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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2025 |
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The blossoming summer
by Anna Rose Johnson
When thirteen-year-old Rosemary is evacuated from WWII London to her grandmother's home in America, she uncovers a hidden family truth--that they are Anishinaabe--leading her to embrace her heritage, forge new bonds, and find beauty in unexpected places. (Ages 8-12.)
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Catching cryptids : the scientific search for mysterious creatures
by Kim Long
For years the kraken was considered a mythical beast. Then, in 2004, high-tech cameras captured a photo of a living giant squid. Advances in technology have provided scientists with new tools to study previously undiscovered/unresearched habitats: high-tech cameras, forensic analysis, underwater robots, bioacoustics, infrared sensors, drones, remote control photography and measurement tools, airborne DNA, footprint identification, and more. Catching Cryptids explores these technological advances in a fun way by pairing them with mythical creatures and discussing how modern technology could be used to locate or "catch" these beasts. The book includes a mini history of each cryptid, along with interesting facts about the corresponding field of science, and spot illustrations throughout. Featuring over 45 creatures found on land, in water, and among the skies, Catching Cryptids will leave readers wondering what's next? The phoenix? Dragons? The possibilities are endless! (Ages 8-12.)
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Pocket Peaches at the fair / : At the Fair
by Dora Wang
Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to "go with the flow"--something that's very difficult for Mango to do. Thankfully, Mango's friends--Peaches, Taro, and Pogi--are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro's favorite roller coaster. This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. (Ages 6-10.)
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The Griffin Gate
by Vashti Hardy
Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she? So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems . . . Has she taken on more than she can handle? (Ages 8-12.)
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The tontine caper
by Dianne K. Salerni
Eleven-year-old Nico lives as an unpaid servent and virtual prisoner at the Precipice Inn in the Pocono Mountains, whose innkeeper he believes killed his artist grandfather--until the surviving members of a tontine check in for a meeting. (Ages 8-10.)
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On guard / : On Guard!
by Cassidy Wasserman
12 year-old Katie is having trouble adapting to a new school year after her parents separate and her best friend is no longer her best friend, but maybe fencing club will give her a place to be herself. (Ages 10-13.)
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What happened to Rachel Riley?
by Claire Swinarski
New at East Middle School, Anna's curiosity is piqued when one of the most popular girls in school, Rachel Riley, becomes a social outcast but no one will tell Anna why, compelling her to put her fact-seeking skills to good use. (Ages 8-12.)
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Sisterhood of sleuths
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
After finding an old photo of her grandmother who insists the woman is someone else, Maizy is inspired by the legacy of Nancy Drew to launch her own investigation that leads her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. (Ages 9-14.)
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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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Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E Jefferson St
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
(517) 627-7014https://gladl.org |
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