New Titles

Turtle boy

Wolkenstein, M. Evan,


Seventh-grader Will's Bar Mitzvah community service project--visiting an incurably ill older boy in the hospital--leads to a friendship that is life-changing for both of them, and for those around them.
Date Published:2020

Maybe it's a sign

Shen, E. L.,


Includes recipes. Seventh-grader Freya June Sun is obsessed with Chinese superstition and signs she believes are from her late father, but an unexpected partnership with a classmate leads her on a path of self-discovery as she learns to rely on herself for luck.
Date Published:2024

GLBTQ : the survival guide for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens /

Huegel, Kelly, 1974-


Describes the challenges faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens, offers practical advice, real-life experiences, and accessible resources and support groups.
Date Published:2011

Louder than words

Kacer, Kathy, 1954-,


"Twelve-year-old Dina, her mother, and two sisters must contend with the invasion of the Nazis of their small Ukrainian town during World War II. With the help of a new housekeeper, Nina, they struggle to stay safe from imminent danger to the Jewish community. Based on a true story.""--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

I survived true stories : five epic disasters /

Tarshis, Lauren.


"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"--
Date Published:2014

"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"--

Date Published:2014

Naruto 3-in-1. 3

Kishimoto, Masashi, 1974-


Book reads right to left. Cover title. First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo. Containing volumes 7, 8 and 9 of Naruto! Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura passed the written portion of the Chunin Exam, but that was only the beginning! Now in the thick of the exam's second phase, held in the aptly named Forest of Death, instructor Mitarashi Anko has promised to cut the number of advancing teams by half. And a mysterious predator in their midst is after Sasuke!
Date Published:2011

Book reads right to left. Cover title. First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo. Containing volumes 7, 8 and 9 of Naruto! Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura passed the written portion of the Chunin Exam, but that was only the beginning! Now in the thick of the exam's second phase, held in the aptly named Forest of Death, instructor Mitarashi Anko has promised to cut the number of advancing teams by half. And a mysterious predator in their midst is after Sasuke!

Date Published:2011

Naruto 3-in-1. 2

Kishimoto, Masashi, 1974-


Translated from the Japanese. A compilation of the graphic novel volume 4-6 --3 books in 1! Paging is from back to front to preserve the original Japanese format. Hero's bridge.--The challengers.--Sakura's decision. "Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest Ninja!" - Cover.
Date Published:2011

Translated from the Japanese. A compilation of the graphic novel volume 4-6 --3 books in 1! Paging is from back to front to preserve the original Japanese format. Hero's bridge.--The challengers.--Sakura's decision. "Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest Ninja!" - Cover.

Date Published:2011

Naruto 3-in-1. 4

Kishimoto, Masashi, 1974-


This books reads from right to left. Includes: Vol. 10, A splendid ninja -- Vol. 11, Impassioned efforts -- Vol. 12, The great flight!.
Date Published:2013

Naruto 3-in-1. 1

Kishimoto, Masashi, 1974-


"3 books in 1!" Each "volume" contains three volumes of the graphic novel Naruto (vol. 1 contains v. 1-3). . "This book reads from right to left." Contents : V. 1. Uzumaki Naruto -- v. 2. The worst client -- v. 3. Dreams . In the village of Konohagakure, school is literally a battlefield where classmates are ninjas-in-training competing to become the greatest ninja in the land. .
Date Published:1999

Cursed treasures

Towler, Paige


Proceed with caution! Priceless meets deadly in this book all about cursed treasures. From an enormous diamond riddled with bad luck to a mysterious lost city, from ancient hoards of gold to sunken shipwrecks full of coins, and from terrifying tombs to fantastic fossils, uncover treasures beyond your wildest dreams... and the curses that come with them! To what dangerous or destructive ends have people gone for riches and fame? Is the gold and glory worth the chaos of a curse? And are curses even real? Come along for the daring ride -- you get to decide!
Date Published:2025

Proceed with caution! Priceless meets deadly in this book all about cursed treasures. From an enormous diamond riddled with bad luck to a mysterious lost city, from ancient hoards of gold to sunken shipwrecks full of coins, and from terrifying tombs to fantastic fossils, uncover treasures beyond your wildest dreams... and the curses that come with them! To what dangerous or destructive ends have people gone for riches and fame? Is the gold and glory worth the chaos of a curse? And are curses even real? Come along for the daring ride -- you get to decide!

Date Published:2025

The witch boy

Ostertag, Molly,


"In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family... and be truly himself
Date Published:2017

"In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family... and be truly himself

Date Published:2017

Nish, north stars

Picard, Isabelle,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. The school year is finally over and Eloise and Leon are back in Matimekush for the summer. But this school break will not be like any other, thanks to a hockey movie being filmed in the community! Is it possible that Leon will be in the movie? Will Eloise, who is interested in directing, participate in the project? Summer will be busy with twists and turns of all kinds for Leon, Eloise and their lifelong friends. It's the summer of possibilities!
Date Published:2025

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. The school year is finally over and Eloise and Leon are back in Matimekush for the summer. But this school break will not be like any other, thanks to a hockey movie being filmed in the community! Is it possible that Leon will be in the movie? Will Eloise, who is interested in directing, participate in the project? Summer will be busy with twists and turns of all kinds for Leon, Eloise and their lifelong friends. It's the summer of possibilities!

