Category Archives: New Children Books

Run, Mo, Run

by David A. Adler

Mo is the star of his school’s track-and-field meet in the sixth title of the popular series by David A. Adler. 

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Peacemaker

by Joseph Bruchac

A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy.

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Cloud Hopper

by Beth Kephart

When a girl in a homemade hot air balloon falls out of the sky, there are questions:  Who is this girl?, where exactly did she come from, why won’t she talk, and what has she risked to live in a country that does not seem to want her? 

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Night Walk to the Sea

by Deborah Wiles& Daniel Miyares

“I’m not afraid!” shouts Roger when he hears thunder outside…but he is afraid.  When the sotrm quiets, his aunt Rachel decides to take him on a walk to see the beauty of the natural world at night.  On the way, they discover many marvels.

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The Chicken Who Couldn’t

by Jan Thomas

It has not been a good day for Chicken.  He went to the fair with Farmer, but didn’t win even one ribbon.  And on the way home, the road is so bumpy that Farmer’s truck knocks Chicken right out!  He’s been left behind!  It’s the end for Chicken.  Surely, he can’t walk all the way home.  Or avoid the hungry fox along the way.  or maybe…he

 

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Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island

by David Goodner

Kondo is big, Kezumi is little.  They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flutter-birds and fluffle-bunnies.  

When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message:  WE ARE NOT ALONE.  Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world.  Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit and berries.  But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see…well, they don’t know! 

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