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New Children’s Book Releases for October 6, 2020

Hello readers!

Can you believe it’s October? I’m fighting not to turn the heat on and using this as an excuse to break out all my sweaters and sweatshirts. And, of course, cuddle up with some good books. Here’s a few of this week’s crop of new releases to help you do the same.

My Hair is Magic by M.L Marroquin; illustrated by Tonya Engel

This warm, uplifting story is empowering for little ones with textured hair, illustrating its beauty and versatility. This is written in verse and recalls how our heroine’s hair is constantly touched and misunderstood. But our heroine knows better, and her personality is as big as her hair.

Louis by Tom Litchtenheld, illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch

This cute picture book follows Louis, a teddy bear who has many problems with his owner’s treatment of him. He’s tired of being used as a tissue and tossed in the washing machine and so plans a half-hearted, and much delayed escape, until he’s reminded of how much his owner loves him.

Sugar In Milk by Thrity Umrigar; illustrated by Khoa Le

This is a gorgeous picture book with overlapping narratives about immigration. A young girl comes to America and, missing her friends and family, her aunt tells her a story about a group of immigrants who landed in India where the king initially refused to let them stay. Showing them a too-full glass of milk to illustrate his point, the king changed his mind when one of the immigrants easily added a spoonful of sugar to the glass.

The Boys in the Back Row by Mike Jung

Matthew and Eric, best friends for years, plan one last hurrah before one of them moves across the country. They’ll perform with their school band at a big music festival and successfully sneak off to a convention to meet their favorite author. Of course, nothing goes as it should in this funny, heartwarming tale of friendship.

Twins by Varian Johnson

Fans of Raina Telgemeier will enjoy this new graphic novel from the author of The Parker Inheritanceabout the Carter twins. On the first day of sixth grade, Maureen is nervous about having no classes with her sister while the outgoing Francine can’t wait to see what the new school year has in store. When both twins decide to run for student council, the race threatens to tear them apart.

Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang; illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien

Thom Ngho is incredibly strong, and she doesn’t want to be. It’s hard enough to fit in at her new, mostly white school without being super strong. So Thom makes a deal with the monkey god: she’ll help him retrieve his magical staff if he’ll take away her strength. Soon Thom’s swept away into a land of Vietnamese folklore and myth.

The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Yes, I know, fall is just starting, but if you’re in the mood for something wintry and atmospheric, this Scandinavian-inspired fairy tale is just what you need. Siblings living in an endless winter, one parent lost to death and the other having abandoned them, must embark on a journey across the mythical, frozen land to find their missing brother.

The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

Oh, and lastly, though I’m sure this comes as news to few of you diehard Riordan fans, The Tower of Nero is out. It wraps up the Trials of Apollo series, and the Percy-verse as a whole. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m eager to see how it all ends.

Until next week!

Chelsea (@ChelseaBigBang on Twitter)

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New Middle Grade Fantasy Books!

Hi Kid Lit friends,

It’s October, which is a great time for new releases! I have been excited by a number of fantasy books on the shelves this year, especially these new books that are sure to satisfy readers who love this genre.

Kwame Mbalia’s follow up to Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky comes out this Tuesday. In Tristan Strong Destroys the World, Tristan Strong suffers from PTSD following his battle in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods. But when his grandmother is abducted, he must return to Alke and rescue Nana with the help of Anansi and several new folk heroes.

 

 

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat is one of my favorite middle grade books of the year. A Thai-inspired fantasy world based on Les Miserables, this story follows Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison. In the city he lives, all the light is created by one man, the Governor. For Pong, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free.

Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt is eerily relatable in these pandemic days of social isolation. In this story, we meet 12-year-old Cleo. She and her parents are sealed in an apartment without windows or doors. They never leave. They never get visitors. Their food is dropped off by drones. So they’re safe. Safe from the disease that nearly wiped humans from the earth. Safe from everything. The trade-off? They’re alone. Thus, when they receive a package clearly meant for someone else–a package containing a substance critical for a stranger’s survival–Cleo is stuck. As a surgeon-in-training, she knows the clock is ticking.

Kids around the world are anxiously waiting for the Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unlocked by Shannon Messenger, which is out next month on November 17! Billed as Book 8.5 in the series, this special installment picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before—plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, and gorgeous full-color illustrations.

