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Books for Kids and Tweens November 2023 |
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| The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Julie MorstadFive puppets are destined to be "in a story" together: a sharp-toothed wolf, a violet-eyed girl, a stuck-up king, an ambitious boy, and a wise owl. Along the way, each has an adventure of their own, ranging from thrilling to bittersweet. This moody chapter book fantasy is the 1st in a series by beloved author Kate DiCamillo. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Project F by Jeanne DuPrauIn a future where climate change caused humans to abandon technology, 13-year-old Keith stumbles onto a secret experiment that could change everything -- but only at a terrible cost. Placing modern issues in a futuristic setting, this gripping story will make you think. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Green by Alex GinoA school theater production of The Wizard of Oz prompts questions for nonbinary middle schooler Green as they discover the show’s LGBTQIA history and crush on a fellow crew member. This authentic, feel-good slice of life features characters from author Alex Gino’s earlier books Melissa and Rick. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Treasure Island: Runaway Gold by Jewell Parker RhodesWondering if old Captain Maddie’s mysterious map truly leads to treasure, New Yorker Zane and his friends skateboard into an underground world of riddles, pirates, and Manhattan’s Black history. You don’t need to have read the classic Treasure Island to enjoy this action-packed reboot. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Remember Us by Jacqueline WoodsonTwelve-year-old Sage loves her 1970s Bushwick neighborhood and her friends at the basketball court. After some sad and scary incidents, though, she’s left doubting if she really belongs. Poetic writing and short chapters will pull you in to this moving read by popular author Jacqueline Woodson. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Jawbreaker by Christina WymanTwelve-year-old Max is already bullied at school and at home about the headgear she wears to correct her severe overbite. How is she supposed to find the courage to enter a journalism contest that requires appearing on video? For fans of painfully honest realistic fiction like Raina Telegemeier’s Smile and Shannon Hale’s Real Friends. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Odder by Katherine ApplegateMeet Odder, a curious and free-spirited sea otter. After her explorations put her and a friend in danger, she encounters some unexpected rescuers: humans. Inspired by real events and written in easy-to-read free verse poetry, this vivid tale is perfect for animal lovers. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango"I'm tired of being that girl who's different, who's special, who went through a 'hard time'...” In free-flowing poems, grieving 12-year-old Iveliz journals about her heart-wrenching sadness, her complicated family and friendships, and her growing need to ask for help. (Ages 10-14.)
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| Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. BrownJust like her parents, Serwa Boateng is a Slayer in the Abomofuo, a group of Ghanian warriors who hunt supernatural creatures. That’s why she’s especially annoyed when her parents go on a risky mission, leaving Serwa with non-magical relatives in boring Maryland. This mythology-infused adventure is the 1st in a series. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene by Emma OtheguyEven though she’s the only costume designer in her Cuban American family of ballet dancers, fifth-grader Sofía doesn’t really worry about fitting in until a visit from Cuban friends exposes anti-immigrant feelings in her suburban neighborhood. Read-alike: Meg Medina’s Merci Suárez series. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Nikhil Out Loud by Maulik PancholyAfter moving from Los Angeles to Ohio, 13-year-old professional voice actor Nikhil finds friends among the other 8th-grade theater kids. But not everyone in town in so friendly, especially after openly gay Nikhil gets the lead in the school musical. Read-alike: Nate Federle's Better Nate Than Ever. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Hither & Nigh by Ellen PotterOn the brink of being expelled, headstrong New York 7th-grader Nell must join the Last Chance Club, where misfit students learn magic. It’s there she discovers the Nigh, a fantastical (and sometimes terrifying) parallel NYC where she might find her long-missing brother. If you like the fascinating world-building in Hither & Nigh, try the sequel, The Golden Imaginarium. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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