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The terrible two

Barnett, Mac,


Originally published: 2015. Two young pranksters launch an all-out prank war that quickly turns their small town upside down.
Date Published:2017

Orbiting Jupiter

Schmidt, Gary D.


School Library Journal starred, August 2015. Booklist starred, September 2015. Pub Weekly, August 2015. Kirkus Starred, July 2015. New York Times, November 2015. Horn Book, November 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2015. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2015. Library Media Connection, December 2015. "Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, August 2015. Booklist starred, September 2015. Pub Weekly, August 2015. Kirkus Starred, July 2015. New York Times, November 2015. Horn Book, November 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2015. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2015. Library Media Connection, December 2015. "Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

Would you rather be covered in snake scales or earthworm mucus : Questions about animals and nature

Kukla, Lauren,


Out in the wild -- Creepy crawlies -- Harsh habitats and wild weather -- Peculiar plants -- Animal encounters -- Underwater wonders -- About the author. "Would you rather eat poop like a dung beetle or dine on rotting garbage like a cockroach? Would you rather encounter a scorpion or a rattlesnake? Young readers get to answer these and more mind-boggling questions about prickly plants, extreme habitats, close encounters with dangerous animals, and other not-so-nice things nature has to offer!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Out in the wild -- Creepy crawlies -- Harsh habitats and wild weather -- Peculiar plants -- Animal encounters -- Underwater wonders -- About the author. "Would you rather eat poop like a dung beetle or dine on rotting garbage like a cockroach? Would you rather encounter a scorpion or a rattlesnake? Young readers get to answer these and more mind-boggling questions about prickly plants, extreme habitats, close encounters with dangerous animals, and other not-so-nice things nature has to offer!"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Would you rather be healed by donkey poop or dog spit

Sroka, Amy,


What's for lunch? -- Scrub-a-dub-dub -- Harsh habitats and wild weather -- Welcome home! -- Daily living -- From here to there -- About the author. "Would you rather sleep on a bed of corn husks or a bed of feathers? Would you rather drink urine or have leeches suck blood out of your body? Long ago, people lived very differently than they do today. They had different medical practices, homes, foods, and jobs. As readers come face to face with gross, odd, and perilous aspects of days gone by, they will never look at history the same way again!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

What's for lunch? -- Scrub-a-dub-dub -- Harsh habitats and wild weather -- Welcome home! -- Daily living -- From here to there -- About the author. "Would you rather sleep on a bed of corn husks or a bed of feathers? Would you rather drink urine or have leeches suck blood out of your body? Long ago, people lived very differently than they do today. They had different medical practices, homes, foods, and jobs. As readers come face to face with gross, odd, and perilous aspects of days gone by, they will never look at history the same way again!"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Would you rather be cursed by a mummy or abducted by aliens : questions about spooky stuff

Cruz, Jose, (Media specialist).


Feeling brave? -- Creepy legends and myths -- Eerie places -- Famous monsters -- Fears and phobias -- Spine-chilling ghosts. Would you rather hug Bigfoot or fly around with Mothman? Would you rather walk through a haunted battlefield or a haunted cemetery? Hair-raising Would You Rather questions about everything from ghosts to legendary creatures and phobias will have readers pondering choices and sending chills up their spines!
Date Published:2026

Feeling brave? -- Creepy legends and myths -- Eerie places -- Famous monsters -- Fears and phobias -- Spine-chilling ghosts. Would you rather hug Bigfoot or fly around with Mothman? Would you rather walk through a haunted battlefield or a haunted cemetery? Hair-raising Would You Rather questions about everything from ghosts to legendary creatures and phobias will have readers pondering choices and sending chills up their spines!

Date Published:2026

Would you rather eat snot or earwax : questions about gross stuff

Cruz, Jose, (Media specialist).


Gross out! -- The human body -- Nasty nature -- Open wide! -- Dirty jobs -- Home sick home. Would you rather have bad breath for a month or uncontrollable farts for a week? Would you rather wear skunk spray perfume or gargle with stink bug mouthwash? Young readers get to answer these and other questions about the human body, dirty jobs, creepy-crawlies, and other disgusting stuff!
Date Published:2026

I survived the California wildfires, 2018

Ball, Georgia.


