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Discover the most recent trending books for kids
Doppol’s trending books go beyond bestsellers—they are the stories that truly connect with young readers. Some are popular among our users, frequently read, saved, and highly rated. Others are recent releases, bringing fresh and exciting narratives to children’s literature:
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Authors: Pari ThomsonAlan Baker
Publication year: 2023
Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on a quest to find her vanished mother, who has been keeping big secrets from her. As Daisy escapes from hunters in London, she discovers a hidden doorway that leads her to the Greenwild, a magical land full of natural wonders. In this new world, Daisy joins forces with a botanical genius, a boy who can communicate with animals, and a cat, to uncover her true identity and the power she possesses to save the Greenwild and rediscover her mother. The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in The World Behind the Door, the first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series -- the perfect gift for the holiday season! Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself.
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Author: Mariana Llanos
Publication year: 2023
Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay, and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. Despite their attempts to frighten her, Benita remains unfazed, deeply engrossed in her book. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading showcases a global perspective on transforming monsters from scary to silly. It has been selected as the National Education Association's Read Across America October 2024 Elementary Pick!
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Author: Chloe Savage
Publication year: 2022
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves—but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her?
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Author: A. J. Sass
Publication year: 2024
Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver who has always figured things out independently. However, they struggle with a hair-picking habit that began when their mom lost her job, they moved in with family friends, and the world faced a pandemic lockdown. As life starts returning to a 'new normal,' Shai hopes the stress causing their habit will disappear. After learning that routines can reduce anxiety, Shai decides to establish a new routine by attending public school. An unexpected academic evaluation puts them in 9th grade instead of 8th, triggering unforeseen challenges. This situation forces Shai to adapt and embrace life's unpredictability, realizing that not everything can be planned.
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Author: Andrew Eliopulos
Publication year: 2023
After being sidelined from soccer and his friend group due to Crohn’s disease, Will navigates the complexities of chronic illness and his sexuality in a religious Georgia town. This heartfelt middle-grade novel explores identity and friendship, with relatable characters and engrossing storytelling. Praised by Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, it’s essential for fans of Maulik Pancholy and Christine Day.
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Author: Shaun David Hutchinson
Publication year: 2024
In this surreal adventure, a boy named Hector Griggs discovers he has the ability to turn invisible after being constantly bullied by his former best friend. As he explores his new power, he meets another invisible boy, Orson Wellington, who warns him about a dangerous creature called the gelim that preys on students' loneliness and fear. Together with a mysterious new classmate, Sam, Hector must unravel the mysteries haunting St. Lawrence’s Catholic School for Boys and confront the gelim to save Orson and himself. Ultimately, Hector learns that sometimes it takes disappearing to really be seen.