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Books for Kids and Tweens February 2024 |
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The wild robot protects
by Peter Brown
Witnessing the devastation caused by the poison tide, Roz the wild robot sets out to stop it in order to save her island and everything she loves, encountering amazing geological formations and incredible creatures along the way. 200,000 fist printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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| The Selkie's Daughter by Linda Crotta BrennanIn coastal Nova Scotia, human-seal shapeshifter Brigit has to hide her heritage, even while protecting her home and family from deadly threats. Blending painful reality with the tragedy and heroism of folklore, this historical fantasy is an intense, gripping read. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Million dollar mess
by James Patterson
"When he inherits a fortune, Rafe also inherits a million problems when his all-expenses-paid trip to Beverly Hills is more trash than treasure as he attends the world's snobbiest school where you can bet your bottom dollar he doesn't fit in. Simultaneous eBook."
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| Slugfest by Gordon KormanA gang of misfit students share the narration in this offbeat, warm-hearted story about how their 8th-grade Physical Education Equivalency class (aka Slugfest) turns them into unlikely friends and teammates. Read-alike: The Breakaways, by Cathy G. Johnson. (Ages 9-13.) |
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The girl from Earth's end
by Tara Dairman
To save her father, 12-year-old Henna, a gifted gardener, attends St. Basil's Conservatory, a botanical boarding school rumored to house a legendary, long-extinct plant with miraculous healing powers, and while searching for the seeds, Henna learns to flourish with a little help from her newfound friends. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dangerous allies
by Lisa McMann
When their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian declares her loyalty to the corrupt president, the Forgotten Five must put their faith in the president's opponent, Magdalia Palacio, before the president uses his supernatural army to destroy her. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Not Quite a Ghost by Anne UrsuViolet is dealing with lots of changes: moving into a big old house, starting middle school, and coming down with a mysterious new illness. Not to mention the creepy shadows she sees in the pattern of her bedroom’s wallpaper... For another eerie but all-too-realistic read, try Riley’s Ghost by John David Anderson. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The islands of elsewhere
by Heather Fawcett
Staying at their Granddaddy's seaside property for the summer, which includes the mysterious Fairy Islands, the Snolly sisters hunt for a long-buried treasure on these magical“in-between” places that could help them save their grandfather. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Shark Teeth by Sherri WinstonSharkita “Kita” Hayes is terrified of being separated from her siblings again, like when their mama left them. Mama’s back now, but how is Kita supposed to trust her? This story about an unstable family covers some tough stuff and offers complicated, authentic characters. (Ages 9-12.)
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| The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee; illustrated by Dan SantatOlive Cobin Zang is used to feeling lonely and invisible. That changes, however, after she’s chosen to train as an undercover crime-fighter with four other offbeat, unusually talented kids. This quirky series opener is packed with suspense. Read-alike: Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls by Beth McMullen. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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