Autumn and Winter Preview: Junior & Tween Fiction

Mascot, by Antony John

Release date: September 11

Being advertised as perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio (everyone should read Wonder) and John David Anderson (everyone should read Ms. Bixby’s Last Day), you’ll find Mascot on our shelves this fall. Noah Savino is paralyzed in a wheelchair after the car accident that took his father’s life. He doesn’t want people to treat him differently, but he’ll have to face his fears if he’s going to move forward.

The Truth About Martians, by Melissa Savage

Release date: October 2

In a similar vein as Lemons, Savage’s new title it all about finding adventure with your best friends. Set in Roswell, young Mylo sets out to investigate a crash and find Martians with his friends by his side.

 

The Calling of Morrigan Crow, by Jessica Townsend

Release date: October 23

The Trials of Morrigan Crow is perfect for Harry Potter fans and this second installment in the series will be hitting our shelves in late autumn. Life is far from perfect for Morrigan Crow, as she must now prove that she has what it takes to be part of the Wundrous Society.

In Your Shoes, by Donna Gephart

Release date: October 9

You never know who needs a friend the most. When an anxious boy and the new girl cross paths in an unexpected way…that’s when it all begins…

No Fixed Address, by Susin Nielsen

Release date: September 11

Canadian author Susin Nielsen takes a look at homelessness in her newest titles that will hit our Tween shelves this September. Felix and his mom move into a camper van after she loses her job, but Felix is determined to win a national quiz show and turn their lives around.