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Balto and Togo: Hero Dogs of Alaska By Helen Moss, Solomon Hughes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Helen Moss, Solomon Hughes (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781250792532
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Published: Godwin Books - November 28th, 2023

It's the winter of 1924 and a diptheria outbreak is threatening the population of Nome, Alaska. The only way to stop the deadly illness from causing a full blown epidemic is to immediately deliver one million units of the diptheria antitoxin to the affected communities ––a task that seems impossible given that the only way to reach any place in Alaska at this time of year is by dog sled.


Just Lizzie By Karen Wilfrid Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063290297
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Published: Clarion Books - November 14th, 2023

In this beautifully written contemporary middle grade debut, an eighth grader's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy. For readers of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring Blake.


The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman By Mari Lowe Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646142644
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Published: Levine Querido - November 14th, 2023

Kirkus Top 10 Middle Grade for Fall ‘23

SHAINDY is a twelve-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl who struggles in school and has no good friends. She watches with envy as her next-door neighbor, GAYIL, excels socially and academically.


Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost By Esme Symes-Smith Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593485811
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Published: Labyrinth Road - November 7th, 2023

The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches.


Warriors: A Starless Clan #4: Thunder By Erin Hunter Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063050273
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Published: HarperCollins - November 7th, 2023

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fourth book in the Starless Clan arc.


Sail Me Away Home (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 3) By Ann Clare LeZotte Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338742503
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Published: Scholastic Press - November 7th, 2023

This gripping story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes an unforgettable trilogy centering the d/Deaf experience.

"Thrilling, important, and profoundly moving.


Juniper’s Christmas By Eoin Colfer Cover Image
$22.99
ISBN: 9781250321947
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - October 31st, 2023

From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making: the perfect gift for readers of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.


The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word By Janet Sumner Johnson Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781645951964
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Published: Pixel+Ink - October 31st, 2023

In this twisty middle grade mystery for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game, thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon enter a spelling bee in a last-ditch effort to save their family from financial ruin, only to find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they’ve never known.


No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18) By Jeff Kinney Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781419766947
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - October 24th, 2023

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it’s up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it’s shuttered for good.

Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley.


All the Small Wonderful Things By Kate Foster Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781536225808
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Published: Candlewick - October 24th, 2023

In an endearing story about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal, Alex is convinced that winning a trophy at the dog show will help him make a real friend at last.


The Song of the Swan By Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593121696
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - October 24th, 2023

A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past.

Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it’s magic, not thievery, that could get her into trouble.


Ways to Build Dreams (A Ryan Hart Story) By Renée Watson, Nina Mata (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Renée Watson, Nina Mata (Illustrator)
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - October 17th, 2023

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Renée Watson continues her bestselling young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine.

Middle school is just around the corner for Ryan Hart, which means it's time to start thinking about the future--and not just how to prank her brother, Ray!


Rick Riordan Presents: Fox Snare (A Thousand Worlds Novel #3) By Yoon Ha Lee Cover Image
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - October 17th, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a third space opera starring Korean animal spirits by Yoon Ha Lee, author of Dragon Pearl.


Glowrushes By Roberto Piumini, Leah Janeczko (Translated by) Cover Image
By Roberto Piumini, Leah Janeczko (Translated by)
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Published: NYRB Kids - October 17th, 2023

A beautiful, wise tale about imagination, chronic illness, and friendship for young readers by an Italy's foremost children's book author.

“I don’t think I have read anything like this before – a tale of life, death, love and beauty. . . . I hope this unforgettable story finds all the readers it deserves.” —Philip Pullman


Marvel Super Stories (Book One): All-New Comics from All-Star Cartoonists By Marvel Entertainment, John Jennings (Editor), Various (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Marvel Entertainment, John Jennings (Editor), Various (Contributions by)
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ISBN: 9781419769818
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - October 17th, 2023

Marvel Super Stories is the first-ever middle-grade anthology from Marvel Comics, featuring all-new comics stories by 15 all-star cartoonists.

Welcome to the Marvel Universe and the World Outside Your Window!


The Secret of Lillian Velvet By Jaclyn Moriarty Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781646142613
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Published: Levine Querido - October 10th, 2023

Here are only a few of the wonderful, strange, and mysterious elements in this breathtaking visit to the Kingdoms and Empires: A very proper girl named Lillian Velvet, living a very lonely life with a nasty Grandmother. A jar of coins, each with the power to take Lillian on a journey to a different time and place…and also to grant a single wish.


Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut By Anna E. Jordan Cover Image
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 10th, 2023

“This book is pure magic.”—Maulik Pancholy, actor and Stonewall Honor-winning author 

The switcheroo fun of The Parent Trap meets the showbiz spirit of The Marvelous Mrs.


The Puppets of Spelhorst (The Norendy Tales) By Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
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Published: Candlewick - October 10th, 2023

A New York Times bestseller!

“Kate DiCamillo's dazzling first title in the Norendy Tales trilogy is brimming with wit, whimsy, and heart as it follows five puppets fulfilling their thrilling shared destiny.” – Shelf Awareness


Rick Riordan Presents: Dawn of the Jaguar (Storm Runner) By J.C. Cervantes Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781368067027
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - October 10th, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking finale to J. C. Cervantes's Maya-inspired Shadow Bruja duology, in which Ren makes a bargain for her life.

Shadow bruja Ren Santiago was relentlessly pursued by the evil Aztec Lords of Night, who claimed that she was destined to be their queen, a destiny she wasn’t willing to accept. So she chose death instead.


The Portal Keeper: The Misewa Saga, Book Four By David A. Robertson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781774880258
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Published: Tundra Books - October 10th, 2023

Eli and Morgan experience life-changing revelations in this new adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.


Project F By Jeanne DuPrau Cover Image
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - October 10th, 2023

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.


Remember Us By Jacqueline Woodson Cover Image
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - October 10th, 2023

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into life’s burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future.


The Vanquishers: Secret of the Reaping By Kalynn Bayron Cover Image
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - October 10th, 2023

The Vanquishers are back and ready to defend their town against the undead in this spooky middle grade from New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.


Untraceable (The Factory #2) By Aya de León Cover Image
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Published: Candlewick - October 10th, 2023

With gripping results, this companion novel to Undercover Latina returns to the high-stakes world of the Factory—an international organization of spies protecting people of color.


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Alebrijes By Donna Barba Higuera Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781646142637
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Published: Levine Querido - October 3rd, 2023

The next stunning novel from Donna Barba Higuera, author of Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning The Last Cuentista

This is the story as it was told to me by Leandro the Mighty.

For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland.


Spy School Goes North By Stuart Gibbs Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665934749
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2023

In the eleventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission when one of his own is abducted from a remote Alaskan training facility.

Ben Ripley and his friends are training in Alaska when Cyrus Hale is kidnapped by his old Russian nemesis.


Eli Over Easy By Phil Stamper Cover Image
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Published: HarperCollins - October 3rd, 2023

From the acclaimed author of Small Town Pride, Phil Stamper, comes a heartfelt coming-of-age middle grade novel about grief, love, loss, and finding your way forward in the vein of Kate Allen’s The Line Tender and Jules Machias’s Both Can Be True.


How to Be a Hero By Cat Weldon, Katie Kear (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cat Weldon, Katie Kear (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781529045031
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - October 3rd, 2023

A hilarious high-stakes fantasy adventure about friendship and bravery set in the world of the Norse Gods. Fully illustrated throughout, Cat Weldon's How to Be a Hero is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Who Let the Gods Out.

'Genuinely funny and thrilling' - Amanda Craig


Tethered to Other Stars By Elisa Stone Leahy Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063255487
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Published: Quill Tree Books - October 3rd, 2023

Perfect for fans of Efrén Divided and A Good Kind of Trouble, this luminous middle grade debut follows a tween girl navigating the devastating impact of ICE’s looming presence on her family and community.


Forever Twelve (The Evers #1) By Stacy McAnulty Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593429624
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2023

What if you were twelve for all of eternity? From the award-winning author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes a magical mystery about a group of kids who have been alive for hundreds of years.


Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters By Wendelin Van Draanen Cover Image
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2023

Mr. Whiskers is a paw-some new dog detective from an Edgar Award winning author. He's on the trail of a kidnapped dad, pirate treasure, and a place to call home...


Treasure Island: Runaway Gold By Jewell Parker Rhodes Cover Image
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Published: Quill Tree Books - October 3rd, 2023

Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city’s hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried trea


Green By Alex Gino Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Press - October 3rd, 2023

From the bestselling author of MELISSA, a new book putting a non-binary kid named Green at center stage.

