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Return to sender
by Vera Brosgol
Ten-year-old Oliver discovers that the wish-granting mailbox in his new apartment may make his dreams come true, but they come with a cost
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J vs. K
by Kwame Alexander
"Two ten-year-olds must decide whether they should join forces to create an unbeatable duo that is sure to win their school's annual creative storytelling contest"
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Samurai saga
by SJ King
"In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to Edo Period Japan and become mixed up in a samurai showdown"
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The Tesla trap
by SJ King
Traveling back to 1890s New York City and the laboratory of Nikola Tesla to ensure history stays on track, the Timekeepers scour the city in search of Tesla's newest invention when the time pirate DeLay steals the machine. Illustrations.
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How to win the gruesome games
by Ryan Hammond
"Once a year, the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honor of the Gruesome Games--a school field day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Weirdoughs are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But when the pranks start getting out of hand and the Book of Bad is stolen, it's up to Bram and the gang to get to the bottom of the mystery"
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How to steal a dragon
by Ryan Hammond
Werewolf Bram becomes suspicious of Felix Frost, the new teacher and dragon rider at Villans Academy, and when he uncovers Frostbite's plan to steal dragons from the Wicked Woods, Bram and his friends join together to protect the dragons and their school
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Villains Academy / : Baddies in Training
by Ryan Hammond
When it's announced the coveted Villain of the Week trophy is up for grabs, werewolf Bram, determined to prove himself to his new classmates, must dig deep to connect with his inner villain and become the big bad he's always dreamed of being.
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House of elephants
by Claribel A. Ortega
Seven and Thorn still have not found a way to cure the hex that turned their friends into stone, magic seems to be working backwards, every new witchling at the Black Moon Ceremony is a spare--and the Hill Society blames the Spares and wants to prevent them from using magic. (Middle Readers– Grade 3-7)
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The Golden Frog Games
by Claribel A. Ortega
When a forbidden hex turns their fellow champions to stone and suspicion falls on them, the Witchlings must unravel the truth as Seven, who keeps hearing a monstrous voice, tries to fix her broken magic to save Thorn from becoming the next victim.
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Winnie Zeng shatters the universe
by Katie Zhao
Winnie and David join shamans from around the world to participate in the Shaman Youth Tournament, but while all the competitors are away, evil spirits threaten to overrun the defenseless human world
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The copycat
by Melody Mews
When her new friend Tessa the tiger starts copying her, Itty wonders if she really wants to be her friend or if she just wants to copy whatever Itty is doing. Illustrations.
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Flower power
by Melody Mews
Determined to restore the royal gardens to their former glory with the help of her talking flower friends, Itty learns what they need most—attention, a lot of it—and must come up with a solution. Illustrations.
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Rebellion 1776
by Laurie Halse Anderson
In 1776, 13-year-old Elspeth is alone in a city ravaged by the smallpox epidemic and finds work taking care of a large, wealthy family as they await a turn at inoculation, as she also tries to find her father who went missing during the Siege of Boston.
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Please pay attention
by Jamie Sumner
After surviving a school shooting that left her feeling helpless in her wheelchair, Bea finds healing and empowerment through horseback riding therapy and begins to advocate for change
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Spirit service
by Sarena Nanua
"A group of twelve-year-old girls start a small business helping their local neighborhood spirits pass on to the other side"
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Aleutian sparrow
by Karen Hesse
Based on the true story of the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska in the summer of 1942, a young Aleut girl tells what life was like when her small home of Kashega was taken over and she, along with her family and community, were put into internment camps in her own country. Reprint.
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Lily
by Ellen Miles
Meeting an untrained English cream golden retriever while on a beach vacation at the Fair Harbor Inn, Charles Peterson and his pet-fostering family work to teach the rambunctious pup what she needs to learn to find a permanent home.
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Barkley
by Ellen Miles
Lizzie must help Barkley, a Great Pyrenees puppy who is full of energy and in need of training, find his fur-ever home.
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The Kitty-catwalk
by Melody Mews
The Lollyland Fashion Show is approaching and Itty Bitty Princess Kitty can't wait to wear something bold and new, despite everyone thinking she should wear a fussy princess dress, but Itty knows that being herself never goes out of style. Illustrations.
