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The Third Mushroom

age 9+

Charming sequel reminds kids to be open to new experiences.

By Jennifer L. Holm

(2018)

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Beast of Stone: Wing & Claw, Book 3

age 9+

Animal series finale satisfies with many solid messages.

By Linda Sue Park

(2018)

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The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic

age 9+

Action-packed but scattered tale of magic talking animals.

By Eliot Schrefer

(2018)

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Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic

age 9+

Fab art and cool new world as time periods collide.

By Armand Baltazar

(2017)

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Predator vs. Prey (Going Wild, Book 2)

age 9+

Superpowered tweens vs. mad scientist in exciting sequel.

By Lisa McMann

(2017)

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Cavern of Secrets: Wing & Claw, Book 2

age 9+

Well-paced animal-rescue sequel with admirable hero.

By Linda Sue Park

(2017)

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The Friendship Experiment

age 9+

Smart, heartfelt portrayal of lonely, science-loving tween.

By Erin Teagan

(2016)

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The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure

age 9+

Exciting, funny, lively guide urges girls to adventure.

By Caroline Paul

(2016)

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Astrotwins -- Project Rescue: Astrotwins, Book 2

age 9+

Real science, wild plot likely to thrill avid space buffs.

By Mark Kelly, Martha Freeman

(2016)

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Full Cicada Moon

age 9+

Girl beats stereotypes in powerful free-verse novel.

By Marilyn Hilton

(2015)

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Nick and Tesla's Special Effects Spectacular: A Mystery with Animatronics, Alien Makeup, Camera Gear, and Other Movie Magic You Can Make Yourself!: Nick and Tesla, Book 5

age 9+

Kids use science, smarts to sniff out saboteur on movie set.

By Science Bob Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith

(2015)

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Astrotwins — Project Blastoff: Astrotwins, Book 1

age 9+

Serious science, engaging tale for space-loving kids.

By Mark Kelly, Martha Freeman

(2015)

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The Box and the Dragonfly: The Keepers, Book 1

age 9+

Twisty brainteaser of a fantasy is a keeper.

By Ted Sanders

(2015)

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Urban Outlaws

age 9+

Fun, tech-savvy start to orphaned spy kids series.

By Peter Jay Black

(2014)

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The Copernicus Legacy, Book 2: The Serpent's Curse

age 9+

Slapdash mystery misses potential.

By Tony Abbott

(2014)

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Poop Fountain! The Qwikpick Papers, Book 1

age 9+

Funny middle schoolers' adventure brims with potty talk.

By Tom Angleberger

(2014)

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Nick and Tesla's Robot Army Rampage: A Mystery with Hoverbots, Bristlebots, and Other Robots You Can Build Yourself: Nick and Tesla, Book 2

age 9+

Crime-fighting kids return in fun, science-drenched mystery.

By "Science Bob" Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith

(2014)

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The Copernicus Legacy, Book 1: The Forbidden Stone

age 9+

Complex globetrotting mystery has science, history, puzzles.

By Tony Abbott

(2014)

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The Great Trouble: A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel

age 9+

Lively novel of London cholera epidemic through kid's eyes.

By Deborah Hopkinson

(2013)

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Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab: A Mystery with Electromagnets, Burglar Alarms, and Other Gadgets You Can Build Yourself: Nick and Tesla, Book 1

age 9+

Kids fight crime with science in edutaining mystery.

By Science Bob Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith

(2013)

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