New Books for March 27
The Baby-sitters Club. 14, Stacey's mistake : a graphic novel
Crenshaw, Ellen T., adapter, illustrator
2023
When her friends from the Baby-sitters Club come for a visit in NYC, Stacey realizes they feel out of place in the big city and must find a way to keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster.
Champions of the fox
Sands, Kevin, author
2023
Junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye's sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor's private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for forty years. This impossible heist will strain the gang's unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone. As the friends plan out their last and most difficult con job, Callan begins to question what they're helping the Eye to achieve. Aided by magical hints and fitful dreams, Callan slowly uncovers the Eye's true desires. To his horror, he realizes that he may be the one being conned all this time . . . and his mistake could cost the world's entire existence.
Curses and other buried things
George, Caroline, 1997- author
2023
When Susana's eighteenth birthday triggers a generational curse, prompting her to sleepwalk into the Okefenokee Swamp behind her grandparent's house, she realizes the roots of her family tree run deeper than she believed.
Defiant
Sanderson, Brandon, author
2023
Spensa needs all the knowledge she gathered in the Nowhere to end the Superiority's quest for galactic dominance, but first she must determine how far she is willing to go for victory.
Frights from Feral. 2, Last exit to Feral : little town, underground
Fearing, Mark, author, illustrator.
2023
The next adventure in the delightfully creepy Frights from Feral series follows these two through the mansion and down into the deep, dark passages hidden below the haunted town. Freya and Monica are determined to find out what is happening to the kids of Feral. If they aren't careful, they might become the town's next unsolved mystery!
Good morning, my deer!
Amon, Mel (Melanie), author
2023
Kids and adults alike will love this joyful new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids in on the joke from the very beginning.
A grim and sunken vow
Shuttleworth, Ashley, author
2023
The die is cast. The era of Spring is over. Riadne's bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo's life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool's bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck's Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. And Arlo isn't the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo's side, even if that means becoming Riadne's pet assassin. Aurelian and Vehan, torn apart, struggle to survive on their own. Meanwhile, Celadon has been revealed as Riadne's illegitimate son-- and heir to both Spring and Summer, the ultimate offense in the faerie world. But the High Prince has secret plans of his own, plans made all the more complicated when the beautiful and deadly immortal Hunter Lethe takes an interest in him. Five budding legacies will need more than luck if they hope to stand a chance against the greatest adversary the Courts have faced. For nothing's more dangerous than a faerie tale... except the one who tells it, and maybe what they're going to need is no longer that story's hero but its villain.
Hockey girl loves drama boy
Hicks, Faith Erin, author, illustrator.
2023
"It should have been a night of triumph for Alix’s hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women’s U18 Team’s summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the popular and poised theater kid from her grade is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start get closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the cool front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more." -- From Amazon page.
Love from Mecca to Medina
Ali, S. K., author
2022
On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart. Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable. Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adam's former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when she's supposed to be spiritual. As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?
Love in winter Wonderland
Bello, Abiola author
2023
"Seventeen-year-olds Trey and Ariel embark on a hate-to-love journey when they band together to save Trey's family's business, the longest-running Black-owned bookshop in London."-- Provided by publisher.
The mark of Athena : the graphic novel
Venditti, Robert, author
2023
The Greek and Roman demigods will have to work together in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaia. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death.
Murtagh
Paolini, Christopher, author
2023
The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air-and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time... or to joyfully return.
Nexus
Alsberg, Sasha, 1997- author.
2019
"With her crew captured and her ship a smoldering ruin, notorious mercenary Androma Racella is no longer the powerful Bloody Baroness, but a fugitive on the run. And with most of the galaxy now trapped under the mind control of the bloodthirsty Queen Nor, not even the farthest reaches of Mirabel can offer safety for the queen's most-hated adversary. But Andi will risk anything, even her precious freedom, to save her crew. So when she finds herself stranded with bounty hunter Dextro Arez on the unforgiving ice planet of Solera, Andi seeks out the mysterious Arachnid, the one person who seems to be fighting back against the vicious queen ... and uncovers the true, devastating reason for Nor's takeover. Back on Andi's home planet of Arcardius, Nor's actions have made Mirabel vulnerable to invasion from an outside force. Now allying with her mortal enemy may be the only way for the Bloody Baroness to save the galaxy--even if that alliance demands the most wrenching sacrifice of all."--Amazon.
