August 2026 list by Angie R.
 
A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room by Ron Roy
A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room
by Ron Roy

Visiting a gecko-themed escape room at a local science museum, Abbi and her friends Lydia and Daniel work together to solve the escape room puzzle.

The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable History Facts You Won't Be Taught in School by null
The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge
by Book Author

In this hilarious collection of obscure history, readers will discover strange-but-true facts they’d never learn in school. From a king’s pet polar bear swimming in the Thames to a soldier who kept fighting World War II for decades, the book is packed with surprising stories and quirky characters.


Disney Descendants: Wicked Wonderland: The Junior Novelization by Random House Disney
Disney Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
by Random House Disney

When the Queen of Hearts is kidnapped by Maddox Hatter, Red, Chloe, Pink, and a new cast of heroes and villains journey to Wonderland, facing quests that test friendships, forge new bonds, and spark romance.


Elliot and the Pixie Plot: The Underworld Chronicles by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Elliot and the Pixie Plot
by Jennifer A. Nielsen

In her signature blend of humor and fantasy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen continues Elliot’s adventures as King of the Brownies. When a feud between Pixies and Fairies erupts over Glimmering Forest, Elliot is pulled into the middle and sent on a dangerous quest into the underworld to steal a hair—and a sock—from the fearsome Demon Kovol. Being King of the Brownies is no easy job.


Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time by Liz Kessler
Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time
by Liz Kessler

In the ninth book of the New York Times bestselling series, Emily Windsnap travels through time after a wish on a magic stone reveals a disastrous future. As each trip shows new troubles for both humans and merpeople, Emily and her friends must find a way to bring their communities together and create a brighter future for everyone.


Ghostlines by Katya Balen
Ghostlines
by Katya Balen

On the close-knit Island of Ayrie, Tilda loves everything about her home and wants newcomer Albie to love it too. When nothing else works, she risks a forbidden trip to a haunted old island—but as she tries to show Albie what makes Ayrie special, she must also face the lingering pain of her brother’s departure.


Helmer in the Dragon Tomb by S. D. Smith
Helmer in the Dragon Tomb
by S. D. Smith

Helmer is a young farmer whose homestead is under threat. The prince and heir is gone, and the kingdom is teetering on the edge of a long fall into darkness. Evil allies arise, threatening all that is noble and hopeful in Natalia.

History Smashers: The Space Race by Kate Messner
History Smashers: The Space Race
by Kate Messner

History Smashers: The Space Race blasts off to bust myths and misconceptions about the race to space. From failed launches to Cold War competition, Kate Messner reveals the surprising truth behind the scientists, risks, and teamwork that made space exploration possible.


Life on the Moon by Matthew Swanson
Life on the Moon
by Matthew Swanson

The extraordinary tale of a curious boy sent to live on the Moon, the wondrous discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe. When 12-year-old Leo joins the first Moon colony, his father mysteriously disappears, and Leo uncovers a secret everyone denies: the Moon is alive with extraordinary creatures. To save his new friends and uncover the truth, Leo must challenge a lie no one wants exposed.


Lullaby Lake: A Branches Book (the Last Firehawk #4): Volume 4 by Katrina Charman
Lullaby Lake
by Katrina Charman

Tag and his friends continue their quest for the Ember Stone, following a magical map through dangerous lands and into the territory of their greatest enemy, the powerful vulture Thorn. As Tag, Skyla, and Blaze draw closer to a final showdown, the adventure becomes more dangerous than ever.


The Mighty Macy by Kwame Alexander
The Mighty Macy
by Kwame Alexander

A young girl finds her voice—and the power of speaking up for her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by Kwame Alexander. When budget cuts limit access to her beloved school library, Macy teams up with her classmates and, inspired by her father's poems, learns how to advocate for what she believes in.


Really Rubie by Maddie Frost
Really Rubie
by Maddie Frost

In this hilarious diary-style series, eleven-year-old Rubie Fox is excited for her first month at sleepaway camp with her best friend—until an injury keeps Riley home. Stuck attending camp on her own, Rubie faces new friendships, unexpected drama, and maybe even a crush.


Pizza and Taco: Scariest Sleepover Ever!: (A Graphic Novel) by Stephen Shaskan
Scariest Sleepover Ever!
by Stephen Shaskan

Pizza and Taco are ready for the best sleepover ever—with sleeping bags, friends, and plenty of fun. Since they're not allowed to watch a scary movie, they turn to ghost stories instead. But will Pizza and Taco be brave enough to make it through the night without getting too scared?


School for Woodland Creatures by Lauren Castillo
School for Woodland Creatures
by Lauren Castillo

It's the first day of school in Hedge Hollow, and Hedgehog and her forest friends decide to start a school of their own. While everyone else is ready to teach, Hedgehog worries she isn't an expert at anything. With help and encouragement from her friends, she learns that everyone has unique strengths that help them shine.


Sleepless by Gordon Korman
Sleepless
by Gordon Korman

From the #1 bestselling author of Restart comes the story of five kids who suddenly no longer need sleep. Keeping their condition a secret, they use their extra hours to get ahead—until they discover they're not alone and begin searching for the reason they're awake every night.


Sneaks by Amy Tern
Sneaks
by Amy Tern

A missing child and a supposedly empty apartment draw two unlikely tween sleuths into a tangled neighborhood mystery. Street-smart Valory and homebound Rook team up to investigate suspicious activity across the alley, but their search for answers soon connects to a kidnapping—and a dangerous villain who may be watching them, too. Perfect for fans of twisty, hijinks-filled mysteries.
 


Thunder and Mercy by Jennifer Robin Barr
Thunder and Mercy
by Jennifer Robin Barr

It's 1979, and twelve-year-old Thunder Underwood expects another lonely summer with relatives while her scientist parents are away. Instead, she finds herself at a crumbling mansion once owned by Benedict Arnold, where a mysterious diary leads her into a thrilling Revolutionary War mystery filled with spies, secrets, and hidden clues. Fast-paced and full of twists, this adventure weaves together the 1770s and 1970s as Thunder uncovers the truth—and finds her own voice along the way.


Where Ella Went by Laurie Morrison
Where Ella Went
by Laurie Morrison

A clever, funny multimedia mystery about two soccer teammates determined to uncover why their beloved team captain, Ella, suddenly disappeared before the biggest game of the season. As Sadie and Pug dig into Ella’s secrets, they discover that her life—and their own classmates’ lives—may not be as perfect as they seemed. Told through texts, emails, journal entries, and recordings, it’s a compelling story of friendship, teamwork, and middle school pressures.