The School for Good and Evil #6: One True King by Soman Chainani is the last book in this incredibly popular series and is soon to be a major motion picture from Netflix. In this final installment, Camelot’s crown—and the fate of the Endless Woods—are up for grabs. Beyond good and evil and beyond the ever afters, the tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion and is sure to thrill readers who love this series.

 

 

Upside Down Magic, the major motion picture on the Disney Channel, is based on the best selling Upside Down Magic book series which continues with Upside Down Magic #7: Hide and Seek by Sarah Mylnowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins which released over the summer. When Nory’s magic first appeared, her father wanted her to go to fancy, selective Sage Academy, where he is the headmaster. But Nory’s magic went upside-down at the worst possible moment . . . and she was sent to Dunwiddle Middle School instead! The good news? Nory loves Dunwiddle, and her best friends have upside-down magic, too! The bad news? When a flood wrecks Dun­widdle, Nory and her UDM friends are forced to relocate . . . to Sage Academy!

What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Kidlit Book Deals for September 30, 2020

Hi kidlit pals! Welcome to another round of great book deals. I’m excited to see that October is almost upon us, and this week’s book deals definitely reflect the shift towards spooky season! If you’re itching for a spooky kidlit read, then definitely keep scrolling! If not, then don’t worry–there are plenty of adventure, fantasy, and contemporary stories for you here, too.

As always, prices change without notice. Snag these book deals while they last!

Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers by Anna James and Paola Escobar is $2. Start a new series!

The Miraculous by Jess Redman is $3.

Dear Girl: A Celebration of Wonderful, Smart, Beautiful You! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Holly Hatam is a cute picture book, and it’s only $4.

The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland is a great series starter that’s just $2, and by the author of Wings of Fire!

Crenshaw by the one and only Katherine Applegate is just $2!

Want something spooky for the season? The Oddmire: Changeling by William Ritter is $2.

Based on a Native American legend, Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac is just $3.

Moving Target by Christina Diaz Gonzales is an action-packed middle grade adventure set in Rome, and it’s $4.

The Last Kids on Earth (and all the sequels!) by Max Brallier are just $2–read them before you see the Netflix show!

Want to start reading the iconic Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? The first book is just $3.

Happy reading!

Tirzah

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New Children’s Book Releases For September 29, 2020

Hey readers!

Welcome to another week of new releases!

Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

Beloved children’s book author McBratney passed away last week. Out this week is his new book, a followup to Guess How Much I Love You in which Little Nutbrown Hare sets out to find a playmate and discovers a sweet white bunny named Tipps.

 

Becoming A Good Creature by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Rebecca Green

If you loved Sy Montgomery’s adult memoir, How to Be A Good Creature, you will also enjoy this reprise for kids, written in picture book form. This imparts wisdom to young people in much the same way as Montgomery’s memoir, just adjusted to be accessible for a younger audience. It’s no less moving, however, to see what humans can learn from animals.

 

Animals Brag About Their Bottoms by Maki Saito

This cute picture book is exactly what is says: animals brag about their bottoms. With animal butts drawn against white backdrops, various animals take the opportunity to speak highly about how adorable they are. It’s fun and cute, and doesn’t include a single poop joke.

 

Loretta Little Looks Back by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney

This historical fiction picture book follows three members of the Little family (Loretta, her brother Roly, and Roly’s son Aggie) as they tell their stories, from Loretta’s life as a sharecropper to a young Aggie’s efforts to register voters in the Jim Crow south.

 

Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye, illustrated by Rafael Lopez

For poetry lovers, this new collection rounds up poetry from Naomi Shihab Nye, the current Young People’s Poet Laureate. The collection includes her best works over the past forty years as well as new, never-before-published poems. It also includes writing prompts, making it a great addition for kids who are aspiring poets themselves.

 

Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald

This fun mystery follows 11-year-old Pepper, who travels with her dad to her Great Aunt Florence’s mansion. While waiting for the will to be read, Pepper becomes suspicious of her Aunt Wendy, and with her mom’s Detective Rulebook in hand, she sets out to figure out what’s going on. This also makes a good pick for people looking to broaden their middle grade collections to include more queer characters. Joining Pepper on her adventure is Jacob, a trans boy who lives nearby, as Pepper works out her feelings for another girl at school.

