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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2026 |
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| Wombat Waiting by Katherine ApplegateCaught on the sidelines of a deadly California wildfire, stray pup Wombat and dog-shy human kid Henry each cope with disaster in their own way. Find out what happens when their paths cross in this gripping and heartwarming tale written in an easy-to-read, poem-like style. (Ages 8-12.)
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Glory Be
by Jamie Sumner
A girl searches for her lost dog and truths about her family in this heartwarming, poignant illustrated novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.Disappeared. Vanished. Vamoosed. Glory has the best dog in the world. Roux wags his tail so hard his whole round little body shakes. He touches his nose to hers like E.T. phoning home. Roux is always there for her--but now he's gone. And Glory is worried her daddy had something to do with it. Daddy's been getting into trouble since the day Glory was born. Now it's worse than worse. As she searches all over New Orleans for her lost pup, Glory discovers some things about her city and herself. Enough to make her wonder: How do you know when to hang on to the ones you love...and when to let go?
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| The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada KellyIn a future devastated by climate change and ruled by tech mega-corporation Lockwood, 12-year-old Zuzu and her friends find an unlikely ally in Snap, a reprogrammed Lockwood robot who shows unusual curiosity and loyalty. This bittersweet yet optimistic read will give you lots to think about. For fans of: Peter Brown's The Wild Robot; Guojing's Oasis. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Superpunk
by Mirtes Santana
Meet Violeta Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She's a PUNK Oh, and a superhero, too. Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That's Violeta After discovering her grandfather's old cassette player, Violeta decides to play a cassette tape backward. (Why? It's pure punk rebellion, duh ) What she didn't know was this rebellious act would grant her magical powers Aaaaand . . . unleash monsters. A LOT of them. Violeta will need to use all her new superpowers to protect her home of Hollow Hills from the strange creatures and send them back to wherever they came from. Luckily, she's joined by Alan, Violeta's faithful sidekick and fellow podcaster. Together, they'll have to find a way to put these monsters back in their place. But between homework, podcasting, and skateboarding, Violeta has a tough time managing it all. When a horde of monsters descend on her school, will this superpunk be able to save the day? Multi-award-winning comic book artist Guilherme Petreca and TV writer Mirtes Santana bring you Superpunk, a radical adventure story about the need to rebel and act out to protect the people and things you love.
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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel
by Barbara Park
Junie B. is in big trouble She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how's she supposed to figure out what that is? Hurray, hurray It's Job Day in Room 9 Only Junie B. doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up. But guess what's even worse? Junie B. told everyone that she's going to have the bestest job. Only what kind of job is that? Can Junie B. figure it out fast . . . or is everyone in Room 9 going think she's a big fibber? After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, the world's funniest kindergartner is coming to graphic novels--with brand-new, full-color adaptations that bring to Junie B. to life for a new generation of readers and give kids even more ways to laugh--and read--with Junie B. Jones Look for more Junie B. Jones graphic novels: - Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel- Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
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| Styx and Stones by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron KoertgeAfter spending 2,451 years trapped in Hades, 13-year-old Simon finally escapes through a portal...into a present-day Minnesota school bathroom. With help from lonely outsider Zeke, Simon tries to heal and adjust, even as the underworld tries to drag him back. This classics-inspired tale offers equal parts humor and hope. For fans of: Rick Riordan. (Ages 11-13.)
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| Diamond Fever! A True Crime Story in the Wild West by Steve Sheinkin; illustrated by Jon ChadHistory calls it the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872, but it began in 1870, when cousins Philip Arnold and John Slack began a successful con to attract investors for a diamond mine that didn't exist. Through comic strips and clever storytelling, this book (from the author of Bomb) walks you through the infamous fraud. Read-alike: Nicholas Day's The Mona Lisa Vanishes. (Ages 9-13.) |
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