August Reader’s Choice: Youth-Recommended Reads
DB106175 The Book Smugglers by James, Anna
Annotation: When a mysterious copy of The Wizard of Oz puts Milo’s uncle and Tilly’s grandfather into a deep sleep, Milo and Tilly travel to the Emerald City to find out who is behind the poisoning. Commercial audiobook. For grades 4-7.
DB123322 Cornbread and Poppy at the Carnival by Cordell, Matthew
Annotation: Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can’t WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread…can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. For pre-K to grade 2.
DB25380, BR18839 Fantastic Mr. Fox by Dahl, Roald
Annotation: Three nasty, mean men — farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean — are tired of Mr. Fox stealing their chickens, ducks, and turkeys to feed his family. They start digging the foxes out of their hole, but Mr. Fox has a plan of his own. For grades 3-6.
DB120940 The Absent Alpacas by Whaley, Kayla
Annotation: Abigail ‘Abbi’ Wallace is excited to see the alpacas at the Maine State Fair. But there’s only one alpaca left–the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery! For grades 2-4.
DB123431 Majestica by Tolcser, Sarah
Annotation: When disaster strikes at Majestica, a magical creature park, thirteen-year-old maid Hattie and Evelyn, the park owner’s spoiled niece, must overcome their differences to save the day. For grades 3-6.
DB90217The Magic Misfits by Harris, Neil P.
Annotation: Six young magicians and illusionists team up to save their small town from a crooked carnival owner and his goons. For grades 3-6.
DB117809 The Nightmare Hour by Hunter, H. D.
Annotation: Cam Walker and his friends take on creepy carnivals, insidious tech, and a nightmarish new enemy to save the world. For grades 4-7.
DB89830 Kingdom Keepers: Books 1-3 by Pearson, Ridley
Annotation: Books one through three, written between 2005 and 2010, featuring five kids who are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests in the theme park. But there are some strange side effects. Includes Disney after Dark, Disney at Dawn, and Disney in Shadow. For grades 4-7.
DB77155 The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Peck, Richard
Annotation: Mouse Minor was raised in the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace by his Aunt Marigold, but doesn’t know who his parents are or where he came from. He hatches a dangerous plan to visit Queen Victoria, hoping that she can help him discover who he is. For grades 4-7.
DB89430 BR22120 Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Bowling, Dusti
Annotation: Born without arms, spunky thirteen-year-old Aven worries about making friends at her new school after her family moves to Arizona to manage the run-down Stagecoach Pass theme park. Aven bonds with classmate Connor, and the two soon find themselves immersed in a mystery at the park. For grades 5-8.
DB127306 You Have a Match by Lord, Emma.
Annotation: Abby discovers she has a secret sister and when they meet up at the same summer camp as her love interest Leo, she wants to figure out why Abby’s parents gave younger sister and Instagram star Savannah Tully up for adoption. For young adult readers.
DB103322 Sunkissed by West, Kasie
Annotation: Betrayed by her best friend and dragged off to a remote family camp, seventeen-year-old Avery’s dreams of a perfect summer seem over, until a whirlwind romance leads to an unexpected journey of self-discovery. For young adult readers.
