November 2026 list by Angie R.
 
Game of Pets: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Aaron Blabey
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
by Aaron Blabey

OK, here's the situation: thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, Earth is doomed. Luckily, Griff, an 11-year-old kid with countless allergies, has been told by a talking axolotl named Bob that he's the only one who can save everyone. There's just one problem: Bob warns that Griff's pets are not what they seem. Get ready for a wildly funny, action-packed adventure filled with aliens, mystery, and very suspicious cats and dogs.


The Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War by Jim Murphy
The Boys' War
by Jim Murphy

This contemporary classic explores the Civil War through the eyes of its youngest soldiers. Drawing on diaries, letters, and firsthand accounts, Jim Murphy follows boys as young as twelve from camp life to the chaos of battle, revealing the courage, hardship, and human cost of America’s bloodiest conflict.
 


The Shrew Detective: The Case of the Pilfered Pearls (Shrew Detective #1): Volume 1 by Margi Preus
The Case of the Pilfered Pearls
by Margi Preus

Wind in the Willows meets Enola Holmes in this charming mystery series from Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus. Minerva Shrew, a curious detective with a love of words, must solve the case of a missing pearl necklace in the most dangerous place imaginable: a human house. With her friends' lives at risk and exterminators on the way, Minerva races to uncover the true culprit in this witty, suspenseful adventure.


The Continuation of Summer Dillon by Sarah Everett
The Continuation of Summer Dillon
by Sarah Everett

For fans of The Wild Robot and Rebecca Stead, this thought-provoking novel explores what makes us human. Summer 2.0 is an android created to continue the life of Summer Dillon, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t be a perfect copy. As she grows to love her new life, Summer 2.0 begins to wonder: if she isn’t the real Summer, who is she meant to be?
 


Death in the Tallgrass by Andrea L. Rogers
Death in the Tallgrass
by Andrea L. Rogers

From the author of Man Made Monsters comes a gripping thriller that blends mystery with Cherokee history and culture. When Cynthia moves to her grandfather’s ranch in 1968 Oklahoma, she hopes to reconnect with her heritage. But after a mysterious girl appears, she uncovers a deadly secret hidden in the prairie grass, one that could tear her family apart.


Dinosaurs (Nat Geo Kids Readers, Level 1) by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Dinosaurs
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth--maybe even as close as their own backyard!

Found Sound by Meg Wolitzer
Found Sound
by Meg Wolitzer

A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family, friendship, and listening closely to what matters most. When Felix discovers a mysterious box containing an audio recorder and a trail of clues, he and his quirky neighbor Marigold set off on an unforgettable adventure through town. Along the way, Felix uncovers surprises that may change how he hears the world around him.


The Great Gift Swap: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #23): Volume 23 by Rebecca Elliott
The Great Gift Swap
by Rebecca Elliott

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Eva and her friends celebrate Moonfest, the holiday of the longest night of the year. As Treetopolis fills with decorations, songs, snow, and a secret gift swap, Eva struggles to find the perfect gift for George while balancing all her holiday preparations.
 


The Grimlore Game by Kalyn Josephson
The Grimlore Game
by Kalyn Josephson

A brand-new cozy gothic mystery filled with family curses, talking cats, and clever clues. When orphan Kit Devlin's wealthy grandfather dies, her scheming relatives gather for their inheritance, only to discover a magical game of riddles instead. As Kit follows the clues, she uncovers dark family secrets, a mysterious curse, and a talking cat who may hold the key to winning the game.
 


I Am Dolly Parton by Brad Meltzer
I Am Dolly Parton
by Brad Meltzer

Instant New York Times Bestseller. The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is featured in this engaging biography. From her beloved music career to founding the Imagination Library, which has provided millions of free books to children, this inspiring story shows how Dolly’s kindness and love have made a lasting impact.


Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett
Only You Can Save Mankind
by Terry Pratchett

As the mighty alien fleet from the latest computer game thunders across the screen, Johnny prepares to blow them into the usual million pieces. And they send him a message: We surrender. They're not supposed to do that! They're supposed to die. And computer joysticks don't have 'Don't Fire' buttons...But it's only a game, isn't it. Isn't it?


Over and Under the Wetland by Kate Messner
Over and Under the Wetland
by Kate Messner

Discover the hidden magic of the Everglades in this fascinating and beautifully illustrated entry in the beloved Over and Under series. Journey through Florida’s Everglades National Park, where barred owls hoot, great egrets glide overhead, and a hidden world thrives beneath the swamp. From panthers and orchids to alligators and singing frogs, this nonfiction picture book reveals the amazing creatures living just out of sight over and under the wetland.


A Raven of the Rainforest by Rosanne Parry
A Raven of the Rainforest
by Rosanne Parry

In this stand-alone addition to the bestselling Voice of the Wilderness series, Westerly the raven is marked by a single white feather and a prophecy that she is destined to save her roost. Doubting her fate, she flies away, but when disaster strikes, she must find the courage to return home. Set in the Pacific Northwest rainforest, this gripping animal survival story explores family, bravery, leadership, and hope.


Royalslinger by Graci Kim
Royalslinger
by Graci Kim

From the bestselling author of the Dreamslinger duology comes the thrilling finale to a magical adventure where dragons soar above Seoul and dreams come to life. As Aria begins her second year of training, she’s sent on a dangerous quest to recover a stolen ancient relic. Faced with shocking revelations, devastating loss, and difficult choices, Aria must decide how far she’ll go to protect those she loves and the future of the League.


The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society (Deluxe Edition) by Lindsay Currie
The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society
by Lindsay Currie

Instant New York Times Bestseller! In this exciting series opener, four best friends are trapped in a book-themed inn during an ice storm when a regular customer is found dead. While police blame old age, Merrick McGee suspects murder. With help from her mystery-loving friends and clues from her armchair-detective grandma, the Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society sets out to crack the case in this thrilling locked-room mystery.


Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders
Secrets of the Broken House
by Taryn Souders

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunit filled with friendship, small-town secrets, and twists. When thirteen-year-old Tucker discovers Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs, everyone assumes it was an accident. But the clues don’t add up, and as Tucker digs deeper into the mystery, he uncovers dangerous secrets that make him question whether his town was ever as safe as it seemed.


Little Gems - The Snake Who Came to Stay by Julia Donaldson
The Snake Who Came to Stay
by Julia Donaldson

Polly has set up a pets' holiday home for the summer and with a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day! Especially when Doris the snake goes missing! Can Polly find Doris before the snake finds the guinea pigs?

Stanley by M. C. Ross
Stanley
by M. C. Ross

Meet Stanley, a black Labrador Retriever who flunks out of service-dog training for being too friendly. Charlie, a seventh-grade hockey player, has just been dropped to a lower-level team for being too intense on the ice. When Stanley’s training skills and Charlie’s determination bring them together, the unlikely pair forms a friendship that could help the Bunkeroos reach the top of the league.


Too Many Toys by David Shannon
Too Many Toys
by David Shannon

Caldecott Honor winner and bestselling author-illustrator David Shannon makes readers laugh aloud when young Spencer's mountain of toys becomes overwhelming. Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

Wish You Well by Jamie Sumner
Wish You Well
by Jamie Sumner

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a heartfelt adventure about three kids with big diagnoses, bigger personalities, and one outrageous plan. Violet wants to handle her vision loss on her own, Wyatt is full of risky ideas after a heart transplant, and Noor faces chemo with wit and determination. When a wish-granting foundation comes calling, they team up to game the system, but what starts as a scheme soon becomes an unforgettable friendship.