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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2025 |
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| Their Just Desserts by Tracy Badua and Alechia DowSince they solved their first mystery (in The Cookie Crumbles), baker Laila and journalist Lucy have been too busy to spend much time together. When these middle school detectives are called on to go undercover at a kids' baking show, it tests both their skills and their friendship. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology by Angela HsiehLu has always planned to be a traveling geozoologist like her ah-ma (grandmother), studying creatures like mossgoats, cloud jellyfish, and super-huge axolotls. So when Ah-ma's letters stop, Lu decides to search for her, with some help from her old friend Ren. Soft and dreamy artwork helps transport you to the magical setting of this sweet graphic novel adventure. For fans of: K. O'Neill's Tea Dragon Society series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina; illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso One hundred years after falling to her death in the ocean, Graciela awakens as a sea spirit. Meanwhile, living boy Jorge accidentally delivers a ghost-killing harpoon to a vengeful villain. The quest to set things right on land and sea brings Graciela and Jorge together in this exciting and heartfelt fantasy. Read-alike: El Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith RossellWhen she arrives at the Midwatch Institute, headstrong Maggie Fishbone discovers that the gloomy-seeming orphanage is actually a school that trains girls to "solve mysteries and do good deeds and fight bad guys." Set in a 1920s-era world of airships and motorcars, this clever story offers plenty of intrigue and thrills. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan-Long ShangEven though her sisters are always-busy high achievers, 12-year-old Esme just wants a chill summer with her local swim team. Esme's mom, however, has competitive expectations that could shatter Esme's summer hopes. Readers who like slice-of-life books with real-feeling characters will enjoy diving into Esme's story. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| On Guard! by Cassidy WassermanAt the start of seventh grade, Grace feels like a mess: her parents are getting divorced and her best friend just dumped her. Then, while hiding out in the gym, Grace discovers the school fencing team. Joining the sport gives her a new perspective in this realistic graphic novel filled with family angst and friendship drama. Read-alike: Jessixa Bagley's Duel. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Rise of the earth dragon
by Tracey West
Snatched up by a royal soldier and carried away to the castle, 8-year-old Drake trains along with three other children to become Dragon Masters who must discover their assigned dragons' special powers. Perfect for beginning readers or those who love books with both words and illustrations! (Ages 7-9.)
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Charlie Hernâandez & the league of shadows
by Ryan Calejo
Ignoring his abuela's stories about Iberian Peninsula monsters, Charlie learns they are true when shortly after his parents disappearance, he grows horns and feathers! Now Charlie finds himself at the heart of a battle to save the world from those very monsters. (Ages 9-14.)
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Clementine
by Pennypacker, Sara
On Monday she's sent to the principal's office for cutting off Margaret's hair. On Tuesday, Margaret's mother is mad at her. On Wednesday, she's sent to the principal, again. On Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her. Then Friday starts with yucky eggs and only gets worse. And by Saturday, even her mother is mad at her. Clementine is having a DISASTROUS week. But maybe she can find a way to make it better. If you like these, you can also read the series Waylon! (Ages 6 - 9.)
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The case of the missing marquess : an Enola Holmes mystery
by Nancy Springer
Enola Holmes, much younger sister of detective Sherlock Holmes, must travel to London in disguise to unravel the disappearance of her mother. But once she arrives, she find herself in utter mayhem! Readers might also like the Myrtle Hardcastle series, set in the same time period and following a young lady using science to solve crimes. (Ages 9-13.)
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Julius Zebra : rumble with the Romans!
by Gary Northfield
Captured from their smelly waterhole on the African savanna, Julius Zebra and his friends Milus the scarred lion and Cornelius the clueless warthog are transported to the Colosseum of ancient Rome, where they are trained as gladiators and must win the love of the Roman crowds in order to survive. Each book in this series follows Julius to a new time period! (Ages 7-10.)
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Part of your nightmare
by Vera Strange
Switching schools in the aftermath of her parents' divorce, an 11-year-old competitive swimmer struggles to fit in before discovering a mysterious nautilus shell that summons the infamous sea witch Ursula, who offers to make her popular, with unexpected consequences. Perfect for Disney fans who want a creepy twist, this series does not need to be read in order! (Ages 8-12.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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