No brainer
Kinney, Jeff, author
2023
When the town threatens to close their crumbling middle school and Greg realizes he'd have to go to a different school than his best friend, he rallies his classmates to save their school before it's shuttered for good.
No such thing as perfect
Misako Rokkusu, 1977- author, artist
2023
"Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does. With help from her friends and basketball teammates, as well as Lexi, the French bulldog she's dogsitting, Emma realizes that there's no such thing as "perfect"--and it feels better to be true to herself, instead of trying to please others"-- Provided by publisher.
Plan A
Caletti, Deb, author
2023
Sixteen-year-old Ivy's road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice.
The poison waves
DasGupta, Sayantani, author
2023
"Kiya and Kinjal have succeeded in their first quest in the magical world of the Kingdom Beyond, but whatever good they achieved might not be enough. Their faithful flying horses Snowy and Raat reappear and whisk them back to the Kingdom to help the . . . winged merpeople who are slowly being poisoned by the very water in which they live. It is up to the twins to figure it out and put a stop to it. Fortunately, Kiya has the know-how to solve this mystery . . . if only she can put the pieces together before the evil serpent king Sesha knows they've reentered the Kingdom!"--Amazon.
Rivers, lakes, and marshes
Szymanski, Jennifer, author.
2023
Splash into a wonderful world of water! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the water covering 70 percent of our planet, from tiny raindrops to vast lakes - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rivers, Lakes, and Marshes is a beautifully designed reader all about water - from the single drop travelling round the water cycle to life in and around the world's rivers, lakes, and marshes. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile's so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the water they use, which could once have fallen as rain on a dinosaur!
Roblox : where's the noob?
Jelley, Craig, author
2019
"Join Builderman, Ezebel: The Pirate Queen, Mr. Bling Bling, and other iconic characters as they journey through the imaginative worlds of Roblox on a quest to find the mischievous Classic Noob. There are over a dozen intricately illustrated game worlds to experience, including the hustle and bustle of Theme Park Tycoon 2 and the gigantic realm of Hide and Seek Extreme, as well as hundreds of things to find along the way. Will you be able to discover the noob before he causes any more chaos?"--Back cover.
Robots and AI
Troup, Roxanne, author
2023
Robots and AI is a beautifully designed reader all about robots that work, explore, help and rescue humans, and some of the amazing scientists who have created them. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about microbots, mega bots and everything in between!-- Amazon.com.
Scaredy's nutty adventures. Scaredy Squirrel gets festive
Watt, Mélanie, 1975- author, illustrator
2023
Scaredy is getting ready for Christmas ahead of time ... WAY ahead of time (June). When December finally rolls around, Scaredy has everything in place. Yup, nothing can possibly go wrong ... until friends Rash and Tim break the decorations!
Time after time
Mlynowski, Sarah, author
2023
"Lucy Usthorn of Fort Worth, Texas, is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum. Sure, Ms.Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning. But it'll still be the fest day, right? Wrong! Lucy watches in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this day over from scratch... Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a letter from Addie, the girl who had the bracelet before Lucy. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, where she'll fix everything and stop her dad's proposal. The wish comes true but not quite as Lucy expected. Her day keeps repeating over and over! With the help of her new long-distance fiends, Addie and Becca can Lucy figure her way out of this time loop?"--Provided by publisher.
What the river knows : a novel
Ibañez, Isabel (Novelist), author
2023
Set in 1884, nineteen-year-old Inez travels to Egypt after the sudden death of her parents to uncover the truth about their deaths, and as she attempts to unravel the mysteries her parents sought, she becomes a pawn in a larger game that threatens to kill her.
Zaatari : culinary traditions of the world's largest Syrian refugee camp
Fisher, Karen E., 1966- author
2024
On the Jordanian-Syrian border lies Zaatari Camp, the largest Syrian refugee camp in the world. In this thriving community of over 80,000 people, the residents of Zaatari combine ingenuity and imagination to ensure that the glorious culinary traditions at the heart of Syrian culture continue to be observed and celebrated. In this immersive culinary tour, Karen E. Fisher guides us through life at Zaatari, sharing its stories, its art, and its food. Authentically styled and stunningly photographed dishes accompany a vast array of recipes prepared by the camp's residents.