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Summer 2025 Reading List

Dive into summer reading with these hot new titles from Nosy Crow!

Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest

Written by Kirsty Applebaum Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
6-8

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-color, illustrated chapter book, join her on another adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more. Can she fix everything in time for a birthday celebration?

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Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up

Written by Kirsty Applebaum Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
6-8

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-color, illustrated chapter book, join her on a fun and exciting adventure to tame a unicorn and much more – all in time for afternoon tea.

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Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial

Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
7-10

“For collections needing Role-Playing Games (RPG) and funny sci-fi/ fantasy series such as Max Brallier's 'The Last Kids on Earth,' Kazu Kibuishi's 'Amulet,' and Tui T. Sutherland's 'Wings of Fire,' this is a must-add to the list.” —School Library Journal

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Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles

Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
7-10

“As in the first book, the fast-moving plot, relatable characters, and interactive elements will captivate young readers. Todd-Stanton’s plentiful and delightful illustrations add much to the story, inviting in kids who are less confident about reading chapter books and fans of graphic novels alike. A well-executed sequel that will leave fans howling for the next episode.” – Kirkus Reviews

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Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Recipe for Trouble

Written by Sarah Todd Taylor
9-12

A fast-paced adventure full of daring action and delicious cakes!

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The Doughnut Club

Written by Kristina Rahim
8-12

In this heartfelt and honest debut middle-grade novel, twelve-year-old Quinn seeks out her donor siblings, wondering if she will fit in better with them than she does with her own family.

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Supa Nova

Written by Chanté Timothy
7-10

Venture into Nova’s secret underground lab— and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world.

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Beasts from the Deep

Written by Matt Ralphs Illustrated by Kaley McKean
7-10

Dive down if you dare and discover the world’s strangest, scariest, and most magnificent sea creatures in this breathtaking gift book from the University of Cambridge and Nosy Crow!

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Cosmic Creatures: The Runaway Rumblebear

Written by Tom Huddleston Illustrated by Sophy Williams
6-8

On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure…

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Cosmic Creatures: The Friendly Firecat

Written by Tom Huddleston Illustrated by Sophy Williams
6-8

Get ready for an out-of-this-world animal rescue adventure!

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The Big Book of Mysteries

Written by Tom Adams Illustrated by Yas Imamura
8-12

Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world’s greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary -unless the extraordinary can’t be explained, of course. Then you’ll just have to make up your own mind . . .

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Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive, and entertaining take on an animal book!

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Everything You Know About Bugs (and other tiny creatures) is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Fans of all things creepy-crawly will become experts on insects and other tiny creatures with this informative, inventive, and entertaining nonfiction book!

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Anne of Green Gables

Written by Katherine Woodfine Illustrated by Isabelle Follath
7-10

A beautiful gift-book retelling of Lucy Maud Montgomery's heart-warming classic, adapted for early readers.

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A World of Dogs

Written by Carlie Sorosiak Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
8-12

Written by children’s author and accidental American Dingo-owner Carlie Sorosiak, this gorgeous celebration of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories is the perfect gift for dog lovers.

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How to Help a Hare and Protect a Polar Bear

Written by Dr Jess French Illustrated by Angela Keoghan
9-12

Find out how YOU can help endangered animals and make the world a better place, too!

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Sky Explorer

Written by Elizabeth Jenner Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
7-10

From amazing cloud formations and rainbows to twinkling stars and planets, become an expert sky explorer with this brilliant guide to the wonders of the sky, both by day and night. Wherever you are, whatever the weather, there’s always something to see if you look up!

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My Path

Written by Jana Curll
4-8

A joyful, empowering celebration of finding your path with an adorable snail protagonist— follow the snail’s sparkly silver trail on every page!

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