Middle-grade superstar author Alex Gino returns to the world they began with MELISSA and RICK with GREEN, the story of a non-binary middle-schooler named Green who comes into their own in no small part by fighting for gender-free casting in their school’s production of THE WIZARD O


How Not to be a Vampire Slayer By Katy Birchall Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - October 3rd, 2023

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Witchlings in a hilarious, heartfelt story about a reluctant vampire slayer... and her vampire best friend.

Maggie Helsby isn't afraid of much.


The Poison Waves (Secrets of the Sky #2) By Sayantani DasGupta Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Press - October 3rd, 2023

UNDERWATER PERIL AWAITS

Kiya and Kinjal have succeeded in their first quest in the magical world of the Kingdom Beyond, but whatever good they achieved might not be enough. Their faithful flying horses Snowy and Raat reappear and whisk them back to the Kingdom to help the water pari--winged merpeople—who are slowly being poisoned by the very water in which they live.


Maggie Lou, Firefox By Arnolda Dufour Bowes, Karlene Harvey (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Groundwood Books - October 3rd, 2023

Maggie Lou's grandpa doesn't call her Firefox for nothing. She's always finding ways to make life more interesting -- even if this means getting into big trouble.


The Girl Who Fell to Earth By Patricia Forde Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781915071439
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Published: Little Island Books - October 3rd, 2023

A gripping high-concept speculative middle-grade novel from the award-winning author of Bumpfizzle, the Best on Planet Earth and The List

Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their 'shadow planet' which they populated with humans centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their experiences.


The Memory Thieves (The Conjureverse #2) By Dhonielle Clayton Cover Image
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - September 26th, 2023

The fantasy adventure sequel to the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton! Return for Year Two at the global magic school in the sky in The Memory Thieves.


The Wild Robot Protects By Peter Brown Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780316669412
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 26th, 2023

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!

Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources.


Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) By Rick Riordan Cover Image
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Published: Disney Hyperion - September 26th, 2023

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.


Salsa Magic By Letisha Marrero Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781646142606
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Published: Levine Querido - September 26th, 2023

A magical debut middle-grade novel filled with loud but loving family members, santería, and powerful orishas, set in New York City.

Thirteen-year-old Maya Beatriz Montenegro Calderon has vivid recurring dreams where she hears the ocean calling her. Mami’s side of the family is known as “Los Locos,” so maybe she actually is going crazy.


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Alex Wise vs. the End of the World By Terry J. Benton-Walker Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593564295
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Published: Labyrinth Road - September 26th, 2023

Welcome to the summer of the apocalypse. One 12-year-old boy leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world in the start to a wildly funny and addictive fantasy series about accepting yourself and finding your inner hero.


Wrecker By Carl Hiaasen Cover Image
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - September 26th, 2023

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Welcome to another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen's Florida!

Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living. 


The A&a Detective Agency: The Fairfleet Affair By K. H. Saxton Cover Image
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Published: Union Square Kids - September 19th, 2023

Follow clues, solve puzzles, crack the code... find the missing millionaire.


Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug By Mark Leiknes Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781454946298
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Published: Union Square Kids - September 26th, 2023

It's been six months since the Quest Kids--Ned, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ash--saved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts toward finding Ned's parents.


On the Edge of the World By Anna Desnitskaya, Lena Traer (Translator) Cover Image
By Anna Desnitskaya, Lena Traer (Translator)
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ISBN: 9780802856128
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Published: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers - September 26th, 2023

A uniquely formatted book about dreams, loneliness, and the universal longing for connection.


Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World By Tui T. Sutherland, Joy Ang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tui T. Sutherland, Joy Ang (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338634822
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Published: Scholastic Press - October 3rd, 2023

Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before!

The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T.


Which Way to Anywhere By Cressida Cowell Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780316536394
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 19th, 2023

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon and Wizards of Once comes an out-of-this-world adventure where magic and reality collide!

K2 O’Hero is a seemingly ordinary boy—after all, he and his twin sister, Izzabird, have been sworn to keep their family's Magical history a secret.


The Vanderbeekers Ever After By Karina Yan Glaser Cover Image
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Published: Clarion Books - September 19th, 2023

The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. 


