Kids' Books: Ages 9-12
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From magic to mystery to mythology and more, these books take young readers on adventures near and far, from mystical fantasy realms to their own backyards.
From magic to mystery to mythology and more, these books take young readers on adventures near and far, from mystical fantasy realms to their own backyards.
Our New Favorites for Young Readers
Shenanigan Swift is Back
Instant Classics
The highly anticipated sequel to our 2023 Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner. Pre-order The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues today!
Certain to become an instant classic, The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels is now available in an exclusive edition with patterned edges and an alternate cover!
The highly anticipated sequel to our 2023 Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner. Pre-order The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues today!
Certain to become an instant classic, The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels is now available in an exclusive edition with patterned edges and an alternate cover!
New From Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
All the hilarity, and now with a side of stink, Dog Man is fresh off a skunking and ready to get back to business, but first order of business: Get un-shunned. This B&N Exclusive Edition includes a colorable pullout poster.
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Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
See AllRebel Girls, Buy One, GIVE One With First Book
For each copy of Rebel Girls sold, Rebel Girls will donate a book to First Book, an organization that provides equal access to quality education for kids in need. Offer runs 3/1/24 - 3/31/24.
For each copy of Rebel Girls sold, Rebel Girls will donate a book to First Book, an organization that provides equal access to quality education for kids in need. Offer runs 3/1/24 - 3/31/24.
Our Young Reader Monthly Pick
Our Young Reader Monthly Pick is A Rover's Story. Fans of The Wild Robot are sure to enjoy this poignant read about Resilience, an aptly named Mars rover that begins to develop very human-like emotions on its journey around Mars.
The Wild Robot
A wonderful journey that dissects the relationship between nature and technology, The Wild Robot is a survival tale about a young robot lost in the wilderness. It will make you consider what it really means to be alive, and the joys that come with it. Soon to be a DreamWorks movie, coming to theaters 9/20/24.
A wonderful journey that dissects the relationship between nature and technology, The Wild Robot is a survival tale about a young robot lost in the wilderness. It will make you consider what it really means to be alive, and the joys that come with it. Soon to be a DreamWorks movie, coming to theaters 9/20/24.
Buy One, Get One 50% Off Kids' Books
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Pre-Order NowImpossible Creatures brings all your favorite mythical creatures into one deeply moving portal fantasy. It's an unparalleled adventure through a magical world where even a couple of kids can save the world and all those they hold dear. On sale September 10th, pre-order now.