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Books for Kids and Tweens July 2026 |
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The Island at the Edge of Night
by Lucy Strange
From award winning author Lucy Strange, The Island at the Edge of Night is a dark, suspenseful mystery set on an island where science and magic blur and danger and secrets unfold.Faye Fitzgerald does not remember what she's done to land herself at the Auk Island School. She remembers so little about the night that changed her life. Growing up surrounded by nature with her botonist father in the Forest House, she can't cope with the bleak and treeless island where the school sits in seclusion.Where she and the other children are treated more like prisoners than pupils.While her fellow students begin to defy the horrible headmaster within the walls of the school, something is begging for Faye's attention on the outside. The Knife, the only mountain on the island, is calling for her. And it will draw her into a web of secrets that she could have never thought possible. This gripping mystery that weaves in and around the line between science and magic, a murdered prince, a majestic stag, and a key that will open any door leads Faye on a dangerous journey across the desolate landscape to uncover what happened and the truth about her father's scientific discoveries.The Island at the Edge of Night is a masterfully written, gripping mystery rooted in family and the healing power of nature from the Queen of Gothic.
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A Wish with Wings
by Sarah Guillory
Sarah Guillory's latest middle grade novel is a tender tale of courage, hope, and holding onto yourself even when everything around you seems to be falling apart -- perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Barbara O'Connor.
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Perfect Enough
by Meg Eden Kuyatt
The companion novel to the beloved and award-winning Good Different. Selah is a dragon. Or at least, she feels like one. And she finally figured out how to spread her wings and soar. Armed with her sensory tools, her notebooks and poems, and her newfound knowledge about her autism, Selah is heading to writing camp for the summer. She's excited to work on her writing, perform at the final showcase, and to meet more kids like her. Things aren't so simple though. As soon as she arrives, she realizes that her bully from home is there too. Ezra is chaotic, attention-seeking, and always teasing her. Selah is determined not to let him ruin her summer. But soon it turns out that it's not just Ezra causing problems. . . . As kind and enthusiastic as Selah's new friends are, they don't fully understand her autism and how overwhelming this new environment is for her. Friend drama, classes, overstimulation, and her relationship with Ezra all start to feel like a lot. But surely Selah can make it through just a few weeks without reaching her breaking point again . . . right?
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| Berserkers by M.A. LarsonWhen their beloved history teacher disappears, four Minnesota sixth-graders -- Danny, Dolly, Mulch, and Amazon Shawn, aka the Hotdish Gang -- search for him in the caves beneath their town. What follows is a chatty, offbeat adventure involving Norse mythology, Spanish conquistadors, cave pigs, and a flying car. (Ages 9-13.) |
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The Edge of Forever
by Meghan Browne
A delightful debut for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Dan Gemeinhart, this middle-grade novel has it all -- heart, humor, healing from loss, and a life-changing friendship.
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| Midsummer Sisters by Niki SmithWith their parents' marriage in trouble, stepsisters and best friends Quinn and Kenzie are visiting Gramma on North Carolina's Outer Banks. There, they become attached to a wild foal, while also wondering what will happen if their parents get divorced. Delicate yet expressive artwork highlights the big emotions in this graphic novel. (Ages 9-12.)
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| 100 Cupboards: The Graphic Novel by N.D. Wilson; illustrated by Forrest DickisonWhile staying with family in Kansas, lonely young Henry and his cousin Henrietta discover a series of mysterious cupboards behind an attic wall, each one a portal to a different world. Whether you're a fan of the original 100 Cupboards books or new to the series, you'll want to try this colorful graphic novel version if you like intriguing plots and classic fantasy vibes. (Ages 9-12.)
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