New & Coming Soon Chapter Books

Looking for something new to read? Check out this list of new and coming soon books for 3rd - 5th graders. You can place a hold in the catalog by clicking on a title. 

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Alkaf, Hanna

Regular kids encounter the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia in this collection of seventeen stories.

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Bloor, Edward

Twelve-year-old Paul, an underdog kid from a troubled home, navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.

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Bowling, Dusti

Acclaimed author Dusti Bowling takes the bull by the horns in this moving novel about a boy struggling to keep his family together while facing the side effects of bull riding.

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Button, Lana

In this illustrated chapter book, Brianna's dreams of finally being the classroom helper are foiled when her class has a substitute teacher.

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Gemeinhart, Dan

Twelve-year-old's Oscar and Natasha assist an ex-mobster retiree bust out of his retirement community in exchange for money to help Oscar and his grandfather to stay in their home.

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Holm, Jennifer L

From three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm, a chilling but heartfelt story of a girl being raised in a compound who doesn't understand how isolated and unusual her life is... until she must encounter the outside world. Whatever you do, don't leave home. Razzi has always been told: Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside... and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known... what will she find?

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Logue, Mary

Twelve-year-old Johan and his grandfather travel from Minnesota to Iceland on an adventure to bring a young dragon home.

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Lucido, Aimee

As their parents' divorce reshapes their family, eleven-year-old word-loving Olive and her thirteen-year-old art-loving sister Mattie struggle to navigate changing friendships, secrets, and their drifting bond.

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McNicoll, Elle

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

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O'Hara, Eureka

After being bullied for wearing a dress to school, twelve-year-old Jackson Bright enters a local pageant in drag, and with help from his best friend, uncle, and some rhinestones, he discovers the importance of being true to himself.

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Palazzesi, Marta

From award-winning author Marta Palazzesi comes a bold and exhilarating fantasy adventure--rich in breathtaking landscapes, electrifying action, and unforgettable heart.

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Skene, Pat Lamondin

In this illustrated early chapter book, Delia loses one of her mother's treasured beaded earrings, leading her to learn about her Metis heritage when she asks her grandmother to help her replace it.

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Sloan, Holly Goldberg

A stray dog helps a girl cope with the loss of her father and leads her to meet something new and special.

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Sutherland, Krystal

Twelve-year-old twins Pearl and Patrick travel back in time to enlist the help of the inventor of time travel in order to save the future and to maintain the fabric of time itself.

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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