Every fall, independent booksellers and publishers work together to promote a range of new titles published in Canada and internationally. Books for Everybody is a hand-picked selection of books for all interests, including young readers. Here are some highlights from the catalogues that provide great last-minute ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers.

Amulet Book Six: Escape From Lucien
Kazu Kibuishi
(Scholastic Canada)

The battle with the Elf King is far from over. Emily, Navin and their friends find brand new enemies in Lucien, a mysterious city, ravaged by war.
Fantasy & Magic/Action & Adventure, ages 8–12, $13.99 pa, colour illus., 256 pp. 978-0-545-43315-0

Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000
Dav Pilkey
(Scholastic)

In this 11th epic Captain Underpants adventure, George and Harold think their toilet troubles are over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems are only beginning.
Action & Adventure/Humour, ages 7 and up, $10.99 cl, b&w illus., 224 pp. 978-0-545-50490-4

Gottika
Helaine Becker; Alexander Griggs-Burr, illus.
(Dancing Cat Books)

When Dany’s father is framed for the brutal murder of Gottika’s Princess Avivia, Dany is forced to confront his family’s dark secret —the knowledge to transform clay into a terrifying weapon.
Fantasy & Dystopia, ages 11–13. $12.95 pa, 240 pp. 978-1-77086-391-0

The Iron Trial: Book One of the Magisterium
Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
(Scholastic)

In this series debut, a young boy with the gift of magic enters the Magisterium – an exciting yet sinister place with dark ties to his past, and a twisty path to his future.
Fantasy & Magic, ages 8–12. $19.99 cl, 304 pp. 978-0-545-52225-0

Sisters
Raina Telgemeier
(Scholastic)

In this series debut, a young boy with the gift of magic enters the Magisterium – an exciting yet sinister place with dark ties to his past, and a twisty path to his future.
Fantasy & Magic, ages 8–12. $19.99 cl, 304 pp. 978-0-545-52225-0

Star Wars™: Jedi Academy #2: Return of the Padawan
Jeffrey Brown
(Scholastic)

In this companion to the bestselling Smile, Raina Telgemeier explores the complicated relationship between sisters during a fateful family road trip.
Humour & Family, ages 8–12. $11.99 pa; $26.99 cl, colour illus., 208 pp. 978-0-545-54060-5 pa; 978-0-545-54059-9 cl

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