Grand Ledge Area District Library: Books for Kids and Tweens: December 2025

Recent Releases

Vote for the G.O.A.T.
by Ali Terese

After they’re wrongfully blamed for kidnapping their school’s adorable goat mascot, seventh-graders Meg (an injured soccer star) and Jo (a chronically ill fashionista) gather a squad to steal the goat back. This smart, funny, and empowering heist story will grab all kinds of readers. (Ages 8-12.)

Biggest Fake in the Universe
by Johan Rundberg

It started off innocently enough. Mo just wanted to catch a girl's eye. She was this super-talented and mysterious skater girl who looked like she had the universe all figured out. So Mo did what any self-respecting nerd would do: He put aside his chess pieces, his guinea pig, and his books on astronomy and transformed himself into a skater guy, in the hopes that she might notice him. He never expected to catch the attention of his entire town, practically all of Sweden, and the Internet. But that's exactly what happens when Mo--by a stroke of total luck--pulls off the skateboarding trick of a lifetime: he goes viral. What's a guy to do when the whole universe is expecting him to be something he's not? (Ages 9-12.)

Wilma Rudolph: The Graphic Novel
by Josh Bycel

A thrilling graphic novel about Wilma Rudolph, who overcame obstacles and odds to become one of the greatest track stars of all time! (Ages 8-12.)

This Way to Happy
by Alison Green Myers

Growing up at her grandparents' amusement park, Reilly Rhoades spent her life in the glow of bright lights, hard work, and sweet treats. That is until her beloved grandfather died. With Grandpa gone now, the sweetness of the park disappears, and the pride Reilly had for her family's legacy grows bitter. Without Grandpa, Reilly's family fights to keep the park going--spreading happiness to others as they struggle to find it themselves. The strain causes one problem after another to erupt, until the Rhoades family, and their amusement park, comes apart at the seams. As past traditions clash with today's realities, a new friendship splashes into Reilly's universe. With epic advice, wild adventures, and a plan (or twenty) for tackling life's twists and turns, Reilly Rhoades discovers that happiness doesn't mean you have to choose between the past and the future. (Ages 10-13.)

At the Edge of Lost
by Martha Brockenbrough

Caleb and his dog Ronan are separated after tragedy strikes, and they embark on an impossible journey to reunite, facing dangers and a brewing storm along the way. (Ages 10-12.)

Blood in the Water
by Tiffany D. Jackson

Sharp-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.)

Chapter Book Roundup

Henry's Picture-Perfect Day
by Jenn Bailey; illustrated by Mika Song

It's Picture Day for Classroom 10, and friendly, autistic Henry doesn't like the uncomfortable clothes or practiced smiles. Luckily, an unexpected incident with a loose tooth helps him and his classmates remember their reasons for real smiles. This honest, warmhearted book is 3rd in the series that begins with Henry, Like Always. (Ages 6-9.)

100th Day of School with Yasmin
by Saadia Faruqi

It's almost the 100th Day of School, and Yasmin and her friends are celebrating 100 days of learning! But what will Yasmin wear for the special day? After she explains the holiday to her grandparents, Nani helps come up with the perfect idea to make Yasmin's 100th Day outfit 100% unique! This is part of the Holidays and celebrations with Yasmin spin-off of the Yasmin series. (Ages 6-9.)

Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales: Troubling Tonsils!
by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Peter Brown

Blending humor and horror, this series starter stars Charlie Marmot, who's supposed to have his tonsils removed -- except his tonsils seem to have a mind of their own, as well as a thirst for revenge! Told in the eerie style of an old-school black-and-white TV show, this illustrated chapter book will keep you guessing until the end. (Ages 6-9.)

The T. rex attack
by Rex Stone

When Jamie and Tess discover a secret cave that lets them travel back to the time of the dinosaurs,a whole world of adventure awaits them. It's amazing, but dangerous, too! They'll definitely need help from their friends in the Dinosaur Cub. In this adventure-filled installment of a new series, young readers are transported back to the prehistoric world where they will learn all about dinosaurs. (Ages 6-9.)

The Sleepwalking Snowman
by Andres Miedoso

There's snow in the air and a sneaky snowman on the loose! When one of the local kids builds the perfect snowman, it comes to life...and not in a Frosty, sing-song kind of way. Now it's up to Desmond and Andres to chill this overgrown snowball out before the whole town gets frozen. This snow adventure is the 7th in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series.

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