MCFL KIDS: New Children's Books for September 2026Like this list

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• BUILDING 903

  Lowry, Lois

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  Gr. 3-6, Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by a tyrannical leader, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate their leader, they are comfortable and safe.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flight

  a Story of Seeking Refuge

  Gratz, Alan, 1972-

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  Gr. 3-6, Daniela López is on a life-or-death journey. Forced to flee their beloved home in Honduras, Dani and her family were headed north in search of safety--until a treacherous mistake ripped Dani's parents away. Now, Dani and her younger brother…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Because of Our Student Teacher

  Buyea, Rob,

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  Gr. 3-6, The fifth graders in Room 202 at Baxter Elementary have a nickname for their teacher: Don’t-Care Dwyer. Since early in the school year, Mr. Dwyer has been in a funk. It’s now March and the kids are bored stiff, then student teacher Peter…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Art Attack

  Ponti, James

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  Gr. 3-6, The Sherlock Society’s latest case is tracking down stealth graffiti artist Funky Munky—well-known for their artistic statements calling out local politicians—on behalf of a developer who wants them to create a mural for a new hotel. Their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• DEERHEART

  Colfer, Eoin

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  Gr. 3-6, In the heart of an ancient forest, three fairy witches guard the Creedon Stone, the source of all magic. Crow-like Scrawb leads the birds, and sharp-toothed Hackle the wolves. The youngest witch, Deerheart, who can shapeshift into a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I AM A GOOD DOG:

  A DOGTOWN BOOK

  Applegate, Katherine

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  Gr. 3-6, Dogtown is a shelter for all dogs -- real and robot. Metal Head, a robot dog who is a longtime resident of Dogtown, yearns for a forever home. When a girl named Esme begins visiting Dogtown, Metal Head goes on a mission to get her to adopt…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ghost Light

  Farizan, Sara, 1984-

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  Gr. 3-6, Rosteen is dead. He knows he's dead. And yet... he's still around. He died as a kid in the 1980s, but here he is in the 2020s, brought back to The Last Resort by Lila, Tobias, and Caleb -- who desperately need his help. The problem? An evil…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE LOST THREE

  Barrows, Annie

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  Gr. 3-6, Everyone at the Ghost Guild knows how the afterlife is supposed to work. But something is amiss with the case of three siblings―Genie, Fenella, and Tillotson Maconochie―who are beginning their journey as ghosts in a highly irregular way.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE WUMP

  DiTerlizzi, Tony

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  Gr. 3-6, Timothy’s grandpa has a saying: the best way to deal with bullies is to wump ‘em. But Timothy would never hurt a fly—and not just because he genuinely loves bugs. He’s always been a good kid…until a shadowy monster appears and begins…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A RAVEN OF THE RAINFOREST

  Parry, Rosanne

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  Gr. 3-6, On Westerly the raven’s otherwise ink-black tail, one bright white feather stands out. Westerly stands out, too. She isn’t like her brother and sister—she’s different. Everyone knows it, including the roost’s storykeeper, who proclaims that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE BOY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

  Blabey, Aaron

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  Gr. 3-6, OK, here’s the situation: Thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, we are all cooked. Luckily, Griff, an 11-year-old kid with innumerable allergies, just got told by a talking axolotl named Bob that Griff is the only one who can save…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• CAMP HALF-BLOOD: FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON: THE WILD ZONE

  Riordan, Rick

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  Gr. 5-6, Katie Kim may be a newcomer to Camp Half-Blood, but even she knows they weren’t supposed to be running through the Wild Zone—the forest is off-limits to campers and staff. Why, then, did Clarisse, head counselor of the Ares cabin, take her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Unusuals

  Levine, Gail Carson,

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  Gr. 5-6, Chera, Lummie, and Joan are unusual in medieval Winchester, England. Two girls and a boy, and two Jews and a Christian are not supposed to be friends. Most days, after their studies with Rabbi Baruch, they enjoy scaring themselves in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• SNAKE & BAT:

  WHAT WILL WE FIND IN THIS BOX?

  Willems, Mo

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  Gr. PreK-3, Bat plans so that Snake does not have to. Snake goes to bat when Bat makes mis-snakes. Best Friends Snake and Bat love being themselves with each other. In What Will We Find in This Box?, Snake and Bat find a box. The box is exciting!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• FAIRY DOOR DIARIES: ELIZA AND THE FAIRY DOUBLE

  McDonald, Megan

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  Gr. 2-5, Hic! Eliza has a bad case of the hiccups. According to her neighbor Mr. McQuestion, that might mean that elves are trying to get her attention. It might mean that they need her elph. Help, that is! So through the tiny fairy door Eliza and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE DREAM TEAM:

  (MAE AND MALIBU #1) (A LITTLE BEE BOOKS CHAPTER BOOK SERIES)

  Johnson, Jenna Elyse

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  Gr. 2-5, Mae and her service dog Malibu make a great team. Malibu keeps Mae safe when seizures approach, and Mae knows all of Malibu's favorite snacks. In the first book of the Mae & Malibu series, Mae trains Malibu to be her service dog.

• WITCHES OF BROOKLYN: S'WITCH BACK:

  (A GRAPHIC NOVEL)

  Escabasse, Sophie

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  Gr. 3-6, Effie's actions have consequences and losing a duel and freeing the notorious Flower Sisters, she now has to face the Witches Council. At least she has her friends with her...almost. Effie just wants to go back to life before the duel, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dream Big

  Hale, Shannon,

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  Gr. 3-6, A movie is being filmed right in Cassie's neighborhood! Is this her chance to be a star? Dreams come true when she and her best friend Vali get hired as extras. Plus, she'll get paid, which will help her parents with their money troubles.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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  Gr. 4-6, Pedro Martín is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he’s spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it’s not so bad—Pedro’s an ace at “strawberry wars” with his siblings, and when a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• DETECTIVE BABY, #1. DANCE TEAM DRAMA:

  A GRAPHIC NOVEL

  Cabot, Meg

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  Gr. 3-6, Jenny isn’t your average babysitter. She has a secret superpower—she can understand baby talk. (A pretty lame superpower for a middle schooler, if you ask her.) Rosie isn’t your average baby—she’s the most brilliant (and devious) detective…Read moreRead more of this annotation