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1) Alebrijes
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Children's Awards: Pura Belpre Honor for Latino Literature
Children's Book Awards: 2024 Winners and Honors
Children's New Books: November 2023 Chapter Books
Children's Book Awards: 2024 Winners and Honors
Children's New Books: November 2023 Chapter Books
Description
"For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel -- or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don't last long. 13 year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Pocatel. The city does not take kindly to Cascabel like them -- the descendants of those who worked the San Joaquin Valley...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Many legendary tales are told about beasts. Whether they are dangerous to humans like the chimera, or kind and helpful like the unicorn, mythical creatures fly, swim, stomp, and slither throughout the world of myth. Dive into 23 illustrated stories from around the world and learn more about the creatures they came from, with more than 100 illustrations and photos of incredible creatures."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Readers journey under the sea in this insightful and exciting look at mythological water creatures. Who first told tales about the kraken? What are some popular stories about mermaids? How many heads could the Hydra grow? These are just some of the questions budding mythology buffs will be able to answer with the help of the accessible main text, detailed sidebars, and fun fact boxes. Charts that break down the basics of these cool sea creatures...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old Nell Stoker loves animals. She's been working toward becoming a junior volunteer at her local animal shelter for what feels like forever. But now it's summertime, and her parents are making her go to her Aunt Jerry's old bed and breakfast in Deer Valley with her older sister Lulu. When Nell crosses paths with the Netherbeast (a creature that is decidedly not a cat), his hijinks leave her wondering if she's made a new best friend or...
6) Werewolves
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"This title introduces werewolves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. Back matter shows modern werewolves that kids might recognize, like Rahne Sinclair from Marvel comics, and explains how they are based in mythology. Complete with historical photographs and full color images"--
7) Gorgons
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"This title introduces the gorgon by looking at its history, the culture or cultures it comes from, what it symbolized, and how it is shown today. Backmatter shows other interesting monsters found in Greek mythology. Complete with historical photographs and full-color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Children's Awards: Stonewall Book Awards
Children's Book Awards: 2024 Winners and Honors
Children's New Books: March 2024 Chapter Books
Children's Book Awards: 2024 Winners and Honors
Children's New Books: March 2024 Chapter Books
Description
When twelve-year-old River's only friend is kidnapped and dragged to the terrifying spirit world of The Otherwoods, they have no choice but to face the world's monsters and their own fears to become the hero they were destined to be.
9) Like a charm
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Ramya Knox is used to feeling cursed. People only notice her long enough to call her a troublemaker. Except Grandpa. He sees Ramya and her neurodiversity as enchanting. But when Grandpa dies, Ramya's world loses its charm...until she discovers he left behind one big secret: that magic is real and Ramya can see it. Trolls, vampires, kelpies, and more fantastical beings hide in the shadows for Ramya to discover. But the Hidden Folk need protection...
Author
Series
Once upon a Tim volume 3
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Tim and his friends travel by land and sea, collecting treasure and defeating monsters as they go.
Author
Series
Once upon a Tim volume 4
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, and Princess Grace were headed to their doom...until a mythical sea creature came to their rescue. But in exchange for saving their lives, Princess Piscina needs them to bring back something very precious to the Kingdom of Merland: the trident of her father, King Neptuna. To do so, Tim and his friends must embark on a very dangerous journey across the Sea of Terror to the incredibly amazing city of Atlantis. On the way, they'll...
Author
Series
Frank and Bean (Jamie Michalak) volume 3
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Frank has a book, a map, and a plan to find the Stinky Feet Monster. Bean has new boots, a new hat, and a drum, and is ready to rock--BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! He doesn't believe in the Stinky Feet Monster, but as the two friends trek through the dark woods, they encounter strange noises, big footprints, and a very foul odor. Could that be the elusive monster? Will it make Frank and Bean its next meal?" --
Author
Series
Bunso meets volume 1
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Bunso meets the Filipino boogeyman, a creature Filipino parents use as a motivator to get their kids to behave." --
Author
Series
Last kids on Earth volume 9
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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Description
Picking up after Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest, the Last Kids are happily reunited--but quickly faced with a monstrous new mission. Inside an other-dimensional fortress, the evil Thrull, alongside a vile new villain, is carrying out a sinister plan. Jack, Quint, June and Dirk must make their own plans to infiltrate the stronghold before Thrull gets any closer to completing the mysterious Tower, a structure that could ultimately spell doom for this dimension....
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Fleeing from the orphanage where she lives, Grace makes a deal with the witch in the nearby woods -- if Grace can learn all the witch's spells, she must make Grace her apprentice -- an agreement that leads to an unexpected bond, and an unimaginable sacrifice.
16) Ring of Solomon
Author
Publisher
Inkyard Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
The little beachside town of San Pancras is not known for anything exciting, but when Zach Darlington buys a mysterious ring at the local flea market, his quiet little hometown is turned topsy-turvy by monsters straight from Jewish folklore and a nefarious secret society focused on upholding an apocalyptic prophecy. Zach discovers that the ring grants him strange powers, and he's intrigued; maybe he can use the ring's strengths to halt the slew of...
Author
Series
Last kids on Earth volume 9
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get the answers he seeks, he'll need to travel farther...
Author
Series
Cryptid kids (Sara Goetter) volume 1
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Children's New Books: January 2024 Graphic Novels
Children's Recommended: Graphic Novels for 5th & 6th Grades
Children's Recommended: Graphic Novels for 5th & 6th Grades
Description
"Penny swears that when she was a little girl, a creature called the Bawk-ness Monster -- half sea serpent, half chicken -- saved her from drowning. Now, years later, she's about to move away to a new city, and before she goes, she needs the help of her best friends, Luc and K, for a vitally important mission: seeing “Bessie” one more time. But in their quest to find Bessie and give Penny the send-off she deserves, the kids stumble into a whole...
20) Monster match
Author
Series
FrankinSchool volume 1
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
While Fred is out sick, a visiting author signs Fred's book "To Frank". When Fred's desk-mate Luisa suggests Fred must really be Frank in school, this sparks an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until a mist fills the room and the writing assignment comes to life. Suddenly Fred--now Frankinschool--and Luisa--now Princessa Luisa--need to save the school from the mysterious potion--and the...
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