Young Readers 8 & Up

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593533239
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

It is rare for a work of middle-grade fiction to begin with an etymological overview of the English language but THE SWIFTS is no run-of-the-mill story. With wordplay as pleasing and cleverly crafted as Terry Pratchett and Lewis Carroll, Lincoln introduces us to the family of Shenanigan Swift; a family of peculiar people with even more peculiar traditions that will incite the curiosity of even the most cursory reader (any family that plays Scrabble to the death and whose library requires a helmet is one you want to know better.)

While the eccentric Swifts defy comparison, they remain relatable and deeply human in a book that is part mystery, part family drama, part coming-of-age comedy, and entirely delightful. 
 


How to Heal a Gryphon By Meg Cannistra Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781335426871
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Published: Inkyard Press - October 4th, 2022

A sweet adventure full of heart and fantastical creatures.


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A Wolf for a Spell By Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780593121689
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Published: Yearling - September 27th, 2022

A brave wolf, cunning witch, and rebellious girl must work together to save the forest before it is too late.


The Area 51 Files By Julie Buxbaum, Lavanya Naidu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Buxbaum, Lavanya Naidu (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593429464
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Published: Delacorte Press - September 13th, 2022

When aliens start to go missing from Area 51 it's up to Sky (the new kid on the top secret military base), Spike (the pizza-obsessed hedgehog), and Elvis (the next-door neighbor) to get to the bottom of the disappearances.

Fans of Last Kids on Earth will enjoy this epically fun adventure.


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Wildoak By C. C. Harrington Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338803860
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Published: Scholastic Press - September 20th, 2022

This beautifully written story about a snow leopard cub, an ancient forest, and the young girl determined to save them both reads like a classic and is full of the everyday magic of nature.

A perfect gift for the young or young-at-heart. 


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The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593405239
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 13th, 2022

The gang is back together and this time they need to infiltrate an evil stronghold in order to prevent an ancient, interdimensional monster from coming to destroy our world.


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Attack of the Black Rectangles By A. S. King Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338680522
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Published: Scholastic Press - September 6th, 2022

When Mac discovers that someone is censoring books at his school he is determined to find out why because even if the truth is hard, it's still worth fighting for. 


Ravenfall By Kalyn Josephson Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593483589
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Published: Delacorte Press - September 6th, 2022

Just in time for spooky season, this charming novel is about a magical B&B that serves as a crossroads between the magical world and ours. When Colin Pierce turns up searching for his missing brother, he ends up uncovering a much bigger mystery that could shake the very foundations of Ravenfall Inn, and the rest of the world.