September’s Best Books for Young Readers

Wonder (Movie Tie-In Edition), by R.J. Palacio
R.J. Palacio’s astounding book about an ordinary 10-year-old boy with an extraordinary face comes to life on the big screen Nov. 17, starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Mandy Patinkin. Get ready for the premiere with this special movie tie-in edition of the book, which features eight pages of photos from the film, a foreword by director Stephen Chbosky, an afterword by the author, and more special features for fans of this very special book.

All’s Faire in Middle School, by Victoria Jamieson
Just as she did with Roller Girl, Victoria Jamieson is bringing readers another amazingly relatable and likable protagonist in her new graphic novel. Eleven-year-old Imogen Vega has grown up being homeschooled by her parents who perform at a Renaissance fair in Florida. But now she’s headed to public school for the first time, where her experience with jousts and archaic language are meaningless when it comes to dealing with mean girls and bullies. Will Imogen abandon her knightly ways to fit in with the fire-breathing crew at school? Kids and grownups alike will enjoy this unique and heartwarming tale about the power of kindness.

Goosebumps 25th Anniversary Retro Set, by R.L. Stine
Buyer beware: There are plenty of scares in store in this bone-chilling 25th anniversary collection of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps favorites. Housed in a retro collector’s tin, the set includes five of the series’ bestselling books—Monster Blood, Why I’m Afraid of Bees, A Night in Terror Tower, The Beast From the East, and Legend of the Lost Legend. So curl up with a blanket and be sure to leave the lights on!

Wishtree, by Katherine Applegate
The bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan brings readers a powerful story narrated by Red, an oak that serves as refuge for many animals and a “wishtree” for the community. People tie their wishes written on pieces of cloth to Red’s branches. One such wish comes from Samar, a young Muslim girl whose family is the target of a hateful act. Her only wish is for a friend, and Red is determined to make her wish come true in this timely tale that will have readers both laughing and crying.

Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-sitters ClubGraphix #5), by Gale Galligan
Gale Galligan picks up where Raina Telgemeier left off in bringing Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-sitters Club books to the graphic novel form with the fifth book in The Baby-sitters Club Graphix series. In it, 13-year-old Dawn Schafer is still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook, Connecticut, having moved from sunny California following her parents’ divorce. Thank goodness she has her friends in the BSC. But can they help her figure out how to handle the club’s latest client, Mrs. Barrett, whose three kids seem totally out of control? Find out in this fun new read that brings the Baby-sitters Club to a new generation.

Quests for Glory (School for Good and Evil Series #4), by Soman Chainani
After vanquishing their evil School Master, the students at the School for Good and Evil thought this truly was their fabled Ever After. But now Sophie, Agatha, Tedros, and the other students must complete their fourth-year quests, sure to bring dangerous and unpredictable obstacles. But failure isn’t an option for this class. The Barnes & Noble exclusive edition features a full-color edition of The Royal Rot, Camelot’s celeb gossip newspaper.

Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon (Disney Tangled Series), by Leila Howland
Fairy tale fans, this one is for you! After spending 18 years locked away in a tower, it’s no wonder Rapunzel hasn’t yet adjusted to regular life in her kingdom with all its royal customs—like having to wear shoes, ugh! She’d rather be climbing a tree. But it looks like there may be a magical adventure in store for Rapunzel after all when she and Cassandra, her lady-in-waiting with ambitions of becoming a soldier, discover a secret lagoon that holds the kingdom’s greatest power.

The Dragon of Fortune (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy: Special Edition #2), by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton is back in action, having been called to the Kingdom of Fantasy to help Blossom, Queen of the Fairies. A magical ring that allows its owner to travel between the Kingdom of Fantasy and the real world has gone missing, and its up to our mousy protagonist to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. Fans of the series will relish the chance to follow along with Geronimo as he uncovers clues in this fast-paced adventure read.

The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King (Last Kids on Earth Series #3) by Max Brallier
The third book in this thrilling post-apocalyptic graphic novel series continues to follow 13-year-old Jack Sullivan and his pals as they battle zombies and monsters as the last kids on earth. But, as it turns out, they may not be the last kids on earth after all. And Jack thinks as soon as they find other humans, his friends will ditch him. Can Jack keep his friends and keep them from being devoured by the Nightmare King? Find out in this snarky, fun-filled middle grade book.

LEGO Absolutely Everything You Need to Know (B&N Exclusive Edition), by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
You may have thousands of little LEGO bricks littering your home, but does your kiddo really know everything there is to know about these amazing building blocks? Like does she know that 68,000 LEGO pieces are created per minute? Or that the evil Overlord is the only NINJAGO Minifigure to wear a skirt? This awesome volume includes loads of LEGO facts and lots of colorful pictures of LEGO creations—a must for every LEGO superfan!