Recommendations based on Let's Pretend This Never Happenedby Jim Benton

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  1. Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Middle school drama queen, Nikki Maxwell, navigates the ups and downs of friendships, crushes, and embarrassing family members.

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art ... (Goodreads)

  2. Bratfest at Tiffany's

    by Lisi Harrison
    The Pretty Committee is back for a summer of drama and fashion at the exclusive Tiffany's resort. But will their friendship survive the competition?

    Massie Block: The Briarwood boys have invaded OCD and are taking over everything. Worse, the soccer boys have become so popular that the Pretty Committee's alpha status is in serious jeopardy. So ... (Goodreads)

  3. Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep

    by Liz Kessler
    Emily discovers a secret about herself and her family when she meets a monster from the deep.

    An enchanting tale with a fabulous monster, engaging characters, plenty of mermaid magic, and a page-turning story, Kessler's new middle-grade fantasy has all the charm and warmth of its predecessor, ... (Goodreads)

  4. Hourglass

    by Claudia Gray
    A girl discovers she can time travel and must navigate the consequences of her actions.

    Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas., After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of ... (Goodreads)

  5. Best Friends for Never

    by Lisi Harrison
    Two former best friends compete for popularity in a new school, leading to betrayal and drama.

    In the second book starring Westchester County's most privileged middle schoolers, the Clique declares Massie a hero for hosting the first boy/girl Halloween party of 8th grade. Massie's already ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Clique

    by Lisi Harrison
    A new girl tries to fit in with the popular clique at school, but learns the cost of popularity.

    Mean Girls, meets, Middle School, in, The Clique,... The only thing harder than getting in, is staying in. Enter Claire Lyons, the new girl from Florida in Keds and two-year-old Gap overalls, who is ... (Goodreads)

  7. Max

    by James Patterson
    A thrilling story of a canine hero, saving the world from a sinister force.

    Dr. Martinez and several of her colleagues establish the Coalition to Stop the Madness (CSM), an ecological conservation effort which involves spreading environmental awareness at the Flock's public ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Final Warning

    by James Patterson
    A group of kids investigate a mysterious environmental disaster, uncovering a darker secret.

    In this breathtaking new story from the astonishing imagination of James Patterson, a girl has to save herself from an army assembled just to capture her – and maybe save the planet while she's at ... (Goodreads)

  9. Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki's adventures continue as she tries to navigate the social hierarchy of middle school and plan the ultimate party.

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Recipe for disaster: 4 parties. Add 2 friends and 1 crush. Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki. Mix well, put fingers over ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Tail of Emily Windsnap

    by Liz Kessler
    Emily discovers she is a mermaid and sets out to find her missing father. Along the way, she uncovers secrets about her past and her true identity.

    The, New York Times, best-selling series With a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Dog Days

    by Jeff Kinney
    A funny story of a young boy's summer vacation, full of imaginative adventures.

    The book starts with Greg Heffley describing how he is an "indoor person," and how he intends to spend his summer vacation playing video games. His mother, Susan, wants him to go outdoors more often. ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Things Not Seen

    by Andrew Clements
    A young boy wakes up invisible and must navigate the challenges of being unseen while trying to find a cure.

    Robert Phillips, known by his nickname "Bobby," wakes up one day to find that he can no longer see himself. Then, to make sure he was right he looked in the mirror and could not see himself. Upon ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Rodrick Rules

    by Jeff Kinney
    Greg's older brother Rodrick torments him while their parents are away, leading to hilarious mishaps and sibling rivalry.

    At the start of the book, Greg Heffley explains how bad his summer vacation was in which after being signed up with the swim team without his consent, he had to deal with practice at 7:00 AM, being ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Pretty Little Liars

    by Sara Shepard
    Four teenage girls uncover secrets and lies as they investigate the disappearance of their best friend.

    EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE - ESPECIALLY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS SPENCER, ARIA, EMILY, AND HANNA Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing ... (Goodreads)

  15. School's Out—Forever

    by James Patterson
    Max and her friends escape from a sinister school and uncover a dangerous conspiracy. They must fight to survive and expose the truth.

    After the events of, Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, , the prior book, the Flock is headed toward Washington, D.C., where they hope to find the answers to their origins. However, after Fang is ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Reptile Room

    by Lemony Snicket
    The story of the Baudelaire orphans, who must outwit the cunning Count Olaf to survive.

