New Titles

Wrong friend

Harper, Charise Mericle,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Charise and Casey have been best friends forever, but everything changes when Casey starts high school. It was never a problem that Casey was older than Charise before, but now they never talk and Charise feels totally invisible. Charise decides to find a new best friend, but that's easier said than done in middle school. She slowly starts to make friends in different areas in her life, and she soon realizes that she doesn't need to have one ultimate best friend but can have multiple good friends.
Date Published:2026

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Charise and Casey have been best friends forever, but everything changes when Casey starts high school. It was never a problem that Casey was older than Charise before, but now they never talk and Charise feels totally invisible. Charise decides to find a new best friend, but that's easier said than done in middle school. She slowly starts to make friends in different areas in her life, and she soon realizes that she doesn't need to have one ultimate best friend but can have multiple good friends.

Date Published:2026

Wings of fire. : the graphic novel /

Deutsch, Barry,


Kirkus Review, Long ago in the SeaWing kingdom, a prince learns he is an animus, with wonderful magic at a terrible price; in the mind of a NightWing dragonet, the future is revealed; and under three full moons and the eyes of a NightWing mother and IceWing father, Pyrrhia's most powerful dragon, Darkstalker, hatches from his egg, changing the world forever.
Date Published:2025

A window into the ocean twilight zone : twenty-four days of science at sea /

Cusolito, Michelle,


Maps on endpapers. Days 1-5: mobilization -- Days 6 & 7: out to sea -- Day 8: the largest animal migration on Earth -- Days 8 & 9: cutting-edge technology -- Days 9-12: the first storm -- Days 13-16: science frenzy -- Days 17 & 18: the second storm -- Days 19-21: underwater robots -- Days 22-24: the home stretch. School Library Journal, Follows a group of scientists on a twenty-four-day expedition on three research ships to study the ocean twilight zone off the coast of Spain. Explores the scientists' goals to study the biomass, biodiversity, and food webs in the ocean twilight zone, the animals they studied, the technology they used, the storms they endured, and their day-to-day lives, such as, what the ate, how they slept (or didn't sleep), and the chores they performed aboard the ships. Features color photographs, sidebars, a diagram of how MINIONS work, expedition maps, tips for becoming a marine scientist, a list of facts about the expedition, and further resources.
Date Published:2024

Maps on endpapers. Days 1-5: mobilization -- Days 6 & 7: out to sea -- Day 8: the largest animal migration on Earth -- Days 8 & 9: cutting-edge technology -- Days 9-12: the first storm -- Days 13-16: science frenzy -- Days 17 & 18: the second storm -- Days 19-21: underwater robots -- Days 22-24: the home stretch. School Library Journal, Follows a group of scientists on a twenty-four-day expedition on three research ships to study the ocean twilight zone off the coast of Spain. Explores the scientists' goals to study the biomass, biodiversity, and food webs in the ocean twilight zone, the animals they studied, the technology they used, the storms they endured, and their day-to-day lives, such as, what the ate, how they slept (or didn't sleep), and the chores they performed aboard the ships. Features color photographs, sidebars, a diagram of how MINIONS work, expedition maps, tips for becoming a marine scientist, a list of facts about the expedition, and further resources.

Date Published:2024

The prophecies begin.

Riess, Natalie,


Kirkus Reviews. "The third full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series covers the fifth and sixth novels of The Prophecies Begin (A Dangerous Path and The Darkest Hour). In the heart of the forest, the uneasy harmony between the four warrior cat Clans is in graver peril than ever before. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw--now Tigerstar--as their new leader, and Fireheart fears that he still harbors dark plans for vengeance on his old clan. With the forest on the brink of battle, in which all the warriors must fight for their home and clan, the time has come for Fireheart to face his destiny. Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. These stunning new adaptations retell the original Warriors story arc as full-color graphic novels."--
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Reviews. "The third full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series covers the fifth and sixth novels of The Prophecies Begin (A Dangerous Path and The Darkest Hour). In the heart of the forest, the uneasy harmony between the four warrior cat Clans is in graver peril than ever before. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw--now Tigerstar--as their new leader, and Fireheart fears that he still harbors dark plans for vengeance on his old clan. With the forest on the brink of battle, in which all the warriors must fight for their home and clan, the time has come for Fireheart to face his destiny. Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. These stunning new adaptations retell the original Warriors story arc as full-color graphic novels."--

