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Books for Kids and Tweens October 2023 |
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| Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko; illustrated by Wallace WestAfter three-legged stray pup Chance unexpectedly bonds with robot dog Metal Head, they team up with their friend Mouse to break out of the shelter in search of forever families. Super-short chapters and adorable artwork make this heartfelt tale hard to resist. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Cat on the Run in Cat of Death! by Aaron BlabeyWhen fluffy feline influencer Princess Beautiful is framed for causing a nuclear threat, her billions of followers are watching. The furry diva flees, and this high-energy graphic novel (from the creator of the Bad Guys series) follows the drama and disaster that follows. Cat of Death kicks off the Cat on the Run series. (Ages 7-11.) |
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| The Spirit Glass by Roshani ChokshiCorazon Lopez's 12th birthday is supposed to be when she becomes a babaylan, a Filipina spirit guide and guardian. Instead, her precious soul key is stolen, sending Corazon on a thrilling, funny, and moving quest through the spirit realms. (Ages 9-12.)
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| Two Tribes by Emily Bowen CohenMiddle schooler Mia lives with her Jewish mom and doesn't know much about her dad's Muscogee heritage...until she sneaks away to Oklahoma to visit him. The art in this moving, authentic graphic novel offers an extra peek into Mia's journey of self-discovery. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Which Way to Anywhere by Cressida CowellTwins K2 and Izzabird O'Hero are supposed to hide their family's Magic from their new stepsiblings, Theo and Mabel. But after their baby sister is kidnapped, all four kids find themselves joining forces on a magical rescue mission across alternate dimensions. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen KhanA family beach vacation with no phones?! That's what twins Zara and Zeeshan are facing due to their nonstop fighting. You can follow their efforts to reconnect while helping a sick turtle in this realistic and hopeful graphic novel. (Ages 8-13.) |
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| Things in the Basement by Ben HatkeA trip to the basement turns epic when Milo discovers a sprawling underworld beneath his house. This graphic novel series opener is packed with fantastical (and often creepy) details that will grab intrepid readers. For fans of: Legend of Zelda games. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Wrecker by Carl HiaasenValdez Jones just loves being on the water. He never meant to see that smuggler's boat, much less get involved himself. This complicated thriller has a vivid Key West setting, a gripping plot, and a hero you'll root for. (Ages 10-14.) |
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| Alebrijes by Donna Barba HigueraIn a grim, monster-infested future, Leandro and his sister Gabi are barely surviving when the ruling Pocatelans arrest Leandro for stealing food. Exiled and uploaded into a hummingbird drone, Leandro discovers unimaginable truths and unexpected hope. This blend of science fiction and folktale is a companion book to The Last Cuentista. (Ages 10-14.)
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| Extra Normal by Kate Alice MarshallCompared to her supernatural siblings -- a ghost, a telekinetic kid, and a werewolf -- Charlie Greer is clearly un-super. But while their paranormal investigator parents are away, it's up to Charlie to protect the family from the sinister new neighbors. Try this next: Rex Ogle's The Supernatural Society. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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