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Books for Kids and Tweens February 2026 |
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Dr. Zeus
by James Patterson
Nick Andino isn't exactly hero material. He's perfectly happy working at his family's Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully. His life isn't very exciting...until destiny comes calling. Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zooms into town with a quest that Nick must complete to save Andinos past and present from being erased from history. Accompanied by a fast-talking Hermes, Nick journeys back to ancient Greece, where his ancestors await--along with new friends and a whole host of Greek gods and monsters. Can Nick be the hero the Andinos need, or will his story be another Greek tragedy?
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| Hattie Mae Begins Again by Sharon G. FlakeIt's 1938, and Hattie Mae Jenkins has left rural North Carolina for busy Philadelphia. There, she grapples with homesickness and mean girls as she tries to find her place at an elite girls' school. |
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| The Moon Without Stars by Chanel MillerAt the beginning of seventh grade, Luna knows who she is: an observant, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off, Luna is somehow swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she's going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for?
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The Big Bad Wolf Murder
by P. G. Bell
At twelve years old, Ruby Calvino is the youngest competitor in the Tooth & Claw championship. It's her fast legs and even faster mind that leaves her as the last human in the arena during the final game, and she's ready to claim victory. But when the undefeated Alarick-- the wolf player hunting her-- is finally upon her, he...drops dead? With poison found in Ruby's bag, all fingers (and paws!) point to her. Desperate to prove her innocence, she teams up with a young wolf accused of helping her commit the crime. But figuring out who killed Alarick certainly won't be easy while on the run from cops and another vicious wolf. Luckily, Ruby's Tooth & Claw training just might come in handy!
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The Snowman Code
by Simon Stephenson
In order to stop the endless winter and cure her mother's sadness, ten-year-old Blessing helps a six-hundred-year-old snowman find his long-lost love.
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Against the Odds: Winter Whiteouts
by Dk
Against the odds is a gripping series that unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people facing incredible challenges. With its focus on adjective and adverb suffixes, and comparatives, Winter Whiteouts empowers readers to master morphology skills--unlocking meaning from text as they journey through unforgettable stories of resilience and courage.
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It's All or Nothing, Vale
by Andrea Beatriz Arango
Being a top fencer is pretty much Vale Camacho's entire identity. When chronic pain following an accident limits her abilities, Vale's left frustrated and uncertain about how to compete, especially against new teammate (and crush) Myrka.
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Louder Than Hunger
by John Schu
Everything around Jake feels confusing -- his middle school is unfriendly, his beloved grandmother seems so tired, and his parents are distracted as usual. It all just makes Jake what to disappear. And the Voice in his mind seems to have all the answers. It makes Jake feel in control, even when it whispers things like 'You didn't exercise enough! You don't deserve to eat.' The Voice is louder than anything. Louder than his favorite songs. Louder than the voices of the people he loves. Even louder than the sounds of his empty stomach.
Available on Libby
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The girl in the walls
by Meg Eden Kuyatt
Sent to spend the summer with her seemingly critical Grandma Jojo, neurodivergent and artistic V discovers a ghostly girl in the walls and must uncover the ghost's desires and her grandmother's secrets before their relationship is irreparably damaged.
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The Poetry of Car Mechanics
by Heidi E. Y. Stemple
Dylan seeks solace through birdwatching and poetry in the woods behind his grandfather's auto shop--but when he rescues an injured hawk, he must learn to confront the broken parts in himself, too.
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Deer Run Home
by Ann Clare LeZotte
Things are lonely and tough for Deaf 12-year-old Effie: her friends are gone, and her abusive family won't even learn American Sign Language. But with support from the one person who listens to her, Effie might find safety.
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The extraordinary orbit of Alex Ramirez
by Jasminne Paulino
Alex, a neurodiverse seventh grader, works to convince his teachers and parents that he is ready to leave his self-contained classroom and join his grade's mainstream science class.
Available on Libby
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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County of SLO Public Libraries
995 PALM ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California 93403
805-781-5991 |
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