Here we round up new and forthcoming children’s titles including a graphic novel series addition about a prank gone wrong, a picture book inspired by Toni Morrison’s work, and a YA thriller about a girl with no memories.
Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin, illus. by Arley Marie. Graphix, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-338-83550-2. In the 15th book in The Baby-Sitters Club series, the newest child added to Claudia’s babysitting roster has a penchant for pranks. But when a joke goes too far, leaving Claudia injured, the club gets together to pull a prank of their own.
Small-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold by Giselle Anatol, illus. by Raissa Figueroa. Viking, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-40486-7. A child hopes her that her love of storytelling can lead her to find new treasure.
That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally. Sourcebooks Fire, $11.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-7282-7011-1. After being found by police, bruised and unable to remember her own name, Mary is left with Wayne, a man who claims to be her father. But as her memories return, Mary questions if Wayne is who he claims.
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