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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2024 |
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| Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera BrosgolWith marriage as her only path to keeping her home, orphaned Jane is determined to rescue her maybe-fiancé after he's kidnapped by a fearsome mermaid -- even if it means a dangerous, magical journey under the sea. Fans of Vera Brosgol (creator of Be Prepared) won't want to miss this aquatic graphic novel adventure. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Windy night with wild horses
by Mary Pope Osborne
"When the tree house lands in Mongolia, Jack and Annie meet the people who care for the little horses that are returning from near extinction, but when they discover the horses are still in danger with wolves nearby, they must protect the last of the little horses. Simultaneous eBook."
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Penny draws a secret adventure
by Sara Shepard
The third book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series finds Penny Lowry taking on the challenges of dealing with her newborn twin siblings; feeling excluded when friends Maria and Chloe don't invite her to spend time with them; and discovering an old map in her attic that sends her and her friends on a wild scavenger hunt all over town in search of treasure. Simultaneous eBook.
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| The Secret Library by Kekla MagoonWhile grieving for her much-loved Grandpa, adventure-loving 11-year-old Dally discovers a magical library that can transport her to the lives of her ancestors. From the excitement of sailing with pirates to the bittersweetness of family history, this time-travel story is filled with thought-provoking twists. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The many assassinations of Samir, the seller of dreams
by Daniel Nayeri
"A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir- furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life-as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man ... but will they all survive that long? For fans of The Little Prince and Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories"
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The city beyond the sea
by Pari Thomson
Abandoning the safety of magical Mallowmarch to search for her mother and the other missing Botanists, Daisy, along with her friends, is pursued across the waves by ruthless Grim Reapers, leading her to a mysterious city beyond the sea and lost to time with strange botanical magic.
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| Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler BailarThirteen-year-old Obie Chang may have been ditched by his friends and his swim team for being transgender, but he won't give up his Junior Olympic dream. Obie faces bullying in this story written by trans athlete Schuyler Bailar, but he also finds fresh support and self-confidence. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasAfter math-loving Bree moves from New York to Florida, she's plagued by new-kid stress until her neighbor Ms. Etta helps her dive into Black swim culture. Bold, colorful illustrations highlight Bree's worries and excitement as she begins to compete with the swim team. Read-alikes: Jerry Craft's New Kid or Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Starfish by Lisa FippsAfter a lifetime of being treated badly by everyone from classmates to her own mother, 11-year-old Ellie decides to ditch their unspoken "Fat Girl Rules." After all, it's not being fat that makes her unhappy, it's being bullied. Read-alikes: Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango and Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Aniana del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne MendezWritten in a variety of poem styles, this authentically complicated family story focuses on 12-year-old Dominican American Aniana, who is happiest in the water. So what's she supposed to do after she's diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and her fearful Mami forbids her from swimming? Read-alike: Jamie Sumner's Deep Water. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Barely Floating by Lilliam RiveraA synchronized swimming team like the L.A. Mermaids might not be the typical sport for a fat, outspoken, speed-swimmer like Nat Santiago, but she's always loved a challenge. Realistic fiction readers will appreciate this story's complicated, relatable heroine. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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