Date Published:2025

Diary of a wimpy kid : big shot /

Kinney, Jeff.,


"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--
Date Published:2021

"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--

Date Published:2021

Green Mountain Academy

Greenslade, Frances, 1961-


"After a family trip turned disastrous when their truck broke down in the middle of an old logging road in Oregon, Francie is now back in British Columbia. People try to make things as "normal" as possible for her, but they don't understand that trying to be normal in your old life that's exploded is the worst feeling in the world. Luckily for Francie, the wilderness is still soothing, and an opportunity to attend the Green Mountain Academy, a tiny boarding school perched on the side of a mountain, seems perfect. It's a new start, with new friends and a chance at a new family. But when a winter storm hits, knocking out all the power, news that a small plane has gone missing unsettles Francie. Knowing that the chance of survival in the middle of a wild nighttime snowstorm diminishes over time, Francie is compelled to leave the cozy school and set out into the icy cold, swirling snowstorm... "--From publisher.
Date Published:2022

"After a family trip turned disastrous when their truck broke down in the middle of an old logging road in Oregon, Francie is now back in British Columbia. People try to make things as "normal" as possible for her, but they don't understand that trying to be normal in your old life that's exploded is the worst feeling in the world. Luckily for Francie, the wilderness is still soothing, and an opportunity to attend the Green Mountain Academy, a tiny boarding school perched on the side of a mountain, seems perfect. It's a new start, with new friends and a chance at a new family. But when a winter storm hits, knocking out all the power, news that a small plane has gone missing unsettles Francie. Knowing that the chance of survival in the middle of a wild nighttime snowstorm diminishes over time, Francie is compelled to leave the cozy school and set out into the icy cold, swirling snowstorm... "--From publisher.

Date Published:2022

12 strays of Christmas

McKearin, Natalie,


" Holly does NOT have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brotherâs annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldnât be more cheerful. And Holly definitely doesnât want to volunteer at the local shelter, with all of the dogs who remind her of the dog she lost last Christmas. When sheâs forced to volunteer at the local shelter through her school, sheâll just have to push aside her sad feelings and ignore those cute puppy eyes. But she canât put aside her feelings when she sees Drummer, the runt of the litter, who looks exactly like the dog she lost. When Drummer gets loose during the big holiday adoption event, Holly must track him down. Will the magic of Christmas help her to reunite with Drummer?" - back cover.
Date Published:2025

" Holly does NOT have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brotherâs annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldnât be more cheerful. And Holly definitely doesnât want to volunteer at the local shelter, with all of the dogs who remind her of the dog she lost last Christmas. When sheâs forced to volunteer at the local shelter through her school, sheâll just have to push aside her sad feelings and ignore those cute puppy eyes. But she canât put aside her feelings when she sees Drummer, the runt of the litter, who looks exactly like the dog she lost. When Drummer gets loose during the big holiday adoption event, Holly must track him down. Will the magic of Christmas help her to reunite with Drummer?" - back cover.

Date Published:2025

Book of world records

Bouza, Blythe,


"This book was created and produced by Toucan Books Limited"--Title page verso. "Due to this book's publication date, the majority of statistics are current as of February 2025"--Title page verso. Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. "Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies,sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--
Date Published:2025

"This book was created and produced by Toucan Books Limited"--Title page verso. "Due to this book's publication date, the majority of statistics are current as of February 2025"--Title page verso. Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. "Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies,sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--

Date Published:2025

Bad sister

Alexander, K. R., 1986-


"Chelsea has now traded places with her evil twin... and finds herself trapped in a ghost space while Angelica takes over. Is it possible for her to get her life back?"-- from publisher.
Date Published:2025

Stealing the score

Liu, Sylvia


The World Cup is coming to town! Soccer superfans Ethan, Sasha, and Mateo are thrilled that the biggest sporting event in the world is coming to their backyard. When a contest offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend the World Cup is announced, they are all ready to do whatever it takes to win. To do so, they must complete a scavenger hunt throughout Miami to find a replica pair of the lucky cleats worn by their favorite player, El Botín (or The Boot). Best friends Ethan, a competitive soccer player, and Sasha, an online footy gamer, are wary of privileged soccer influencer Mateo at first. But they can't seem to stop crossing paths with him, and reluctantly join forces. What starts as a strictly strategic alliance to solve the scavenger hunt clues takes a turn when El Botín's real cleats go missing. The fate of the whole tournament could be in jeopardy-unless the new friends can uncover the truth!
Date Published:2026

The World Cup is coming to town! Soccer superfans Ethan, Sasha, and Mateo are thrilled that the biggest sporting event in the world is coming to their backyard. When a contest offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend the World Cup is announced, they are all ready to do whatever it takes to win. To do so, they must complete a scavenger hunt throughout Miami to find a replica pair of the lucky cleats worn by their favorite player, El Botín (or The Boot). Best friends Ethan, a competitive soccer player, and Sasha, an online footy gamer, are wary of privileged soccer influencer Mateo at first. But they can't seem to stop crossing paths with him, and reluctantly join forces. What starts as a strictly strategic alliance to solve the scavenger hunt clues takes a turn when El Botín's real cleats go missing. The fate of the whole tournament could be in jeopardy-unless the new friends can uncover the truth!

Date Published:2026

Maximum Ride : the Manga 1

Lee, NaRae.


"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but will help come in time?" -- p. [4] of cover.
Date Published:2009

"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but will help come in time?" -- p. [4] of cover.

Date Published:2009

Dawn on the coast : a graphic novel /

Nopra, Arley,


"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff. Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?"--
Date Published:2026

"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff. Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?"--

Date Published:2026