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Ben Clanton
PAINT WITH PLOOF
October 2024, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 56 pp
Come paint with Ploof in book two in the new series from Andy Chou Musser and NYT bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series Ben Clanton. Ploof is painting a rainbow for the very first time. C...
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Ben Clanton
PLOOF
September 2023, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 56 pp
Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet’s Press Here. Ploof is a puffy cloud who’s a little lonely — but now you’re here...
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Ben Clanton
TATER TALES: THE KING OF THE WORLD
April 2024, Simon and Schuster, 88 pp
Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he’s going “Spudlunking!” But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans....
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Ben Clanton
TATER TALES: THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD
November 2022, Simon & Schuster, 88 pp
Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in this first installment of a new and hilariously silly graphic novel chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jel...
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Megan Brennan
Magic Girls
KIRA AND THE (MAYBE) SPACE PRINCESS
March 2024, Random House Graphic, 225 pp
Welcome to Neo-Earth Junior High school, where the corridors are filled with heroines, geniuses and magic! 6th grader Kira just wants to escape her horrible fate: being totally and completely average....
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Madeline McGrane
THE ACCURSED VAMPIRE: CURSE AT WITCH CAMP
February 2023, HarperCollins, 256 pp
Vampires at witch camp? What could go wrong? It’s summertime in Baneberry Falls and Drago and their vampire pals Eztli and Quintus are heading to witch camp where they’ll learn spells and magic along...
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Victoria J. Coe
MAKE WAY FOR FENWAY
FENWAY AND THE GREAT ESCAPE
October 2023, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 96 pp
The little dog with a GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie is starring in his own chapter book series! The little dog with the GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie just knows he is meant to r...
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Ben Clanton
NARWHAL AND JELLY BOARD BOOK SERIES
BLANKIE
February 2021, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 22 pp
Dive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! A big, yellow blankie is one of Narwhal's favorite things; not only because it keeps Narwhal warm and cozy, but also because it'...
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Madeline McGrane
THE ACCURSED VAMPIRE
July 2021, HarperCollins, 176pp
A spooky and funny graphic novel debut that’s perfect for fans of Molly Knox Ostertag’s THE WITCH BOY and Kristen Gudsnuk’s MAKING FRIENDS. Dragoslava is a vampire kid. And that’s not even the worst ...
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Kathryn Ormsbee
CANDIDLY CLINE
November 2021, HarperCollins, 320pp
Born in Paris, Kentucky and raised on her Gram’s favorite country music, Cline dreams of making it big with her own songs—even if her mother has always told her that music won’t pay the bills. So whe...
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Kelly Quindlen
SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY
April 2021, Roaring Brook/Macmillan, 304 pp
From author Kelly Quindlen comes a new laugh-out-loud romp through the ups and downs of teen romance. After losing spectacularly to her ex-girlfriend in their first basketball game since their break ...
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Justin A. Reynolds
OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS
March 2019, Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins, 464 pp
Debut author Justin A. Reynolds delivers a hilarious and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose, and the moments that make a life worth reliving. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yo...
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Ben Clanton
IT CAME IN THE MAIL
June 2016, Simon & Schuster, 40 pp
Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for…and how! But as the mail starts t...
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Ben Clanton
REX WRECKS IT!
March 2017, Candlewick, 32 pp
Uh-oh! Here comes Rex! Every time Gizmo, Sprinkles, and Wild build something with their blocks, Rex wrecks it! That’s just the way Rex plays. Is there a way to make playtime fun for everyone?...
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Ben Clanton
BOO WHO?
August 2017, Candlewick, 32pp
A shy little ghost who’s new to the group has trouble fitting in — until his special talent comes to the fore. Boo is new. And even if the other kids are welcoming, it can be scary being new, especia...
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Ben Clanton
MO’S MUSTACHE
October 2013, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 32 pp
Mo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo’s mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY h...
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Ben Clanton
VOTE FOR ME!
February 2020, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 32 pp
Donkey and Elephant both want YOUR vote and will do just about anything to get it. Soon their efforts devolve into literal mud-slinging. Can they clean up their campaigns or will a third candidate (Mo...
