The Best Fiction Books of 2024 for Kids, Tweens & Young Teens, chosen by Multcolib staff | Multnomah County Library

Little Shrew

by Miyakoshi, Akiko

Book - 2024

This gently quirky collection of short stories has cozy illustrations and a Frog and Toad vibe. - Juliet M. This gently quirky collection of short stories has cozy illustrations and a Frog and Toad vibe. - Juliet M. Show less

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Fox Versus Fox

by Tabor, Corey R.

Book - 2024

Perfectly captures the sometimes competitive nature of early elementary children. Great humor and character development. - Jackie P. Perfectly captures the sometimes competitive nature of early elementary children. Great humor and character development. - Jackie P. Show less

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Detective Beans & the Case of the Missing Hat

by Chen, Li

Graphic Novel - 2024

Laugh out loud funny and super cute, to boot. The elementary school aged cat lovers/budding detectives in your life will love Detective Beans' first outing and clamor for his next mystery. - Kady F. [Comics/Graphic Novels, Humor, Mysteries/Thrillers] Laugh out loud funny and super cute, to boot. The elementary school aged cat lovers/budding detectives in your life will love Detective Beans' first outing and clamor for his next mystery. - Kady F. [Comics/Graphic Novels, Humor, Mysteries/Thrillers] Show less

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The Case of the Curious Canary

by Fromental, Jean-Luc

Graphic Novel - 2024

Short, stylish and eccentric! A great choice for younger readers of graphic novels. - Juliet M. Short, stylish and eccentric! A great choice for younger readers of graphic novels. - Juliet M. Show less

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With Just One Wing

by Woods, Brenda

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

This short, accessible novel melds a story of a boy coming to understand his adoption with factual information about caring for a one-winged mockingbird. - Jackie P. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Great on Audio, Science/Nature] This short, accessible novel melds a story of a boy coming to understand his adoption with factual information about caring for a one-winged mockingbird. - Jackie P. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Great on Audio, Science/Nature] Show less

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Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

by Miller, Chanel

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

During their summer of discovery, Magnolia and her new friend Iris find a lot more than the owners of the socks left behind at her parents' laundromat. A ...Show more During their summer of discovery, Magnolia and her new friend Iris find a lot more than the owners of the socks left behind at her parents' laundromat. A sweet and silly celebration of family and community! - Amy C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Immigrant Stories, Humor, Great on Audio] Show less

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The Cookie Crumbles

by Badua, Tracy

Book - 2024

Knives Out meets the Great British Bake Off meets middle school mystery. It had me guessing until nearly the end, even as an adult reader. - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Mysteries/Thrillers] Knives Out meets the Great British Bake Off meets middle school mystery. It had me guessing until nearly the end, even as an adult reader. - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Mysteries/Thrillers] Show less

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Unico

Awakening

by Sattin, Samuel

Graphic Novel - 2024

Magic! Science! Space! Unicorns! Mystery! A beautifully illustrated update of an older manga. - Rebecca C. [Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] Magic! Science! Space! Unicorns! Mystery! A beautifully illustrated update of an older manga. - Rebecca C. [Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] Show less

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Impossible Creatures

by Rundell, Katherine

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

There is a feeling you get when you know you just have read something that is instantly “classic.” This is that. Creatures both magnificent and terrifying...Show more There is a feeling you get when you know you just have read something that is instantly “classic.” This is that. Creatures both magnificent and terrifying, fully fleshed characters on a hero journey, writing to swoon over, and pacing that steals your breath. - Danielle J. [Great on Audio, SF/Fantasy] Show less

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The Night Librarian

by Lincoln, Christopher

Graphic Novel - 2024

Two siblings, ignored by their parents, stumble into the Night Library where things and characters can be pulled from books. There's a lot of dangerous th...Show more Two siblings, ignored by their parents, stumble into the Night Library where things and characters can be pulled from books. There's a lot of dangerous things in books... Enjoyed reading it even as an adult! - Heidi S. [Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] Show less

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Red Bird Danced

by Quigley, Dawn

Book - 2024

This well written book that addresses missing and murdered Indigenous women makes you think about explanations that younger kids are asking for even if we’re not ready to give them. - Steela R. [ Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Poetry] This well written book that addresses missing and murdered Indigenous women makes you think about explanations that younger kids are asking for even if we’re not ready to give them. - Steela R. [ Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Poetry] Show less

