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Books for Kids and Tweens January 2026 |
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| The Stolen Songbird by Judith Eagle; illustrated by Jo RiouxWhile her moms are traveling, 12-year-old Caro and her secret pet rabbit, His Nibs, are sent to stay with strict great-aunt Gam. It's there that Caro discovers a stolen painting and gets caught up with a treacherous gang of art thieves. This twisty illustrated mystery plunges you into an adventure across 1950s London. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Alice with a Why
by Anna James
Journey back to Wonderland . . . England, 1919. Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home. An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice with a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story and a modern masterpiece. (Ages 8-12.)
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Wrong Friend
by Charise Mericle Harper
What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. Perfect for readers of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier --Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCharise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years--until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family? (Ages 8-12.)
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How to Free a Jinn
by Raidah Shah IDIL
When anxious middle-schooler Insyirah and her mom move from Australia to Malaysia to care for her grandmother, Insyirah makes a startling discovery: she's inherited the ability to see powerful spirits known as jinn. This supernatural thriller is packed with excitement and Malaysian mythology. (Ages 8-12.)
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Serendipity
by Gabbie Benda
Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. She’s also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky, even random radio raffles. Which is how she finds herself with free tickets to the town carnival where an accident curses her with bad luck FOREVER. And just like that Serendipity’s luck really does seem to run out. Missed shots, fumbled lines, and a slip in the polls. Can it get any worse? Oh yes it can. Permanent bad hair days. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Asterwood by Jacquelyn StolosAfter a violet-eyed girl leads her down a forbidden path in the woods, 10-year-old Madelyn discovers magical forest-dwellers, terrifying cannibals, greedy Tree Eaters, and the truth about the mother she's never known. If you love a deep dive into a complicated fantasy world, don't miss this dark, spellbinding tale. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Treasure of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz TashPodcasting sleuths Amin and Roya are thrilled when their neighbor Thea brings them a new case: a secret room filled with puzzling clues that lead the trio on a treasure hunt throughout their New York apartment building. The Treasure of Ocean Parkway is a follow-up to The Queen of Ocean Parkway, but this cozy and clever mystery can be enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike. (Ages 9-13.)
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| Bad Cheerleader by Alex ThayerSeventh-grader Margaret, aka Bag, is determined. She doesn't let dyslexia stop her from being a bookworm. And when she realizes that her cheerleader sister Minerva is hiding something, she doesn't let her lack of school spirit stop her from joining the cheer squad to learn the truth. Read-alike: Miss Liberty by Erin Moonyeen Haley. (Ages 10-13.)
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