The Tale of Despereaux Deluxe Anniversary Edition: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread By Kate DiCamillo, Timothy Basil Ering (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Candlewick - September 19th, 2023

Celebrate twenty years of Despereaux with a splendid anniversary edition—including a bonus original short story from Kate DiCamillo and a new piece of art by Timothy Basil Ering.


Kin: Rooted in Hope By Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weatherford (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665913621
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - September 19th, 2023

A powerful portrait of a Black family tree shaped by enslavement and freedom, rendered in searing poems by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford and stunning art by her son Jeffery Boston Weatherford.

I call their names:
Abram Alice Amey Arianna Antiqua
I call their names:
Isaac Jake James Jenny Jim
Every last one, property of the Lloyds,


I Am Kavi By Thushanthi Ponweera Cover Image
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Published: Holiday House - September 19th, 2023

Caught between two worlds—a poverty-stricken village and a fancy big-city school—a young Sri Lankan girl must decide who she really is and where she really belongs.


Dogtown (A Dogtown Book #1) By Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko, Wallace West (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 19th, 2023

Now a New York Times bestseller, an Indie bestseller, and an Amazon Best Children's Book of 2023! From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko and with illustrations from Wallace West, Dogtown is at once an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure, sure to find a forever home in readers’ hearts.


The Widely Unknown Myth of Apple & Dorothy By Corey Ann Haydu Cover Image
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - September 19th, 2023

Critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu crafts a spellbinding tale following the modern-day descendants of ancient Greek gods—and how two young girls struggling against the weight of the family history end up becoming their own epic myth with large consequences.


Rumaysa: A Fairytale By Radiya Hafiza, Rhaida El Touny (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Radiya Hafiza, Rhaida El Touny (Illustrator)
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - September 19th, 2023

"Adventurous, humorous, and magical." Kirkus

Step into a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.


'Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!'


Farther Than the Moon By Lindsay Lackey Cover Image
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 19th, 2023

From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for a Whale.


The 156-Story Treehouse: Holiday Havoc! (The Treehouse Books #12) By Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton (Illustrator)
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 12th, 2023

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 156-Story Treehouse—the twelfth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!


The Unsleeping Witch By Alexandra Overy Cover Image
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Published: Inkyard Press - September 12th, 2023

Sleeping Beauty is about to wake up.

Maud may be made of gingerbread--plus a spark of magic--but she's a real witch Even if she's still learning, and has a habit of making messes...and might have accidentally unleashed the hundred-year-old Class IV sleeping curse that envelops a princess's bramble-covered castle. Oops.


Lalo Lespérance Never Forgot By Phillippe Diederich Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593354285
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - September 12th, 2023

A moving middle-grade mystery about a boy dealing with long-repressed memories of his father as he learns about his Mexican and Haitian heritage while spying on a mysterious stranger during the first weeks of COVID lockdown.


The Dreamatics By Michelle Cuevas Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593532225
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - September 12th, 2023

In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight?


Eagle Drums By Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson, Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250750655
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 12th, 2023

A magical realistic middle grade debut about the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Alaskan tradition.

As his family prepares for winter, a young, skilled hunter must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knapping—the same mountain where his two older brothers died.


Maid for It By Jamie Sumner Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665905770
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and deeply moving middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from working.


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The Dark Lord's Daughter By Patricia C. Wrede Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780553536201
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dealing with Dragons comes this timeless fantasy, about an ordinary girl who discovers she's the heir to a dark throne, and must find her place between her life on Earth and her magical inheritance.

"A heart-stopping, unique adventure for all!" —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author


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Mascot By Charles Waters, Traci Sorell Cover Image
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Published: Charlesbridge - September 5th, 2023

What if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue.


Nimbus By Jan Eldredge Cover Image
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Published: Balzer + Bray - September 5th, 2023

From the author of Evangeline of the Bayou comes a classic middle grade animal-fantasy adventure about a black cat who must go on a magical journey to be reunited with her beloved owner. For fans of Katherine Applegate, Rosanne Parry, and readers of the Familiars series.


Nothing Else But Miracles By Kate Albus Cover Image
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Published: Margaret Ferguson Books - September 5th, 2023

From the author of A Place to Hang the Moon comes a hopeful World War II story about three scrappy siblings on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.


