September 2026 list by Angie R. |
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The Birthday Party of No Return
by R. L. Stine
Welcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.Lee Hargrove only wants one thing-to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favorites to win along with his friend, Cory Lucky Duck Duckworth and another athletic classmate, Laura Grodin. Laura is good...for a girl, but how can anyone compete with Cory's good luck streak? Lee has an idea and he's about to give Cory an unforgettable birthday present that will really get the party started.
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Felix Powell, Boy Squirrel
by Erin Entrada Kelly
Felix Powell thought his days of magical animal transformations were over... until a mysterious bit of magic turns him into a squirrel! Suddenly, the eight-year-old aspiring zoologist is dodging predators, making new squirrel friends, and learning the secrets of squirrel life. With short chapters and plenty of humor, this young middle grade adventure celebrates curiosity, imagination, and friendship.
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The Fire Serpent Legacy
by Cindy L. Rodriguez
Magic, danger, and heart collide in this exciting middle-grade adventure. Auri Braga isn't a fighter like her parents, the legendary guardians of the Amazon, but when she discovers a fire serpent's egg, she knows she must honor their final wish and return it to Brazil. When the egg hatches, Auri must protect the young serpent and help save her family's homeland from destruction. Perfect for fans of magical adventures filled with courage, friendship, and heart.
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Ghost in the Night
by Tiffany D. Jackson
From bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson comes a spine-tingling mystery set in Savannah, Georgia. When twelve-year-old Harmony arrives for the summer with her musician father, she becomes intrigued by the town's ghost stories and a local boy's unsolved disappearance. After capturing a photo that may show a ghost, Harmony and her new friends begin investigating, only to uncover a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and murder. This thrilling mystery is packed with chills, suspense, and unforgettable twists.
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Grand Canyon Rescue
by C. R. Fulton
Adventure starts in the Grand Canyon where Isaiah, Sadie, and Ethan discover a small box engraved with their names. The box contains a hidden message with mysterious clues that lead them on a scavenger hunt. As the kids are solving the carefully crafted riddles on what seems to be a wild goose chase, they stumble across a clue scribbled on a ripped piece of fabric. Help me, it reads. The kids are stumped by this clue. What can it possibly mean? Why is it so hard for them to figure out?
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Heart of the Ruby Dragon
by Tracey West
The royal family of Bracken has been captured by the evil fairy queen Agrona, and it's up to Drake and his friends to rescue them. To stop Agrona, the Dragon Masters must find three magical dragon gems, beginning with a quest to the Land of Peace to seek out a Ruby Dragon. But securing the dragon's special heart gem won't be easy. Can Drake and Bo solve the Ruby Dragon's riddle and help save the kingdom?
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Kiki and the New Magic
by Eiko Kadono
Join Kiki, the beloved young witch, and her clever cat Jiji in this enchanting sequel to the classic that inspired the Studio Ghibli film. A year after starting her new life, Kiki has become a celebrated courier, but fame brings new challenges. As doubts grow and friendships are tested, Kiki must find the courage to embrace change, discover new magic, and find her place in an ever-changing world.
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A Kingdom of Shadows
by Emily Bain Murphy
A band of unlikely heroes sets out to fight the darkness slowly overtaking their kingdom in this sweeping fantasy adventure. Since the Great Betrayal, the light in Wildfel has been fading. When twelve-year-old orphan Finn, his friend Adrion, and his sister Lydia learn of a legendary Lake of Light, they embark on a perilous journey filled with wonders, dangers, and secrets that could change their lives, and the fate of the kingdom, forever.
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Last Exit to the End!
by Caleb Zane Huett
The Ironsword Academy series reaches its epic, fire-breathing finale! Morgan and the team use the school's medieval fair as cover to sneak into the computer room and save their digital friend, Eek, before the server crashes. Can they outsmart the Ender Dragon and Principal Ferris in time?