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The cloud race
by Melody Mews
When Itty Bitty Princess Kitty overhears a fox say he might break the rules in the upcoming cloud race, she must decide whether to wait to see what happens or keep the cloud race fair and square
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A hero's guide to summer vacation
by Pablo Cartaya
Thirteen-year-old Cuban American Gonzalo joins his estranged grandfather on road trip to promote his grandfather's fantasy book series
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The wish switch
by Lynn Painter
"Emma tries to tap into her town's mythical magic to get four wishes granted, but when things go epically wrong, she must team up with Jackson, her infuriating new neighbor, in order to set things right"
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All ears / : S
by Stuart Gibbs
Resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing African elephant and clear his friend Xavier of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown
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Lola Joins the Team
by Keka Novales
Lola is excited to join the basketball team at the local rec center. She's sure it will be a fun opportunity to meet new friends and try a new activity. Things get even better when Mama volunteers to coach the team. On the first day, Lola tries hard, but she soon realizes that basketball is not her best sport. Will she get better on the court or be benched the entire season?
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Lola's perfect pet
by Keka Novales
After volunteering at the animal shelter, Lola needs to convince her parents to adopt a pet for the upcoming pet walk
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Lola's first Day of the Dead
by Keka Novales
Lola and her family celebrate the Day of the Dead with a traditional Guatemalan dish that originated at a graveyard
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Bad luck Lola
by Keka Novales
When Lola cracks a mirror, she is not worried at first, but when one unlucky thing after another happens, Lola slowly becomes convinced she is cursed
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Dance of the feathers
by Keka Novales
Lola is taking ballet classes and is excited to dance at the Swan Lake recital until she learns that she will be a background chicken instead of a graceful swan
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Guatemalan summer
by Keka Novales
Lola is excited to go to Guatemala with abuelita for a few weeks to learn about her heritage and see her family, but when she arrives, things do not go as planned, her Spanish is not as good as she thought, and she feels out of place
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Lola and the new school
by Keka Novales
Lola is anxious starting a new school in the middle of the school year, but her grandmother's advice helps her overcome her first day of school and adjust to the new school
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Hurricane rescue / : A Branches Book
by Rekha S. Rajan
The Jackson family travels to Texas, where a hurricane is heading down the coast, and there are animals, wildlife, and people in danger--but first they have to ride out the storm at a local shelter
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Curse of the Quakes
by Megan Reyes
Join Dak, Fenn, and a magical talking llama named Lucy on a quest to find the missing magical stones of Ravenwood and save their kingdom in this epic fantasy chapter book series!
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Flying in colors
by Padma Prasad Reddeppa
In 1975 Tamil Nadu, South India, nine-year-old Pavi seeks answers to big questions about life and death from her large traditional intergenerational family
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The Roar of Cerberus
by Joan Holub
Cerberus is a three-headed Beast with a scary-dragon tail. Each head has its own name and special sense. But all three share a big secret: they are afraid of EVERYTHING. They are even afraid to test out their bark! At their school, more Creatures than Beasts have earned their specials powers, and Cerberus wants to help their team even the score.
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Danger in the dragons' den
by Megan Reyes
"After the magical stones of Ravenwood go missing, eight-year-old Dak Evans goes on an adventure with Lucy, a magical llama, and Fenn, a mysterious girl, to help some dragons and find the fire stone"
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Secrets of starfall forest
by Megan Reyes
"While looking for the missing magical stones of Ravenwood, eight-year-old Dak, the magical llama Lucy, and their friend Fenn must gain the trust of shy winged unicorns called alicorns in order to find the star stone"
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The battle for Imperia
by Maddy Mara
"Play the game. Save the realm. Team Dragon is facing their most challenging adventure yet! Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have been dropped in the ancient dragon city of Dracopolis. They have only one more Thunder Egg to return before the prophecy can come true, and dragons can return to Imperia. The people of Dracopolis are counting on Team Dragon to win, but the evil ruler Dartsmith never plays fair. Luca, Yazmine, and Zane will need all the help they can get if they're going to defeat him for good and finally bring peace to Imperia."-back cover
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The frozen sea
by Maddy Mara
"Team Dragon is back! This time Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen waves and outrun a hungry monster made of snow to return the second Thunder Egg to its frosty palace. But Dartsmith, the evil leader of Imperia, is always lurking, determined to make sure the dragon prophecy won't come true. He'll do whatever it takes to win the Dragon Games--but Luca, Yazmine, and Zane are determined to stop him"
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The time travel twins
by James Patterson
When they discover they can travel through time, orphaned twins Pew and Basket Church, armed with clues to their past and a time-travel talisman that's the key to their future, embark on an epic quest to uncover the secrets of their family — and outsmart time's greatest villain.
