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The Unseen World of Poppy Malone #3: A Mischief of Mermaids

Suzanne Harper · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 273
Format: Print book

Nine-year-old Poppy Malone's parents are paranormal investigators. They research vampires, fairies, UFOs, and other strange things. When they need help, it's up to scientific Poppy. Her twin brother, Will, is too lazy. Her older sister, Franny, is too busy with teenage stuff. And Rollie,...
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Game Changers Book 3: Heavy Hitters

Mike Lupica · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Mike Lupica presents the third book in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Game Changers series!Ben and his friends, the Core Four Plus One, are so excited to play in their town's All-Star Baseball league. But in the first game of the season Ben gets hit by a pitch. It's never happened...
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The Thing About Jellyfish

Ali Benjamin · Little
Pages: 343
Format: Print book

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy...
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The Barftastic Life of Louie Burger

Jenny Meyerhoff · Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 227
Format: Print book

Fifth grader Louie Burger figures that with a goofy name like his, he must be destined to be a king of comedy like his idol Lou Lafferman. But he's only ever performed his stand-up act in his closet, where he and his dad created the most exclusive comedy club ever -- if by "exclusive"...
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Project Superhero

E. Paul Zehr · ECW Press
Pages: 253
Format: Paperback

Join 13-year-old Jessie as she keeps a diary of her class's yearlong research project on superheroes, which culminates in the Superhero Slam: a head-to-head debate battle in front of the entire school. It's shy, comics-obsessed Jessie's dream come true . . . and worst nightmare....
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Saving Lucas Biggs

Marisa De los Santos · Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pages: 279
Format: Print book

Perfect for fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix, When You Reach Me, and Savvy, this charming time-travel story from husband-and-wife team Marisa de los Santos and David Teague follows one girl's race to change the past in order to save her father's future.Thirteen-year-old Margaret knows her father...
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The Summer Experiment

Cathie Pelletier · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover

Are There Aliens in Allagash?Roberta is convinced she and her best friend Marilee can win the State Science Fair if only they can find an amazing project to showcase. And they've got the whole summer to work on it. But in order to win they'll need to defeat their chief competitor,...
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Red Riding Hood Takes Charge

Tony Bradman · Stone Arch Books

Little Red Riding Hood is worried about her Granny. Grannys recovered from her scare with the Big Bad Wolf, but shes lonely. Thankfully Little Red Riding Hood is on the case! She is ready to find her Granny some new hobbies and some new friends.,
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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 2: Breakaway

Jeff Hirsch · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 189
Format: Hardcover

A Nightmare Come TrueAs a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side.Now...
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Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #1: A Pack Divided

Erin Hunter · Harper
Pages: 278
Format: Print book

The first book in an epic new series about the Survivors dogs! From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, Survivors is full of "wild and wonderful adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.For...
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