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Books for Kids and Tweens September 2026* |
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| Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog by John GallagherThis graphic novel series starter introduces stretchy blue weiner dog Rex Rocket, captain of the hot-dog-shaped starship SS Sagan. In short, slapstick-filled chapters, Rex and his crew of misfits pursue missions throughout the galaxy. For fans of: Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series or Mac Barnett's First Cat in Space books. (Ages 7-10.) |
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Baby-Sitters on Board!: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #1)
by Book Author
New York Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan team up and return to The Baby-sitters Club -- both Raina and Gale adapt and illustrate this super special graphic novel Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer, they're going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park The BSC has a million adventures, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all -- baby-sitting
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| Roi and Me and the Double V: A WWII Story by Sandra W. HeadenIn the early 1940s, Black 12-year-old friends Marvel and Roi are dealing with all the different ways in which World War II impacts their hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, including the shipyard that aims to destroy the running track where Olympic hopeful Marvel trains. Memorable characters anchor this historical fiction story inspired by real events. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The Unusuals by Gail Carson LevineChera, Lummie, and Joan are unusual in medieval Winchester, England. Two girls and a boy, and two Jews and a Christian are not supposed to be friends. Most days, after their studies with Rabbi Baruch, they enjoy scaring themselves in the greatly feared nearby forest, home to ne'er-do-wells and sprites, where they make another unusual friend, a starving outlaw.But the trio's fun is shattered when Chera's grandmother, a wealthy widow, and Joan's mother, her maid, are murdered. Jurors name a suspect, who flees the city, and he may not have killed them anyway. Almost anyone could have, so just investigating isn't enough. What's more, the Unusuals are sure Lummie's grandmother will be the next to die.They concoct a perilous plan, which needs allies to succeed, but everyone else thinks their idea is dizzy--crazy. With lives in the balance, this trio of friends must band together against the odds and call on their unusual bonds to help seek justice.
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| Mexikid Dreams by Pedro MartínSince he was seven years old, Mexican American Pedro Martín has worked alongside his family, picking strawberries in the scorching heat. He could quit the fields for a better job -- but what kind of a job is he supposed to do? This graphic memoir follow-up to Mexikid balances humor (sibling strawberry fights and the stinkiest outhouse ever) with serious, real-life topics. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Hometown by Shaun TanTold through minimal words and super-detailed artwork, this graphic novel begins with the unnamed, human-shaped main character matter-of-factly introducing their family (outlandish creatures of different shapes and sizes) and hometown (a whimsical, eerie landscape). Their comfortable life is upended, however, when a human astronaut arrives and insists that they return with him to their "real" home. Read-alike: Oasis by Guojing. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo CartayaA road trip turns into a bonding opportunity for 13-year-old Gonzalo (a quiet artist grieving for his father) and his grumpy abuelo Alberto (author of a popular fantasy series for kids). Told mostly by Gonzalo -- with interruptions from a quirky narrator -- this moving adventure will leave you thinking about how stories shape our lives. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace LinTrapped in the human realm and facing a high-stakes quest to retrieve the Sacred Sphere, Stone Lion spirit Jin will need all of his courage -- plus some new allies -- to set things right. Inspired by Chinese folklore and filled with colorful illustrations, this spellbinding read will grab fans of fantasy and mythology. Read-alike: Aimee Lim's The Spindle of Fate. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Incorruptibles by Lauren MagazinerIn a future where sorcerers oppress humans, 13-year-old orphan Fiora gets a chance to join the resistance fighters known as the Incorruptibles -- but first she'll have to uncover the traitor in their midst. With a diverse cast and lots of action, this series opener will keep readers intrigued. Next in the series: Lightmare. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Sneaks by Amy TernValory has developed an unfortunate reputation as a thief--primarily because she steals things--though she has resolved to change her ways. Rook is a total asparagus-eater (a.k.a. a good kid), but he likes to spy on his neighbors. Nobody's perfect, right? The twelve-year-olds form an unlikely alliance when they encounter suspicious behavior in an empty apartment across the alley from Rook's house. While agoraphobia keeps home-schooled Rook trapped on his property, confident and street-smart Valory can roam the scene undetected. Their opposite personalities might, in fact, be key to their success. But their amateur detective mission morphs into something more sinister when they realize the apartment next door could be connected to a recent kidnapping. When the sleuths realize they're also being watched, the pressure is on to unmask the villain. . . before she snatches them, too.
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