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Starmer, Aaron, 1976-,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Twelve-year-old Roman uncovers the secret family lore explaining his late grandpa's missing toe, which takes him on an extraordinary adventure tied to his family's history.
Date Published:2026

Yo-kai watch.

Konishi, Noriyuki,


Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan"--Copyright page. Translation of: Yokai wotchi. Elementary student Nate Adams sees Yo-kai all around him thanks to his Yo-kai watch. Soon he, Whisper, and Jibanyan become involved in all kinds of ghostly adventures with other Yo-kai.
Date Published:2016

Yo-kai watch.

Konishi, Noriyuki,


Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan"--Copyright page. Translation of: Yokai wotchi. School Library Journal, Elementary student Nate Adams sees Yo-kai all around him thanks to his Yo-kai watch. Soon he and Whisper, the ghost butler, become involved in all kinds of ghostly adventures in which Nate gets sick, meets a jibakurei ghost, and becomes a rebellious bad boy.
Date Published:2015

Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan"--Copyright page. Translation of: Yokai wotchi. School Library Journal, Elementary student Nate Adams sees Yo-kai all around him thanks to his Yo-kai watch. Soon he and Whisper, the ghost butler, become involved in all kinds of ghostly adventures in which Nate gets sick, meets a jibakurei ghost, and becomes a rebellious bad boy.

Date Published:2015

Yo-kai watch.

Konishi, Noriyuki,


Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan"--Copyright page. Translation of: Yokai wotchi. School Library Journal, Nate Adams receives a Yo-kai watch from the mysterious Whisper which allows him to see Yo-kai of all types that others cannot see. These Yo-kai lead Nate into a series of adventures.
Date Published:2015

Wrath of the dragon king

Mull, Brandon, 1974-,


"A Fablehaven adventure"--Cover. "Contains exclusive extra scene!"--Cover. Seth and Kendra, newly appointed caretakers of Wyrmroost, soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when the dragons, led by Celebrant, rebel.
Date Published:2019

Wildflowers

Mooney, Carla, 1970-,


What are wildflowers? -- How to use this book -- Carrot family -- Aster family -- Impatiens family -- Mustard family -- Honeysuckle family -- Carnation family -- Gourd family -- Morning glory family -- Pea family -- Iris family -- Mint family -- Lily family -- Water lily family -- Evening primrose family -- Orchid family -- Poppy family -- Phlox family -- Rose family -- Buttercup family -- Nightshade family -- Violet family. School Library Journal, Provides a field guide for young readers on North American wildflowers. Presents an overview of their characteristics and identifying features. Entries feature information on their size, range, habitat, and bloom period. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources. for young readers.
Date Published:2026

What are wildflowers? -- How to use this book -- Carrot family -- Aster family -- Impatiens family -- Mustard family -- Honeysuckle family -- Carnation family -- Gourd family -- Morning glory family -- Pea family -- Iris family -- Mint family -- Lily family -- Water lily family -- Evening primrose family -- Orchid family -- Poppy family -- Phlox family -- Rose family -- Buttercup family -- Nightshade family -- Violet family. School Library Journal, Provides a field guide for young readers on North American wildflowers. Presents an overview of their characteristics and identifying features. Entries feature information on their size, range, habitat, and bloom period. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources. for young readers.

Date Published:2026

Where Ella went

Morrison, Laurie,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Eighth-graders Sadie and Pug don't have much in common besides their love of soccer, but they find themselves joining forces when Ella, their team captain, doesn't show up for the most important game of the season and her parents suddenly pull her out of school. Determined to find out what happened to Ella, Sadie and Pug begin an investigation and through recordings, letters, texts, journal entries, and emails, they discover that Ella didn't have the perfect life they thought she did.
Date Published:2026

Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Eighth-graders Sadie and Pug don't have much in common besides their love of soccer, but they find themselves joining forces when Ella, their team captain, doesn't show up for the most important game of the season and her parents suddenly pull her out of school. Determined to find out what happened to Ella, Sadie and Pug begin an investigation and through recordings, letters, texts, journal entries, and emails, they discover that Ella didn't have the perfect life they thought she did.

Date Published:2026

When tomorrow burns

Keller, Tae,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were kids, they discovered a book that could predict the future, but as the years went on, they drifted apart and forgot about the book. As the trio starts seventh grade, they find themselves in an even more perilous place as wildfires threaten Seattle, and Nomi wonders if the final prophecy from the book about fires and destruction is about to come true. She knows she needs Vi and Arthur's help, but Vi is acting weird and Arthur stopped talking to her. The three must find a way to come together once more in order to save the world, and realize their efforts might save their friendship, too.
Date Published:2026

Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were kids, they discovered a book that could predict the future, but as the years went on, they drifted apart and forgot about the book. As the trio starts seventh grade, they find themselves in an even more perilous place as wildfires threaten Seattle, and Nomi wonders if the final prophecy from the book about fires and destruction is about to come true. She knows she needs Vi and Arthur's help, but Vi is acting weird and Arthur stopped talking to her. The three must find a way to come together once more in order to save the world, and realize their efforts might save their friendship, too.

