Hi Lo Titles

Airlock

McAdam, Tash, author
2023

"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, nonbinary teen Brick must rescue the crew of the spaceship they snuck onto when it is taken over by pirates."-- Provided by publisher

In 'Below the Surface', thirteen-year-old Theo soon learns that a pocket watch he's found is linked to a local legend about a ghost and buried treasure. Determined to solve this mystery, he begins posting his progress online. Even after he receives an anonymous threat telling him to leave things alone, Theo continues to dig deeper. He learns that the death of a traveler decades earlier may not have been an accident. And that theres someone out there who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.

Cosplay crime

Chan, Marty, author
2024

Bree Wong is so excited to be at the anime fan convention. She is cosplaying as Red Squirrel, the redheaded detective from her favorite anime. And she can't wait to meet Midori, the Japanese voice actor for the character. But before she gets the chance, Midori's signing event is canceled when a valuable original print of Red Squirrel is stolen. Hoping to get face-to-face with Midori, Bree decides to investigate and catch the thief. The only problem is the culprit was seen wearing one of the most popular cosplay costumes, so suspects are everywhere!

Dark tide

Rodman, Sean, 1972- author
2023

"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kai and his stepfather must stop an ancient predator before the tide turns."-- Provided by publisher.

Doubles

Liss, Jennifer, author
2023

After reading a news story and seeing a photograph of him at a parade he never attended, Easton and his friend Mari try to track down the impostor and solve the mystery before it is too late.

Eclipse

Liss, Jennifer, author
2023

Nate Thompson is excited to go camping with his dad and brother and see a solar eclipse from high up in the mountains. Then something very strange happens. What does it mean for Nate and his family? Will they ever be the same? An eerie mix of science fiction, mystery and drama, these stories will be sure to keep the reader thinking long after finishing each book. Created for tweens, each storyline is unique and mysterious. Each chapter book is written at a reading level no higher than a 3.5. Tweens will enjoy getting pulled into the storyline written at an accessible reading level and then love puzzling over the book after they finish reading.

Feed the beast

Steele, Michael Anthony, author
2024

Thirteen-year-old Mason and his friends are totally absorbed by an online fantasy video game, and their current task is to collect ingredients for a meal to deal with a fierce dragon, but Mason has an even more frightening task--preparing dinner for his demanding eight-year-old brother while their mother is at work.

Leon levels up

Coccia, Paul, author
2024

Twelve-year-old Leon loves video games. When he plays, he feels confident for just a little while. The rest of the time he feels like a loser. So Leon is shocked when Nico, the coolest kid and the son of a video-game developer, invites him over to test out the newest game at his dad's high-tech lab. To play, they must submerge themselves in giant tanks filled with nanobots, which are programmed to interact with the players. It sunds perfectly safe... but is it?

Peace Mission

Liss, Jennifer, author
2023

Best friends Silas and Will are obsessed with aliens. When a group of them, called Ramlix, suddenly land on Earth, the boys jump at the chance to join their mission. Soon Silas starts to wonder if everything is as it seems. Why are the Ramlix here? Do they really come in peace? An eerie mix of science fiction, mystery and drama, these stories will be sure to keep the reader thinking long after finishing each book.

Racing hearts

Di Lorenzo, Melinda, 1977- author.
2023

"Five months ago, Sienna Shoring lost her best friend, Stacey, to suicide. Now Sienna's back at school, struggling-- and failing-- to find her place without Stacey by her side. When a package arrives for the "Try it triathlon," which Stacey signed them up for as a joke, it's like receiving a message from the grave. Sienna is no athlete, but she decides to take on the challenge in honor of her friend. Then mysterious jock Blake Romano approaches her and offers to train with her, unexpectedly putting Sienna's heart in motion."--Page [4] of cover.

Spotting Dottie

Anderson-Dargatz, Gail, 1963- author
2024

"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Lake Dorothy, really exists."-- Provided by publisher.