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Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day
by Lana Button
Nine-year-old Brianna struggles to fit in.
She can be impulsive and distracted, and sometimes she loses her temper, but she's also thoughtful and brave and ready to be a friend. Brianna thinks that being chosen for classroom helper duty will make the other kids like her. When new girl Rumi is named Helper of the Day instead, Brianna is disappointed. But could a new friend be just around the corner?
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Marion's got the butterflies
by Callie Barkley
When none of her friends can make it to the butterfly event at the Santa Vista Arboretum, Marion tries to help her little sister Gabby overcome her fear of bugs so she can come along as well. Illustrations.
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Amy and the emerald snake
by Callie Barkley
After introducing her stepsister Chloe to all of her friends?—?and to the snake they're taking care of at the club?—?Amy starts thinking everyone likes Chloe better than her. Illustrations.
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Amy looks before she leaps
by Callie Barkley
Amy finds a blind, stray cat and cares for her until she discovers that the cat can do lots of things on her own, and it's time for the Critter Club to help the cat find a loving forever home. Illustrations.
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Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox
by Marti Dumas
School elections, robotics club, friend trouble — Nina has a lot going on. But middle school gets really weird when her teacher gives a letter-writing assignment . . . and Cleopatra writes back.
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The emerald egg
by Kayla Whaley
"In Australia, Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel work with Abbi's cousin to find out who has stolen a precious emerald emu egg"
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The lemonade war
by Jacqueline Davies
Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars
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Pokâemon 5-minute stories / : Pokémon: Sprigatito's Rescure; Fuecocohas a Snack; Training with Captain Pikachu; Welcome to Paldea; Teamwork Training
by Christy Webster
"A super fun collection of six read-aloud Pokâemon stories -- all in print for the very first time! Kids won't want to miss this big book of action-packed stories about some of their favorite characters. Six fun Pokâemon stories in one cozy padded storybook collection! Kids ages 4-8 will love these simple tales that are perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or anytime! Join Pokâemon Trainers Liko and Roy as they travel on an airship helmed by Captain Pikachu in search of adventure. This treasury is packed with beloved Pokâemon, exciting battles, and lots of friendship and fun -- a great gift for Pokâemon fans!"
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Dreamslinger
by Graci Kim
"Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a safe haven for children born with a genetic mutation that transports them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep, but this magic can be unpredictable--even deadly"
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Say my name! Say my name!
by R. L. Stine
"Something fishy is going on! What happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-like creatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house? An absolute nightmare! His friend Sam wanted to stay inside and play video games all day, but Cody insisted they go wading in the creek. What starts as a fun morning in the water quickly turns into the scariest day the two friends have ever experienced. If Cody can't figure out why everything is going wrong, he's worried he won't live to swim another day"--Provided by publisher
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5-minute Disney Moana stories
by Disney Book Group
Voyage into a world of adventure with Moana, discover Heihe's daring journey, learn to swim with Pua, explore motunui with Moana and more, in a collection of 12 original, 5-minute stories. Illustrations.
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The gate, the girl and the dragon
by Grace Lin
"Jin is a Stone Lion--one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time. What isn't a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring aGolden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world. But when Jin's perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him. Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon. Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate...or risk losing everything"
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El Niäno
by Pam Muänoz Ryan
Over the course of a California summer, Kai, a competitive swimmer in training, learns about a legendary Amazonian queen, about El Nino and about letting go of grief
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