Inspector Flytrap is a venus flytrap (that's a plant that eats insects) on a skateboard, who solves mysteries with the help of his sidekick, Nina the Goat. They only take "Big Deal" mysteries, like the case of a mysterious blob on a famous painting or a single giant stinky shoe! This book has mysteries that…
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Every year the villagers in the Protectorate sacrifice a baby to the "evil" witch of the forest. And every year, this witch (who isn't evil at all) wonders why these crazy people abandon their babies. Before the child can be torn to bits by wild animals, the witch, whose name is Xan, rescues it and…
Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison
In Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison, Bernice the cat is at a birthday party where all of her animal friends seem to be enjoying themselves, but she certainly is not. She is in a mood. And Bernice is quite committed to her horrible mood, that is until she gets carried away… literally…by…
The Good Little Book by Kyo Maclear
The Good Little Book, by Kyo Maclear, is just that, a good little book. It is neither the most popular book, nor the most thick or glossy. It has a simple cover, and just continued to sit on the shelf where it was placed along with all the other books. And that is where it…
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
Mai is ready for summer vacation in California. She plans to spend it on the beach with her best friend and maybe even talk to the guy she likes, but her parents have other ideas. Mai’s family is from Vietnam. Her grandmother left with her children after the Vietnam War. Her grandfather was never found…
My House is Alive!: The Weird and Wonderful Sounds Your House Makes by Scot Ritchie
Have you ever heard a mysterious creaking or clanging sound in your home? This informative picture book matter-of-factly explains why houses make weird noises (especially when you are trying to fall asleep). I wish I would have read this book when I was a kid! Book reviewed by Amy M., Youth Services Assistant…
Archie the Daredevil Penguin by Andy Rash
Archie is a so-called “daredevil” because he has invented all kinds of crazy ways to get from one iceberg to another, including a slingshot, a rocket, and even Flap-o-matic wings. Little do his friends know that he’s just terrified of the water and the strange creatures who lurk in the briny deep! This is one…
Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst
Have your parents ever gone on vacation without you?!? In Lulu’s Mysterious Mission, Lulu’s parents have decided to leave her home with “the best babysitter in town—maybe the world—,” Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinksy. Lulu doesn’t agree with any of this, so she comes up with several plans to try to get rid of the stern…
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin
It is September 9, 2001. A day like any other day. Children in school, parents working, families settling down to their dinners – nothing out of the ordinary in any way. Our story begins here, introducing us to four children and their families, one each in Chicago, Illinois; Shanksville, Pennsylvania; Brooklyn, New York; and Columbus,…
Always Remember by Cece Meng
Old turtle swims into his final wave as the sea creatures he has met throughout his life recall how he touched their lives. For instance, the sea otters remember how he loved to have fun and the dolphins remember his curiosity and bravery. So, even though the old turtle has died, he lives on in…