The Bravest Warrior in Nefaria By Adi Alsaid Cover Image
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Published: Aladdin - September 5th, 2023

Phineas and Ferb meets the Despicable Me series in this hilarious and heartwarming middle grade debut from acclaimed author Adi Alsaid about a wannabe hero who lives in a goofily evil kingdom where nefarious schemes abound.

Welcome to Nefaria, where nearly every day the kingdom faces another evil scheme.


The Little Match Girl Strikes Back By Emma Carroll, Lauren Child (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Carroll, Lauren Child (Illustrator)
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Published: Candlewick - September 5th, 2023

It only takes one strike . . . A powerful, beautifully illustrated feminist reworking of the classic fairy tale, from award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child

"You’ve got a lot to say for a little match girl."


Finch House By Ciera Burch Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665930543
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - September 5th, 2023

Encanto meets Coraline in this “supremely successful, atmospheric” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade story that deals with family ties, fear of change, and generational trauma as it follows a girl who must convince an old, haunted house to release its hold on her and her family.

Eleven-year-old Micah has no interest in moving out of her grandfather’


Warrior Girl By Carmen Tafolla Cover Image
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - September 5th, 2023

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life.


The Royal Ranger: Arazan's Wolves (Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger #6) By John Flanagan Cover Image
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in the sixth installment of the Royal Ranger series in which Maddie and Will must travel to Celtica to investigate a series of dire wolf attacks and a dangerous sorceress.


The (Super Secret) Octagon Valley Society By Melissa de la Cruz Cover Image
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Published: Disney Hyperion - September 5th, 2023

This new series from #1 New York Times best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz is The Mysterious Benedict Society for reluctant readers, chockful of humor, adventure and mischief, and set at an exclusive, secluded, high-tech institute everyone wants to get into.

You only get in if you're EXTRAordinary....


Penny Draws a School Play By Sara Shepard Cover Image
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard.


Stuntboy, In-Between Time By Jason Reynolds, Raúl the Third (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jason Reynolds, Raúl the Third (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781534418226
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - August 29th, 2023

From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the sequel to the hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel Stuntboy, in the Meantime about the greatest young superhero you’ve never heard of, jam-packed with illustrations by Raúl the Third!

Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have ne


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Barely Floating By Lilliam Rivera Cover Image
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Published: Kokila - August 29th, 2023

A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized swimming dreams from The Education of Margot Sanchez author Lilliam Rivera.


A Horse Named Sky (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel) By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan (Illustrator)
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Published: Greenwillow Books - August 29th, 2023

A stand-alone companion to the acclaimed national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild.


Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lake By Michael Witwer Cover Image
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Published: Aladdin - August 29th, 2023

A debut epic middle grade fantasy from the New York Times bestselling Dungeons & Dragons expert Michael Witwer!

Twelve-year-old Vivian Van Tassel is angry: angry about her mom’s mysterious and sudden death; at her dad for uprooting their lives in Chicago to move to the sleepy, creepy town of Midnight Lake; at the bullies who seem to be drawn to her no matter how


Extra Normal By Kate Alice Marshall Cover Image
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 29th, 2023

It's hard to fight the supernatural when you're naturally "un-super." This chilling middle grade is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...even if they don't have any special powers.


Game Face By Shari Green Cover Image
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Published: Groundwood Books - September 5th, 2023

Thirteen-year-old Jonah is determined to prove that anxiety won't stop him from succeeding as his hockey team's goalie in this dynamic novel in verse.


Secrets of Atlantis By Kate O'Hearn Cover Image
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Published: Aladdin - August 22nd, 2023

From the author of the Pegasus series comes the third book in a spellbinding fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon Messenger, in which Riley must protect her family’s new life in Atlantis.

Life in Atlantis has always been unpredictable.


Make a Move, Sunny Park! By Jessica Kim Cover Image
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Published: Kokila - August 15th, 2023

From the author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! comes a funny and utterly charming novel about friends—how to make them, how to let go of them, and how to be your own BFF.


More Tales to Keep You Up at Night By Dan Poblocki, Marie Bergeron (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dan Poblocki, Marie Bergeron (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593387504
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Published: Penguin Workshop - August 15th, 2023

From the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Magic Misfits comes a spectacularly creepy follow-up to Tales to Keep You Up at Night that will keep you up way past bedtime.

Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!


