Good Reads Youth

Jumbie God's Revenge

By Tracey Baptiste
J Baptiste, Tracey

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After two out-of-season hurricanes nearly destroy her island home, Corinne discovers that the god Huracan is angry and she, aided by friends and enemies alike, races to calm him.

The Very Very Far North

By Dan Bar-el
J Bar-el, Dan

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As Duane, a polar bear, explores his new home he makes friends with the wide variety of creatures he encounters, despite their varied personalities.-- Provided by Publisher.

Zenobia July

By Lisa Bunker
J Middle School Bunker, Lisa

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"The critically acclaimed author of Felix Yz crafts a bold, heartfelt story about a trans girl solving a cyber mystery and coming into her own. Zenobia July is starting a new life. She used to live in Arizona with her father; now she's in Maine with her aunts. She used to spend most of her time behind a computer screen, improving her impressive coding and hacking skills; now she's coming out of her shell and discovering a community of friends at Monarch Middle School. People used to tell her she was a boy; now she's able to live openly as the girl she always knew she was. When someone anonymously posts hateful memes on her school's website, Zenobia knows she's the one with the abilities to solve the mystery, all while wrestling with the challenges of a new school, a new family, and coming to grips with presenting her true gender for the first time. Timely and touching, Zenobia July is, at its heart, a story about finding home." -- Provided by publisher.

The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third

By Neil Patrick Harris
J Harris, Neil Patrick

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New member Emily helps the Magic Misfits when a ventriloquist with a dastardly plan comes to town.

On Thin Ice

By Michael Northrop
J Northrop, Michael

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The way twelve-year-old Ked Eakins of Norton, Maine, sees it his life has been stolen from him, piece by piece; first by kyphosis, a spinal abnormality which has made him a social outcast at school and a target for the school bully, by his friends who have recently abandoned him, by his mother who left for the West Coast taking the insurance which might have saved him with her, and by his father who is a gambling addict who has lost the rent money--but Ked is a builder, and using the school's Maker Space he intends to build his life back, and maybe make a few real friends, and save his father while he is at it.

The Starspun Web

By Sinead O'Hart
J O'Hart, Sinead

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Tess de Sousa leaves Miss Ackerbee's orphanage to live with her new guardian in Roedeer Lodge, taking with her a fondness for scientific experimentation, a pet tarantula named Violet, and a device that allows her to travel to parallel universes.

Narwhale on a Sunny Night

By Mary Pope Osborne
J Osborne, Mary Pope

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"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Greenland where they discover they've traveled back in time to meet Lief Erikson"-- Provided by publisher.

Bee the Change

By James Preller
J Preller, James

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"With the help of Connor and Deon, Kym and Lizzie set out to show their school the beauty of bees, and use their powers of persuasion to make a difference in the world"-- Provided by publisher. Includes facts about bees.

The Last Journey

By Kiki Thorpe
J Thorpe, Kiki

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"When Tinker Bell sets out on a trip beyond Never Land and disappears, it's up to the Never Girls--Kate, Mia, Lainey, Gabby--to find their missing fairy friend. After a series of adventures on the mysterious Shadow Island, the girls finally find Tinker Bell! But getting off Shadow Island is not as easy as it seems"-- Provided by publisher.

The Rhythm of the Rain

By Grahame Baker-Smith
JP Baker-Smith, Grahame

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While playing in a pool on the side of the mountain, Isaac follows the water to a river, a waterfall, and the great ocean, in a book that celebrates the water cycle.

Chicken Break!: A Counting Book

By Cate Berry
JP Berry, Cate

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Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text invite the reader to count chickens, from one standing guard to ten drooping and dragging their way back to the coop after breaking out for a night of fun.

 

Twins

By Mike Ciccotello
JP Ciccotello, Mike

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A boy who plays everything from leap frog to piano duets with his twin brother loves being a twin, even when they disagree.

Get Me Out of This Book!: Rules and Tools for Being Brave

By Kalli Dakos
JP Dakos, Kalli

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Max, a skittish bookmark, learns to conquer his fear of books by using rules and tools inspired by the Navy SEALs.

Morris the Mole

By Nicki Greenberg
JP Greenberg, Nicki

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Up from the darkness, he springs from his hole ... Explorer! Enthusiast! Morris the Mole! With a twirl of his spade and a twitch of his nose, Morris makes tunnels wherever he goes. Will Morris dig his way to trouble? Or will his hard work pay off in an unexpected way?

Bear Is Awake: An Alphabet Story

By Hannah E. Harrison
JP Harrison, Hannah

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An alphabet book in which a bear wakes unexpectedly in the middle of winter, and meets a young girl who tries to figure out what he is supposed to be doing.

 

The Upper Case:Trouble in Capital City

By Tara Lazar
JP Lazar, Tara

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When upper case letters disappear from Capital City, Question Mark calls on Private I to investigate.

 

Triceratops Stomp

By Karen Patkau
JP Patkau, Karen

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"A nest of baby dinosaurs hatches deep in the forest and the little dinos immediately begin scampering and playing. When a T-Rex threatens the hatchlings, their fierce mother Triceratops scares it away, and the tired babies settle in for a nap."-- Provided by publisher.

The Lost Book

By Margarita Surnaite
JP Surnaite, Margarita

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"All rabbits love books, except for Henry - he prefers games and adventures. But then he finds one very special book, and when he reads it, someone very special finds him"-- Provided by publisher.

The Ranger

By Nancy Vo
JP Vo, Nancy

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"In this memorable and beautifully illustrated story, a ranger comes across a fox caught in a trap. The ranger frees the fox and promises only to tend to its wounds. The fox recovers and remains curiously close to the ranger, and when unexpected twists occur, the fox ends up being the helper. The ranger asks the fox, "Does this make us even?" and almost immediately feels regret--keeping score has no place in friendship. And so the two continue their journey together. In this second book in the Crow Stories trilogy, Nancy Vo explores themes of friendship and how meaningful bonds form when we can give and receive openly. Vo's stunning, spare illustrations are a delight, and complement the journey of these two nuanced characters toward understanding and companionship."-- Provided by publisher.

Doozers Build a Birdhouse

By Natalie Shaw
JE Doozers

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"When Molly Bolt finds a bird in her house, Flex, Spike, and Daisy Wheel want to help her build a home for it! But first they need to find out what kind of house a bird needs. Then it is time for the Pod Squad to do, do, do it!"-- Provided by publisher.

Sammy and the Pecan Pie

By Sean Covey
JE Covey, Sean

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Sammy Squirrel and his twin sister Sophie usually get along but lately it seems everything is going her way.

The Mixed-Up Monster

By Ximena Hastings
JE Hotel Transylvania

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"Mavis's friend Hank has a problem. He is a Frankenstein monster, which means that his body comes apart in pieces. His friends think it is hilarious, but Hank is tired of being a monster and wishes he was normal. Mavis tries to help him make his wish come true, but turns him into a human by mistake! Everyone at Hotel Transylvania is terrified of humans! If she can't find a way to turn him back into a monster--and fast--he'll have to leave the hotel and will be stuck as a human...forever!"-- Provided by publisher.

 

Where Is Mommy?

By Pat Cummings
J Easy I Like to Read

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"Fresh dirt, a kale recipe, and other clues lead a girl to Mommy--in the garden!"-- Provided by publisher

Bug Dipping, Bug Sipping

By Marilyn Singer
J Easy Singer, Marilyn

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text portray bugs of all kinds busily going about their days. Includes facts about each bug pictured.