Staff Picks for Kids and Teens

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Once There Was By Kiyash Monsef Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665928502
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2023

This smartly written masterful mashup of mythology, modern veterinary practice, and murder mystery makes for a truly riveting adventure-- from noble griffons and declawed manticores to a unicorn like none you've read about before, this book will astound at every turn.  All the varied nuances of grief, BIPOC issues in the schoolyard, and professional responsibility are deftly handled, adding nuance and unexpected depth to an already fantastic tale.  -Recommended by Lauren


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Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle #2) By Tracy Deonn Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534441637
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - November 8th, 2022

Buckle up for a rough ride, because Bree and her friends are in a hot mess now, and they are going to get pushed to their limits with new powers, new factions, uncertain alliances, romance, and betrayal. Absolutely fantastic! -Recommended by Molly


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The Drowned Woods By Emily Lloyd-Jones Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780759556317
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - August 16th, 2022

Emily has done it again.  Drawn me in completely... to her word, her story, her characters, and I never want to leave.  -Recommended by Alena


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The Lost Words By Robert MacFarlane, Jackie Morris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robert MacFarlane, Jackie Morris (Illustrator)
$35.00
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ISBN: 9781487005382
Published: Anansi International - October 2nd, 2018

"This is one of my favorite books of all time.  Rewarding for all ages, rewild your children and yourself with astonishingly beautiful book."  Recommended by Lauren


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Iron Widow By Xiran Jay Zhao Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780735269934
Availability: Backordered - we'll try to let you know how long!
Published: Penguin Teen Canada - September 21st, 2021

"Intense, action-packed, and badass!  The plot twists had me literally gasping in excitement, and I love the protagonist Zetian's total ruthlessness in her quest for vengeance and power."  -Recommended by Molly


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A Thousand Steps into Night By Traci Chee Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780358469988
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Published: HarperCollins - March 1st, 2022

This Japanese-inspired buddy road-trip fantasy reads like a Studio Ghibli movie!  Spirited, colorful, heartwarming, adventurous, and equal parts vulnerable and fierce.  It's got plot twists and defys tropes and has the cutest bird-boy friend I've ever met.  -Molly


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Unseen Magic By Emily Lloyd-Jones Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780063057982
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Published: Greenwillow Books - February 22nd, 2022

You will love Unseen Magic! It's a thrilling, magical mystery with serious wisdom for readers young and not so young. --Recommended by Jane


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Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle #1) By Tracy Deonn Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9781534441613
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - February 1st, 2022

This book is Black Girl Magic gate-crashing into Arthurian legend in the most spectacular way. --Recommended by Molly


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The Beatryce Prophecy By Kate DiCamillo, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate DiCamillo, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781536213614
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Published: Candlewick - September 28th, 2021

"A wonderous tale of Beatryce (the only girl who can read & write- who, they say, will unseat a king!) and her beloved goat...  I love this story!"  Recommended by Alena


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A Song of Wraiths and Ruin By Roseanne A. Brown Cover Image
$10.99
ISBN: 9780062891501
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Published: Balzer + Bray - April 27th, 2021

First in a fantasy duology inspired by West African mythology. The two protagonists are richly drawn, complex characters trapped in a desperate struggle for freedom where there are no good choices and someone always gets hurt, but you can't help rooting for them anyway. The sequal "A Psalm of Storms and SIlence" was even better than the first. --Recommended by Molly


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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games) By Suzanne Collins Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781338635171
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 19th, 2020

A return to the thrills, the excitement, the anticipation... A return to the games.  I'm on the edge of my seat! Recommended by Rob


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On the Horizon By Lois Lowry, Kenard Pak (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lois Lowry, Kenard Pak (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780358129400
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Published: Clarion Books - April 7th, 2020

These are poems about history and heroism, love and loss, humanity, and war. These are the lives of sailors at Pearl Harbor and civilians at Hiroshima during the events that changed the world. Beautifully Heartbreaking and Amazing Uplifting. Recommended by Rob


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The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle By Christina Uss Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780823445738
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Published: Margaret Ferguson Books - April 7th, 2020

This book promises to give you one heck of a good ride (and a fun read too.) Recommended by Jeanette


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Nocturna By Maya Motayne Cover Image
$11.99
ISBN: 9780062842749
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Published: Balzer + Bray - March 3rd, 2020

Take one foul-mouthed girl with her thieving ways and one reluctant prince with his magical incantations -- mix them with disasters -- and you have a recipe for a book you'll quickly devour. Recommended by Jeanette


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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone By Jaclyn Moriarty Cover Image
$8.99
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ISBN: 9781338255867
Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 1st, 2019

Magic!  Pirates!  Dragons!  Afternoon tea!  This is my favorite new adventure story.  Great for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Harry Potter. Recommended by Molly