Confessions of a Candy Snatcher By Phoebe Sinclair, Theodore Taylor III (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Candlewick - August 15th, 2023

A night of Halloween fun gone wrong has Jonas wondering if he’s really a wolf in disguise in this fast-paced fiction debut delving into accountability, relationships . . . and zines.


Dear Brother By Alison McGhee, Tuan Nini (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alison McGhee, Tuan Nini (Illustrator)
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - August 8th, 2023

Diary of a Wimpy Kid gets a little sister twist in this wildly funny and highly illustrated companion to middle grade novel Dear Sister from New York Times bestselling author Alison McGhee that brings sibling rivalry—and love—to life through a series of letters.

Sister has been the overlooked younger sibling for her WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE. She knows the drill.


The Fox's Tower By Sam Thompson, Anna Tromop (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sam Thompson, Anna Tromop (Illustrator)
$16.99
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Published: Little Island Books - August 8th, 2023

F.A.R.T. Attack!: Kids Strike Back (The F.A.R.T. Diaries #2) By Peter Bakalian Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781534451834
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Published: Aladdin - August 8th, 2023

When one of the Only Onlys falls under F.A.R.T.


The Invisible Elephant By Anna Anisimova, Yulia Sidneva (Illustrator), Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp (Translator) Cover Image
By Anna Anisimova, Yulia Sidneva (Illustrator), Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp (Translator)
$22.00
ISBN: 9781632063243
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Published: Yonder - August 1st, 2023

From beloved Finland-based children's author Anna Anisimova comes a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated chapter book about a blind girl who joyfully explores her environment using her senses and vivid imagination, inviting young readers to understand their surroundings in entirely new ways.


The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves 2: S.O.S. By Tom Phillips Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781645951087
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Published: Pixel+Ink - August 1st, 2023

Take to the skies in the side-splitting second installment of a middle grade mystery series for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Enola Holmes.

Fresh off recovering a billion-dollar ruby and losing the criminal who stole it, John Boarhog and Inspector Toadius McGee are soaring high on a new adventure!


Shiver-by-the-Sea 2: The Were-woof (Shiver by the Sea #2) By Erin Dionne, Jenn Harney (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Erin Dionne, Jenn Harney (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781645951704
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Published: Pixel+Ink - August 1st, 2023

For fans of Eerie, Elementary, Bailey School Kids, and The Notebook of Doom, the second book in a magical, spooky new chapter book series about friendship, community restoration and involvement, and helping your neighbors . . . even if some of them may be monsters.


Shiver-by-the-Sea 1: Bella and the Vampire (Shiver by the Sea #1) By Erin Dionne, Jenn Harney (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Erin Dionne, Jenn Harney (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781645951674
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Published: Pixel+Ink - August 1st, 2023

For fans of Eerie, Elementary, Bailey School Kids, and The Notebook of Doom, the first book in a magical, spooky new chapter book series about friendship, community restoration and involvement, and helping your neighbors . . . even if some of them may be monsters.


Gallowgate By K. R. Alexander Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Press - August 1st, 2023

From bestselling horror master K.R. Alexander, a twisted take on a school for magic where the line between curse and survival is always shifting.

Sebastian Wight is cursed.


The Voyage of the Frog (Scholastic Gold) By Gary Paulsen Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - August 1st, 2023

Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen's Voyage of the Frog joins the Scholastic Gold line, with bonus content!

Fourteen-year-old David was only trying to fulfill his uncle's last wish when he set sail on the Frog. He wasn't ready for the way the world seems to disappear out on the ocean, and he certainly wasn't expecting the violent storm that nearly took his life.


Can You Uncover the Oak Island Money Pit?: An Interactive Treasure Adventure By Matthew K. Manning Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781669031925
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Published: Capstone Press - August 1st, 2023

In 1795, a mysterious human-made pit was discovered on Oak Island. People began digging into the pit to discover its secrets, but it was flooded by seawater and could no longer be explored. Since then, many theories have been suggested about both the pit and the island.


Can You Spot Blackbeard's Treasure?: An Interactive Treasure Adventure By Thomas Kingsley Troupe Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781669031970
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Published: Capstone Press - August 1st, 2023

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure?


Can You Find the Knights Templar Treasure?: An Interactive Treasure Adventure By Matthew K. Manning Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781669032021
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Published: Capstone Press - August 1st, 2023

After years of study, you know as much as anyone about the Knights Templar. The mysterious order of religious warriors grew to have great power and wealth in Europe in the 1100s. But in the 1300s, the organization dissolved and scattered. Nobody is sure what happened to the knights' secrets or the gold and artifacts they may have left behind.


