New Chapter Books and Middle Grade

Magic. Danger. Legend. For the first time in a full-color graphic novel, regular kids, Jack and Annie, travel in the Magic Tree House to King Arthur’s Camelot for Christmas in this graphic novel adaptation of a beloved chapter book classic!

The Boxcar Children are putting their sleuthing skills to the test in a spy competition. Can you help them take the top prize? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will help the Aldens make decisions that will either lead them to victory or blow their cover.

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now in graphic novels! Junie B. Jones is the world’s best spier! So when her teacher turns out to be a secret mystery guy—Junie B.’s on the case!

¡Los niños del vagon de carga, ahora tienen casa con su abuelo, peró sus adventuras están comenzando! La primera aventura es de pasar el verano en su isla privada en campaña. La isla esta llena de sorpresas incluyendo a un buen hombre con un secreto. Esté juego incluye la versión de la historia en español y inglés.

The Boxcar Children are investigating strange events at a hotel that some people say is haunted, and it seems like every room holds a new surprise. In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will put their sleuthing skills to the test, making decisions that will either help the Aldens crack the case or lead them deeper into the haunted hotel.

It’s a mystery, my dear Watson! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her trusty sidekick Mole Watson are on the case for some forest animals that have gone missing in a corn maze in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book series.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Everyone’s favorite syrupy superhero Peggy Pancake is back! This time, Peggy and her friends are off to camp where they must solve a mystery and thwart the villan behind it before they’re all toast!

Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, uses magic to help their mama set up for the most magical time of year. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!

Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations!

A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME

A familiar face from the Mr. Terupt series is back! The beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt weaves together this warmhearted, multi-POV novel about five students drawn together by one very special student teacher who’s all grown up and following in his mentor’s footsteps!

Everyone in the Brittle family has a magical talent — except Shiloh. But she’s determined to unlock her own greatness in this charmingly quirky novel about family and forgiveness from Newbery Honor winner Kate O’Shaughnessy.

Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson’s legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors!

In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood’s forbidden Wild Zone, unleashing ancient curses, bloodthirsty monsters—and a fight to survive.

Meet the coolest creatures on Earth—from frogs that can freeze solid and then come back to life, to ants that use their heads as doors, to falcons that dive as fast as most F1 cars drive—in this National Geographic Kids book packed with jaw-dropping animal facts!

Front Desk meets Stephen King! In this perfectly frightening middle grade read, a twelve-year-old boy moves into a creepy motel where breaking the rules doesn’t just mean getting kicked out—it means disappearing for good.

A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about two orphan sisters and their newfound love of theater and dance.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dear Martin series comes a spin-off novel written in prose and letters-in-verse about a thirteen-year-old girl. As she navigates cancer, family challenges, and newfound friendship during her initial chemo treatment, she discovers that hope can bloom in the most unexpected places.

For the first time in paperback and with a new introduction from author Ann Bausum! This thoughtful and moving book introduces young readers to the complex story of American immigration, more relevant now than ever.

Read the third book in the hilarious series that began with the New York Times bestselling The Dragon’s Apprentice! Adventure and laughs continue as Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara face the wrath of the Emperor, unravel new secrets and save magic itself.

Being an all-American boy means a few things: hanging out with the cool kids, looking the part, and of course, staying up to date on all the newest video games. Too bad life has other plans in book one of this hilarious and poignant middle grade series debut about friends, family, culture.

A brand-new cozy gothic series that’s The Inheritance Games for middle grade readers—filled with family curses, talking cats, and clever clues!

From the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo comes the first-ever Holiday Special! Hilo and friends are ready for holiday fun, until a giant, super-grumpy snowman crashes the celebration. Can they figure out what he wants before the big holiday party?

From New York Times bestselling author Fern Forgettable comes the epic finale to Fern’s School for Wayward Fae, where a demifae girl faces her biggest battle yet when she must rescue one of the school’s own from evil forces before it’s too late. . . .

In the third installment of the Lottie Brooks series, discover the crush calamities, friendship fumbles, and homework mishaps of an 11 (and 3/4) year old girl trying to survive her first year of middle school.

Get ready for a puzzle-filled Christmas! The New York Times bestselling Lemoncello series gets its first holiday special with this festive foil-covered edition, perfect for stocking stuffers. When an eleven-year-old begrudgingly moves just before Christmas, a surprise invite to Mr. Lemoncello’s holiday party changes everything.

From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Lemoncello series comes Ms. Pennypickle’s next laugh-out-loud puzzle adventure! When she launches a reality-show contest for a million-dollar prize, two kids must outwit cheaters and solve her epic riddles to win.

The second book in a creepy duology about Mystery James, who was found as a baby in a cemetery, lives in a funeral home, and can smell ghosts. This time, spring break takes a terrifying turn when Mystery suspects a ghost has entered her home…and refuses to leave.

From the ancient kingdoms of Africa to the America of today, this important and accessible encyclopedia from National Geographic Kids explores more than 400 years of African American history through photos, maps, artifacts, stories, and more.

Nell of Gumbling and her diary are back for the holiday season…but will crushes and competition turn this winter wonderland turn into a nightmare?! From the bestselling author of The Okay Witch comes another adventure from a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land.

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Impossible Creatures series. Join Christopher and Anya on their next daring adventures in the magical Archipelago!

In this fiery conclusion to the magical Paper Dragons series, Zhi Ging must harness her newfound powers and confront her greatest fears to save everyone she loves. Perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures and The School for Good and Evil.

With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever.

Twelve-year old Diego discovers the Aztec gods are real, and he must journey into a deadly labyrinth to stop a vengeful power from destroying the world in this twisty, action-packed fantasy from the Pura Belpré Award–winning author of Lola.

A skating champion. An unlikely friendship. A fateful pair of white boots. Read the classic that has captivated generations!

A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about three orphan siblings and their love of music, theater, and dance.

Now with a dazzling metallic foil cover! This classic collection of Egyptian myths from National Geographic introduces tales of pharaohs, gods, and legendary creatures to a new generation through lyrical, accessible storytelling and radiant artwork.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly—an evergeen shrub that ancient Romans believed protected against lightning strikes! Unwrap 350 festive facts (including 50 new ones) in this fully updated fact book from National Geographic Kids, perfectly sized for stocking stuffers!

2026 Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award – Best Children’s Series – Winner

The magic continues in this hit middle-grade series as our favorite witch-in-training takes on Manhattan! Perfect for readers looking for magic and friendship.