November New Arrivals (Teen & Children)
Here are some new books that have arrived over the past couple of weeks for the teen and children's collection.
Agents of S.U.I.T. From badger to worse
Green, John Patrick, 1975-, author
2024
"In the first book of Agents of S.U.I.T., the new volume in John Patrick Greens smash-hit InvestiGators world, eager rookie agent Cilantro stepped into the spotlight and rocketed into space! Now its time for the B-Team to show why they are so un-B-lievably B-loved. Thats right, Bongo and Marsha, the superspy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they are sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case...the old-fashioned way. The bees that's bee-ee-ee, like the insect that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open."--Provided by publisher.
The ancient Olympics
King, SJ, author
2023
"In this adventure, there's trouble brewing in ancient Greece. If the Timekeepers don't stop DeLay, it will cause big problems in the future--but time is running out!"-- Page 4 of cover.
Baby-sitters little sister. 9, Karen's grandmothers
Yingst, DK, author, artist
2024
"When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot" -- Publisher.
Cooper's story
Cameron, W. Bruce, author
2021
Cooper, a malamute-Great Dane puppy, finds purpose as service dog and emotional support animal to fifth-grader Burke, a boy in a wheelchair.
Eiffel Tower emergency
King, SJ, author
2024
"Traveling back to the 1889 World's Fair to witness the unveiling of the newly built Eiffel Tower, the Timekeepers discover DeLay is up to his old tricks and must stop him from changing the course of history"-- Provided by publisher.
The great Alaska earthquake, 1964
Tarshis, Lauren, author
2023
"It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending thirty-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people."-- Provided by publisher.
Hot mess
Kinney, Jeff, author, illustrator
2024
Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story! When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?