Grand Ledge Area District Library: Books for Kids and Tweens: March 2026

Recent Releases

Oh Brother: (A Graphic Memoir)
by Georgina Chadderton

An autobiographical story about an Australian girl named Gina who navigates a family move, starting middle school, and going through puberty while simultaneously negotiating the evolving needs of her nonverbal autistic brother, Rob. (Ages 10-13.)

The Case of the Heartbreak Heist
by Christee Curran-Bauer

The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives--PPD for short--are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack? (Ages 8-10.)

Phoenix
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Eleven-year-old Harper, struggling with the implosion of her family, finds connection with an abused horse, rides for the first time, and makes cautious friendships with a group of kids training at the stable next door. (Ages 9-12.)

How Do Hurricanes Have an Eye?: A Book about Natural Disasters
by Lisa Spencer

Have you ever wondered how earthquakes shake the ground or what makes a blizzard different than a snowstorm? Come along on a science adventure to learn all about natural weather events, how and where they form, the science behind them, safety tips and alerts to know if they do, and so much more through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text. Each of the six questions examined in the book are given a silly answer before the true answer is revealed making this an approachable way to learn nonfiction. Back matter includes a glossary and activities to further learning. (Ages 7-11.)

Unsettling Salad!
by Aaron Reynolds

Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables. (Ages 7-10.)

The Haunted House Next Door the Graphic Novel
by Andres Miedoso

A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted! Perfect for emerging readers, this full-color graphic novel tells the spooky story better than ever before. (Ages 8-11.)

Graphic Novel Round-Up

The New Girl
by Cassandra Calin

After moving with her family from Romania to Montreal, Canada, 13-year-old artist Lia has to find new friends, learn to speak French, and deal with painful periods. With manga-style art and authentically awkward characters, this graphic novel will grab fans of Svetlana Chmakova. (Ages 10-13.)

Next Stop
by Debbie Fong

Driven by guilt and grief after her brother's death, Pia Xing sets out on a bus trip towards a lake that is said to make impossible things real. Each roadside stop reveals more of Pia's story in this graphic novel that pairs realistic emotions and offbeat humor with hints of magic. Read-alike: Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart. (Ages 9-13.)

The Mighty Bite
by Nathan Hale

When friends Bite and Amber -- a not-actually-extinct trilobite and a walking whale -- meet a paleo-journalist who introduces them to internet videos, their quest for fame turns into a video battle among prehistoric creatures. Bursting with weird and wild humor, this graphic novel series opener is followed by Walrus Brawl at the Mall and Hog-Rocket Ruckus. (Ages 7-10.)

We Are Big Time
by Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

Starting 9th grade at an Islamic school, Aliya joins the struggling basketball team. As the all-hijabi team improves, they have to face the pressure of the spotlight as well as their everyday problems. Full-color art brings extra energy to this graphic novel. Read-alikes: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas; Jason Reynolds' Track series. (Ages 9-13.)

Blue Stars: The Vice Principal Problem
by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith; illustrated by Molly Murakami

Even though they're part of the same Black and Muscogee family, cousins Maya and Riley don't get along...until they find a common enemy in the vice principal ruining their middle school. This funny slice-of-life graphic novel kicks off a new series. (Ages 8-12.)

The Ribbon Skirt
by Cameron Mukwa

With a powwow coming up, two-spirit Anishinaabe 10-year-old Anang begins a real-life quest to make their own ribbon skirt, connecting with spirits (including some snarky turtles) along the way. Created by a two-spirit author/illustrator, this colorful graphic novel is perfect for readers who prefer authentic, character-focused stories. (Ages 8-13.)

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