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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2026 |
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| Rostam Wrecks the Realm by Olivia AbtahiAfter his attempts to make friends on his new home planet result in social disaster, impulsive 12-year-old Rostam makes a deal with the legendary Zahhak, accidentally kicking off a plot that could destroy the Interstellar Alliance. Pairing futuristic space adventure with the Persian Shahnameh, this fast-paced read will grab fans of Roshani Chokshi's Aru Shah series and Yoon Ha Lee's Thousand Worlds trilogy. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Alice with a Why
by Anna James
Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home.(Ages 8-12.).
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| Camp Big Top by Alexandra DiazTwelve-year-old Mario's summer takes an unusual twist after his abuela signs him up for circus camp. Reluctant at first, Mario soon warms up to the activities and the other campers, and is ready to help save the circus when it's threatened with closure. Readers who like quirky yet realistic stories won't want to miss this one. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Berserkers by M.A. LarsonWhen their beloved history teacher disappears, four Minnesota sixth-graders -- Danny, Dolly, Mulch, and Amazon Shawn, aka the Hotdish Gang -- search for him in the caves beneath their town. What follows is a chatty, offbeat adventure involving Norse mythology, Spanish conquistadors, cave pigs, and a flying car. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Midsummer Sisters by Niki SmithWith their parents' marriage in trouble, stepsisters and best friends Quinn and Kenzie are visiting Gramma on North Carolina's Outer Banks. There, they become attached to a wild foal, while also wondering what will happen if their parents get divorced. Delicate yet expressive artwork highlights the big emotions in this graphic novel. (Ages 9-12.)
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Bigfoot and the Wild Boys
by Jenny Pearson
Two wild boys. No plan. One unforgettable adventure. Joe is tired of feeling invisible at school. When he hears that Bigfoot might have been spotted in the nearby woods, he spies his chance to become as legendary as the famous cryptid. Joe convinces his best friend Tiago to search for Bigfoot together, and they set off for the woods with two sandwiches, a tube of Pringles, and zero survival skills. What could possibly go wrong? (Ages 8-12.)
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The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite
by Christyne Morrell
When the wealthy Willoughby family checks into her mother's bed-and-breakfast for the weekend, Amber Adler is certain a crime is going to be committed right under their roof. And she should know - she's read every Agatha Christie novel in the library and her father is a world-famous detective. Sure, Amber has made a few false accusations (and once got the SWAT team sent to her math teacher's house), but this time, she's positive that one of their guests is up to no good. So it comes as no surprise to Amber when someone steals a priceless ruby belonging to the crotchety Willoughby patriarch. But what she didn't expect was for her mother to be framed for it. Now, Amber must call on everything she knows about solving mysteries to find the stone and catch the real culprit before the family checks out-- and learn that sometimes, people are the greatest mystery of all. (Ages 9-13.)
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