Among the titles for children and teens hitting bookshelves next week: a cautionary tale for those tempted to bring their alligators to school, a picture book about a bad birthday, the story of a harried mom and her son who wants to smell the roses, a journal that helps readers interact with a bestselling novel, the latest thriller from a bestselling author, and a YA crossover in which video games crash in on real life.
Armada by Ernest Cline. Crown, $26; ISBN 978-0-8041-3725-6. The second book novel from the author of the bestselling novel Ready Player One tells the story of Zack, who mastered an alien invaders video game in the wake of his father’s death, only to find real- life alien invaders out his window one day. As with Ready Player One, the book is sure to be a crossover hit with teens and adults, and for YA and sci-fi readers of any age.
No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney. Delacorte, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-385-74291-7. The latest from bestselling author Cooney is a plot-twisty thriller centered that centers on two sisters who witness a terrible accident. The book earned a starred review from PW.
Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison. Dial, $16.99; ISBN 978-0-8037-3916-1. Bernice gets the short end of the stick at a birthday party, but when she runs off with the balloons, being airborne gives her a new perspective. PW gave the book a starred review.
The Wonder Journal by R.J. Palacio. Knopf, $12.99; ISBN 978-0-553-49907-0. A journal featuring quotes from the bestselling novel.
Wait by Antoinette Portis. Roaring Brook/Porter, $16.99; ISBN 978-1-59643-921-4. The latest picture book from the author-illustrator of Not a Box follows a rushed mother and her young son, who wants to stop and see details along their walk. Read PW’s Q & A with Portis here.
For more children’s and YA titles on sale throughout the month of July, check out PW’s full On-Sale Calendar.
