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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2025 |
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The dire deeds of Doctor Gargo / : The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo
by Steve Behling
In this hilarious and spooky sequel, Waffles, his mummy sidekick, and their turtle Frank hit the road from Shriekport to Hollywood, facing off against reanimated monsters and the evil Doctor Gargo, in a wild summer adventure packed with laughs, creepy creatures and big decisions
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The library of unruly treasures
by Jeanne Birdsall
"Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas..."
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The dark times of Nimble Nottingham
by Ryan James Black
"Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down"
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Stella : ranch patrol
by W. Bruce Cameron
Thirteen-year-old Mateo trains corgi Stella to herd sheep in order to help his father avoid selling the family ranch
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The memory spinner
by C. M. Cornwell
"A young girl must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present"-- Provided by publisher
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Grin
by D. W. Gillespie
Twelve-year-old Danny's dream week at his Uncle Bill's retro arcade becomes life threatening when a sinister video game harboring the soul of a serial killer possesses Bill
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The freedom seeker
by Ruchira Gupta
"Twelve-year-old Simi Singh's life in Northern India is filled with love, family traditions, and ordinary worries...Her Sikh father and Muslim mother's interfaith marriage is becoming a target of violent vigilantes. Faced with rising threats, they must make an impossible choice: stay and risk their lives...Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler. Throughout her nail-biting journey towards safety and belonging, Simi will face unthinkable danger- and when Simi and her mother are separated...she refuses to accept this fate. Alone in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land, she must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive, find her mother, and reunite her shattered family"
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The forest of a thousand eyes
by Frances Hardinge
Young Feather ventures into the dangerous Forest in pursuit of a stranger who stole her people's precious spyglass
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Eternal flame
by Matthew Landis
"Twins Ike and Iris Carter race from D.C. to Paris to New York on the trail of one of America's most iconic treasures, before it disappears"
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Incredibly Penelope
by Lauren Myracle
"Penelope has been all over the globe, from the tippity top to the bottomitty bottom, traveling alongside her godmother, the super celebrity Queenie Bee. And she's done things most kids never dream of, like feeding giraffes, exploring real glaciers, and hopping from one five-star hotel to the next. But there's one thing she has never done, and she desperately wants to give it a try: go to school! So Penelope persuades her mother and godmother to let her attend Idlewild Academy for Girls. There, Penelope's charm, openness, and generosity quickly win over many of her new classmates. Although some, including sullen Dilly, think she's a snob. But when Penelope's mother and godmother go missing, her wealth goes along with them, and people start treating her differently--even cruelly. Is Penelope still special? Is she still the same person? And whatever will she do now?"
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Dream
by Barbara O'Connor
Determined to buy a new guitar to win a songwriting contest, eleven-year-old Idalee searches for a hidden family treasure to help her achieve her dreams only to discover the music was in her all along
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Maggie and the story shadows
by Annabelle Oh
Thirteen-year-old Maggie and her friends investigate her mother's disappearance and discover a world where stories are real
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The island of forgotten gods
by Victor Piäneiro
Twelve-year-old Nico and his cousins' seemly boring summer in Puerto Rico takes a horrific turn when they encounter the legendary chupacabra, a cult, and the gods who created the island
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Stinetinglers 4
by R. L. Stine
Three kids experience spine-chilling horrors in the small town of Hollow Hills
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Cosmic clutter / : Cosmic Clutter
by Drew Brockington
"Major Meowser must learn to work together with his veteran CatStronaut father, Buck, who has been recruited to join Major's next mission to space--much to Major's dismay"
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Maker Girl and Professor Smarts
by Jasmine Florentine
"Introducing the newest superheroes of New Bork City: Maker Girl and Professor Smarts! So what if they didn't actually receive superpowers when that comet hit earth a few months back and created a bunch of other superheroes and supervillains? Maker Girl can make just about anything, and Professor Smarts is the sharpest kid on the block. They're more than a match for villainous Mr. Anti-Freeze, who's bent on ruining the town's ice cream-by turning it all to slime! This fast-paced story delivers classic hero escapades with light-hearted twists, and readers can get in on the action by making their own super creations, from a toilet-paper-roll grappling hook to some delicious sorbet. Every colorful page bursts with kid-friendly art, hilarious characters, andthe excitement of STEM"
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Area 51
by Steve Foxe
Book Annotation
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Dream on
by Shannon Hale
Book Annotation
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Sugar shack
by Lucy Knisley
It is winter at Peapod Farm with Jen still learning a lot about living life outside the city, and with her stepsister Andy, they will both have a chance to understand what it means to be family
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Deepwater creek / : A Graphic Novel
by Michael Regina
"A middle grade graphic horror novel about two brothers who must uncover what terrors may be lurking in the depths of their local creek"
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My little pony : lost stories of Equestria.
by Christina Rice
"How did Princess Cadance become an Alicorn? While at the School of Magic in Canterlot, a swarm of dragons attack. Watching Princess Celestia defend them, Cadance jumps in to help. But, what can a pony with no magic do? Then, when Violette Rainbow asks why Skye doesn't visit her in Bridlewood it leads to an argument, but will they be able to learn how the strength of a good friend can help before it's too late? It's New Years and Zipp and Pipp are having a party! But when Zipp ruins Pipp's big surprise, can she make up for it while keeping her resolution? And, when a famous pegasus returns to Zephyr Heights for a tournament in their honor, they disappear during their flight! The Mane 5 each have a unique perspective on what they saw. Will they be able toput together the clues and find out what happened?"
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Adorable empire
by Laura Terry
"Nothing has been going right for Jinx. People at school think she's a goth weirdo, and now her parents are getting divorced. She has to move to an unfamiliar apartment building that doesn't feel like home--and that doesn't have her dad. And when a new neighbor gives her a mysterious crystal, her life is turned even more upside down by the Adorables, a mischievous band of magical creatures. They are messy, distracting, and, worst of all, they follow Jinx everywhere. She just wants to be left alone...Getting rid of the Adorables turns out to be harder than expected, but they might just help Jinx find her way back to happiness"
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Froggy! : a pond full of pals
by Paige Walshe
"A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of picnicking humans, and befriending giant fish are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon"
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City of dragons. : Quest for the True Dragon 3, Quest for the true dragon
by Jaimal Yogis
"Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Háunxuáe powers grow stronger, Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missing out on a normal school life...She keeps dreaming of her father and his ominous insistence that she must wake the dragon kings. When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and her friends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clock exacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in sync with Nate and her friends before it's too late? "
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My little pony : friendship is spooky
by Thomas F. Zahler
"As the weather cools and leaves start falling, it's spooky season in Ponyville! Something terrifying is happening at Sweet Apple Acres. Bad apples have come alive and are determined to take over all of Ponyville in "Night of the Apples!" Then, the Ponies go on an adventure to a newly erupted geyser and after some fun playing in the water, they begin to act a bit strange, perhaps even . . . sinister, in "Ponies of Dark Water!""
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The extraordinary history of witches
by Hazel Atkinson
"Travel through time and across the globe in this book for children aged 8-12 as they uncover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "witch" to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria"
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Gymnastics
by Emma Carlson Berne
"Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about gymnastics with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress"
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Games book
by Julia March
"Build in some time for bite-sized family fun with the LEGO Minecraft Games Book, packed with hours' worth of ideas for LEGO Minecraft games, puzzles, and challenges. Also included are 61 Minecraft themed LEGO elements to add to your own collection and use alongside the games in the book, making this the ultimate experience for fun-loving LEGO Minecraft enthusiasts"
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