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In this Issue
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Browse through some of the best new releases for elementary and junior high-aged kids! Visit any SCLS branch to see the latest and greatest titles for all ages--look for the New Materials shelves. |
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When Tomorrow Burns
by Tae Keller
Ages 10-13 | Magical Realism
When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they found a book of prophecies that promised to predict the future. They forgot about it—until the final prophecy starts coming true.
As seventh grade tests their friendship and wildfires threaten Seattle, the prophecy warns of fire and destruction. Nomi is determined to stop it, but Vi is distracted by a new crush, and Arthur is hiding the real reason he pulled away. As secrets build and tensions rise, the three friends must decide whether their friendship can survive what’s coming—or go up in flames.
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A Scar Like a River
by Lisa Graff
Ages 8-13 | Historical Fiction | Coming March 3rd
From bestselling author Lisa Graff, this important coming-of-age story follows a thirteen-year-old with a mysterious scar on her face--and a big secret she feels pressured to keep. Fallon Little has a secret--and it's not how she got the enormous scar that divides her face in two. Thirteen-year-old Fallon has only ever told one person what really happened on the day she got her scar. Why would she? The truth is dark, and Fallon has much brighter things to focus on, like being cast as the lead in the school play, and hanging out with her two best friends, Trent and Kaia. But when Fallon's uncle Geebie dies, his funeral ignites a wildfire of events that Fallon can't manage to tamp down. The school play is spiraling out of control, Fallon's impossible Aunt Lune comes to live with them, and Trent and Kaia might just be so into each other that there isn't room for Fallon in their friend group any more. And when secrets even worse than the one about Fallon's scar threaten to come to light, Fallon might not have the strength to keep them buried for much longer. Through unflinching prose and with a pitch-perfect voice, bestselling author Lisa Graff explores the power of confronting the past as a way to heal in the present in this propulsive and absorbing tour de force. * The story's pitch-perfect tone balances sad and funny moments impeccably....Darkness and light interplay with perfection.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Graff infuses viscerally rendered realities of lingering trauma with moments of lightheartedness to deliver a meticulously calibrated work about a girl who refuses to be defined by her past.--Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Nightmare on Nightmare Street
by R. L. Stine
Ages 8-13 | Historical Fiction | Coming March 3rd
From the master of spine-tingling horror for young audiences, A Nightmare on Nightmare Street is full of strange sounds, terrifying visions, and things that go bump in the night. Includes a forward by James Murr Murray, bestselling author of Don't Move and creator of Impractical Jokers.Twelve-year-old Joe Ferber, his sister Sadie, and their parents have just moved into a house that has all the hallmarks of a horror movie--tombstones in the basement, a creepy doll laying around, strange noises in the wall, and so on. As Joe tries to fall asleep on the first night, his nightlight begins to flash and change colors, and the creepy doll appears in his bed ... and then twelve-year-old Shawn Hannigan wakes up from a dream.Shawn and his little sister, Addie, are seemingly living in the same house with their mother. But when they arrive at their new school for the first day, the teachers are all wearing animal masks, and the principal's office is pitch black and full of noises. At the end of the day, a stranger claiming to be Shawn's mom picks him up and tells him he doesn't have a sister ...As more and more strange things happen to each of them, Shawn and Joe have to figure out what is real, and what is a nightmare ...
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Magnitude
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Ages 8-13 | Historical Fiction | Coming March 3rd
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iceberg and The Free State of Jax comes the harrowing story of the fight for survival during the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the desperate race to find survivors.San Francisco, 1906.When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble--she's in danger.Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaying overhead, before everything goes dark.When Cora wakes up, she's trapped underground with Chi, whom she met by accident on the way to the docks. They're running short on air and time, when miraculously, Cora's friend Oliver pulls them from the rubble. Once she's above ground again, Cora is shocked to find herself in a city that has been decimated by a massive earthquake.Together, Cora, Chi, and Oliver begin a desperate search for their families, all the while trying to evade terrifying fires that are tearing through the wreckage and a gang of thieves who are pursuing Cora and a valuable secret she holds.From beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a thrilling, suspenseful story about courage, friendship, and the strength it takes to survive one of the most terrible natural disasters this country has ever seen.
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✨ New in Your Favorite Series
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Europa
by James Ponti
When Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless Le Fantãome is released from prison, the City Spies have to split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in hopes that they can thwart the attacks and keep Le Fantãome from going free-- Provided by publisher.
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Forever Rogue (the Forgotten Five, Book 7)
by Lisa McMann
In their latest mission battling the forces of a corrupt president, a group of supernatural kids work to restore the minds of the brainwashed citizens and reveal the truth about the stolen election.
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Amari and the Metalwork Menace
by B. B. Alston
The gripping fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.In the wake of the extreme losses to the Bureau during the war with Dylan Van Helsing and the magicians, Amari has stepped back from being a Junior Agent to spend the school year as a normal kid. But as she prepares to graduate eighth grade, she's faced with a decision: Return to the Bureau and join the elite new Junior Special Agent Program, or retire for good--which would mean safety, but also losing her memories of the supernatural world.But soon she finds that she may not have a choice. A deadly new curse is threatening both the supernatural and mortal worlds as, beneath their skin, people are slowly becoming machines--and losing their very humanity. And it's somehow related to the First Magician.Hundreds of cases have been cropping up, with no cure in sight. And when the curse hits someone close to Amari, it's up to her to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery--even if it means trusting an old enemy.
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🎨 Graphic Novel Spotlight
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Hilo Presents: The Mighty: (A Graphic Novel)
by Judd Winick
The New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day--but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY? Get ready for mega-sized adventure and fun Welcome to Willow City--home to the one and only Miranda Luna Miranda loves her life in Willow City exactly as it is. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from? ) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she was born to be? With Hilo Presents, Judd Winick, the beloved creator of Hilo, brings his signature action-packed storytelling, laugh out loud humor and irresistible heart to brand new stories and worlds--perfect for fans of Hilo and for anyone who has ever needed a hero
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The Haunted House Next Door the Graphic Novel
by Andres Miedoso
A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted! Perfect for emerging readers, this full-color graphic novel tells the spooky story better than ever before.
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Serendipity
by Gabbie Benda
A girl becomes convinced she's cursed after an accident at the town carnival involving a fortune-telling machine--Provided by publisher.
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived Graphic Novel #13)
by Lauren Tarshis
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep readers turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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Run Home: A Graphic Memoir
by Alyssa Bermudez
This heartrending graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Big Apple Diaries) is a moving and unforgettable story about inner strength, healing, and finding hope. It's 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the uniforms are hideous! What a disaster... Even worse? Her parents are forcing her to join the cross-country team. No one needs to run, or sweat, this much! Over time though, Alyssa actually starts to like running. She's getting better with practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice. Alyssa begins to find a steady rhythm with high school, cross country, and her new stepfamily. But Alyssa's dad is sick, and she doesn't know what to do. When the worst thing imaginable happens, Alyssa will need to count on her friends, family, and herself to keep running forward.
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🔎 True Tales & Cool Facts
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Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Scariest, Strangest Parts of the Universe
by Kimberly K. Arcand
In this photo-illustrated outer space book by two NASA scientists, readers will have a blast exploring the scary, creepy, horrific parts of the universe. From rotten-egg moons to zombie planets to spaghettification to real-life death stars, they'll find out just how bonkers space truly is. Open this book if you want to be freaked out just a tad . . . and make sure to read with the lights on!-- Provided by publisher.
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