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The Report Card
by Andrew Clements
Fifth-grader Nora secretly gets straight Ds on her report card to prove a point about the education system.
9 year old Nora was a disgrace to her entire family, To disguise her intellect, Nora observes and emulates her classmates so she doesn't stand out. She becomes interested in one of her schoolfellow, ... (Wikipedia)
The School Story
by Andrew Clements
A middle-schooler secretly writes a novel and tries to get it published with the help of her best friend and an editor.
As the novel begins, twelve-year-old Natalie is almost done writing a novel called The Cheater about a girl and her friends. It is uncommon, if not impossible, for someone her age to get published, ... (Wikipedia)
Frindle
by Andrew Clements
A boy's simple idea revolutionizes the English language, sparking a debate among teachers and students.
Nicholas "Nick" Allen is a class clown who has been formulating creative schemes throughout grade school . At the start of fifth grade in 1987, he is unhappy because his English teacher is the ... (Wikipedia)
Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
A girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she finds friendship in an unlikely companion.
Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition. Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a ... (Goodreads)
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)
Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
A tale of magical creatures, secrets, and a grand adventure to save a hidden world.
The series begins as 13-year-old Kendra and 11-year-old Seth Sorenson are traveling to their Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson's house while their parents are away on a 17-day cruise. When they get there, ... (Wikipedia)
The Maze of Bones
by Rick Riordan
An adventure to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cahill family, and save the world from destruction.
Many of the well-known names in history are said to be part of the real-life Cahill family, making it "the most powerful family in the world." Amy and Dan, the main protagonists, currently live in ... (Wikipedia)
Among the Impostors
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A young boy's desperate attempt to discover his true identity amidst a world of secrets and lies.
Twelve-year-old Luke Garner is brought to Hendricks School for Boys by Mr. Talbot, the father of his dead best friend Jen. Luke is his parents’ third child and so is illegal under the country's ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Airhead
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl's brain is transplanted into a supermodel's body, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery.
Emerson "Em" Watts accompanies her sister, Frida, and her best friend, Christopher, to a Stark Megastore opening in SoHo, which is attended by teen supermodel Nikki Howard and British musician ... (Wikipedia)
Do-It-Yourself Book
by Jeff Kinney
A humorous guide to DIY projects, featuring the beloved characters from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series.
Now you can write your own bestseller! With The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book , you're the author, illustrator, and main character. Filled with loads of interactive pages and plenty of space to write ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Black Circle
by Patrick Carman
Fourteen-year-old Amy and Dan Cahill race against time to find the next Clue and stop the Vespers from destroying the world.
A game of cat and mouse... A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the ... (Goodreads)
The Sword Thief
by Peter Lerangis
Dan and Amy Cahill race against time to find a stolen sword that could change history. The fate of the world is at stake.
Ian and Natalie Kabra steal Amy and Dan Cahill's boarding pass in Venice airport, their au pair, Nellie Gomez, is already on the plane. Amy and Dan are then forced to team up with Alistair Oh, their ... (Wikipedia)
We Are in a Book!
by Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie realize they are in a book and interact with the reader. Hilarity ensues.
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will ... (Barnes & Noble)
Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Luke is a third child in a society where having more than two children is illegal. He must hide or face severe consequences.
In a dystopian future, after a shortage of food and overpopulation, families are limited to two children. Luke Garner, a 12-year-old boy, lives on a farm with his mother, father, and two brothers. As ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Homeless Bird
by Gloria Whelan
A young girl's story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
Like many girls her age in the India of her time period, thirteen-year-old-Koly is getting married. Full of hope and courage, she leaves home forever. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in ... (Goodreads)
Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
A young girl with cerebral palsy struggles to overcome obstacles and prove her ability.
Melody Brooks is a girl who was born with cerebral palsy . Also, who is ten years old. Her parents have done everything they can to help her live a normal life, but life is often frustrating for ... (Wikipedia)
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett
An artistic mystery that unravels through a series of clues and puzzles.
The book begins with a mysterious letter that is delivered to three unknown recipients, two women and one man. The letter tells them they are of great need to the sender, but begs them not to tell ... (Wikipedia)
Wolf Hollow
by Lauren Wolk
A young girl's struggle to stand up for what she believes in amidst social injustice and bullying.
The novel is narrated by twelve-year-old Annabelle McBride, who lives on a farm with her family and walks with her two younger brothers (James and Henry) to school in the town of Wolf Hollow. A new ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Strawberry Girl
by Lois Lenski
A young girl and her family face the challenges of living on a rural farm in the 1940s.
The land was theirs, but so were its hardships Strawberries – big, ripe, and juicy. Ten-year-old Birdie Boyer can hardly wait to start picking them. But her family has just moved to the Florida ... (Goodreads)
Fudge-a-Mania
by Judy Blume
A humorous take on family dynamics as siblings battle for their parents' attention.
Peter Hatcher is horrified to learn of his family's plans to spend summer in a vacation home alongside the Tubmans, the family of his archrival, Sheila Tubman, located in Southwest Harbor, Maine . On ... (Wikipedia)
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
by Stan Berenstain
A family of bears learn the importance of being aware of strangers.
When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. ... (Goodreads)
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
An epic adventure of an unlikely hero, on a quest to save his kingdom and restore justice.
A noble mouse named Despereaux saves a princess named Princess Pea. Book one tells a story about a small, sickly mouse named Despereaux who was born in a castle with his eyes open. Despereaux, unlike ... (Wikipedia)
The Doll People
by Ann M. Martin
Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft are dolls who come to life when humans aren't around. They go on an adventure to find Auntie Sarah, a missing doll.
Annabelle Doll is 8 years old–and has been for over 100 years. Nothing much has changed in the dollhouse during that time, except for the fact that 45 years ago, Annabelle's Auntie Sarah disappeared ... (Goodreads)
The Higher Power of Lucky
by Susan Patron
A young girl's journey of self-discovery, learning the power of resilience and hope.
The novel features Lucky, a 10-year-old girl who lives in a small town called Hard Pan (population 43) in the California desert with her two friends Lincoln, who is an avid knot tyer and expected by ... (Wikipedia)
Running Out of Time
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A young girl discovers a sinister secret in her 19th-century village and must save her people.
Jessie Keyser is a 13-year-old girl from the village of Clifton, Indiana, in the 1840s. During a village-wide outbreak of diphtheria , Jessie's mother reveals it is really 1996, and Clifton Village ... (Wikipedia)
The Hidden Staircase
by Carolyn Keene
An adventurous young girl faces the challenge of solving a mysterious case of theft.
Nancy Drew is alarmed when Nathan Gombet threatens her father. Gombet sold a piece of land for a railroad bridge through Carson Drew and now believes that he was cheated. Meanwhile, valuable objects ... (Goodreads)
