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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2025 |
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| It's All or Nothing, Vale by Andrea Beatriz ArangoBeing a top fencer is pretty much Vale Camacho's entire identity. When chronic pain following an accident limits her abilities, Vale's left frustrated and uncertain about how to compete, especially against new teammate (and crush) Myrka. Read-alikes: Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes, Curveball by Pablo Cartaya. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King; illustrated by Claire PowellAfter discovering a murdered museum guard in a locked room, ten-year-old Bonnie Montgomery knows just what to do: she puts on a costume (complete with fake mustache) and becomes famous detective Montgomery Bonbon! Absurd humor and energetic artwork add to the offbeat fun of this series opener. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Casey's Cases: The Mysterious New Girl by Kay HealyLonging to be a detective, newly 11-year-old Casey turns everything into a mystery. Where is her missing hair band? Why is this stray cat so fat? Who is the new girl at school? Casey's sure she can crack every case. Short chapters and cartoon-style art make this graphic novel a breeze to read. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Team Awkard: Jojo vs. Middle School by Joy McCullough and Veeda BybeeOn her first day of middle school, Jojo Lopez accidentally wears ripped leggings that display her cat-themed underwear to her classmates -- and that's just one of many embarrassments. While hiding in an old locker room, Jojo stumbles across several other misfits. Maybe being awkward isn't so bad with friends? For fans of: Kayla Miller's Click series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies by Megan McDonald; illustrated by Lenny WenStepping through the teeny-tiny door in her secret hideout, Eliza finds herself in an enchanted world of flower fairies. There's magic, adventure, and lots of colorful pictures in this series-starter from Judy Moody author Megan McDonald. For fans of: Daisy Meadows' Rainbow Fairies series. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Cassi and the House of Memories by Dean StuartCassi is heartbroken over her beloved Grandpa Charlie's foggy mind. When he wanders off one day, she follows and finds herself inside the mazelike realm of his memories. Blending realistic feelings with a fantasy setting, this moving graphic novel uses richly detailed watercolor art to tell an unforgettable story. Read-alike: Nidhi Chanani's Pashmina. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna AlkafDisappointed that nobody remembers her birthday amid the stress of the COVID-19 lockdown, Malaysian 13-year-old Hamra goes for a walk in the Langkawi jungle. There, she accidentally angers a weretiger and kicks off a gripping, mythology-filled quest inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Wingbearer by Marjorie Liu; illustrated by Teny Issakhanian Living happily in the Great Tree alongside bird spirits, young human Zuli never ventures into the living world...until a threat to her home sends her on a quest into the unknown. This graphic novel is filled with mystery, bravery, fantastical creatures, and animation-style art. For fans of: Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet series and Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire books. (Ages 8-13.) |
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| Like a Charm by Elle McNicollTwelve-year-old Ramya Knox loves berets, has dyspraxia, lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and can see "Hidden Folk" such as vampires, trolls, and kelpies. In this thoughtful modern fantasy, Ramya sets out to complete her late grandfather’s book about the Hidden Folk. Next in the series: Like A Curse. (Ages 7-12.) |
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| Once There Was by Kiyash MonsefAfter she's suddenly orphaned, 15-year-old Marjan Dastani tries to run her dad's animal clinic in Berkeley, California on her own. It's only then that she discovers -- and picks up -- her dad's secret job of healing endangered mythical beasts like griffons, djinns, and unicorns. This deep, imaginative fantasy continues in a sequel, Bird of a Thousand Stories. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors by Gail D. VillanuevaLulu loves Tagalog legends, but she’s shocked to discover that they’re true: her adoptive family are deities and she herself has powerful magic. Laugh-out-loud funny and starring a main character you’ll root for, this mythological series opener will grab fans of Tracy Badua’s Freddie vs. the Family Curse or Roshani Chokshi’s Pandava series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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