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Books for Kids and Tweens October 2025 |
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| The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick BarnesAt age 13, Black football phenom Henson is already treated like a hero by his sports-worshipping, mostly white hometown. He loves the attention, but when an act of racist violence causes him to choose justice over the game, his fame turns sour fast. Readers ready for serious realistic fiction won’t want to miss this multi-layered book. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Let's Get Together by Brandy ColbertWhen foster kid Liberty and popular girl Kenya meet in sixth grade, they’re shocked to discover they’re identical twins. Family secrets are revealed, and the two very different girls grapple with surprise sisterhood. Read-alike: Finding Ruby Starling by Karen Rivers, another thoughtful, modern spin on The Parent Trap. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Berry Parker Doesn't Catch Crushes by Tanita S. DavisAs far as seventh-grader Berry is concerned, romance -- whether it’s her best friend’s annoying crush or her divorced parents dating other people -- only leads to change, and change is bad. The smart thing to do is avoid feelings entirely. Right? Read-alike: The Love Report by Beka and Maya. (Ages 9-13.)
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| Moonleapers by Margaret Peterson HaddixAt first, Maisie’s excited to get her own phone, even if it’s a hand-me-down from ailing Great-Aunt Hazel. But then weird texts start arriving, and Maisie realizes that she’s inherited Great-Aunt Hazel’s role with the Moonleapers, a secret organization that influences the past and future to change history. For fans of: the thoughtful and moving take on time travel in Erin Entrada Kelly’s The First State of Being. (Ages 8-13.)
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| The Poisoned King by Katherine RundellEver since his first excursion, Christopher has been longing to return to the Archipelago, a hidden realm of mythological animals. So when he’s summoned by a dragon, Christopher is thrilled to follow it into a mystery involving a sphinx, a spreading poison, and a small girl bent on revenge. This exciting, illustrated sequel will be most fun if you’ve already read Impossible Creatures. (Ages 8-12.)
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A Duet for Home
by Karina Yan Glaser
Starring: musician-in-training June, who just moved with her family into a homeless shelter; and classical music fan Tyrell, who's lived there for years.
What happens: As June adjusts to such a big change, she bonds with Tyrell, who helps her find a place to practice her precious viola.
Why you might like it: While staying realistic about the difficulties faced by kids in the shelter system, A Duet for Home offers heartwarming friendships and notes of hope. (Ages 9-13.)
Available: On shelf, cloudLibrary eBook, eAudiobook
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