 

Saucy by Cynthia Kadohata

In this heartwarming story, Becca decides she wants to have a “thing”. Like her brothers, who have hockey, music, and the belief they all live in a simulation. So when Becca discovers a sick piglet on a walk, she makes rescuing it her “thing”. Named Saucy, Becca’s pigley becomes a treasured part of the family, accompanying Becca on her journey of self-discovery as she takes on everyday challenges.

Until next week!

Chelsea (@ChelseaBigBang)

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5 Beautiful, Newly Released Picture Books

Hi Kid Lit friends!

I hope you are all doing well! For those of you who are teachers, educators, or parents, I hope you’re having a good beginning to the school year, whether you are doing it virtually, in-person, or home school. As book packages from publishers begin to trickle back into my apartment after a pause during the pandemic, I have been excited to see many beautiful picture books come across my desk. Here are some that caught my eye:

Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away by Meg Medina, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez, is award-winner Medina’s newest picture book. This one is about Evelyn Del Rey, Daniela’s best friend. The pair do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But then they find out that Evelyn has to move away, and it’s time to pack up their apartment. They spend their days playing among the moving boxes until it’s time to go.

You already know that I’m a fan of animals, so when I saw I Am a Capybara by Michela Fabbri I was thrilled. Learn about this capybara, who has teeny tiny ears and a gigantic nose, but who also happens to love poetry and the opera, and even dressing up as a whale! I love the simple illustrations in this book that evoke so much whimsy and personality. This is a great book for all animal lovers.

 

I knew I was going to love I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendziwol, illustrated by Nathalie Dion the second I saw the cover. The lyrical writing evokes those fleeting thoughts one might have as a young child. This story follows a young girl who goes about her day thinking about shadows and stories and how to tame a wolf. She tastes snowflakes ― sometimes sweet and delicate; other times sharp on her cheeks. And finally, she finds hope in the buds on a cherry tree that survive through the winter to blossom in spring.

An inspiring true story is documented in a new picture book, Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon by Simran Jeet Singh, illustrated by Baljinder Kaur. Fauja Singh was born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But as he grew and worked on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger and at the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.

If You Come To Earth by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall is a beautiful collection of children and stories from around the world as Blackall traveled with UNICEF and Save the Children. Written as if introducing someone to Earth, the book details the many ways humans are different and yet the same, from where we live, what we eat, and what we do for fun. It’s a beautifully illustrated book with a message of love and hope.

Also, did you know that the fourth book in my Vanderbeekers series released this month? The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found is set during the autumn and is about marathons, secrets, and good byes, and I hope you like it.

What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Kidlit Deals for September 23, 2020

Happy Wednesday, kidlit pals! I hope you’re having a great week and enjoying the fall sunshine and changing leaves, if that’s something that happens where you are. I’ve got a nice bundle of kidlit deals for you, including series starters, fun standalone novels, and exciting mysteries. As always, these deals never last long, so snag them while they’re hot!

Get hooked on a new series! The first Wings of Fire book, The Dragonet Prophecy, by Tui Sutherland is just $4.

Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eager is just $1, as is The Bigfoot Files!

Add Pieces and Players to your Blue Bailliet collections for just $5.

Mayday by Karen Harrington can be yours for $2.

The award-winning novel The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is just $3!

Snag The Wonderling by Mira Bartok for just $1.

Jennifer L. Holm’s Penny from Heaven is $5.

Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes is $2, as is her novel Sugar.

The Dog Who Lost His Bark, a picture book by Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch, can be yours for $1.

Looking for something action-packed? The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson is $4.

For another heist novel, grab Loot by Jude Watson for $4!

Happy reading!
Tirzah

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New Children’s Book Releases For September 22, 2020

Hey readers!

It’s starting to feel like fall where I am, and I hope you’re enjoying the dip in temperature and are getting in the mood to cozy up with new books, perhaps a few of this week’s new releases.

She Persisted In Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

The new addition to the She Persisted series, that began with She Persisted, returns with this new one focusing on extraordinary American women in sports. There are lots of great athletes featured, including gymnast Simone Biles, tennis star Serena Williams, and volleyball pair Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings.

