Mystery & Suspense

Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "double different." She is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully's taunts. Then a bird catches her attention and sets Thuy on...

In soccer, fast footwork can lead to some fantastic feats--like Carli Lloyd's early hat trick during a 2015 Women's World Cup match and Miroslav Klose breaking Ronaldo's record for the most World Cup goals. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young...

In hockey, the fast play and fierce competition make for some spectacular feats on the ice--like Sarah Nurse's remarkable Olympic play in 2022 and the Montreal Canadiens' unmatchable Stanley Cup wins. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers...

In football, players pull off some fantastic feats to clinch a win, set a record--or both. In 2021, Justin Tucker kicked a 66-yard field goal to break the record and win the game for the Baltimore Ravens. And no one can top the Miami Dolphins' perfect...

From the creator of the popular Disney Channel original movie Jump In! comes a novel perfect for fans of stories about sports, summer, and friendship. "Keep this on the shelf next to other fierce sports novels, like Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl."...

After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed-up wads of gum. Soon, the sticky wads grow thicker, climb higher, come alive ... and the bus windows will not open! Can the boy...

A young boy steps out of a thunderstorm and onto a strange bus. Like a flash of lightning, his long-gone grandmother suddenly appears on the bus too! Is she there to offer him a gift . . . or a warning? The boy is in for a shocking surprise. Step aboard...

Lucy has a new luge sled, but she isn't sure about this unique sliding sport. You have to lie on your back and steer with your legs? The luge track's twists and turns look pretty scary too. But with her parents' support and a bit of courage, Lucy jumps...

Perfect for fans of The Alien Next Door, this second illustrated chapter book in the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club series is an out-of-this-world adventure! With their trip to Kroon behind them, Mateo, Tina, Booker, and Jennica are back on Earth, Elvis...

Blast off into space and come along for an intergalactic mystery--with plenty of pizza--in this first book of the illustrated chapter book series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club! It's another ordinary Friday night in the suburbs for the Garcia-Jackson...

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE LEGACY AWARD WINNER - Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of...

Get ready to enter a magical world filled with secret dragons and their summoners--the dragonseers! Meet, Erin, a young dragonseer, as she hones her fight-or-flight instincts in this thrilling fantasy series that's perfect for readers ages 7-10! To all...

Enter a world of secret dragons! Young Kai and his fellow dragonseers must use their powers to protect their kingdom from dark forces in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters! Kai and his fellow dragonseers...

Enter a world of secret dragons! Young Kai and his fellow dragonseers must use their powers to protect their kingdom from dark forces in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters! Kai and his fellow dragonseers...

A little girl meets more relatives than she can count--but how will she communicate with them if she can't speak their language? It's a little girl's first trip to her papa's homeland, and she's wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds--and especially...

"A thoughtful, otherworldly story about loss, hope, and the risks we take for the ones we love."--Dustin Thao, New York Times bestselling author of You've Reached Sam When a new girl arrives in town, seemingly from the future, three teens' lives are...

Jessica Goodman meets Jesse Q. Sutanto in this twisty enemies-to-lovers thriller, full of secrets, privilege, and murder. Eighteen-year-old Addie Blackwood regrets nothing more than one horrible, mistake-filled night last summer. Hours after she hurled...

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program--but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water? It should have been...

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program--but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water? It should have been...

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program--but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water? It should have been...

Giant battle robots! Cotton candy betrayal! Blasts from the past! And the ultimate challenge to stay true to themselves and each other await Theo and Alexander in the final book in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve...

Giant battle robots! Cotton candy betrayal! Blasts from the past! And the ultimate challenge to stay true to themselves and each other await Theo and Alexander in the final book in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve...

Giant battle robots! Cotton candy betrayal! Blasts from the past! And the ultimate challenge to stay true to themselves and each other await Theo and Alexander in the final book in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve...

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the...

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the...

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the...

Two children's book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in Jacqueline Woodson's rhythmic text and Leo Espinosa's lively art. Cuando hace tanto calor como para hacer estallar los...

Kirkus Best Books of the YearJane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist2024 Freeman Book AwardsHorn Book Fanfare***Three starred reviews*** A child and her family take in refugees during the Korean War in this poignant picture book about courage and what...

Después de vivir un temblor devastador, el espíritu de los vecinos en esta dinámica zona de la ciudad Mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe. Una pequeña niña y su perro se aventuran en su caminata diaria por la ciudad; brincan y giran con el sonido...

A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids...

It's a graduation celebration, featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times bestselling picture book All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are proud to show all they've learned during the year. We are...

Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestseller All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities. Get together, lend a hand.Can we do it? Yes,...

Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestseller All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities. Get together, lend a hand.Can we do it? Yes,...

A back-to-school celebration featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times-bestselling All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are excited to learn more at school. The sun is up. The day has begun.It's...

A fun and upbeat romance about a girl who finds a cheat sheet for love. Spring break . . . heartache? For coder extraordinaire Ashley, high school is all about prepping for college. Her love life? Virtually nonexistent. She's never been on a date. Never...

It's the season to scream . . . Prom turns deadly in this unputdownable thriller for fans of Halloween Kills and Fear Street. A KILLER AFTERPARTY . . . When Kylie walks into the gorgeous beach house, it's a dream come true. She still can't believe she...

A humorous story about the priceless value of friendship from the creator of Dino-Gro. A boy's search for the end of a licorice rope takes him all around the world and winds up with two new friends. When Ben buys a bag of licorice for just one nickel,...

A humorous story about the priceless value of friendship from the creator of Dino-Gro. A boy's search for the end of a licorice rope takes him all around the world and winds up with two new friends. When Ben buys a bag of licorice for just one nickel,...

A joyous ode to friendship that shows that everything is better when we work together! Working together can make everything we do--like playing music, gardening, and helping our neighbors--a whole lot more fun. Whether it's cleaning up the mess in the...

A creepy Victorian house, secretive aunties, and a great escape combine in this debut that is part Mysterious Benedict Society, part Roald Dahl, and all quirky, smart, hilarious storytelling. Join the League. . . . Anastasia is a completely average...