by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Fantasy
From two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world. Young Plum is shocked to discover that...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path. “One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right....
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Fantasy
The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. “Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me.” A...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Historical Fiction
320 pages 978-1-250-83340-2 Ages 8-12 Keywords: historical fiction, journey, survival, 14th century, Norway, Europe, adventure, girls and women, plague, epidemic, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old ************ “Y’know death...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Picture Book
40 pages 978-1-63592-387-2 Ages 5-9 Keywords: Africa, creation story, African American and Black stories, African American author, self image, self respect, self confidence, migration,...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Crime is bubbling up in Dinotown . . . and it stinks! In this hilarious graphic novel, the Dinomighties need to sniff out their smelliest mystery yet. Will their noses lead them to the culprit? Or will the odor of their enemies prevail? Perfect for fans of The...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 30, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From the powerhouse duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a spirited new graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you’re in a family of nine! Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 29, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
This poignant debut novel in verse is a portrait of healing, as a young girl rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature after being freed from her abusive father. For most of her life, Lacey has been a prisoner without even realizing it. Her dad rarely let her,...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 29, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
From a highly acclaimed illustrator comes a stunning graphic novel filled with adventure and wonder about an imaginative girl and her obsession with flamingoes. A little girl arrives, excited for a beachy vacation with her Lao Lao. The girl and her grandmother search...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 29, 2022 | Picture Book
An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. “Welcome back,” I whisper. Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school...
