Juliana Neufeld

The bushy-tailed bandits of the neighborhood are finally ready to tell their side of the story. Swinging from construction cranes and scampering through subway cars, a crew of mischievous raccoons is taking over the city. Humans might view them as thieving trash pandas who steal doughnuts and knock over green bins, but these furry rebels have a very different perspective on the situation. When the panicked humans demand to know why their town is being invaded, the cunning raccoons deliver a surprising answer. They are not pests at all, but rather the ultimate survivors reacting to the real invaders who built houses everywhere. Featuring playful, rhythmic text and wonderfully spooky visuals inspired by vintage monster movies, this riotous urban adventure turns a common nuisance into a group of relatable underdog antiheroes. Readers will love cheering for these clever critters as they reclaim the night.

Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez already has a hard enough time flying under the radar at school. Now, his genius mother is forcing him to bring her latest invention to his fifth grade class: a walking, talking, super-nerdy robot named E. Living in a house packed with colorful, mechanical creations is totally normal for Sammy. But E, short for Error, is a different story. This robot actually thinks he is Sammy's brother, and his socially awkward antics are practically guaranteed to make Sammy the least popular kid in the building. Sammy just wants to survive the school year without completely ruining his reputation. Instead, he finds himself on a wild ride of hilarious mishaps, unexpected friendships, and mechanical mayhem. As the trial run continues, Sammy begins to realize there is much more to E than embarrassing calculations and robotic awkwardness. His annoying new mechanical brother is hiding an amazing secret, one that has the power to change his entire family forever. You will laugh out loud as Sammy figures out that sometimes, being a little bit weird is the best way to fit in.

Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy Kidd are true professionals when it comes to uncovering the world's greatest lost treasures. They do the hard work without ever seeking out fame or glory. So, they are less than thrilled when their ultimate rivals, the Collier Kids, start treasure hunting for the cameras. The Colliers care more about looking good for their streaming show than actually recovering historical artifacts. When the Kidds are invited to compete directly against the Colliers for the title of The World's Greatest Treasure Hunting Kids, they jump at the chance to show everyone how real exploring is done. But the competition quickly takes a serious turn. With dark rumors swirling about a massive mistake made by their great-grandfather years ago, the Kidds realize that more than just a shiny title is on the line. They must solve a deep family mystery and pull off their biggest treasure haul yet.