette, the undead relative who follows him home.
Series alert: This goofy and ghoulish illustrated book is the 1st in the Zombie Problems series. |
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| Sea Sirens by Amy Chu and Janet K. LeeWhat it’s about: Wiping out on a huge wave plunges surfer Trot and her one-eyed cat Cap’n Bill deep into the undersea realm of the mermaid-like Sea Sirens, where war with the Sea Serpents is looming -- and Trot’s beloved grandfather might be caught in the middle.
Read it for: A fast-paced fantasy filled with eye-catching art and dreamy details.
Try this next: Katie O’Neill’s Aquicorn Cove, another colorful graphic novel about imaginary sea creatures. |
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| My Fate According to the Butterfly by Gail D. VillanuevaWhat it’s about: A black butterfly is a death omen, so after one lands on superstitious almost-11-year-old Filipina Sab, she decides to spend her final week discovering the truth about why her sister won’t talk to their dad anymore.
Read it for: A funny pet duck, an honest look at a tough family situation, and you-are-there descriptions of Manila (including snippets of Tagalog). |
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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.
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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. |
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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