 

The Staring Contest by Nicholas Solis

For kids who like their reading to come with a fun game is this picture book that challenges readers to a staring contest. The “staring master eyes”, a cocky protagonist who loves to taunt, not only asks kids to maintain eye contact but to try lots of ocular gymnastics.

 

 

Boys Dance by John Robert Allman, illustrated by Luciano Lozano

This is a colorful and upbeat picture book about a group of boys who dance ballet. Its depiction of dancing, practiced alongside a multitude of other hobbies, makes for a spirited representation of the skill. In the end, there are also statements from real life male ballet dancers who talk about why they dance.

 

Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki

This delightful book is fun and colorful, telling the story of a group of people who prepare food for their neighbors using produce from their garden and contributions from other people in their community. This is a sweet look at what can happen when people come together to provide for one another.

 

Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron

From the author of YA fantasy novel Kingdom of Souls comes this new middle grade fantasy. Maya has always seen strange things, but she only discovers why after her father suddenly goes missing. Half-orisha and half-human, Maya is a godling, and her father has been defending the veil between the human world and the Dark. But the veil is falling and the frightening Lord of Shadows is coming to destroy the human world.

 

Spindlefish and Stars by Christiane M. Andrews

For kids who love mythology is this new fantasy inspired by Greek myth about Clothilde who, trying to cross the sea to reunite with her father, ends up stranded on an island with an old woman who weaves an endless gray tapestry. To get back to her father and leave the island, Clo must uncover the mysteries of the island, the tapestry, and herself.

 

Student Ambassador: The Missing Dragon by Ryan Estrada, illustrated by Axur Eneas

After Joseph Bazan helps the president resolve a tricky trade issue, he’s made a student ambassador. His first assignment is to talk diplomacy with a young king who’s stumbled into his father’s crown. But Joseph’s diplomatic mission is derailed when bad guys storm the castle, forcing Joseph and the king to flee and somehow solve the mystery of the Missing Dragon.

Until next week!

Chelsea (@Chelseabigbang)

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Middle Grade Books With Food Themes

Hi Kid Lit Friends,

With the start of autumn, I have been looking forward to turning on the oven again as the weather cools down. If you haven’t been able to tell from these newsletters, I LOVE cooking and baking (and eating!). And I am very happy to share that there are some wonderful new middle grade books that have food themes!

Supriya Kelkar’s As American As Paneer Pie centers around Lekha Divekar, the only Indian American kid in her small town. She feels like she has two versions of herself: Home Lekha, who loves watching Bollywood movies and eating Indian food, and School Lekha, who pins her hair over her bindi birthmark and avoids confrontation at all costs, especially when someone teases her for being Indian. But when a new neighbor named Aventika moves in and faces the same bullying at school, Lekha is surprised to find that Aventika proudly displays her culture rather than hiding it. Can Lekha do the same?

A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan is filled with food themes. Written in alternating points of view, the story follows two sixth graders, Sara and Elizabeth, that attend the same school. Sara is new and adjusting to a place that is completely unlike the small Islamic school she used to attend. Elizabeth has her own problems: her British mum has been struggling with depression. The girls meet in an after-school South Asian cooking class, which Elizabeth takes because her mom has stopped cooking, and which Sara, who hates to cook, is forced to attend because her mother is the teacher. Gradually they become cooking buddies . . . but can they learn to trust each other enough to become true friends?

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks is one of my favorite middle grade books from 2020. In this book, Zoe Washington learns that her father, a man she’s never met, is in prison for a terrible crime he never committed. While Zoe tries to uncover the truth, she is also juggling her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she’s worthy of auditioning for Food Network’s Kids Bake Challenge. There are many, many delicious cupcake recipe ideas in this book!

 

When Cady Bennett is sent to live with the aunt she didn’t even know in Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway, she isn’t sure what to expect. Cady isn’t used to stability, after growing up homeless in San Diego with her dad. Now she’s staying in her mother’s old room, exploring the countryside filled with apple orchards and pie shops, making friends, and working in Aunt Shell’s own pie shop—and soon, Cady starts to feel like she belongs until she finds out that Aunt Shell’s shop is failing.

Lucy Knisley’s middle grade debut graphic novel Stepping Stones is all about change… and food. When Jen and her mom move to a farm with her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter, Jen isn’t happy. She misses the city and she misses her dad. Furthermore, Jen gets two new sisters. In addition to learning new chores and adjusting to farm life, Jen has to deal with know-it-all Andy. And even though cleaning the chicken coop, harvesting vegetables, and setting up a booth each week at the local farmers’ market keeps her busy, it can’t keep Jen from thinking about the life she left behind.

Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai is a funny and poignant illustrated middle grade book. When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he’s landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn’t speak English, and he’s often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. To distract himself from the loneliness, Jingwen daydreams about making all the cakes on the menu of Pie in the Sky, the bakery his father had planned to open before he unexpectedly passed away. The only problem is his mother has laid down one major rule: the brothers are not to use the oven while she’s at work. As Jingwen and Yanghao bake elaborate cakes, they’ll have to cook up elaborate excuses to keep the cake making a secret from Mama.

What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.

Until next time!
Karina

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Kidlit Deals for September 16, 2020

Hey kidlit pals, welcome to another round of book deals for the week! We’ve got some exciting fantasy, recent award winners, and as always, some excellent kidlit classics for you to indulge in this time around. As usual, remember that these prices can change, so act fast if something catches your eye!

Newbery Award winner New Kid by Jerry Craft is $4!

Looking for nonfiction? Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse by Catherine Reef is just $3. Hidden Figures: The Young Readers Edition is also $5.

The Unicorn Quest, first in a series by Kamilla Benko, is just over $4!

Snag The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr for just $2!

The Water and the Wild by K.E. Ormsbee is just under $5!

Pick up The Boxcar Children, first in the legendary series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, for just $2!

There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom by Holes author Louis Sachar is just $2!

Want a fun picture book? Have a kiddo obsessed with Goodnight, Goodnight Construction SiteThree Cheers for Kid McGear! by Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford is $2!

National Book Award finalist Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo is just $1. This is a steal!

The classic All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor is just $5! I remember reading this book as a kid, and seeing it again here made me want to pick it up again.

Happy reading!
Tirzah

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New Children’s Book Releases for September 15, 2020

Hey readers!

I’ve got a new crop of new releases for you this week! Some fun, some scary, and some returns to familiar places.

The Truth About Dragons by Jaime Zollars

This unexpected yet comforting picture book follows our fearful protagonist through a dragon-infested world. As the story continues, the dragons begin to appear a little smaller, their claws and scales becoming human and the castle setting transforming into a classroom as our protagonist gradually begins to feel more at home among them.

 

Red Shoes by Karen English, illustrated by Ebony Glenn

This colorful picture book follows a pair of red shoes, first to Malika, who wears them everywhere. Until she outgrows them and can’t wear them anymore. So they’re taken to a thrift shop and eventually find their way to Amina, a girl in Africa fasting for Ramadan for the first time.

 

Three Keys by Kelly Yang

If you haven’t read Kelly Yang’s perfect Front Desk, go do that right away, and then pick up this companion novel that returns to Mia and the Calivista MotelMia’s starting sixth grade and is disheartened to find her new teacher isn’t that impressed by her writing. Meanwhile the motel’s struggling as a potential new immigration law threatens all Mia holds dear.

 

Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai

From the author of Pie in the Sky is this hilarious illustrated novel about Henry Khoo, who embarks on a journey across the world to prove his independence to his overprotective family. And avoid the consequences of being revealed to be the secret writer of a gossip cartoon.

 

 

The Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar

This novel-in-verse explores immigration through the eyes of fourth grader Betita Quintero whose father is deported, leaving Betita and her pregnant mom alone. When they’re detained and forced into a detention camp, Betita and her mom must find a way to survive in the cruel and inhumane conditions.

 

Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon

The spooky books just keep on coming! This one is a chilling story of a group of kids playing a game of hide and seek at their friend’s welcome home party. Zee went missing and now the friends are celebrating his return, but Zee isn’t acting right. He’s mumbling about a Seeker coming to take them all, and after the party, one-by-one, more of his friends start to go missing, and it’s up to Justin, Nic, and Lyric set out to find them.

 

The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road by Max Brailler, Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

Here’s another spooky read just in time to get in the Halloween spirit! This is the sixth book in the Last Kids On Earth series, and this one returns to Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk as they embark on a roadtrip with the newly acquired Midnight Blade, looking for Thrull and his skeleton army.

 

Until next week!

Chelsea (@Chelseabigbang)