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  Tyrannosaurus Rex and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable, and among them, the “king” is undoubtedly the Tyrannosaurus.  
  The first discovery of a Tyrannosaurus was made in 1902 and the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever found at the time quickly gripped the popular imagination. Even its name was dramatic - Tyrannosaurus Rex means “King of the Tyrant Lizards.” The T-Rex as it quickly became known didn’t appear until the last age of the Late Cretaceous period, the Maastrichtian, but when it did, it was the biggest and most terrifying of all the theropod predators.  
  	Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey.

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  Lux Jiang: Secrets of the...

  Uncle Toony

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  Lux Jiang: Secrets of the Celestial Tome (Episodes 13-18) 
  One midnight, Lux was guided by a strange glowing stone to the Blackwind Mountain. There, an old man who claims to be a Celestial suddenly pointed at Lux and shouted, "You're a Faeghast!"But no matter what spells the old man tried, he couldn't make Lux transform into his "true Faeghast form."  
  To make up for his mistake, old Celestial shared many secrets about the celestial realm and the Faeghast realm with Lux. And that stone stuck to Lux's palm?It turned out to be a magical key that could open gates between Celestial and Faeghast realms! 
  "If I could take some pictures of the Faeghast realm, Griffin and Lumi would lose their minds tomorrow!" With that exciting thought, Lux waited until old Celestial wasn't looking... then secretly activated the ​Boundbreaker Gate and slipped into the Faeghast realm! 
  What would he find there? And most importantly—were there real Faeghasts wandering around? Will Lux make it home safely?  
  Tune in to Lux Jiang: Secrets of the Celestial Tome (Episodes 13-18) for a magical adventure full of mystery and surprises!

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  Dragon Towers: The new funny...

  Pip Bird

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  Take to the skies and join Dragon Towers – the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend!  
  A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn – highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.  
  Ten-year-old Theo LOVES dragons – he knows every dragon type, has every dragon book there is and has even made his own Dragon Rider jacket. So when he gets his letter inviting him to dragon school it’s a dragon-y dream come true. 
  At Dragon Towers every child is paired with their very own dragon best friend, and every dragon has their own special magic power, from fire-breathing to going invisible and even making slime. Theo can’t wait to find out what type of dragon he has. But when he meets his dragon Wanda she doesn’t seem to have any powers at all… 
  Join the fun in this hilarious new series, perfect for fans of the Naughtiest Unicorn, Pamela Butchart and the Worst Witch. Packed full of roaringly funny pictures by David O’Connell. 
  This children's fantasy is not just a short, juvenile reading material. It's a journey into a world where dragons, unicorns, and other mythical animals exist, and every adventure is a humorous story waiting to unfold. 
  For fans of Shannon Hale (The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate), Stephen Shaskan (Pizza and Taco Lunch Special), Rebecca Elliott (The Missing Magic), Leuyen Pham (The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus), and Harriet Muncaster (Isadora Moon and the New Girl). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  My Cat Came from Outer Space

  Joe Gillis

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  What happens when alien invaders are... adorable? 
  My Cat Came from Outer Space is a hilarious adventure that follows 11-year-old Emma Price and her friends as they accidentally become Earth's last line of defense against an adorable alien invasion. 
  When a mysterious meteor shower brings Commander Fluffington and his Feline Imperial Armada crash-landing in Middleton, Earth's fate hangs in the balance—and it's fluffy, orange, and absolutely irresistible. Using weaponized cuteness and mind-control purring, these alien cats begin converting humans into devoted servants, starting with Emma herself. 
  Her best friends Jake, Madison, and Tyler watch in horror as their science-loving, rational friend transforms into a cat-worshipping zombie. When they discover the truth—that Middleton is under siege by the most adorable alien invasion force in the galaxy—they have just hours to save their friend and stop the cutest apocalypse ever attempted. 
  Can three kids outsmart an alien commander who's mastered the ultimate weapon: being absolutely, irresistibly cute? 
  Perfect for readers who love ridiculous humor, clever kids saving the day, and stories that prove friendship can survive even mind-controlling alien cats. Think Hoot meets Men in Black with a healthy dose of internet cat video chaos! 
  Ages 8-12 • Middle Grade Science Fiction Comedy

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  The Lost Galumpus

  Joseph Helgerson

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  A time-traveling woolly mammoth finds refuge and rescue at the unlikely hands of a possum and his community of woodland friends in this humorous middle grade for fans of The Secret Lake and The Wild Robot.  
  When a furry, four-legged beast from the distant past appears in their park, the local animals are concerned about unwanted attention from humans. Gilly the Possum, assistant to raccoon Mayor Crawdaddy, is tasked with figuring out where the lost galumpus came from . . . and how to get him home again. 
  While Gilly and the Mayor don’t agree on much, they can agree on one thing: with a huge blizzard rolling in, the galumpus needs their help, no matter where he came from. 
  This laugh-out-loud adventure has the whole woodland community in Theodore Wirth Park considering the best way to welcome a newcomer—and what generosity in the face of unthinkable circumstances can mean.

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  Where You've Got to Be

  Caroline Gertler

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  “Heartfelt, honest, and beautifully told—Nolie’s NYC story is a must-read. Bonus points for an absolutely amazing Grandma character!”—Lisa Greenwald, author of The Friendship List and TBH series  
  Feeling left behind by both her sister and her best friend, Nolie tries her best to belong but soon finds herself at a moral crossroads. Set in the bustle of New York City during the Jewish High Holy Days, Where You’ve Got to Be is an accessible story about identities and relationships—the ones you keep and ones you let go. Pitch-perfect for tween readers who love Rebecca Stead, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and contemporary realistic stories. 
  Nolie’s sister, Linden, may be only fourteen months older than she is, but suddenly that feels longer than it ever has before. Linden is growing up. She cuts short their Cousins Week at Grandma’s beach cottage to focus on excelling in her ballet auditions, and she throws away the seashell necklace Grandma gave each of them—though Nolie secretly saves it. Even Nolie’s best friend, Jessa, is suddenly trying to act older and cooler, and she wants Nolie to be someone different, too. 
  With everything and everyone changing around her, Nolie starts to feel adrift. Should she be changing, too? Who does she want to be? One impulsive decision leads to another and another . . . until Nolie has a secret collection of things that don’t belong to her. Now, Nolie must face the fact that she may have ended up on the wrong path so she can start to find her way back. 
  This voice-driven listen hits the sweet spot for readers of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Finding Orion.

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