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Mid-Air

by Williams, Alicia

Book - 2024

An illustrated book in verse about a young boy dealing with the death of his friend as he also goes through the process of discovering himself and who he ...Show more An illustrated book in verse about a young boy dealing with the death of his friend as he also goes through the process of discovering himself and who he wants to be. Williams writes characters you will be quickly endeared to, and who you will want to rise up to protect. - Danielle J. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Poetry] Show less

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We Are Big Time

by Khan, Hena

Graphic Novel - 2024

For anyone who found being a part of a team - sports or otherwise - helped them survive puberty and being a teenager, this all-girl, all-Muslim basketball...Show more For anyone who found being a part of a team - sports or otherwise - helped them survive puberty and being a teenager, this all-girl, all-Muslim basketball team will have your heart soring! - Jen M. [Immigrant Stories, Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] Show less

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Kyra, Just for Today

by Zarr, Sara

Book - 2024

I can feel both what the character is going through and also really feel for the character. This is a tender story of a 13-year-old girl who is taking on too much. But we get why. - Patricia C. I can feel both what the character is going through and also really feel for the character. This is a tender story of a 13-year-old girl who is taking on too much. But we get why. - Patricia C. Show less

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Lunar Boy

by Wibowo, Jessica

Graphic Novel - 2024

It feels like this book gives you a hug while you read it! Features wonderful, supportive queer characters. My fav graphic novel of 2024. - Jen M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, LGBTQ+, Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] It feels like this book gives you a hug while you read it! Features wonderful, supportive queer characters. My fav graphic novel of 2024. - Jen M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, LGBTQ+, Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] Show less

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Next Stop

by Fong, Debbie

Graphic Novel - 2024

Are you the kind of person who would stop to see the world’s largest ball of twine on a road trip? Then this book is for you! Quirky and heartbreaking, it’s a beautiful story. - Jen M. [Comics/Graphic Novels] Are you the kind of person who would stop to see the world’s largest ball of twine on a road trip? Then this book is for you! Quirky and heartbreaking, it’s a beautiful story. - Jen M. [Comics/Graphic Novels] Show less

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Plain Jane and the Mermaid

by Brosgol, Vera

Graphic Novel - 2024

While Jane herself and the rest of the village find her to be quite plain, we see things differently as she heads out to rescue a prince kidnapped by a mermaid. - Patricia C. [Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] While Jane herself and the rest of the village find her to be quite plain, we see things differently as she heads out to rescue a prince kidnapped by a mermaid. - Patricia C. [Comics/Graphic Novels, SF/Fantasy] Show less

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Blue Stars

1, The Vice Principal Problem

by Magoon, Kekla

Graphic Novel - 2024

Opposites attract and cousins unite! At least they do when they fight the man who wants to cut all extracurriculars to fund more detention. This new graph...Show more Opposites attract and cousins unite! At least they do when they fight the man who wants to cut all extracurriculars to fund more detention. This new graphic novel series makes me love my cousins, military family and community. - Ekatrina S. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] Show less

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Between Two Brothers

by Allen, Crystal

Book - 2024

This was an enjoyable read about the love between two brothers with suspense and anticipation, as you wonder how this family will navigate an unexpected tragic event, blame and guilt. - Carla D. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] This was an enjoyable read about the love between two brothers with suspense and anticipation, as you wonder how this family will navigate an unexpected tragic event, blame and guilt. - Carla D. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] Show less

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Wildful

by Kurimoto, Kengo

Graphic Novel - 2024

The world is magic, if you slow down and look for it. Beautiful grayscale art and sparse text allows the reader to take their time with each panel. Perfec...Show more The world is magic, if you slow down and look for it. Beautiful grayscale art and sparse text allows the reader to take their time with each panel. Perfect for outdoor kids and the adults who love them. - Rebecca C. [Comics/Graphic Novels, Science/Nature] Show less

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Tale of the Flying Forest

by Romero, R. M. (Rachael Maria)

Book - 2024

An enchanting "Jewish Narnia" coming-of-age story, this book is so magical it reads like a classic! My inner child loved traveling through the portal to the flying forest Bei Ilai. -Ariel K. [SF/Fantasy] An enchanting "Jewish Narnia" coming-of-age story, this book is so magical it reads like a classic! My inner child loved traveling through the portal to the flying forest Bei Ilai. -Ariel K. [SF/Fantasy] Show less

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Best Books of 2024, chosen by Multnomah County Library staff

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There's something for everyone in our lists for preschoolers, kids, teens and adults. There's something for everyone in our lists for preschoolers, kids, teens and adults. Show less