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Ben Clanton
ROT: THE CUTEST IN THE WORLD
Spring 2018, Simon & Schuster, 32 pp
A fun and silly picture book about a mutant potato named Rot who enters a beauty pageant and must overcome the doubts of the other contestants (a baby bunny, cuddly kitten, and jolly jellyfish) as wel...
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Ben Clanton
ROT: THE BRAVEST IN THE WORLD
June 2020, Simon & Schuster, 32 pp
In this second Rot book, we meet Rot’s big brother Snot, who is a bit of snot to poor Rot. He’s made up a creature called the Squirm that has Rot feeling super scared. But with the help of a cape, bro...
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Ben Clanton
NARWHAL AND JELLY SERIES
NARWHAL'S SWEET TOOTH
July 2024, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp
In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal’s sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings! Dive into four new stories so sweet they’ll make your teeth tingle! Ever...
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Andy Rash
ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN
Fall 2015, Viking/Penguin, 32 pp
A humorous read-aloud about a daredevil penguin with a secret fear. There’s a fish-fry on Iceberg 9 and all Archie’s friends are swimming over. But Archie’s afraid of the water and the strange creatu...
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Andy Rash
THE HAPPY BOOK
Winter 2019, Viking/Penguin, TBD pp
A funny and sweet story about not always being happy, and how that’s okay. It isn’t always sunny for Happy Camper and Clam. But when the best friends fight over their newly discovered feelings, can S...
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Jennifer Black Reinhardt
YAKS YAK
March 2016, Clarion/HMH, 40 pp
At once funny and informative, Yaks Yak presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names. Illustrations rich in comic details show hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other spirited creatures...
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Jennifer Black Reinhardt
PLAYING POSSUM
July 2020, Clarion/HMH, 32 pp
Alfred the possum, who plays dead, and Sophia the armadillo, who rolls up in a ball, stand in for shy or anxious humans whose discomfort keeps them from fitting in. Jennifer Black Reinhardt has cast a...
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Kathryn Ormsbee
LUCKY FEW
June 2016, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 384 pp
A quirky black comedy about oddball teens facing mortality. Focused on strong friendships and madcap adventures, this is a John Hughes movie in novel form. The life of homeschooler Stevie Hart gets a...
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Kathryn Ormsbee
TASH HEARTS TOLSTOY
June 2017, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 384 pp
A refreshing LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel about Internet fame, peer pressure, and YouTube. After a shout-out from one of the Internet’s superstar vloggers, Natasha “Tash” Zelenka suddenly finds herself...
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Dana Alison Levy
THE MISADVENTURES OF THE FAMILY FLETCHER
July 2014, Delacorte/Penguin Random House, 260 pp
Modern Family meets modern classics like Beverly Cleary’s Quimbys and Judy Blume’s Hatchers in this heartwarming and hilarious middle grade novel. Four adopted brothers, two dads, and an ever-changing...
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Dana Alison Levy
THE FAMILY FLETCHER TAKES ROCK ISLAND
May 2016, Delacorte/Penguin Random House, 272 pp
Fans of The Penderwicks and other summer tales will enjoy this stand-alone companion novel to the acclaimed Misadventures of the Family Fletcher. Set on a fictional New England island, the boys, ages ...
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Dana Alison Levy
IT WASN’T ME
November 2018, Delacorte/Penguin Random House, 336 pp
The Breakfast Club meets middle school in this story of six 12-year-old students — five potential perpetrators and Theo, one seriously annoyed victim — forced to spend vacation week together in school...
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Kate Samworth
AVIARY WONDERS
March 2014, Clarion/HMH, 32 pp
Since 2031, Aviary Wonders Inc. has offered bird lovers a unique opportunity: Assemble your own bird from stunningly beautiful and carefully hand-crafted parts. The birds can even be taught to fly and...
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Carolyn Hennesy
MYTHIC MISADVENTURES SERIES
PANDORA GETS FRIGHTENED
Book 7 – July 2013, Bloomsburg, 288 pp
Mythic Misadventures series in which Pandora tries to recapture all the great evils of the world and return them to the infamous box....
