Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2025 |
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| Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa BagleySince she’s no good with a broom, not-so-magical witch Jazzy is usually happy to ignore flying practice to work on building her own bike instead. But with the supermoon broom-flying parade coming up, Jazzy has to boost her broom skills -- fast. This fun and upbeat graphic novel is the 1st in a series. (Ages 7-10.) |
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Out of order / : Out of Order 1
by Josh Hicks
"Riley is an unassuming farmer living a comfortable life in a small hillside hamlet, with little desire for adventure. This all changes when the militant Province of Perfect Sameness storms into town and flattens their home, led by the identical twins, Paula and Prentice. The twin's campaign to impose their vision of "perfect sameness" on the Overworld forces Riley and friends into action, sending them all on the adventure of a lifetime! Riley employs the aid of friend Charlie, a brilliant builder with atendency to ignore health and safety rules and overuse TNT which has earned him the reputation as town troublemaker--and Emily, a loner and former warrior for the Province of Perfect Sameness who is torn by guilt over her service with the Province. Together, they must venture to the Province's fortress, cross swords with the twin's legion of soldiers, and pull off their biggest (and only) heist ever to steal back all the materials taken from their Hamlet!"
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| Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. JacksonSharp-minded 12-year-old Brooklynite Kaylani is stuck spending the summer with wealthy family friends in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. It’s okay at first, but after a local teenager is found dead, Kaylani’s instincts push her to investigate. The dangerous results will keep you turning pages in this gripping thriller. (Ages 9-12.) |
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The kingdom of water / : Kingdom of Water
by Amy Kim
"Even though Rema's portals no longer work for Tabby, she hasn't given up on finding a way back to her world. Her father's last words urge her to search for a lost geist prince, but the escalating hunt for geists means that Philip and the others are in more danger than ever. When Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose the lost history of Rema and those who want to distort it. But the secrets of the geists, Tabby's father, and the ghost that haunts them threaten to overturn everything Tabby knows--and change her relationship with Philip forever"
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| The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie KirbyYou’re invited to follow the diary entries and drawings of 11-year-old Lottie, who’s trying to make it through sixth grade alone since her best friend moved away. There’s plenty of awkwardness and embarrassment, but things do get better for Lottie in this honest, amusing read. For fans of: Raina Telgemeier and Jeff Kinney. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet by Goldy MoldavskySmart, suspicious, and often in trouble, Maya Mendoza has declared herself a PI, just like the detectives in the old movies she loves. When a theft rocks her middle school, Maya investigates along with Jordan, Ava, and Clementine, her fellow classmates in detention. If you like clever, funny mysteries, don’t miss this series starter. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Cats with jobs. 1
by Pandania
"Ever wondered what it would be like if your cat had to get a job? The cats in this book do every kind of occupation you can imagine, and they do it just the way they like. Feline chefs, dentists, wrestlers, detectives, opera singers and much more await!"
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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.
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| Kickturn by Brie SpanglerFrustrated by a lonely #lifeontheroad with her influencer parents, Lindy is glad when their family bus breaks down. Now, she can finally try skateboarding in a real skate park...and maybe even make some real friends. Lots of drawings and journal-style writing make this realistic story a breeze to read. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Another by Paul TremblayAlready highly anxious, 12-year-old Casey is extra freaked out when his parents welcome the arrival of Morel, a not-quite-human kid who seems to be made of clay -- clay that’s starting to resemble Casey more and more every day. Perfect for horror fans, this unusual story starts out unsettling and ramps up to downright disturbing. Read-alike: Kenneth Oppel's The Nest. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel by Sheela ChariBased on a podcast, this intriguing science fiction mystery introduces Mars, a curious sixth-grader who investigates after several local kids -- including two of his friends -- go missing. Mars is determined to find them, even if it means exposing a conspiracy involving a billionaire inventor. Next in the series: The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Liars Society by Alyson GerberMeet Weatherby, a new student with a sailing scholarship to the elite Boston School, and Jack, a wealthy Boston student with a dangerous secret. After they’re paired as sailing partners, Weatherby and Jack find themselves caught up in a secret society and racing to solve a high-stakes crime. Next in the series: A Risky Game. (Ages 9-12.) |
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| Shirley & Jamila's Big Fall by Gillian GoerzAfter becoming friends in Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer, basketball player Jamila and detective Shirley are heading back to school. There, their new friendship is challenged as they face down sixth-grade blackmailer Chuck Milton. This graphic novel mystery is packed with suspense and eye-catching art. Read-alike: Varian Johnson's The Great Greene Heist. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Temple Alley Summer by Sachiko Kashiwaba; illustrated by Miho Satake; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa After glimpsing a mysterious girl in his family's old house, Japanese fifth-grader Kazu thinks he's seen a ghost -- until the same girl shows up at his school. Who is she? And what's her connection to the mystical temple which once stood on Kazu's street? For fans of: the movie Spirited Away and other sweet, whimsical supernatural stories. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Linked by Gordon KormanAfter someone vandalizes their middle school with swatiskas, six different students find their own ways of responding, including Dana, who faces unwanted attention as the only Jewish student. Read-alike: Dana Alison Levy's It Wasn't Me, another school-based mystery that leaves you thinking about the impact of hate and the power of connection. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Culpeper County Library271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 | 540-825-8691https://www.cclva.org |
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