Date Published:2026

Whale eyes : a memoir about seeing and being seen /

Robinson, James, (Filmmaker),


Preface: afterimage -- Dear time -- The red dot -- How I see -- Eye on the ball -- Drifting -- Hurry up and wait -- I don't care -- Fixation -- 3D -- My X -- Mom -- No such thing as later -- Chocolate -- The people train -- The public eye -- To release is to let go -- Intermission -- Getting people to care -- Precise moment -- Out-trigue -- Tension -- Use the form -- Invert the narrative -- Flying weather -- A note on surgery. "From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)-inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes. Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions. Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"...and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Preface: afterimage -- Dear time -- The red dot -- How I see -- Eye on the ball -- Drifting -- Hurry up and wait -- I don't care -- Fixation -- 3D -- My X -- Mom -- No such thing as later -- Chocolate -- The people train -- The public eye -- To release is to let go -- Intermission -- Getting people to care -- Precise moment -- Out-trigue -- Tension -- Use the form -- Invert the narrative -- Flying weather -- A note on surgery. "From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)-inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes. Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions. Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"...and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Weird sad and silent

McGhee, Alison, 1960-,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Ever since Daisy's scary experiences with her mother's ex-boyfriend, she has developed a habit of counting when she's feeling stressed and making herself invisible around her classmates. But a new classmate named Austin changes everything when he befriends her and she begins opening up about the bullying she's experiencing and her dream of adopting a stray, one-eared cat named Rumble Paws. As she gains confidence in herself, she also learns a big secret about one of her bullies, and she learns to make choices about the kind of person she wants to be.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Ever since Daisy's scary experiences with her mother's ex-boyfriend, she has developed a habit of counting when she's feeling stressed and making herself invisible around her classmates. But a new classmate named Austin changes everything when he befriends her and she begins opening up about the bullying she's experiencing and her dream of adopting a stray, one-eared cat named Rumble Paws. As she gains confidence in herself, she also learns a big secret about one of her bullies, and she learns to make choices about the kind of person she wants to be.

Date Published:2025

Unforgetable moments in March Madness

Beattie, Charlie,


Three-point throwdown -- Early round madness -- Final Four moments -- Championship moments -- Inspirational moments -- Honorable mentions. School Library Journal, Profiles famous moments in the history of the NCAA Basketball Tournament during March Madness, and highlights the players that made them possible. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2026

Three-point throwdown -- Early round madness -- Final Four moments -- Championship moments -- Inspirational moments -- Honorable mentions. School Library Journal, Profiles famous moments in the history of the NCAA Basketball Tournament during March Madness, and highlights the players that made them possible. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.

Date Published:2026

The unexplained UFOs

Boardman, Adam Allsuch,


Includes index. Before UFOs -- The 1940s -- The 1950s -- The 1960s -- The 1970s -- The 1980s -- The 1990s -- 21st century. Booklist, Explores UFO sightings and alien encounters from the 1940s to the present day. Includes color illustrations and a glossary.
Date Published:2025

Unboxing Libby

Cherrywell, Steph,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, In the year 2200, A.I.Cademy robot dolls are sent to a test colony on Mars where scientists will study social behaviors in preparation for human living. Each doll is programmed with certain personality traits modeled after stereotypes seen on television shows. When one of the Libby robots, programmed to be cheerful and kind, begins experiencing emotions outside of her programming, and an understanding that her name is Max, not Libby, she finds herself reaching out to other robots, including the supposedly mean and cantankerous Roxanne, to discover the truth about herself, and winds up learning disturbing truths about the Mars colony.
Date Published:2025

Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, In the year 2200, A.I.Cademy robot dolls are sent to a test colony on Mars where scientists will study social behaviors in preparation for human living. Each doll is programmed with certain personality traits modeled after stereotypes seen on television shows. When one of the Libby robots, programmed to be cheerful and kind, begins experiencing emotions outside of her programming, and an understanding that her name is Max, not Libby, she finds herself reaching out to other robots, including the supposedly mean and cantankerous Roxanne, to discover the truth about herself, and winds up learning disturbing truths about the Mars colony.

