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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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| Roar by Varsha BajajWhile visiting a Bengal tiger sanctuary in India, Texas fifth-grader Rohan develops a special interest in tiger Arya and her twin cubs. But with the sanctuary under threat, Rohan must rally the community to save it. Narrated by both boy and tiger, this suspenseful story will grab readers who are passionate about wildlife protection. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The Shrew Detective: The Case of the Pilfered Pearls (Shrew Detective #1): The Case of the Pilfered Pearls by Margi PreusWith a curious mind and a vast vocabulary (thanks to her wallpaper--pages of a discarded human dictionary), tiny Minerva Shrew would love nothing more than to solve the Big Mysteries of Life and the Universe. Instead, in The Case of the Pilfered Pearls, she's called upon to help her cousin Tenacity solve a mystery in the most dangerous of places: a human house. When a string of pearls goes missing, the human owner is sure a dreadful rodent has pilfered them--and now the lives of all Minerva's friends are at risk. Will Minerva find the true culprit before the exterminators arrive?
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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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| The Chismosas Only Book Club by Laekan Zea KempWhen Cat starts a book club, she hopes it will keep her bonded with friends Ana, Mari, and Sofia as they enter high school. But can their friendship withstand a year of school pressure, family challenges, and personal drama? Light touches of the supernatural add depth to this authentic slice-of-life story. (Ages 10-14.) |
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The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good
by Kirsty Applebaum
What if you disappeared and no one remembered who you were?A forbidden garden. A missing girl. And the ancient legend that links them . . . Fran doesn't want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her snooty cousin, Imogen. But when she arrives at their home on the grounds of Stillness Hall, Imogen isn't there. Her aunt and uncle say they've never heard of Imogen--or even had a daughter. So it's up to Fran, and Imogen's best friend, Bex, to find her. Except Bex doesn't know who Imogen is either. How will Fran find her cousin if no one will admit she ever existed? Could a locked and dangerous garden and a mysterious old tale of enchantment and death hold the answers?
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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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