Can You Discover the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine?: An Interactive Treasure Adventure By Thomas Kingsley Troupe Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781669032076
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Published: Capstone Press - August 1st, 2023

Your brother has been missing in the Arizona mountains for weeks. You know that he was there to search for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. Stories say that the lost mine holds a fortune that's just waiting to be found. But now your brother appears to be the latest person to disappear while searching for the fabled treasure. Does the legendary mine really exist?


Abeni's Song By P. Djèlí Clark Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250825827
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Published: Starscape - July 25th, 2023

IN DARKNESS, A SONG CAN LEAD THE WAY. BEWARE WHICH ONE YOU LISTEN TO.

Abeni's Song
by award-winning author P. Djèlí Clark is the enchanting beginning of an epic West African and African Diaspora-inspired fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers about a reluctant apprentice to magic and the stolen villagers she sets out to save.


Mixed Up By Gordon Korman Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338826722
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Published: Scholastic Press - July 18th, 2023

From the author of Restart, the story of two boys who are losing their memories... to each other.

Reef and Theo don't know what's happening to them. They'll be going about their days and then suddenly they'll have these strange flashes of memory -- but the memories don't belong to them. And at the same time, their own memories are starting to...


Into the Shadow Mist (Legends of Lotus Island #2) By Christina Soontornvat Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338759174
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Published: Scholastic Press - July 18th, 2023

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.

Plum and her friends are traveling to the misty Bokati Island.


Bubble Trouble By Wendy Wan-Long Shang Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338802146
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Published: Scholastic Press - July 18th, 2023

Award-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang brews a frothy and bright story, filled with humor and heart, about friendship, first crushes, and finding one’s own way in Bubble Trouble.

How many problems can a delicious cup of bubble tea cause? Plenty, if you’re Chloe Wong.


The Afterlife of the Party By Darcy Marks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781534483392
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Published: Aladdin - July 18th, 2023

An interdimensional mixer with angels and other beings brings unexpected trouble for Malachi and his friends in this smart and uniquely funny second book about the squad of teens from hell.

When an angel comes to his home to deliver a message, Malachi immediately knows what’s going on.


The Bellwoods Game By Celia Krampien, Celia Krampien (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Celia Krampien, Celia Krampien (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781665912501
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - July 18th, 2023

Perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Hocus Pocus, this “beautifully creepy” (Kirkus Reviews), highly illustrated middle grade novel follows a girl who hopes to fix her outcast status through a game in the haunted woods, only to discover that some legends shouldn’t be played with.

Everyone knows Fall Hollow is haunted.


The International House of Dereliction By Jacqueline Davies Cover Image
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Published: Clarion Books - July 18th, 2023

In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War series, quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door—only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too!


Eerie Tales from the School of Screams By Graham Annable Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250195036
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Published: First Second - July 18th, 2023

From the director of the Oscar-nominated movie Boxtrolls comes a middle grade horror anthology that will leave you holding onto your blankets for dear life! Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps!

School is tough.
School is scary.
School is EERIE.


The Chaos Monster (Secrets of the Sky #1) By Sayantani DasGupta Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338766738
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Published: Scholastic Press - July 18th, 2023

EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING, AND IT'S UP TO TWINS KIYA AND KINJAL TO SAVE IT ALL

Ten-year-old Kinjal knows something strange is going on. But he does not expect his dog, Thums-up, to disappear before his eyes in the middle of the night!


The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura By Waka T. Brown Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063230767
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Published: Quill Tree Books - July 18th, 2023

In this magical and chilling Coraline-esque retelling of the Japanese folktale “The Melon Princess and the Amanjaku," one girl must save herself—and her loved ones—from a deceitful demon she befriended.


Haru, Zombie Dog Hero By Ellen Oh Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063272293
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Published: HarperCollins - July 11th, 2023

"Tender character relationships between both pup and human, and the myriad fully realized animals Haru meets along his journey, combine for a multilayered and thoroughly heartfelt must-read."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)


The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn By Sally J. Pla Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063268791
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Published: Quill Tree Books - July 11th, 2023

Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the courage to tell him a terrible secret about life with her mom and new stepdad? This contemporary novel by the award-winning author of The Someday Birds is a must-read for fans of Leslie Connor and Ali Standish.