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White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel) By R. J. Palacio Cover Image
$24.99
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ISBN: 9780525645535
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - October 1st, 2019

White Bird is beautifully written and beautifully illustrated and profoundly moving. A story of courage and kindness that reaches across time to remind us that even one person can make a difference. A story that has touched me like no other. Vive l'humanite! Recommended by Jane


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Dear Sweet Pea By Julie Murphy Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780062473073
Published: Balzer + Bray - October 1st, 2019

Sweet Pea is the best! Julie Murphy is a jolly, wise, loving master storyteller. Her characters are some of my best friends. Enjoy!  (Great book to read as a family, too.) Recommended by Alena


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The Bone Houses By Emily Lloyd-Jones Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316418416
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 24th, 2019

This is the most original, mythical-magical, undead story I have ever read. I mean, there's a dead goat -- and you'regoing to fall in love with her. The feisty, axe-swinging gravedigger's daughter found a place in my heart, too. Recommended by Alena 

Bone Houses is like Zombies in Tolkien-Land, except our hero is a fearless young woman who just wants to do her job, provide for her family, and protect her village. Her companion is a courageous young mapmaker with a mystery of his own. Mythical & thrilling with surprises that will make you gasp! This is a not a book to pick up if you plan on sleeping! Recommended by Jane


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Life: The First Four Billion Years: The Story of Life from the Big Bang to the Evolution of Humans By Martin Jenkins, Grahame Baker-Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image
$27.99
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ISBN: 9781536204209
Published: Candlewick Studio - September 10th, 2019

Amazing art! An amazing trip through time! Jenkins and Baker-Smith will thrill and excite not just kids, but readers of all ages. Recommended by Rob


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Sorcery of Thorns By Margaret Rogerson Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781481497619
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - June 4th, 2019

Fantasy, mystery, romance, and horror blend together perfectly in this atmospheric adventure. If you've ever wished you could visit Hogwarts Library (and its restricted section!) this is the book for you. Recommended by Molly


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A Whisper of Horses By Zillah Bethell Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250093967
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Published: Square Fish - July 3rd, 2018

In a future without horses or blue skies, a girl named Serendipity and a boy named Tab escape from their walled city. In a world where storytellers lead rebellions, Serendipity adventures toward her dream of seeing the last horses and finds freedom. Skin-Tingly written! (Check out the author bio -- what a life!) Recommended by Alena


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The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker By Matilda Woods, Anuska Allepuz (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matilda Woods, Anuska Allepuz (Illustrator)
$7.99
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ISBN: 9780525515234
Published: Puffin Books - May 28th, 2019

This is a near-perfect, magical fable that should be a new classic. I loved it! Recommended by Christie.


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Puddin' (Dumplin' #2) By Julie Murphy Cover Image
$9.99
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ISBN: 9780062418395
Published: Balzer + Bray - May 7th, 2019

Julie Murphy is my hero!!! She writes books I love to read that are intelligent, fun, and and full of current issues for real people. Her books are uplifting without being stupid. Puddin' is her latest and it is FANTASTIC!!!  Recommended by Alena


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Endling #1: The Last By Katherine Applegate Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780062335548
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Published: HarperCollins - March 5th, 2019

Byx is the best!!! She's a young dairne -- looks like a dog, but stands upright, talks, has opposable thumbs and knows if someone is lying. She's the last of her kind ... or perhaps not. Her quest is for all endangered species the ruling humans want to wipe out. I love this 1st book in a new series! Recommended by Alena


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What Makes Girls Sick and Tired By Lucile de Pesloüan, Geneviève Darling (Illustrator) Cover Image
$13.95
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ISBN: 9781772600964
Published: Second Story Press - March 4th, 2019

This book says it all! I only regret it wasn't available when I was a young adult. Recommended by Jeanette


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The Witch Boy: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #1) By Molly Knox Ostertag Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338089516
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Published: Graphix - October 31st, 2017

I loved this story! A magical family, new friendships, learning to be yourself, and a sneaky tricky dragon! Do yourself a favor: read it! Recommended by Molly


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Wishtree By Katherine Applegate Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250043221
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 26th, 2017

For everyone whoever loved a tree. Recommended by Alena.


CatStronauts: Mission Moon By Drew Brockington Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780316307451
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - April 18th, 2017

CatStronauts, you are needed!


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Illusive By Emily Lloyd-Jones Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780316254595
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - June 16th, 2015

All of us here at Gallery Bookshop love Illusive!! And (this is the best part), since it is the first of a series, there will be more to come. Lucky for us, we won't have to wait long for the sequel. You won't want to miss this series; perfect summer read, perfect in the fog by the fire read, perfect read!