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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2025* |
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| Their Just Desserts by Tracy Badua and Alechia DowSince they solved their first mystery (in The Cookie Crumbles), baker Laila and journalist Lucy have been too busy to spend much time together. When these middle school detectives are called on to go undercover at a kids' baking show, it tests both their skills and their friendship. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology by Angela HsiehLu has always planned to be a traveling geozoologist like her ah-ma (grandmother), studying creatures like mossgoats, cloud jellyfish, and super-huge axolotls. So when Ah-ma's letters stop, Lu decides to search for her, with some help from her old friend Ren. Soft and dreamy artwork helps transport you to the magical setting of this sweet graphic novel adventure. For fans of: K. O'Neill's Tea Dragon Society series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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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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| The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan-Long ShangEven though her sisters are always-busy high achievers, 12-year-old Esme just wants a chill summer with her local swim team. Esme's mom, however, has competitive expectations that could shatter Esme's summer hopes. Readers who like slice-of-life books with real-feeling characters will enjoy diving into Esme's story. (Ages 8-12.) |
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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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The song of orphan's garden
by Nicole M. Hewitt
In an increasingly cold arctic world, Lyriana and her brother Zave seek sanctuary in the Orphan's Garden, and when the garden is in danger, she and Brob, a Giant boy, must see if Humans and Giants can work together. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Sam(ira)'s (Worst) Best Summer by Nina HamzaAfter a horrible year where her best friend turned into a bully, relatable middle schooler Sammy now faces an even worse summer: her house was just TP'd and her brother Imran, who's autistic, is sure it's because they're brown and Muslim. How is Sammy supposed to trust in a new friendship with neighbor Alice when it feels like everyone is against her? (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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Mixed-up
by Kami Garcia
"Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook?"
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Safe harbor
by Padma Venkatraman
After Geetha and her mom move from India to Rhode Island following her parents' divorce, Geetha is bullied for her clothes, food and English, eventually finding friends and rescuing an injured seal while she learns to live with mixed feelings. Simultaneous eBook.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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