Light Comes to Shadow Mountain By Toni Buzzeo Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780823453849
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Published: Holiday House - July 11th, 2023

Cora Mae Tipton is determined to light up her Appalachian community in this historical fiction novel from an award-winning author and former librarian.


Clara Poole and the Long Way Round By Taylor Tyng Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781645951599
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Published: Pixel+Ink - July 4th, 2023

Mr. Lemoncello meets the Amazing Race in this quirky high-octane balloon-racing middle grade around-the-world adventure.


Ajay and the Mumbai Sun By Varsha Shah Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338875461
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Published: Chicken House - July 4th, 2023

A high-stakes adventure full of heart and the power of words to create change in modern day Mumbai, from debut author Varsha Shah, winner of the Times/Chicken House competition.

Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. And after finding an abandoned printing press, his dreams might just come true.


The Probability of Everything By Sarah Everett Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780063256552
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Published: Clarion Books - June 27th, 2023

“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club

NPR Books We Love 2023 | Publisher's Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's Literature


Conjure Island By Eden Royce Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062899613
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Published: Walden Pond Press - June 27th, 2023

From the award-winning author of Root Magic comes the story of a girl forced to spend the summer with a great-grandmother she’s never met—only to discover she runs a school for Southern conjure magic.  


How to Catch a Polar Bear (Washington Park Stories) By Stacy DeKeyser Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665925617
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - June 27th, 2023

In this “funny and heartwarming” (Booklist) historical fiction companion to The Rhino in Right Field, Nick’s summer gets way more exciting when a polar bear escapes from the local zoo—perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and The One and Only Ivan.

It’s 1948, and twelve-year-old Nick is ready for the best summer ever.


102 Days of Lying About Lauren By Maura Jortner Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780823453627
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Published: Holiday House - June 20th, 2023

After being abandoned by her mother in a most unusual place, a defiant heroine sticks to her plan for staying hidden—even though getting caught could mean saving her life.

Twelve-year-old Mouse calls an amusement park home.


Code Red By Joy McCullough Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781534496262
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - June 13th, 2023

In the spirit of Judy Blume, this “character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what’s right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual activism.

Ever since a career-ending injury, former elite gymnast Eden has bee


Call Me Adnan By Reem Faruqi Cover Image
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Published: HarperCollins - June 13th, 2023

"An emotional tale of a family’s grief and healing, full of courage and hope" —Kirkus Reviews


The Search for WondLa By Tony DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tony DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781665928588
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - June 13th, 2023

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tony DiTerlizzi’s New York Times bestselling, richly illustrated The Search for Wondla series with this first installment of the modern classic space-age adventure featuring an all-new look.

When a marauder destroys the underground sanctuary that Eva Nine was raised in by the robot Muthr, the twelve-year-old girl is forced to flee aboveg


Ham Helsing #3: Raising the Stakes: (A Graphic Novel) By Rich Moyer Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593308998
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Published: Random House Graphic - June 20th, 2023

The monster hunting hero Ham Helsing is back for his biggest challenge yet—a family reunion? Vampires, monsters, and now your dad?! This action-packed graphic novel brings on the laughs and the drama!


Campfire Ghost Stories: 75 Bone-Chilling Tales to Tell in the Dark By Applesauce Press Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781646434060
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Published: Applesauce Press - May 2nd, 2023

Read if you dare! Grab the s’mores and settle around the fire for the spooky, spine-chilling tales in Campfire Ghost Stories. 

All who enter here, beware! These legends, myths, and terrifying tales are perfect for sitting around the campfire, and are sure to send your heart racing.


Greenwild: The World Behind the Door By Pari Thomson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780374391379
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - June 6th, 2023

*An Instant New York Times Bestseller*

The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, the first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series -- the perfect gift for the holiday season!


The Many Masks of Andy Zhou By Jack Cheng Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780525553823
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Published: Dial Books - June 6th, 2023

“Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe

Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath Our Feet


The Kingdom Over the Sea By Zohra Nabi Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665931083
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - June 6th, 2023

Aru Shah meets One Thousand and One Nights in this lavish middle grade adventure following a girl who must travel to a mystical land of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn, and flying carpets to discover her heritage and fulfill her destiny.

My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own.