Date Published:2025

UnWholly / Unwind #2 /

Shusterman, Neal,


Sequel to: Unwind. School Library Journal, September 2012. Booklist, July 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2012. Kirkus Review, July 2012. Horn Book, April 2013. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Thanks to Connor, Risa, and Lev the morality of unwinding has been brought into question, and Cam, a teenager made entirely out of the parts of other unwinds, struggles with a search for identity and meaning.
Date Published:2012

Sequel to: Unwind. School Library Journal, September 2012. Booklist, July 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2012. Kirkus Review, July 2012. Horn Book, April 2013. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Thanks to Connor, Risa, and Lev the morality of unwinding has been brought into question, and Cam, a teenager made entirely out of the parts of other unwinds, struggles with a search for identity and meaning.

Date Published:2012

The two towers

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.


Recounts the deeds of the individual members of the Fellowship of the Ring after being divided by an attack of orc-soldiers, following Frodo and his servant Samwise on their continuing quest to destroy the Ring of Power in the Mountain of Fire.
Date Published:1994

Stargirl /

Spinelli, Jerry,


Prequel to: Love, Stargirl. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2002. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2001. School Library Journal, August 2000. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2002. Pub Weekly, June 2000. Booklist, March 2001. New York Times, September 2000. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2000. Book Report, January 2001. Stargirl, a teen who animates quiet Mica High with her colorful personality, suddenly finds herself shunned for her refusal to conform.
Date Published:2000

Prequel to: Love, Stargirl. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2002. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2001. School Library Journal, August 2000. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2002. Pub Weekly, June 2000. Booklist, March 2001. New York Times, September 2000. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2000. Book Report, January 2001. Stargirl, a teen who animates quiet Mica High with her colorful personality, suddenly finds herself shunned for her refusal to conform.

Date Published:2000

Snoop

Korman, Gordon,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, After Carter breaks both his legs in a ski accident with his brother, he finds himself stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts watching the live feeds from police cams around his town, observing his neighbors and classmates, and soon his snooping turns to spying. But when he starts seeing unusual and endangered animals around town and spots the work of a possible criminal, Carter realizes he's the only one who can stop it if he can get the police to believe him.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, After Carter breaks both his legs in a ski accident with his brother, he finds himself stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts watching the live feeds from police cams around his town, observing his neighbors and classmates, and soon his snooping turns to spying. But when he starts seeing unusual and endangered animals around town and spots the work of a possible criminal, Carter realizes he's the only one who can stop it if he can get the police to believe him.

Date Published:2025

The Silmarillion

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973,


Includes index. Library Journal, Provides the history of the land known as Middle Earth long before the adventures that took place in the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Date Published:2001

The return of the king

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.


Includes indexes. As the Shadow of Mordor grows, the companions find their way through danger and mystery as they defeat the Dark Lord and celebrate Aragorn's ascent to become King of the West. Includes appendices containing genealogical and historical information that form the background of the story.
Date Published:1994

Refugee, the graphic novel

Gratz, Alan, 1972-,


"Middle grade ages 9 through 12"--Back cover. School Library Journal, September 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Middle grade ages 9 through 12"--Back cover. School Library Journal, September 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Real-life disasters

Redding, Anna Crowley,


Your mission! -- The Great Chicago Fire -- Titanic : ship of doom -- The Spanish flu -- The Boston molasses flood -- The Hindenburg. Booklist, Kirkus Review, Presents first-person accounts, science facts, and clues about five infamous disasters in history: the 1871 Chicago fire, the sinking of the "Titanic," the 1918 flu pandemic, the crash of the "Hindenburg," and the Boston molasses flood. Asks readers to investigate the information, draw conclusions about what caused the disasters, and determine what could have prevented them.
Date Published:2025

