From the author of Blue Skies comes a lively middle grade novel set in 1960s Texas about a young, alien-loving girl trying to clear her grandmother’s good name in this mystery that has humor, hijinks, and heart in equal measure. It’s 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook and the other residents…
Meet a Cyclops Cat in This Delightful and Magical Story
Hilda and the Troll meets The Okay Witch in this delightfully whimsical middle grade graphic novel about a magical cyclops cat on her first trip away from home who learns even the most ordinary journeys can be magical with the right company! It’s a wild, enchanted, wonderful world out there, way beyond the fjord that a one-eyed cat…
Hiro Aspires to Make the Perfect Bowl of Ramen in This Adorable Celebration of Japanese Food
In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal, Hiro aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad’s—and runs into some surprises on his first attempt! Hiro loves ramen. Every Sunday, Hiro’s dad makes delicious, perfect ramen for dinner, using a recipe…
Follow 10-Year-Old Geetanjali in this Magical Middle Grade Adventure of Indian Folklore
From the author of American as Paneer Pie comes a magical middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Amina’s Song. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn’t mind singing, but she knows she’ll never be as good as…
An Ideal Tale of Self Expression for Readers of All Ages
A little librarian with a larger-than-life voice finds her place in this sweet and uproarious picture book about being true to yourself—no shushing required! Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There’s just one snag. Penelope is…LOUD. Bookcases may topple and the ground may quake at the…
The Pressure is on for Abby in an Equestrian Boarding School and Start to This Middle Grade Series
From the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats. Abby St. Clair can’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding…
Watch Ellie Find Her Own Way to Shine in the Eagerly Awaited Sequel to ‘Roll With It’
In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Jamie Sumner’s acclaimed and beloved middle grade novel Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine. Ellie is so not the pageant type. They’re Coralee’s thing, and Ellie is happy to let her talented friend shine in the spotlight. But what’s she supposed to do when Coralee asks her to…
A Young Girl Hunts for Treasure in Morgan Matson’s Middle Grade Debut
The Penderwicks meets The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street in New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s middle grade debut about a young girl who gets to know her mom’s side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer. For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers…
This Book Answers Children’s Most Curious Questions
A hilarious picture book of curious questions with refreshingly quirky answers perfect for fans of Mac Barnett and Amy Krouse Rosenthal! Why do kids lose their teeth?Why do seals clap?What is at the bottom of the ocean? Artist and musician Tim Fite is here to almost-answer all your most important questions—and then some!—in this marvelously…
A Sweet Story of Friendship Illustrated by a Coretta Scott King Honoree
ABOUT REAL TO ME An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears. Others tried to tell me that she wasn’t real, that she was just imaginary. But what did they know? She…
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