"Based on the novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." "Middle grade: Ages 9 through 12"--Back cover of paperback. School Library Journal starred, January 2026. School Library Journal starred. "Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Based on the novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." "Middle grade: Ages 9 through 12"--Back cover of paperback. School Library Journal starred, January 2026. School Library Journal starred. "Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

I survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

Ball, Georgia,


"Based on the novel in the ... series by Lauren Tarshis." "A massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster"--
Date Published:2025

Ghost-spider. : a Spider-Verse graphic novel. Broken chords :

Brown, Roseanne A.,


"Marvel." "Gwen Stacy does her best to balance being a student, playing in her punk band, and fighting crime as the super hero Ghost-Spider. But when Arachnid, a super villain from a different dimension with similar spider powers, attacks her world, Ghost-Spider will have to team up with a new ally--Spider-Punk! Can these two get to the truth behind Arachnid's attacks? And just how did Gwen's family history get webbed into this?"--
Date Published:2026

"Marvel." "Gwen Stacy does her best to balance being a student, playing in her punk band, and fighting crime as the super hero Ghost-Spider. But when Arachnid, a super villain from a different dimension with similar spider powers, attacks her world, Ghost-Spider will have to team up with a new ally--Spider-Punk! Can these two get to the truth behind Arachnid's attacks? And just how did Gwen's family history get webbed into this?"--

Date Published:2026

Dungeons and drama

Boyce, Kristy.


School Library Journal, January 2024. Publishers Weekly, October 2023. Booklist, February 2024. Kirkus Review, October 2023. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. "Musical lover Riley has big aspirations to become a director on Broadway...but when Riley takes her mom's car without permission, she's grounded and stuck with the worst punishment: spending her after-school hours working at her dad's game shop. Riley can't waste her time working...so she convinces Nathan--a nerdy teen employee--to cover her shifts and, in exchange, she'll flirt with him to make his gamer-girl crush jealous...Soon, Riley starts to think that flirting with Nathan doesn't require as much acting as she would've thought"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

School Library Journal, January 2024. Publishers Weekly, October 2023. Booklist, February 2024. Kirkus Review, October 2023. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. "Musical lover Riley has big aspirations to become a director on Broadway...but when Riley takes her mom's car without permission, she's grounded and stuck with the worst punishment: spending her after-school hours working at her dad's game shop. Riley can't waste her time working...so she convinces Nathan--a nerdy teen employee--to cover her shifts and, in exchange, she'll flirt with him to make his gamer-girl crush jealous...Soon, Riley starts to think that flirting with Nathan doesn't require as much acting as she would've thought"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Dating and dragons

Boyce, Kristy.


After starting at a new school, high school junior Quinn joins a D&D group to make friends but finds herself torn between her feelings for a charming yet annoying teammate and the drama stirred up by ex-friends from a previous campaign.
Date Published:2024

I know you started it

Benedis-Grab, Daphne,


"If you play with fire, you might get burned." There was a fire in the middle school! Was it an accident? A prank gone wrong? Someone looking for revenge? The school administrating is investigating, but evidence is scarce. It will take four students who can tap into the rumors, gossip, and hidden secrets of their school to uncover what really happened the day of the fire. Kate, Dani, Liam, and Gabe are determined to figure out who started the fire in the lock, and why. And if they don't figure it out in time? Well, one of them could be accused of the crime. But all their potential leads turn out to be dead ends. It's as if the arsonist is tracking their every move...
Date Published:2026

"If you play with fire, you might get burned." There was a fire in the middle school! Was it an accident? A prank gone wrong? Someone looking for revenge? The school administrating is investigating, but evidence is scarce. It will take four students who can tap into the rumors, gossip, and hidden secrets of their school to uncover what really happened the day of the fire. Kate, Dani, Liam, and Gabe are determined to figure out who started the fire in the lock, and why. And if they don't figure it out in time? Well, one of them could be accused of the crime. But all their potential leads turn out to be dead ends. It's as if the arsonist is tracking their every move...

Date Published:2026

Just like home : Kitten delivery

Downing, Erin Soderberg,


Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say noespecially when they stumble upon a litter of abandoned kittens on the side of the road. With seven new house guests with seven very different personalities, it's only fitting to name them after the seven dwarfs. The hard part is going to be finding good homes for each unique kitten. If anyone can do it, it's Ruby and Henry. But first, they're going to need to keep their new campers feeling safe and well taken care of while they grow big and strong enough to be adopted. And as it turns out, this will be harder than it seems..
Date Published:2026

Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say noespecially when they stumble upon a litter of abandoned kittens on the side of the road. With seven new house guests with seven very different personalities, it's only fitting to name them after the seven dwarfs. The hard part is going to be finding good homes for each unique kitten. If anyone can do it, it's Ruby and Henry. But first, they're going to need to keep their new campers feeling safe and well taken care of while they grow big and strong enough to be adopted. And as it turns out, this will be harder than it seems..