Date Published:2025

Turtles of the midnight moon /

Fitzgerald, María José,


Publishers Weekly, January 2023. Booklist, January 2023. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. Twelve-year-olds Barana and Abby come together to solve a sea turtle egg poaching mystery plaguing Barana's Honduran coastal village, and learn the true meaning of friendship, courage, and community along the way.
Date Published:2023

Trapped underground

Turner, Myra Faye,


Underground danger! -- Caught in a chasm! -- Trapped in a cage! -- Stuck in a well! -- More about these tales of survival. School Library Journal, Provides three graphic novel stories of survival after individuals became trapped underground, including the story of an explorer who became trapped in a Welsh cave for several days after a chasm he was crossing with his friends collapsed. Includes a list of additional facts about the survival stories, a glossary, and further resources.
Date Published:2025

Underground danger! -- Caught in a chasm! -- Trapped in a cage! -- Stuck in a well! -- More about these tales of survival. School Library Journal, Provides three graphic novel stories of survival after individuals became trapped underground, including the story of an explorer who became trapped in a Welsh cave for several days after a chasm he was crossing with his friends collapsed. Includes a list of additional facts about the survival stories, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2025

Three blue hearts

Kelly, Lynne,


Max can't seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his politician dad. But for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn't make dumb mistakes that embarrass his father--someone who knows how to be strong. He stumbles on his fresh start right away, when he finds an injured octopus washed up onshore after a storm. With the help of a local wildlife center and a couple of new friends, Max rescues the octopus--who they name Ursula--and vows to take care of her until she's ready to return to the sea. But as their bond deepens and Max makes unexpected discoveries that turn his summer upside down, Max's true strength will be put to the test. Can he keep his promise after all?
Date Published:2025

Max can't seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his politician dad. But for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn't make dumb mistakes that embarrass his father--someone who knows how to be strong. He stumbles on his fresh start right away, when he finds an injured octopus washed up onshore after a storm. With the help of a local wildlife center and a couple of new friends, Max rescues the octopus--who they name Ursula--and vows to take care of her until she's ready to return to the sea. But as their bond deepens and Max makes unexpected discoveries that turn his summer upside down, Max's true strength will be put to the test. Can he keep his promise after all?

Date Published:2025

A thousand heartbeats

Cass, Kiera,


Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Eighteen-year-old Princess Annika Vedette of Kadier may live a life of comfort, but her life is not her own. Conscripted to marry her cousin Nickolas for political purposes, Annika is desperate to change her circumstances when she's kidnapped by Lennox, a young Dahrainian warrior. The Dahrainians are an exiled clan who believe Kadier's rule belongs to them. Annika and Lennox find themselves relying on each other in order to survive and they discover passionate feelings for each other. But loyalties to their kingdoms and a looming war threaten to keep them from each other.
Date Published:2023

Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Eighteen-year-old Princess Annika Vedette of Kadier may live a life of comfort, but her life is not her own. Conscripted to marry her cousin Nickolas for political purposes, Annika is desperate to change her circumstances when she's kidnapped by Lennox, a young Dahrainian warrior. The Dahrainians are an exiled clan who believe Kadier's rule belongs to them. Annika and Lennox find themselves relying on each other in order to survive and they discover passionate feelings for each other. But loyalties to their kingdoms and a looming war threaten to keep them from each other.

Date Published:2023

Teddy vs. the snuggly menace

Hallett, Braden,


Map on endpapers. Kirkus Review, Teddy and his cat, Mr. Fuzzikins, are threatened by a fierce corgi. When Mr. Fuzzikins disappears, Teddy and his friends must go on a dangerous quest to get him back.
Date Published:2025

Survival in space : the Apollo 13 mission /

Long, David, 1961-,


"Super readable & dyslexia friendly."--Back cover. Booklist, An illustrated nonfiction book that provides a detailed account of the Apollo 13 mission to space, beginning with a history of space flight and what led up to the mission. Presents a play-by-play of what went wrong, the danger the astronauts were in, how NASA engineers systemically solved each problem thrown at them, and the tense moments that saved the astronauts' lives.
Date Published:2025

"Super readable & dyslexia friendly."--Back cover. Booklist, An illustrated nonfiction book that provides a detailed account of the Apollo 13 mission to space, beginning with a history of space flight and what led up to the mission. Presents a play-by-play of what went wrong, the danger the astronauts were in, how NASA engineers systemically solved each problem thrown at them, and the tense moments that saved the astronauts' lives.

Date Published:2025

Star wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles

Wainerdi, Brandon,


Includes index. Explores the fictional capabilities and manufacturing specs of over 200 air, land, sea, and space vehicles from the "Star Wars" universe, including information on prominent characters--like Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Padme Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Obi-Wan Kenobi--who pilot them throughout the movies and TV shows.
Date Published:2025