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Kayla Harren
HANNAH’S TALL ORDER: AN A TO Z SANDWICH
August 2018, Sleeping Bear Press, 32 pp
Hannah is feeling just a bit peckish and knows exactly what she wants to eat: an A to Z sandwich on thick whole wheat bread! From avocado to zucchini, Hannah’s whims throw Mr. McDougal at the cafe int...
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Mary E. Lambert
FAMILY GAME NIGHT AND OTHER CATASTROPHES
February 2017, Scholastic, 256 pp
A novel about throwing things out -- and letting people in. Annabelle has a secret so big she won’t allow friends within five miles of her home. Her mom collects things. Their house is overflowing wi...
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Mary E. Lambert
DISTRESS SIGNAL
October 2020, Scholastic, 272 pp
In this edge-of-your-seat survival story, four classmates are stranded in a desert wilderness after a flash flood separates them from the rest of their grade. Can they make it to safety? Lavender’s c...
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Kat Fajardo
MISS QUINCES
May 2022, Graphix/Scholastic, 272 pp
A coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel about a girl forced to celebrate her quinceañera despite hating all things pretty and pink. Suyapa “Sue” Gutierrez was planning a fun summer at camp with he...
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Paige Britt
THE LOST TRACK OF TIME
March 2015, Scholastic, 320 pp
Penelope longs to be a writer, but her mother won’t allow it—scribbling in your notebook all day is a complete waste of time! One morning, a strange hole opens up in her otherwise busy schedule, and s...
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Arthur Salm
ANYWAY*
May 2012, Simon & Schuster, TBD pp
Max is a good kid floating in the netherworld of being not quite a teenager. A summertime interlude at a family camp allows him to re-invent himself for a week as Mad Max, a much wilder kid; he’s expe...
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Victoria J. Coe
FENWAY AND HATTIE SERIES
FENWAY AND HATTIE IN THE WILD
Book 4 – May 2019, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 176 pp
In the fourth book in this adorable middle-grade series, all told from the dog’s point of view, Fenway gets a taste of the wild when he goes on a back-to-school camping trip with his human, Hattie. Th...
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Kacen Callender
THIS IS KIND OF AN EPIC LOVE STORY
October 2018, Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins, 304 pp
A fluffy romantic comedy that plays with the friends-to-lovers and second-chance tropes featuring diverse LBGTQ+ teens. Nathan Bird is a film buff, but he’s a firm disbeliever in real-life happy endi...
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Shakirah Bourne
JOSEPHINE AGAINST THE SEA
July 2021, Scholastic, 304 pp
The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste meets R.L.Stine’s The Girl Who Cried Monster. 11 year-old Jo discovers that her Dad’s new girlfriend is a powerful sea creature and has to convince everyone of the woma...
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Mary Amato
GOOD CROOKS SERIES
GOOD CROOKS: SNIFF A SKUNK!
Book 3 – Spring 2015, Darby Creek/Lerner, 128 pp
A hilarious series for K-4. Billy and Jillian Crook have a big problem. Their parents are crooks, but they want to do good deeds! Sniff a Skunk! brings back our favorite pair of do-gooder crooks in a ...
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Mary Amato
OUR TEACHER IS A VAMPIRE
March 2016, Holiday House, 256 pp
It all begins when Alexander H. Gory Jr. passes around a notebook in which he reveals a tantalizing secret: he has proof that their teacher, Mrs. Penrose, is a vampire. Soon the entire class is specul...
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Mary Amato
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT WESTMINSTER CEMETERY: A NOVEL IN TWO ACTS
September 2018, Lerner Publishing Group, 264 pp
Surprising emotions emerge in this darkly hilarious literary ghost story—part stage play, part novel—about truth, forgiveness, and love. Sixteen-year-old slam-poet Lacy Brink wakes up dead—and confus...
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Mary Amato
LUCY MCGEE SERIES
STAR ON TV, LUCY MCGEE
Book 4 – October 2020, Holiday House, 176 pp
Lucy McGee and Phillip Lee are invited to perform a song on their school’s morning show--this is their big break! First, they agree to keep it a secret from spotlight-stealing classmate Scarlett Tandy...