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Little Monsters
by Máire Roche
In this supernatural middle-grade retelling of Little Women, the March sisters share a monstrous secret. Meg will do anything to protect her family, especially as a mysterious beast stalking the woods threatens to expose them. As fear spreads through their town and suspicion grows, Meg must uncover the truth before she loses the home she's found with her sisters.
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Lost and Found
by Alice Schertle
It's a fun day on the farm with Little Blue Truck and friends, until Toad goes missing! As everyone gets ready for a hayride, Toad suddenly disappears. Can Blue and his farm animal pals find him in time to join the fun? Filled with rhyme, rhythm, animal sounds, and friendship, this charming adventure is perfect for Little Blue Truck fans.
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The Neverfear
by Katherine Rundell
The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series. Join Christopher and Anya on their next daring adventures in the magical Archipelago. It's the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt, and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone's lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people closest to them is put in terrible danger. Now Christopher must face fearsome giants, win a daring race, and outwit deadly enemies, all to save the people he loves most.
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The No-Brainer's Guide to Decomposition
by Adrianna Cuevas
No one has ever called Frani Gonzalez squeamish. Living at a university body farm with her forensic anthropologist dad, she's used to guts, bugs, and buried bodies. But when a hand reaches out of the ground and grabs her ankle, Frani discovers a teenage zombie who needs her help. As more zombies begin to appear, Frani must rely on her unique perspective and new friends to unravel the body farm's mystery before the undead take over.
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Rise of the Scorpions
by T. Z. Layton
Now a New York Times bestselling series, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll have to earn his place all over again. Facing older, stronger players and a ruthless rival team that will do anything to win, Leo takes on his toughest season yet. With new friendships, fierce competition, and challenges both on and off the field, can Leo and his teammates make another run at the title?
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Roar
by Varsha Bajaj
Rohan loves animals, especially tigers, so a trip to India to visit his grandfather at a tiger sanctuary is a dream come true. But when poachers threaten the tigers and a mining project could destroy their habitat, Rohan realizes how much is at stake. Determined to protect Arya and her cubs, he finds his voice and joins the fight to save these magnificent animals in this gripping novel from the acclaimed author of Thirst.
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The Shadowlands
by Katrina Charman
In audiobook 5 of this fantasy series, the magical Ember Stone is almost complete! There is only one piece left to find. But Thorn's darkness is spreading faster than ever! Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must cross the dangerous Shadowlands to find the last piece. What-or who-will they meet along the way? Can the friends complete the stone in time to save Perodia?
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Star Stories
by Kate DiCamillo
Tender and authentic, this beautiful finale to a moving trilogy celebrates friendship, trust, and the power of stories. Orris, a rat, and Timble, an owl, share stories each night in their old barn. When Timble asks why Orris never leaves, she offers him the chance to see the world beyond. Kate DiCamillo shows how friendship, courage, and trust can lift us into our best lives.
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Trip to the Pumpkin Farm
by Rebecca Elliott
An award-winning pumpkin goes missing during Eva's field trip to the pumpkin farm, and the owls have to solve the mystery in time for the holiday party.
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The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story
by Kate Messner
A boastful whale and a showboating otter compete in a battle of words to prove that each is the greatest animal ever to swim the seas. Listened to one way, the first-person text brags about whales' superiority; listened to the other way, it extols how much better otters are. Using true information about the two marine species to make both arguments, Kate Messner's adroit text brilliantly illustrates how the same words can be used to express contradictory opinions when speakers have a one-sided view of the world. Includes factual back matter about language usage and the actual similarities of whales and otters.
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Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer
by Ollie George Clark
An unapologetically unremarkable hero, a surprisingly brave piglet, and an epic fantasy adventure await. When twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is told he's remarkable only for being unremarkable, he sets out to reclaim his town's stolen magic. Joined by his loyal friend Agnes and a trusty piglet named Satchel, Youngest faces monsters, mysteries, and mayhem in a hilarious tale of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
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