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The Next Chapter: Books for Kids and Tweens May 2025 |
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AdventureMice: Otter Chaos! by Philip ReeveMeet Pedro. He's tiny, but while looking for a BIG adventure he is rescued by the ADVENTUREMICE - a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm.
Pedro's dream is to show he's heroic enough to join their ranks. And he soon gets the chance to prove himself, when a big scary otter starts causing trouble in the waters nearby . . . |
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Besties: Prank War by Kayla MillerTwelve-year-old best friends Trent and Sawyer accidently kick off a class-wide prank war in their middle school as they compete to win an online video challenge. Who is it for? "fans of the Click series will enjoy the humor, mischief, and heart at the core of this story" (SLJ) |
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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam GidwitzTo find his way back home to his family in Germany during WWII, Max Bretzfeld, with a kobold named Berg on one shoulder and a dybbuk named Stein on the other, sets out to do the impossible: become a British spy. |
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Beti and the Little Round House by Atinuke; illustrated by Emily HughesWith themes of endurance, friendship and the power of self-belief, this enchanting new collection of stories follows the adventures of Beti, Mam, Tad, baby Jac and Beti's very own tiny goat named Naughty. Described as: "An absolute charmer." (Kirkus) |
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Survival Scout: Tsunami by Maxwell EatonProvides readers with the essential skills for surviving a tsunami, from learning the causes to recognizing the signs to planning an evacuation route, which could save their life. |
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Geeky F@b Five: DOGgone CATastrophe by Lucy LareauAfter a tornado damages the local animal shelter, the Geeky Fab 5, elementary school girls, work together to find temporary homes for the animals until the shelter can be repaired, with Marina having to get over her fear of snakes and A.J. finding wheels for a disabled basset hound Did you know... The Geeky F@b 5 series is written by 12 year-old Lucy Lareau and her mother Liz Lareau! |
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Captain Awesome Says the Magic Word by Stan KirbyInspired to become a magician after seeing a live show, Eugene diligently practices tricks and prepares a demonstration at a school event that is complicated by the unexplained disappearance of a class pet. For more fun: join Eugene and his friends for more adventures in the Captain Awesome series. |
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Liz's Perfect Painting by Callie BarkleyWhile pet-sitting a ferret, Liz tries to create the most perfect painting ever for a local artist, but the clever and crafty ferret has other ideas. |
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Katie the Catsitter: Secrets and Sidekicks by Colleen A. F. VenableStill training to be a sidekick, Katie protects the city against mysterious robot attacks--while trying not to feel like an outsider within her own friend group Reviewers say: the Katie The Catsitter series is "a winsome mix of adventure, humor, and realistic middle grade problems" (SLJ) |
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PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together by Nathan FairbairnWhen three very different girls start a dog-walking business called PAWS, they soon argue about everything, but when their fighting leads to a canine crisis, they must get it together to save the day, their business and their friendship. Pair it with: fans of the PAWS series might also enjoy Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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