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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2025 |
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| It's All or Nothing, Vale by Andrea Beatriz ArangoBeing a top fencer is pretty much Vale Camacho's entire identity. When chronic pain following an accident limits her abilities, Vale's left frustrated and uncertain about how to compete, especially against new teammate (and crush) Myrka. Read-alikes: Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes, Curveball by Pablo Cartaya. (Ages 10-13.) |
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The liars society
by Alyson Gerber
"When the money for their school trip is stolen at their elite Boston School, Weatherby and Jack, each protecting secrets that could destroy their lives, are invited to solve this high-stakes mystery, which would guarantee their entrance into the oldest, most powerful society in the world. "
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My father's dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
A young boy runs away from home to rescue an abused baby dragon held captive to serve as a free twenty-four hour, seven-days-a-week ferry for the lazy wild animals living on Wild Island
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| Team Awkard: Jojo vs. Middle School by Joy McCullough and Veeda BybeeOn her first day of middle school, Jojo Lopez accidentally wears ripped leggings that display her cat-themed underwear to her classmates -- and that's just one of many embarrassments. While hiding in an old locker room, Jojo stumbles across several other misfits. Maybe being awkward isn't so bad with friends? For fans of: Kayla Miller's Click series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The Song of Orphan's Garden
by Nicole M. Hewitt
In an increasingly cold arctic world, Lyriana and her brother Zave seek sanctuary in the Orphan's Garden, and when the garden is in danger, she and Brob, a Giant boy, must see if Humans and Giants can work together. Simultaneous eBook.
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Old school
by Gordon Korman
Twelve-year-old Dexter Foreman has lived at The Pines Retirement Village with his grandmother since he was 6 years old, homeschooled by the residents until he's forced to attend middle school, where he sticks out like a sore thumb. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna AlkafDisappointed that nobody remembers her birthday amid the stress of the COVID-19 lockdown, Malaysian 13-year-old Hamra goes for a walk in the Langkawi jungle. There, she accidentally angers a weretiger and kicks off a gripping, mythology-filled quest inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Wingbearer by Marjorie Liu; illustrated by Teny Issakhanian Living happily in the Great Tree alongside bird spirits, young human Zuli never ventures into the living world...until a threat to her home sends her on a quest into the unknown. This graphic novel is filled with mystery, bravery, fantastical creatures, and animation-style art. For fans of: Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet series and Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire books. (Ages 8-13.) |
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Skandar and the chaos trials
by A. F. Steadman
"For their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials that pushes them to the limit, while Skandar's sister, Kenna, puts the island of Eyrie in danger, forcing Skandar to decide where his loyalties lie. Simultaneous eBook."
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Secret of the water dragon
by Tracey West
Shocked to discover that Bo is trying to steal the Dragon Stone, Drake and the Dragon Masters work together to protect Bo and his dragon, Shu, from the dark wizard. Simultaneous.
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| Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors by Gail D. VillanuevaLulu loves Tagalog legends, but she’s shocked to discover that they’re true: her adoptive family are deities and she herself has powerful magic. Laugh-out-loud funny and starring a main character you’ll root for, this mythological series opener will grab fans of Tracy Badua’s Freddie vs. the Family Curse or Roshani Chokshi’s Pandava series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The last great heir
by Carina K. Finn
Rival heirs, Merriment and Rue, prepare for a customary duel on their thirteenth birthday to determine the next ruler, but a shared enemy compels them to work together to save their loved ones
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library
408 S. Bray St.
New Carlisle, Indiana 46552
(574) 654-3046ncpl.lib.in.us |
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