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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2026 |
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The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde
by Caroline Pignat
A thrilling novel of self-discovery that is part adventure, part mystery, and part Celtic myth, set in Dublin in 1913.
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Goalkeeper by Edward BloorTwelve-year-old Paul, an underdog kid from a troubled home, navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.
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Hypergifted by Gordon KormanFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED.School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis--at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious Wilderton University. The last thing Noah wants is to go straight from eighth grade into college. Will his life ever just be normal?!Meanwhile, Noah's best friend, Donovan, has been looking forward all year to a summer of doing nothing. But when Wilderton allows Noah to bring a friend for the summer term, Donovan's parents jump at the chance. Suddenly, Donovan's summer of slack has turned into hanging with Noah and working as a summer camp counselor for professors' kids.Once they arrive on campus, Noah's determined to fit in--and to him, that means joining the top-secret Society of the Gavel. But becoming a Gaveler is harder than it seems, and it's made all the harder when Noah and Donovon smuggle Wilderton's mascot, a two-hundred-pound pig named Porquette, into their dorm. Now Noah and Donovan must combine all their middle-school smarts to keep their pig-sized secret, fix a haywire AI program before it pretty much ends the world, and keep track of Donovan's campers.
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Reach by Celesta RimingtonA boy's wish for his family to return to the way it used to be goes awry, teaching him the real meaning of roots and how new ones can grow if we let them.
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A Sea Monster Conundrum (the Misfits) by Lisa YeeNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts? a sea monster? )--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat For any kid who's felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop --Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate Oof When reports of ghosts arise around an abandoned lighthouse, Olive and her elite team of underdogs are immediately thrust into a brand new case. After all, ghosts don't exist . . . right? Real or not, the ghosts draw quite a crowd at Olive's beloved Reforming Arts School, or RASCH (not rash). Turns out everyone wants a glimpse of the ghosts, including . . . the nearby marine life? Between RASCH's ghosts and newfound tourism, rumors soon spiral out of control about a sea monster in the bay--snagging unwanted attention from a corrupt mogul. What is going on at RASCH? Does the mythical creature really exist, and can the Misfits save it from being captured? The team will have to dive deep to get to the bottom of San Francisco's most legendary mystery.
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Unsettling Salad!
by Aaron Reynolds
Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables
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Big City Buns (Fluffle Bunnies, Book 2) by Anna HumphreyBiggie, Boingy and Flop have the park under control, and life is grand, if maybe a bit ... boring. When they see a festival pop up nearby, they decide to investigate, and when they have a run-in with a group of city rats, their little park suddenly seems like small carrots. The Fluffle sets their sights on a bigger prize. But can this adorable gang really take over the whole city? Only if they can do it their way ...--Provided by publisher.
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Gamerville: A Graphic Novel
by Johnnie Christmas
Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Reset. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone wolf like Max. Can Max escape Camp Reset and level up at Gamerville, or has he finally played his last match?--
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| The New Girl by Cassandra CalinAfter moving with her family from Romania to Montreal, Canada, 13-year-old artist Lia has to find new friends, learn to speak French, and deal with painful periods. With manga-style art and authentically awkward characters, this graphic novel will grab fans of Svetlana Chmakova. (Ages 10-13.)
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| We Are Big Time by Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya ZerrouguiStarting 9th grade at an Islamic school, Aliya joins the struggling basketball team. As the all-hijabi team improves, they have to face the pressure of the spotlight as well as their everyday problems. Full-color art brings extra energy to this graphic novel. Read-alikes: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas; Jason Reynolds' Track series. (Ages 9-13.) |
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