Kid Librarian Recommendations 2024 | Sussex County Library System (NJ)

The 13-story treehouse /

Griffiths, Andy,

Paper Book

Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...

I recommend this book for people that love fun, jokes, a little bit of disgustingness and a little bit of a scare. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

The sentinel

Child, Lee

Paper Book

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER Jack Reacher is back! The "utterly addictive" (The New York Times) series continues as acclaimed author Lee Child teams up...

An action packed novel filled with adventure and action - Patience 15

The courageous princess [1], Beyond the hundred kingdoms

Espinosa, Rod

Paper Book

Once upon a time, a greedy dragon kidnapped a beloved princess... But if you think she just waited around for some charming prince to rescue her, then you're in for a surprise! Princess Mabelrose may not be the fairest of the land, but she has enough brains and bravery to fend for herself in a...

Duck, duck, Dad? /

Scobie, Lorna,

Paper Book

One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew! Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . ....

I am a tiger /

Newson, Karl,

Paper Book

When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be!This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a...

The bad guys. Episode one

Blabey, Aaron

Paper Book

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThis New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.They sound like bad guys, they look like bad...

I like this book because it’s really funny and has a crazy plot twist at the end. I read it in one day - Esther 9

Camp /

Miller, Kayla

Paper Book

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. ...

I love this book because it’s really hard to find a book I like but I read this one straight through and it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read - Esther 9

Diary of a wimpy kid.

Kinney, Jeff

Paper Book

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's...

I recommend this to people who like diaries. I like this book because I learn more about the main character - Jean-Paul 8

Matilda /

Dahl, Roald

Paper Book

The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be...

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

Matilda /

Dahl, Roald

Paper Book

The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be...

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

Matilda /

Dahl, Roald

Paper Book

The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be...

Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination. The story is about her finding her place in the world. Sometimes its funny and then its scary. Everyone will love this book. I give it 5 stars - Cleo 9

The golden lion

Maihack, Mike

Paper Book

The thrilling fourth installment in Cleopatra's adventures in space. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!Cleo is back at Yasiro Academy, recovering from the tragic events that occurred on planet Hykosis. She feels responsible for the death of her friend Zaid, and trains...

This book is a comic and a really good book if you want to read a book quicker. The pictures help to tell the story and it has lots of onomatopoeia to describe the sounds. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone /

Rowling, J. K.

Paper Book

Harry Potter spent ten long years living with Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, an aunt and uncle whose outrageous favoritism of their perfectly awful son Dudley leads to some of the most inspired dark comedy since Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But fortunately for Harry, he's about to be granted a...

I recommend these books for people that love magic, fantasy, mysteries, going on adventures, and wizards/witches. Harry Potter is one of the most famous book series in the world. I give them 4/5 stars. - Cleo 9

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone /

Rowling, J. K.

Paper Book

Harry Potter spent ten long years living with Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, an aunt and uncle whose outrageous favoritism of their perfectly awful son Dudley leads to some of the most inspired dark comedy since Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But fortunately for Harry, he's about to be granted a...

I recommend these books for people that love magic, fantasy, mysteries, going on adventures, and wizards/witches. Harry Potter is one of the most famous book series in the world. I give them 4/5 stars. - Cleo 9

Charlie and the great glass elevator :

Dahl, Roald

Paper Book

Mr. Willy Wonka might be a genius with chocolate, but Charlie and his family don't trust his flying skills one bit. And right now, he's at the helm of a giant glass elevator that's picking up speed and hurtling through space -- with Charlie and the entire Bucket family stuck inside! Roald Dahl's...

April 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Cleo 9

Murder in the mews four cases of Hercule Poirot

Christie, Agatha

Audiobook

A collection of short stories featuring the characteristic charm of an Agatha Christie story - Patience 15

Sing you home :

Picoult, Jodi,

Paper Book

From the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author whom USA TODAY calls a "master of the page-turner," comes the spectacular story of a woman's complex quest to form a family. Every life has a soundtrack. All you have to do is listen. Music has set...

A story about IVF and Queer rights for the more serious reader who wishes for an overview of society - Patience 15

Dog Man

Pilkey, Dav

Paper Book

George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call...

I like the pictures. I liked that George and Harold decided to throw away their little kid toys but they really like them and miss them so they took them back out of the rubbish. I like the Fair Fairy chapter because when the Fair Fairy is angry her teeth turn sharp. I also like the chapter Visiting Grandpa because Petey said that he’s not going to visit Grandpa but then they do - Felix 7

Wings of fire. the graphic novelBook 1, The dragonet prophecy

Deutsch, Barry.

Paper Book

The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation! Not every dragonet wants a destiny ... Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end...

The characters are great because each one has a full backstory. The art is stunning - Abbey 10

The scarlet shedder

Pilkey, Dav

Paper Book

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink...

May 2024 Kid Librarian purchase request - Jean-Paul 8

The 13-story treehouse /

Griffiths, Andy,

Paper Book

Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...

I recommend this book for people that love fun, jokes, a little bit of disgustingness and a little bit of a scare. I give it 4 stars - Cleo 9

The legend of Zelda. Four swords

Himekawa, Akira

Paper Book

Link must defeat evil at every turn in his perilous quest to help Princess Zelda! The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition contains two volumes of the beloved The Legend of Zelda manga series, presented in a deluxe format featuring new covers and color...

I recommend this to people who like comic books. I liked it because each person has a different personality - Jean-Paul 8

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