New Children's

Updated March 4, 2026
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X Marks the Haunt
Currie, Lindsay
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost--unleashing a dark force--it's up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good. "Follow the clues to X Marks the Haunt for a...

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Secrets of the Broken House
Souders, Taryn
Paper Book
From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing. In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always...

3

A sea monster conundrum
Yee, Lisa
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and...

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The road from nowhere
Avi
Paper Book
Inside one of America's most troubled periods of economic crisis, The Road From Nowhere, from master storyteller and Newbery medalist Avi, is both a tightly plotted adventure and a big-hearted tale of boyhood that explores what it means to put a name to the feelings we're taught to push down...

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The Claiming (the Last Resort #2)
Warga, Jasmine
Paper Book
The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here! A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga! For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his...

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Alice with a why
James, Anna
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole in this magical modern retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--from the beloved author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series. ⋆"This...

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The Beasts of Winter: A Daggers of Ire Novel
Cervantes, J C
Paper Book
A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers! Fetch the fox is on his own. Fetch is...

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Eureka
Chang, Victoria
Paper Book
For fans of Inside Out and Back Again, Other Words for Home, and A Place to Hang the Moon -- Eureka is a gorgeous and emotionally resonant novel-in-verse by multiple-award-winning poet Victoria Chang that sensitively and lyrically renders the tragic events...

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Forever Rogue (the Forgotten Five, Book 7)
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the seventh and final installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero is in an uproar following corrupt President Fuerte's most brazen move...

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Beinoni
Lowe, Mari
Paper Book
In a Beinoni time there should be no war, no terrible illness, no crime. Even if that also means there won't be any great discoveries, any cures, anything extraordinary. Ezra believes that's worth fighting for. In fact, he's been training most of his life to fight a...

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Hypergifted
Korman, Gordon
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis--at least not until he gets an admission letter to...

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Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass
Leathley, Philippa
Paper Book
Return to the world of Indie Next Pick Inkbound in this exciting sequel that finds Meticulous "Metty" Jones in a race against time to save her family from a mysterious blackmailer. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Swifts. Meticulous Jones knows the power of her name....

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Maple for the People: (A Middle Grade Novel of School Elections, Friendship, and Finding Ones Voice)
McGovern, Kate
"A charming and affirming page-turner with a happy and unexpected ending." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Maple is running for president of the sixth grade against popular Sonia Shah in this contemporary story of friendship, family, and community action, a follow-up...

14

Gone viral
Soto, Gary
Paper Book
For fans of the Legendary Alston Boys, an uproarious contemporary adventure story with a dash of fantasy about two friends who start a non-singing duo, go viral, and become unlikely international rock stars, bringing mindfulness to the middle school masses. At Visalia Middle...

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The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane
Stewart, Erin
Paper Book
A young empath spending the summer with her grandfather stumbles upon a bit of magic in this middle grade novel about letting in the light--perfect for fans of Barbara Dee and Jamie Sumner. Sixth grader Lucy thinks people are seriously overrated. People come with feelings, and...

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Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter
Coelho, Joseph
Paper Book
"A trilogy opener that will grant readers' wishes for an accessible, enchanting, action-packed fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Genies grant wishes! But everyone forgets they're imprisoned in those lamps for a reason . . . A gripping new adventure series from...

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Saber-Tooth: A Novel in Verse
Gow, Robin
Paper Book
From Robin Gow, the award-winning author of Dear Mothman, comes a gripping middle-grade novel in verse about a boy who digs up and loses control of a saber-toothed tiger Jasper's favorite person is his older brother, Callan. They go on fossil-finding missions and stay up...

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The stolen songbird
Eagle, Judith
Paper Book
"The twisty plot and taut, assured writing deliver a story that immediately engages. Assured and atmospheric: a winner." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) When Caro finds a stolen masterpiece in her missing mother's suitcase, she's thrust into a thrilling art-heist...

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Bunny and Clyde on the Lam: (A Funny Middle Grade Chapter Book Full of Escapes, Mix-Ups, and Big Mistakes - For Kids Ages 5-8)
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
They couldn't be outlaws when they tried, but now they're being framed as fall guys? Judy Moody creator Megan McDonald and illustrator Scott Nash bring back the lovable pair for a comedy full of mischief, magic tricks, and misperceptions. Thornton's shiny new coin has vanished...

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Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year : two times lucky
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
From award-winning author, Grace Lin, comes another installment of the irresistible early reader series, Ling & Ting, as the iconic twins celebrate Lunar New Year!  Ling and Ting are twins. They are Chinese and American. They celebrate the new year two times....

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The pie-rat on Seventh Street
Higgins, Cam
Paper Book
Ratnip goes sailing through the city streets after a rainstorm in the seventh book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog. It's raining, it's pouring, and the city rat is...sailing! But a little rain won't stop Ratnip from treasure hunting around the City. Ratnip...

22

Murray the pirate
Stower, Adam
Escape through the magic cat flap and join your new favorite cat and bunny duo as they face off against a grumpy pirate captain, uncover a secret treasure map, and attempt to escape MONSTER ISLAND. Readers of Bad Guys will giggle their way through this illustrated and purr-fectly charming chapter...

23

Outfoxed
McMullen-Ciotti, Elise
Paper Book
An American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book From the author of Hedge Over Heels comes another irresistible story featuring family, friendship, and an adorable baby fox! Twelve-year-old Skye has just rescued a baby fox she's named Kitkat, with the help...

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Love rolls in /
Downing, Erin Soderberg,
Paper Book
Healing begins with a tail wag. A heartwarming and fun middle grade series from bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing about a unique animal sanctuary, the full-time family who live there, and the rotating stable of animal guests who will learn what it really feels like to be loved and...

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