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Reads for Kids and Tweens April 2025 |
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| Speak Up, Santiago! by Julio Anta; illustrated by Gabi MendezThough he's bilingual, middle schooler Santi speaks way more English than Spanish. He's trying to change that while visiting his Abuela Emma in the Latin American neighborhood of Hillside Valley, but his frustration and embarrassment keeps getting in the way. This graphic novel series-starter is packed with authentic characters and crisp, bright artwork. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Isle of Ever by Jen CalonitaAfter growing up poor, 12-year-old Benny is thrilled to learn that she could inherit a life-changing fortune, but only if she can unravel centuries-old riddles and find a long-vanished island within the next two weeks. The magical treasure hunt in this series opener is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Squire & Knight
by Scott Chantler
Staying behind to catch up on some reading while his inept boss, Sir Kelton, rides off to slay a demonic dragon, Squire soon notices something isn't quite right about this cursed village and seeks to uncover its secrets. (Ages 8-12.)
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| One Wrong Step by Jennifer A. NielsenIt's 1939, and nobody has ever reached the top of Tibet's Mt. Everest. British 14-year-old Atlas and his dad hope to be among the first. Their climb, however, is charged with danger, from Nazi spies to a life-threatening avalanche. Fascinating details will keep you turning the pages of this historical adventure. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| A Song for You & I by K. O'NeillWhen ambitious novice ranger Rowan (along with their pegasus, Kestrel) is assigned to a boring post in Lamb's Ear Meadow, they meet Leone, a violin-playing shepherd. Soon, the two form a connection that will change them both. Natural beauty shines in the soft, flowing illustrations of this graphic novel about figuring out who you are and what you want. Read-alike: Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Lightfall: The Dark Times (Book Three)
by Tim Probert
While the rest of their fellowship seeks refuge in Baihle, Bea and Cad journey through the unknown to reach the Citadel of Knowledge to uncover answers to some of their world's darkest mysteries and, along the way, get some help from an unexpected ally who gives them hope. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Speechless by Aron Nels SteinkeNew sixth-grader Mira can speak just fine at home, or when she's making stop-motion animations, but at school? The words just won't come. Friendship complications add another layer to this realistic, easy-to-read graphic novel from the author of the Mr. Wolf's Class series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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I Survived the Black Death, 1348
by Lauren Tarshis
Travel to medieval England to learn about the horrors of the Black Death as one girl finds hope amid illness and grief, in this story that includes nonfiction backmatter with facts and photos about the real-life event. (Ages 8-12.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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