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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2026 |
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| Wolf's Belly by John August; illustrated by Simón EstradaLonging to prove herself to her family full of adventurers, red-caped Lu sets out to slay a fearsome wolf...only to wind up in its belly. There, she finds a village of other survivors, and searches for a way to set them all free. Packed with dramatic artwork and characters from familiar fairy tales, this graphic novel will grab fans of thoughtful, funny fantasy. (Ages 9-13.) |
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The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good by Kirsty ApplebaumFran doesn't want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her snooty cousin, Imogen. But when she arrives at their home on the grounds of Stillness Hall, Imogen isn't there. Her aunt and uncle say they've never heard of Imogen--or even had a daughter. So it's up to Fran, and Imogen's best friend, Bex, to find her. Except Bex doesn't know who Imogen is either. Could a locked and dangerous garden and a mysterious old tale of enchantment and death hold the answers? (Ages 9-12.)
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Montgomery Bonbon: Sabotage at Sea by Alasdair Beckett-KingShenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks have boarded a galleon that's set to host a fireworks display for the town. Just after sundown, Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist covered in red welts, and is soon pronounced dead. Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it's not long before she's laid anchor on her prime suspects. But can she figure out which scallywag is responsible for the death of the ancient mariner? (Ages 9-12.)
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The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away by Sophie AndersonMarinka loves living in the house with chicken legs that carries her around the world, allowing her to perform her duties as a Yaga, shepherding souls from the land of the living to the land of the dead. But the house is acting... strange. And soon, bits of it are being destroyed by the mysterious force beyond the gate. With the balance of the universe on the line, Marinka goes on a quest to find a legendary healing stone. But the magic requires a great sacrifice to work -- an act of immense bravery even noble Marinka might not have the courage to perform. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Shook by Julian Randall; illustrated by Nathan WalkerAmbitious, basketball-obsessed 12-year-old Malik "Shake" Page accidentally lives up to his nickname when a broken ankle leaves him shaken and sidelined. Shake's crisis of confidence -- and its impact on his friends and family -- is described through powerful poems, lists, groupchats, and illustrations that will keep you turning the pages. For fans of: Kwame Alexander's The Crossover. (Ages 9-13.) |
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A Wish with Wings by Sarah GuilloryWhen a sinkhole traps her father in the town mine, twelve-year-old Evan changes her wild demeanor and begins caring for an abandoned egg, fearing for her father while harboring a secret about the accident. Sarah Guillory's latest middle grade novel is a tender tale of courage, hope, and holding onto yourself even when everything around you seems to be falling apart -- perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Barbara O'Connor. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Crumble by Meredith McClaren; illustrated by Andrea BellAt first, Emily is successful at practicing her family's special skill: magically baking good feelings into desserts for their bakery. But then tragedy strikes, and Emily's sadness begins seeping into her baked goods. Cute, colorful artwork balances the serious elements in this touching graphic novel. (Ages 7-11.) |
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| The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey HartmanNot quite alive and not quite dead, Clare the fox is content with his cozy home in Deadwood Forest, where he ushers souls into the Afterlife. That changes, however, when a badger soul named Gingersnipes makes Clare question everything he once understood. This charming and bittersweet story is sure to tug on your heartstrings. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| The Strongest Heart by Saadia FaruqiHis dad's untreated mental illness has always made life unstable for sarcastic, folktale-loving Mo. But when they move from New York to Texas to stay with Mo's aunt and cousin, Mo begins to wonder if life could be different. Fans of realistic fiction should check out this painfully honest yet hopeful story, inspired by the author's own family. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Oasis by GuojingWhile their mom works to earn them a brighter future in Oasis City, siblings JieJie and DiDi must survive in a barren desert, braving the sandstorms alone -- until they discover an abandoned robot and activate its "Mother Mode." Moody, softly swirling artwork brings this absorbing graphic novel to life. Read-alike: The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada Kelly. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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