Whether your young reader loves mystery, action, or adventure, this month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite delightful stories filled with valuable lessons.
By Helen Dunlap Newton
After a surgical mix-up gave 13-year-old Noah Baker mind reading powers, he becomes a spy tasked with stopping the bad guys. When he overhears a plot at Space Camp, Noah must decide how to act while navigating his new abilities and friendships. Ages 8-12.
By Maria Castellucci Moore
Readers will love following Sofia on this epic journey through Rome as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. This second book in the traveling mindfulness book series unites curiosity and wonder through exploring new places. Ages 3-8.
Last Chance Academy: A Study in Secrets
By Debbi Michiko Florence
Called Last Chance Academy by its student body of troubled kids, students embark upon a mysterious treasure hunt that only one student can win. A captivating first book in a new middle grade series that’ll have tweens wanting more. Ages 8-12.
By Mary Averling
A ghost teams up with the girl she has been haunting to defeat monsters and save a little boy. A spooky middle grade horror filled with magical happenings that teaches kids the importance of facing their fears. Ages 8-12.
By Scott Sollers
Ellie is a young ballerina who relies on a pair of her grandmother’s magic shoes to boost her confidence. When the shoes go missing before her big audition, Ellie learns that true confidence comes from within. This charming story encourages children to believe in themselves. Ages 3-8.
Lori Orlinsky
This collection of books was curated by freelance writer Lori Orlinsky, an award-winning, bestselling children’s book author and industry expert who lives and breathes children’s books. Her upcoming book, Being Middle, is set to release this August.
