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Orbiting Jupiter
by Gary D. Schmidt
Told through the eyes of a young boy, a story of redemption, love, and family.
When Jack meets his new foster brother, he already knows three things about him: Joseph almost killed a teacher. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain. He has a daughter. Her name is ... (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)
The Thing About Jellyfish
by Ali Benjamin
A young girl's quest to reconcile the death of her best friend, and the power of human connection.
The book follows Suzy Swanson, the protagonist and narrator, who theorizes the death of her friend, Franny Jackson, was caused by a jellyfish sting. Suzy has started the seventh grade, which is the ... (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 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)
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)
I Am Princess X
by Cherie Priest
A girl creates a comic book character, Princess X, with her best friend. After her friend's death, she discovers Princess X is real and sets out to find her.
Best friends, big fans, a mysterious webcomic, and a long-lost girl collide in this riveting novel, perfect for fans of both Cory Doctorow and Sarah Dessen; illustrated throughout with comics. Once ... (Goodreads)
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
by Adam Gidwitz
A medieval adventure across France, featuring three miracle-working children and their loyal dog.
The novel is told by multiple narrators, all travelers at the Holy Cross-Roads Inn near Paris, set in early March 1242. Marie, a brewer from the town of Saint-Geneviève, starts the story of Jeanne ... (Wikipedia)
House Arrest
by K.A. Holt
Timothy is on house arrest and must navigate his way through a difficult family situation while trying to clear his name.
Stealing is bad. Yeah. I know. But my brother Levi is always so sick, and his medicine is always so expensive. I didn’t think anyone would notice, if I took that credit card, if, in one stolen ... (Goodreads)
Love, Aubrey
by Suzanne LaFleur
After a family tragedy, 11-year-old Aubrey writes letters to her dead father as she tries to heal and find hope in a new life.
"I had everything I needed to run a household: a house, food, and a new family. From now on it would just be me and Sammy–the two of us, and no one else." A tragic accident has turned eleven-year-old ... (Goodreads)
The Running Dream
by Wendelin Van Draanen
A teenage girl's inspiring journey to recovery and redemption after a devastating injury.
An award-winning and inspiring novel. When Jessica's dreams are shattered, she puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before., , Jessica thinks her life is over when she ... (Goodreads)
We're All Damaged
by Matthew Norman
After a divorce and a failed suicide attempt, Andy Carter returns to his hometown and confronts his past.
Andy Carter was happy. He had a solid job. He ran 5Ks for charity. He was living a nice, safe Midwestern existence. And then his wife left him for a handsome paramedic down the street., We’re All ... (Goodreads)
A Night Divided
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A family's struggle to reunite after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
A Night Divided joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! With the rise of the Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly ... (Barnes & Noble)
All American Boys
by Jason Reynolds
Two high school boys, one black, one white, navigate race, justice and friendship.
Rashad is absent again today. That’s the sidewalk graffiti that started it all… Well, no, actually, a lady tripping over Rashad at the store, making him drop a bag of chips, was what started it all. ... (Goodreads)
Savvy
by Ingrid Law
A family discovers the power of their special inherited magical gifts.
For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" -a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her ... (Goodreads)
Beauty Queens
by Libba Bray
A group of beauty pageant contestants stranded on a desert island, learning resilience and self-reliance.
From bestselling, Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray, the story of a plane of beauty pageant contestants that crashes on a desert island.,Teen beauty queens. A "Lost"-like island. Mysteries and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
A robot's journey of self-discovery and its transformation from a machine to a living creature.
Wall-E, meets, Hatchet, in this, New York Times, bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Echo
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
A magical story of courage, hope and friendship, connecting three different generations.
The framing story is set in Germany circa 1889; , while playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Otto becomes absorbed in a book he had purchased from a Gypsy entitled The Thirteenth Harmonica of Otto ... (Wikipedia)
The Screwtape Letters
by C.S. Lewis
A series of letters between two devils, providing a window into human nature and morality.
The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of ... (Goodreads)
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
A young girl accidentally drinks moonlight and gains magical powers. She must use them to save her people from a corrupt ruler.
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the ... (Goodreads)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
by Chris Grabenstein
A game of wit and strategy, testing knowledge and problem-solving skills to escape a library.
Twelve-year-old Kyle Keeley is obsessed with the board games of Mr. Luigi L. Lemoncello, the world's most renowned game maker. Big news hits his town when Mr. Lemoncello transforms Alexandriaville, ... (Wikipedia)
The Sun Is Also a Star
by Nicola Yoon
An unlikely romance between two teenagers of different backgrounds, testing the limits of fate.
Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. ... (Wikipedia)
If You Come Softly
by Jacqueline Woodson
A heart-wrenching love story between two teenagers from different backgrounds, facing racism and prejudice in contemporary New York City.
Both Elisha (Ellie) and Jeremiah (Miah) attend Percy Academy, a private school where neither quite fits in. Ellie is wrestling with family demons, and Miah is one of the few African American ... (Goodreads)
Wish
by Barbara O'Connor
A young girl from a broken home finds solace in a stray dog and learns the true meaning of family.
Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other middle-grade work—like, Wonderland; How to Steal a Dog; Greetings from Nowhere; Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester;, and more! ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Kristy's Great Idea
by Raina Telgemeier
Kristy and her friends start a babysitting club, but things get complicated when they face competition and personal conflicts.
This graphic novel adapted by Raina Telgemeier, the #1, New York Times, bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of, Smile, is now available in full color! Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Waiting for Normal
by Leslie Connor
Twelve-year-old Addie struggles to find stability and a sense of home while living with her unpredictable mother.
A sixth-grader , Addie, has just moved into a trailer with her troubled mother. Once she has gotten over the move, Addie befriends some girls at school and a lady named Soula who runs the minimart. ... (Wikipedia)
Mary Anne Saves the Day
by Raina Telgemeier
Mary Anne takes charge of the Baby-Sitters Club when Kristy is away, but struggles to balance her new responsibilities with her own personal life.
When The Baby-sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fragile Eternity
by Melissa Marr
A faerie king's love for a mortal girl threatens the balance of power in the faerie world. Loyalties are tested and alliances are broken.
The novel begins with Aislinn and Seth arguing over their relationship, as Seth's mortality, Aislinn's immortality, and her ties to Keenan as the summer queen make a normal relationship near ... (Wikipedia)
