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Prisoner B-3087
by Alan Gratz
A young boy's harrowing journey through ten concentration camps during the Holocaust.
Survive. At any cost. 10 concentration camps. 10 different places where you are starved, tortured, and worked mercilessly. It's something no one could imagine surviving. But it is what Yanek Gruener ... (Barnes & Noble)
Refugee
by Alan Gratz
Three children, three different times, all with a common goal of finding refuge.
A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,), this timely — and timeless — novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge. A, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Accused
by John Grisham
A young lawyer defends a man accused of rape, but soon realizes the case is more complicated than it seems.
The murder trial of Pete Duffy is about to begin and that is all anyone can talk about. Theo has permission from his teacher to be in court for the opening remarks and to report back to the class ... (Wikipedia)
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
Twelve children compete in a library-themed Olympics, solving puzzles and riddles to win. Mr. Lemoncello's games are full of surprises and excitement.
Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. ... (Goodreads)
The Abduction
by John Grisham
A young girl is kidnapped and her family hires a lawyer to negotiate with the abductor.
13-year-old Theodore Boone's best friend April is not happy with her life. Her mother is a neglective hippie and her father leaves her mother and her at home for days on end to tour with his band. ... (Wikipedia)
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
by John Grisham
Theodore Boone, a 13-year-old aspiring lawyer, gets involved in a high-profile murder trial and uses his legal knowledge to help solve the case.
The thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham! In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone ... (Barnes & Noble)
Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
An exploration of morality in a world where death is obsolete, forcing people to choose mortality.
Late on a cold day in November, Scythe Faraday visits Citra Terranova's house. At first, Citra assumes that the scythe is there to glean (kill permanently) one of her family members. As it turns out, ... (Wikipedia)
The War I Finally Won
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
A young girl with a disability finds the courage to fight for independence and to make her own choices.
Ada and her younger brother, Jamie, now have a permanent home with their loving legal guardian, Susan Smith. Although Jamie adapts more easily, Ada still struggles with the aftermath of her old life, ... (Goodreads)
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger
A group of sixth-grade friends use the advice of an origami Yoda to navigate their lives.
Dwight is a sixth grader at McQuarrie Middle School who is considered quite weird. One day, Dwight folds an origami finger puppet of Yoda , a popular, Star Wars, figure. Through an imitation voice , ... (Wikipedia)
Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A young girl discovers her own unique talents with the help of a supportive teacher.
"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s, Wonder, will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —,Kirkus Reviews, Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Toll
by Neal Shusterman
The final installment of the "Arc of a Scythe" trilogy, where the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of two teenagers and their allies.
It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver. In this pulse-pounding ... (Goodreads)
Thunderhead
by Neal Shusterman
In a world where death has been conquered, a sentient AI must grapple with the consequences of immortality and power.
Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Not If I Save You First
by Ally Carter
Maddie, daughter of a secret service agent, is stranded in Alaska with Logan, the president's son, after a kidnapping attempt. Survival and romance ensue.
A, New York Times, bestseller!,Bestselling author Ally Carter returns with an exciting stand-alone novel, about a girl stranded in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness with the boy who wronged her... ... (Barnes & Noble)
From Bad to Cursed
by Katie Alender
A group of girls at a haunted house-themed summer camp experience strange occurrences and must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Alexis is the last girl you'd expect to sell her soul. She already has everything she needs–an adorable boyfriend, the perfect best friend, and a little sister who's finally recovering after being ... (Goodreads)
Between Shades of Gray
by Ruta Sepetys
A young girl's story of survival and resilience in the face of oppression during World War II.
Lina is just like any other fifteen-year-old Lithuanian girl in 1941. She paints, she draws, she gets crushes on boys. Until one night when Soviet officers barge into her home, tearing her family ... (Goodreads)
Paperboy
by Vince Vawter
A young boy with a stutter takes over his friend's paper route for a month, facing racial tensions and personal challenges along the way.
The story takes place in 1959 in Memphis. "Little Man" Victor, an eleven-year-old boy who stutters, takes over his best friend Rat's paper route while Rat is visiting his grandparents. Little Man has ... (Wikipedia)
I Funny: A Middle School Story
by James Patterson
A hilarious and heartwarming story of a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian despite his disability.
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian–even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with ... (Goodreads)
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
by Tom Angleberger
Origami Yoda and friends solve the mystery of the Fortune Wookiee, a paper fortune teller that can predict the future.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CASE FILE WITHOUT ORIGAMI YODA? With Dwight suspended, McQuarrie Middle School is missing its most famous attendee: origami Yoda. And no Yoda means no case file mystery to ... (Goodreads)
Don't You Cry
by Mary Kubica
A thrilling mystery about a missing woman and a roommate who may not be who she seems.
In downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn Collins to ... (Goodreads)
Stepsister
by Jennifer Donnelly
A retelling of Cinderella from the perspective of one of the stepsisters, exploring themes of self-discovery and redemption.
* "Printz Honor winner Donnelly offers up a stunningly focused story that rips into the heart of familiar fairy tale. Isabelle [is] a shattered but not unreedemable girl with a warrior's heart." –, ... (Barnes & Noble)
After the Storm
by Linda Castillo
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates a murder in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in Amish country.
A NATURAL DISASTER SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON A DECADES-OLD MURDER IN THE LATEST THRILLER FROM, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR LINDA CASTILLO., When a tornado tears through Painters Mill and unearths ... (Barnes & Noble)
Star Wars: Jedi Academy
by Jeffrey Brown
A young boy named Roan dreams of becoming a Jedi and attends a school to learn the ways of the Force.
This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school – all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Survivors Club
by Lisa Gardner
Three survivors of different tragedies come together to solve a murder and confront their past traumas.
One of today's most electrifying suspense novelists, "New York Times" bestselling author Lisa Gardner returns with a shattering thriller that dares to play on our deepest vulnerabilities. In this ... (Goodreads)
Mosquitoland
by David Arnold
After her parents' divorce, Mim runs away to find her mother. Along the way, she discovers herself and the true meaning of family.
I am a collection of oddities, a circus of neurons and electrons: my heart is the ringmaster, my soul is the trapeze artist, and the world is my audience. It sounds strange because it is, and it is, ... (Goodreads)
Breathless
by Dean Koontz
A man on the run from a dangerous cult seeks refuge with a woman and her son, but the cult is determined to find him.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz delivers a thrilling novel of suspense and adventure, as the lives of strangers converge around a mystery unfolding high in the Colorado mountains—and ... (Goodreads)
The Last Kids on Earth
by Max Brallier
A group of kids fight to survive in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and monsters.
Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video ... (Goodreads)
Deenie
by Judy Blume
Deenie wants to be a model, but is diagnosed with scoliosis. She must wear a brace and face the challenges of adolescence.
Deenie chronicles the life of 13-year-old Wilmadeene "Deenie" Fenner, whose mother, Thelma, is determined to have her become a model. At the same time, Deenie's 16-year-old sister, Helen, who is ... (Wikipedia)
The Blackthorn Key
by Kevin Sands
A young apothecary apprentice and his friend solve a mystery involving alchemy, betrayal, and danger in 17th century London.
Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this “spectacular debut” ( Kirkus Reviews , ... (Barnes & Noble)
Goodbye Days
by Jeff Zentner
After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)
Dog Man Unleashed
by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man, a half-dog, half-human hero, faces new challenges and villains in this action-packed graphic novel.
Petey is up to no good in the second Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
