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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2025 |
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Into the rapids
by Ann Braden
"Addy prefers to rely only on herself, but when a superstorm hits her remote mountain town, she will need to muster the courage to ask for help"
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Return to sender
by Vera Brosgol
Ten-year-old Oliver discovers that the wish-granting mailbox in his new apartment may make his dreams come true, but they come with a cost
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| Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina; illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso One hundred years after falling to her death in the ocean, Graciela awakens as a sea spirit. Meanwhile, living boy Jorge accidentally delivers a ghost-killing harpoon to a vengeful villain. The quest to set things right on land and sea brings Graciela and Jorge together in this exciting and heartfelt fantasy. Read-alike: El Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith RossellWhen she arrives at the Midwatch Institute, headstrong Maggie Fishbone discovers that the gloomy-seeming orphanage is actually a school that trains girls to "solve mysteries and do good deeds and fight bad guys." Set in a 1920s-era world of airships and motorcars, this clever story offers plenty of intrigue and thrills. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Spelling it out
by Margaret Finnegan
"A rising seventh grader visits his grandmother in San Francisco for a whirlwind summer of spelling bee training, only to begin suspecting she has Alzheimer's"
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| On Guard! by Cassidy WassermanAt the start of seventh grade, Grace feels like a mess: her parents are getting divorced and her best friend just dumped her. Then, while hiding out in the gym, Grace discovers the school fencing team. Joining the sport gives her a new perspective in this realistic graphic novel filled with family angst and friendship drama. Read-alike: Jessixa Bagley's Duel. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Clash at Fatal Fields : an unofficial Fortnite novel
by Devin Hunter
"Twelve-year-old Grey gets sucked into a hacked, virtual reality version of Fortnite Battle Royale along with one hundred other players. To get home, he must become one of the top five players before the season ends"
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A Day at the Beach
by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge
During a single day on a New Jersey beach, you can follow the overlapping activities of 28 different kids (and two dogs). Ranging from funny (losing your swim trunks) to painful (facing racism and grief), this easy-to-browse book offers a fresh point of view in every chapter. For fans of: Jason Reynolds’ Look Both Ways. (Ages 9-13.)
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| The Last Rhee Witch by Jenna Lee-YunFeeling like a misfit in her own life, Korean American 12-year-old Ronnie heads to summer camp, where she encounters a hollow-eyed gwishin (ghost), a witch-hunting dokkaebi (goblin), and secrets about her own heritage. If you like paranormal fantasy with a dash of creepiness, don't miss The Last Rhee Witch. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Daughters of the Lamp by Nedda LewersIn 10th-century Baghdad, servant Morgana is on the run after a sorcerer attacks her boss, Ali Baba. In present-day Cairo, science-loving Egyptian American Sahara fears that her uncle's bride-to-be might be an actual witch. Find out how the two stories connect in this series starter that blends fantasy and folkore. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Olivetti by Allie MillingtonWhile searching for his mom, Beatrice, after her sudden disappearance, shy and anxious Ernest gets help from an unusual ally: Olivetti, the old family typewriter who remembers everything Beatrice ever typed with him. Narrated by both Ernest and Olivetti, this family story is both quirky and bittersweet. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Show Us Who You Are
by Elle McNicoll
Starring: autistic wannabe-journalist Cora, who's grieving for her mom and frustrated by classmates who don't understand her.
What happens: Cora meets Adrien, who has ADHD and who makes her feel like she can just be herself. But Adrien's dad's company makes "digital immortality" technology, and Cora suspects it might be as sinister as it is groundbreaking.
Why you might like it: This own voices science fiction story will make you think about life, death, and what makes us who we are. (Ages 9-13.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library
408 S. Bray St.
New Carlisle, Indiana 46552
(574) 654-3046ncpl.lib.in.us |
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