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Yarn Is Everything!
by Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit tells the tale of Winona Mole, a crochet enthusiast whose life begins to unravel after a cursed crochet hook increases her talent overnight, winning her a spot on the television show Yarn Is Everything!
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Sleepless
by Gordon Korman
From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of five kids who are up all night every night... and desperate to find out why.There's not enough time in the day.How often have Mickey, Skye, Levi, Cyrus, and Thea thought that?Well, now they have plenty of extra time... because they no longer need to sleep.None of them knows why this is happening to them. All they know is that they have to keep it a secret from their families and their friends. And while they keep it a secret, they can use their extra hours to become better than everyone else.Each of them thinks they're alone in their sleeplessness. But once they find each other, they know it can't be just an accident. Suddenly they're forced to ask: What's keeping them awake at night?
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Fablehaven: The Illustrated Edition Volume 1
by Brandon Mull
Return to Brandon Mull's magical world of Fablehaven, now brimming with stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Brandon Dorman. Celebrate twenty years of Fablehaven in this gorgeous anniversary edition with all-new artwork that accompanies the original text. One hundred color illustrations will open your eyes to a secret wildlife preserve for jealous fairies, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and dozens of other mythical and magical creatures, including a giant milch cow Follow Kendra and her brother, Seth, who have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven, as they face the greatest challenge of their lives to protect the sanctuary and save their family. Race with Seth through dangerous woods, dodging projectiles hurled by dark denizens of the forest. See the Fablehaven yard turn from a monochromatic garden with bees and butterflies to a brilliant, full-color oasis of colorful flowers and fairies. Watch Hugo the golem chuck pumpkins from one side of the page to the other. And witness Kendra fly with warrior fairies in a dramatic battle painting you'll want to have framed on your wall. Experience the fun and adventure of drinking the milk for the first time with this oversized, deluxe-format edition, perfect to introduce the story to a child or thrill a dedicated fan.
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Ghost in the Night
by Tiffany D. Jackson
From mega-bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson comes this highly anticipated follow-up to her Edgar Award-winning, instant middle-grade bestseller Blood in the Water.Ghost in the Night is another spine-tingling, can't-put-it-down murder mystery, this time set in America's Most Haunted City.*This stunning edition features sprayed edges. While supplies last *Savannah, Georgia, with its mossy trees and ornate old homes, is a place rich in history...and ghosts. Ghosts are what pique Harmony Roundtree's interest. Still reeling from her losses back home, Harmony wants to believe in ghost stories...but isn't sure what's real. When she goes on one of the many ghost tours around town, she takes a photo of what might be a ghost. Or is it a hoax?With two new friends, Harmony sets out to investigate... and stumbles upon clues leading to an unsolved murder. The deeper she digs, the more Harmony realizes that what she saw on the ghost tour might be connected to a shocking crime. But making connections can be dangerous--even more dangerous than ghosts.New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another action-packed mystery full of surprises and secrets that will give readers goosebumps.
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| Lydia Cooper Is a Lie by Meaghan McIsaacTired of being left out due to her dad's strict internet rules, 14-year-old Lydia makes a secret social media account. Shortly after she's tagged in a photo, her home is invaded and Lydia's forced to go on the run while confronting hidden truths about her family and her identity. This twisty, pulse-pounding thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Casting April
by Wendy Lu
Twelve-year-old April is a talented performer who is determined to land the starring role in the school play, but no one believes she can do it because of her tracheostomy tube. A heartwarming story of friendship, identity, and the importance of chasing your dreams. Sixth grader April Xue lives and breathes all things Broadway. When she builds up the courage to audition for the lead role in the school play, she thinks she's knocked it out of the park -- until she finds out that she's been assigned to the stage crew. April is devastated--it seems like the curtain is closing on her dream of being an actor. A day later, April overhears that the theater director, Ms. Rooney, decided not to cast her because she's disabled. With the help of her best friend, a sneaky student reporter, and her spirited castmates, April learns to confront her own insecurities as a performer and proves to everyone (including Ms. Rooney) that she deserves a fair shot -- all in time for opening night.
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| Midsummer Sisters by Niki SmithWith their parents' marriage in trouble, stepsisters and best friends Quinn and Kenzie are visiting Gramma on North Carolina's Outer Banks. There, they become attached to a wild foal, while also wondering what will happen if their parents get divorced. Delicate yet expressive artwork highlights the big emotions in this graphic novel. (Ages 9-12.)
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🎨 Graphic Novel Spotlight
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Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three
by Erin Hunter
The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise).
The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons—but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.
But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan’s world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.
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I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived Graphic Novel #14): Volume 14
by Lauren Tarshis
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Peter Wartman. A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he's not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor.But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked -- and, for the first time, truly afraid. He's a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?
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Offside: A Graphic Novel
by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Winning is everything. For the first time ever, the Jackson Middle School soccer team is going co-ed--thanks to Nicky's determination. Now Nicky and Fabiola are on a team with Al, Palmer, Seba, and the rest of the boys . . . but that doesn't mean they're all on the same side. Team captain Al is going to do whatever he can to keep the girls off the team, just the way his father wants.When Al and Nicky's rivalry threatens to tear the team apart, everyone's going to have to pick sides. That is, until Palmer looks into why Nicky joined the team, and he starts to realize that there's a bigger problem than what's on the field. . .And maybe the only way to truly win is together.
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Howliday Inn the Graphic Novel
by James Howe
The Monroes have gone on vacation, leaving Harold, Chester, and Bunnicula at Chateau Bow-Wow--not exactly a four-star hotel. On the animals' very first night there, the silence is pierced by a peculiar wake-up call--an unearthly howl that makes Chester observe that the place should be called...Howliday Inn. But the mysterious cries in the night (Chester is convinced there are werewolves afoot) are just the beginning of the frightening goings-on. Soon, animals start disappearing, and there are whispers of murder. Is check-out time at Chateau Bow-Wow going to come earlier than Harold and Chester anticipated?
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Exit Elsewhere
by Jordan Quinn
At Camp Elsewhere, Ruskin must navigate new friendships and mend old ones--all while trying not to get lost in a deep, dark cavern. This is the latest titles in the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly series.
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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 4): Volume 4
by Mai Matsuda
The final round is here! Best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in the fourth and final volume of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club. It's time for the final performance and the final day of judging as the Girls in the Light Competition reaches its grande finale... It's time for Hikaru to dig deep and sing from the bottom of her heart! But will it be enough to win?
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