Looking for something new to read? These are some of our favorite books of the month.
Ava eagerly leaves New York City for an adventure in the Adirondack Mountains with her Auntie Raven in Stranded. She’s left alone in a secluded cabin when her aunt is called away. An early winter storm destroys the cabin, leaving her isolated with no cell reception. Will Ava have the survival skills to get through the winter? By Nikki Shannon Smith. Scholastic Inc., $7.99. Ages 8-12.
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote chronicles the ongoing struggle for voting rights in the U.S. from the American Revolution to today. It highlights significant battles for democracy and introduces diverse figures who fought for their right to vote. By Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $19.99. Ages 12 and up.
In The Frindle Files, tech-savvy Josh Willet finds English class tedious because his teacher, Mr. N, insists on everyone writing everything by hand.
When Josh uncovers that Mr. N is hiding more than just technology, he uses his tech skills to solve an old mystery. By Andrew Clements. Random House Books for Young Readers, $17.99. Ages 8-12.
After solving the Royal Rumpus case, the Misfits team is excelling in their missions for NOCK (the No One Can Know agency). However, they’re puzzled when their classmate Zeke receives threatening notes. As they investigate, unusual earthquakes and missing art in San Francisco lead the Misfits to suspect a larger scheme in The Misfits: A Copycat Conundrum. By Lisa Yee. Random House Books for Young Readers, $14.99. Ages 8-12.
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