    The three Baudelaire orphans have been placed under the care of their closest living relative, herpetologist Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. "Uncle Monty", as he prefers to be called, is a short, chubby ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Double Act

    by Jacqueline Wilson
    Identical twins Ruby and Garnet navigate their parents' divorce and their own differences in this heartwarming tale of sisterhood.

    The book takes the form of the twins alternately narrating the story of their life in an Accounts book. Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old identical twins living with their father and grandmother since ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Dragon's Breath

    by E.D. Baker
    Princess Emma embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from a dragon's curse. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and courage.

    Emma and Eadric have no sooner turned back into humans (from being frogs) than Emma's mother is in a panic, Aunt Grassina is distracted because she's found her true love turned into an otter, and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Runaway

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl discovers she has the power to become invisible and uses it to uncover secrets about her family and herself.

    EM WATTS IS ON THE RUN She's on the run from school, from work, from her family, from her friends, from herself. With everyone she loves furious with her for something she can't explain, and nothing ... (Goodreads)

  21. On Tour

    by Zoe Sugg
    A young girl's journey as a famous musician, navigating the ups and downs of fame, love, and friendship.

    The novel takes place six months after the first book and surrounds Penny Porter, an ex- blogger who is dating up-and-coming rock star Noah Flynn as he goes on a world tour supporting a new boy band ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Legally Blonde

    by Amanda Brown
    A sorority girl follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and discovers her own legal talents.

    Elle Woods , a blonde University of Southern California sorority president and homecoming queen, is deeply in love with her college sweetheart, Warner Huntington III. When Warner enrolls in Stanford ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Everything for Her

    by Alexa Riley
    A young woman is swept off her feet by a powerful man who will do anything to make her happy, but secrets threaten their happiness.

    "I devour every single delicious word Alexa Riley writes." —#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, New York Times, bestselling author Alexa Riley's first full-length novel ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Pinocchio

    by Eugene Bradley Coco
    A wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons along the way.

    "The only thing left to do now," said Geppetto to the puppet, "is to give you a name. Let's see... I shall call you Pinocchio!" Geppetto is a lonely woodcarver who makes a boy puppet and wishes, with ... (Goodreads)

  25. Ramona the Brave

    by Beverly Cleary
    A young girl's adventures as she learns to navigate school and family life.

    Ramona Quimby has spent most of the summer with her friend Howie Kemp , pounding old bricks into dust in a game called Brick Factory. Brick Factory makes Ramona feel powerful, something that doesn't ... (Wikipedia)

  26. I Do

    by Cara Lockwood
    A wedding planner falls for a groom-to-be, but he's not the one she's supposed to marry. A romantic comedy with a twist.

    "She creates perfect days."In spite of her incorrigible curly hair, Lauren Crandell is a neat-freak and organizational guru, qualities that make her the perfect wedding planner. But when two weddings ... (Goodreads)

  27. Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too

    by Walt Disney Company
    A collection of stories featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends, including Tigger, as they go on adventures and learn valuable lessons.

    The story begins with Tigger bouncing into Pooh. He's on his way to see Rabbit and he also bounces into Piglet along the way. Rabbit is not amused when Tigger arrives and bounces him and decides to ... (Goodreads)

  28. Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki lands a role on a TV show, but struggles to balance fame with her friendships and family.

    Everyone’s been rooting for Nikki Maxwell and her crush, Brandon—and fans will finally learn if they had their first kiss in this seventh book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Once Upon a Curse

    by E.D. Baker
    A retelling of classic fairy tales with a twist, where the princesses are the ones who save the day.

    Many years ago a slighted fairy placed a curse on a beautiful young princess–a curse that caused her and all her female descendants to turn into mean, ugly witches if they ever touched a flower after ... (Goodreads)

  30. What's Left of Me

    by Kat Zhang
    In a world where everyone is born with two souls in one body, Eva and Addie are different. Eva refuses to fade away, causing a dangerous struggle for control.

    The Hybrid Chronicles books are set in an alternate universe society in which at birth every body possesses two ' souls ', or human identities. One of these identities is supposed to fade away with ... (Wikipedia)