Your mission! -- The Great Chicago Fire -- Titanic : ship of doom -- The Spanish flu -- The Boston molasses flood -- The Hindenburg. Booklist, Kirkus Review, Presents first-person accounts, science facts, and clues about five infamous disasters in history: the 1871 Chicago fire, the sinking of the "Titanic," the 1918 flu pandemic, the crash of the "Hindenburg," and the Boston molasses flood. Asks readers to investigate the information, draw conclusions about what caused the disasters, and determine what could have prevented them.

Date Published:2025

Partypooper

Kinney, Jeff,


Celebrate with Greg, his family, and more as Greg throws an epic birthday party for himself.
Date Published:2025

Pages of doom

Szpirglas, Jeff,


Kirkus Review, Tanya may have stopped the famous horror writer Joel Southland from stealing people's nightmares for his books, but now the powerful, sinister, sentient ink--the source of his success--has chosen Tanya for its vessel instead. Now, Tanya struggles to outwit the ink and find a way to destroy it while also dealing with a possessive teddy bear, a kid who has found his own tombstone, and a deadly sunbeam.
Date Published:2024

Kirkus Review, Tanya may have stopped the famous horror writer Joel Southland from stealing people's nightmares for his books, but now the powerful, sinister, sentient ink--the source of his success--has chosen Tanya for its vessel instead. Now, Tanya struggles to outwit the ink and find a way to destroy it while also dealing with a possessive teddy bear, a kid who has found his own tombstone, and a deadly sunbeam.

Date Published:2024

Outside

Holm, Jennifer L.,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, Twelve-year-old Razzi has grown up living in a mansion with her family and a few other survivors of the Great Poisoning, which killed most humans. Razzi and the other kids living at the compound have been warned to never go outside, where many dangers await them. When Razzi falls ill and receives a heart transplant from a greyhound, she begins experiencing physical changes, such as not being able to eat the same foods as she used to and an almost uncontrollable desire to go outside. Razzi's urges eventually lead her to run away, and her world expands as she explores what lies beyond the compound.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, Twelve-year-old Razzi has grown up living in a mansion with her family and a few other survivors of the Great Poisoning, which killed most humans. Razzi and the other kids living at the compound have been warned to never go outside, where many dangers await them. When Razzi falls ill and receives a heart transplant from a greyhound, she begins experiencing physical changes, such as not being able to eat the same foods as she used to and an almost uncontrollable desire to go outside. Razzi's urges eventually lead her to run away, and her world expands as she explores what lies beyond the compound.

Date Published:2025

Oasis

Guojing, 1983-,


School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, January 2025. Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2025. Pub Weekly, November 2024. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. New York Times, February 2025. "JieJie and her little brother DiDi are living on their own in a barren desert while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City. Their days are filled with weathering sandstorms and scavenging for water, but everything changes when they come across an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Minecraft : guide to combat /

Jelley, Craig,


"Mojang Studios official product"--Cover. Provides a full-color illustrated guide to combat in "Minecraft." Describes how to choose a fighter, craft weapons and give them mystical powers, understand different mobs and their allies, and use special strategies and tactics to defeat other players.
Date Published:2021

Lucky scramble /

Raymundo, Peter,


School Library Journal, May 2024. "Twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman faces off against other competitive cubers at the Speed Cubing National Championships"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Lovely one : adapted for young adults /

Jackson, Ketanji Brown, 1970-,


School Library Journal, January 2026. Booklist, December 2025. "The New York Times bestselling memoir now adapted for young adults! Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to t he U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America's highest court in this inspiring, intimate memoir"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The hobbit, or, There and back again

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973,


"Text of this edition is based on that first published in Great Britain by Collins Modern Classics in 1998 ... corrections have been made to that setting"--Title page verso. Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.
Date Published:2001