Date Published:2026

Just like home : love rolls in

Downing, Erin Soderberg,


"Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say no. But a couple months ago, their parents decided that the farm is full. No additional resident farm animals. No more fosters. Of course, rules are meant to be broken... A scared puppy has just arrived at their mom's clinic, and he's lost mobility in his back legs because of an injury. What's worse is that the newly named Arlo clearly knows he's been abandoned. But with Ruby's builder brain, Henry's heart, and a little bit of kindness from their ragtag group of animals at the sanctuary, they might just be able to teach Arlo how to trust again"--
Date Published:2026

"Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say no. But a couple months ago, their parents decided that the farm is full. No additional resident farm animals. No more fosters. Of course, rules are meant to be broken... A scared puppy has just arrived at their mom's clinic, and he's lost mobility in his back legs because of an injury. What's worse is that the newly named Arlo clearly knows he's been abandoned. But with Ruby's builder brain, Henry's heart, and a little bit of kindness from their ragtag group of animals at the sanctuary, they might just be able to teach Arlo how to trust again"--

Date Published:2026

The rise of Neptune

Reintgen, Scott,


As Neptune's ships launch a surprise attack on Mars, Lunar and his Dread Knights must uncover the mysterious truths behind their divided enemy before those secrets lead to Mars' destruction.
Date Published:2025

The Real Escape from the USS Indianapolis : The Ship, the Sailors, and the True Story of the Worst Naval Disaster.

Marino, Andy, 1980-


Do you know the real story of the Indianapolis?
Date Published:2026

The last dragon on Mars

Reintgen, Scott,


Series numeration from NoveList. Thirteen-year-old Lunar Jones was born on Mars, with every day a struggle, until he stumbles into a restricted military zone where he learns dragons are real and a new dragon has chosen him as a rider--a role he needs to embrace quickly because this dragon could save the Martian colony.
Date Published:2024

Escape from the USS Indianapolis

Marino, Andy, 1980-,


"July, 1945 The end of World War II is finally in sight. The Nazis have been defeated in Europe, and Albie hopes that means he and his brother, Joe, can get back to normal life. Or as normal as life can be following the death of their parents. But the war against Imperial Japan still rages, and when Joe's given a new assignment on the USS Indianapolis, Albie refuses to be left behind. Even if that means sneaking aboard and heading out to sea with the crew. The voyage is cramped and hot, and Joe's furious when he discovers Albie. But then torpedoes slam through the hull, and suddenly the brothers have much bigger problems : The Indianapolis is sinking. As the chaos and horror unfold, Joe and Albie manage to get off the ship before it goes under. Then the real nightmare begins. There's not enough food or water or supplies, and the days are long with the sun beating down on them, and the nights are longer, with no escape from the cold. All Albie, Joe, and the others can do is float--and hope that help gets to them before the Japanese navy returns to finish them off. But another enemy is coming, drawn by the blood in the water: sharks. And with their arrival, every moment becomes a relentless battle to survive."--
Date Published:2025

"July, 1945 The end of World War II is finally in sight. The Nazis have been defeated in Europe, and Albie hopes that means he and his brother, Joe, can get back to normal life. Or as normal as life can be following the death of their parents. But the war against Imperial Japan still rages, and when Joe's given a new assignment on the USS Indianapolis, Albie refuses to be left behind. Even if that means sneaking aboard and heading out to sea with the crew. The voyage is cramped and hot, and Joe's furious when he discovers Albie. But then torpedoes slam through the hull, and suddenly the brothers have much bigger problems : The Indianapolis is sinking. As the chaos and horror unfold, Joe and Albie manage to get off the ship before it goes under. Then the real nightmare begins. There's not enough food or water or supplies, and the days are long with the sun beating down on them, and the nights are longer, with no escape from the cold. All Albie, Joe, and the others can do is float--and hope that help gets to them before the Japanese navy returns to finish them off. But another enemy is coming, drawn by the blood in the water: sharks. And with their arrival, every moment becomes a relentless battle to survive."--

Date Published:2025

The last kids on Earth and the destructor's lair

Brallier, Max.


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. "Jack and Quint race through the monster dimension to stop Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from destroying Earth, but their mission leads to a mysterious creature and a confrontation that could change everything"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

Sew totally Nala

Misako Rokkusu, 1977-,


"Also by Misako Rocks!: Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect"--Back cover. "Nala loves fashion--especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion? Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves."--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Also by Misako Rocks!: Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect"--Back cover. "Nala loves fashion--especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion? Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves."--Publisher.

Date Published:2025