READ-ALIKES Encyclopedia Brown (short Who Done It? mysteries) by Donald Sobel Barnett, Mac. “Brixton Brothers” series. Bowman, Marina J. Hailey Haddie’s Minute Mysteries. Cheshire, Simon. “Saxby Smart” series. Clover, Andrew. “Rory Branaga: Detective” series. [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026: Mark your calendar for the upcoming annual ACL Performers’ Showcase, which is planned for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fremont Library! As many ACL members know, [continue reading]
Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts Review
Sullivan, Annie. Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts. Paula J. Becker, Illus. Random, 08/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-70960-3. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A little monster girl with green skin and wild, multicolored hair comes [continue reading]
From BAM! to BURP! Review
Stewart, Melissa. From BAM! to BURP! A Carbon Atom’s Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU. Marta Alvarez Miguens, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [36]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-446-1. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. The creation of carbon [continue reading]
Women on a Mission Review
Slade, Suzanne. Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon. Molly Magnell, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. 48pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-395-2. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A dozen female scientists are profiled [continue reading]
Haunted Scavenger Hunt Review
Patschke, Steve. Haunted Scavenger Hunt, The: A Spook-tacular Story. Roland Garrigue, Illus. Templar, 07/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $15.99. 978-1-5362-3523-4. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Four ethnically diverse friends find a box with a skeleton key [continue reading]
Hazel the Handful Review
Michalak, Jamie. Hazel the Handful. Matt Myers, Illus. Candlewick, 04/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3119-9. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Hazel is a small terrier who loves their human Bea, but is unhappy when a new [continue reading]
Tomatoes on Trial Review
Metcalf, Lindsay H. Tomatoes on Trial: The Fruit v. Vegetable Showdown. Edwin Fotheringham, Illus. Calkins Creek, 08/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-8053-3. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In 1886, John Nix imported tomatoes from Bermuda and [continue reading]