Reading with the Huskies - Summer 2026

Summary: From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventures.

Imagine a door.

 

Summary:   From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts—who created Ada Twist, Scientist and Iggy Peck, Architect—comes Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, a spirited story full of adventure, friendship, and science—and first in the Questioneers chapter book series. Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, engineering is all about perseverance! But this time, Rosie has a really important project to tackle—one that feels much bigger than herself.

Rosie’s beloved Aunt Rose and her friends, the Raucous Riveters—a group of fun-loving gals who built airplanes during World War II—need help inventing something new. And Rosie is just the engineer for the job! After one flop . . . then another . . . and another . . . Rosie starts to lose hope. But thanks to some help from her fellow Questioneers Iggy Peck and Ada Twist, Rosie gets the job done.

And, along with the Riveters, Rosie rediscovers the meaning of home. Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters is the first in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.

 

Summary: Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.

 

Summary: Thanks to Kate's mom, a sports reporter, cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins have tickets to the Red Sox game and All Access passes to Fenway Park. But as they're watching batting practice before the game, the lucky bat of Red Sox star slugger Big D is stolen . . . right in front of dozens of people. Without the bat, Big D can't seem to hit a thing. Can Kate and Mike figure out who pinched the bat before Big D and the Sox chalk up a loss? This is an early reader chapter book where each mystery is set in an American Ballpark.
 

Summary: In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble―even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend?

 

Summary: Squizzard is a small squid who always wants to be the center of attention, whether it is playing with his best friend Toothy the vegetarian Great White Shark, or giving a report in school; but when his behavior finally causes a rift in their friendship, Shay the seahorse explains what he is doing wrong--but change is difficult for Squizzard and it takes an encounter with Bennie the Barracuda, the fifth-grade bully at Deep Reef Elementary, to finally teach him the error of his ways.

 

Summary: A 10-year-old’s world is upended by a diagnosis. Maggie Wilson believes her birthday will be the best one ever since her parents are letting her get a dog. Although technically it would be the entire family’s dog, Maggie knows deep down that since her younger twin brothers are completely absorbed in one another’s company and her parents are distracted by preparing for the new baby who is arriving in a couple of months, the dog will basically be hers. However, she’s in for a sad surprise when she has a severe allergic reaction while cuddling a puppy at the shelter. After being tested, Maggie is diagnosed as being allergic to multiple species of animals. The doctor recommends that she stay away from anything with fur or feathers. Unwilling to give up her dream of owning a pet, Maggie begins a quest to find the perfect creature. Her allergies are only the start of the troubles Maggie encounters, as entering a new school and her changing family dynamics bring more challenges. Maggie’s inventiveness as she overcomes these trials is showcased through Lloyd’s captivating narrative and Nutter’s bright and dynamic illustrations. The story provides insight into the lives of those with allergies and the accommodations needed to avoid serious episodes.  

 

Summary: It's simple. All ten year old Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything's become complicated. His brother Ben hardly talks anymore. His mom is always traveling on business. And his dad is always on his case about not being a team player. But when Ben's piano recital falls on the same day as the championship game, it's Billy who teaches his dad the meaning of being a team player.

 

Summary: Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel also subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.

For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.

Evan Treski is people-smart. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.

With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win—and even more important, if their fight will ever end. Recently adapted as a graphic novel.

 

Summary: In The Puppets of Spelhorst, the first installment of The Norendy Tales, five unlikely friends — a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl — find themselves bound together in ways they do not yet understand. When an old sea captain buys them from a toy shop and then unexpectedly dies, the puppets are carried from one owner to the next, each new situation pushing them to imagine their own purpose and destiny. In the home of two young girls, they become part of a makeshift theater production, discovering the power of storytelling, friendship, and courage as their shared story unfolds in beautifully crafted prose and illustrations.