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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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| 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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Rick Kotani's 400 million dollar summer
by Waka T. Brown
Twelve-year-old Rick Kotani is looking forward to playing summer baseball in California but must move to Oregon to help his Grandpa Hiroshi, and after the two bond over a Japanese folktale about personal values, Rick joins a super competitive baseball league and must make big decisions about what he values most. .
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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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| 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 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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Encyclopedia Brown and the case of the marshmallow tower
by Eric Sobol
"Leroy AKA Encyclopedia Brown has a secret. His father may be the most regarded and respected police chief in town, but that's only because the cases he brings home are thoroughly solved by Encyclopedia at the dinner table each night. So Encyclopedia sets up a detective stand in his garage with his best friend and detective partner Sally, willing to help any potential client in need of cracking a case. As it turns out, lots of people in their small town of Idaville are interested in Encyclopedia's uncanny ability to solve even the toughest mystery. Bullies? Burglars? Encyclopedia is on the case!"
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Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone
by Tae Keller
Then: During the summer, Mallory Moss hung out with Jennifer Chan, the new girl in town and a firm believer in aliens. But when 7th grade started, Mallory chose the mean, popular girls over staying friends with Jennifer.
Now: Jennifer's gone missing, and a guilt-riddled Mallory can't stop looking for clues about what happened to her.
(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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