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  1. Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki's heart is broken when her crush starts dating her arch-nemesis. She tries to move on, but drama ensues.

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, It’s the biggest dance of the year and I am HOPING my crush, Brandon, (shhhh!!) wants to be my date. But time is running out. ... (Goodreads)

  2. Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After!

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki's life gets complicated when her crush starts dating her archnemesis. Can she find a way to be happy again?

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, After a bump on the head in gym class on April Fool’s Day, Nikki has a wild dream in which she, her BFFs Chloe and Zoey, her ... (Goodreads)

  3. Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki Maxwell navigates the ups and downs of middle school, dealing with crushes, frenemies, and embarrassing moments.

    Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this fifth book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Hard Luck

    by Jeff Kinney
    A young boy’s adventures as he navigates life’s challenges and strives to overcome his bad luck.

    Hard Luck is the eighth installment of the, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book series . The series follows a middle school student named Greg Heffley and the various problems he encounters. The book is ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Long Haul

    by Jeff Kinney
    The Heffley family takes a cross-country road trip, learning the importance of family bonds.

    As Greg Heffley's summer vacation begins, his mother announces that the family will be going on a surprise road trip. As they pack their suitcases for the trip, Greg's father brings his old boat, ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Smile

    by Raina Telgemeier
    A young girl navigates the challenges of middle school and braces, overcoming obstacles with the help of her friends.

    For fans both new and old, Smile is now available with fifteen pages of never-before-seen content exclusively at B&N. Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Double Down

    by Jeff Kinney
    A humorous adventure of middle schooler Greg Heffley, as he deals with bullies, hormones and friendship.

    Greg Heffley talks about how he thinks his life is a reality TV show and that everyone in his life is an actor. Later, when his mother, Susan, gives him money for the school book fair, she is ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Tiger Rising

    by Kate DiCamillo
    A young boy discovers a caged tiger in the woods and befriends a girl who helps him confront his grief.

    The National Book Award finalist from the best-selling author of, Because of Winn-Dixie,—now in paperback Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Julian Chapter

    by R.J. Palacio
    A young boy learns to confront his fears by talking to an imaginary figure of his enemy.

    Over 1 million people have read Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Now readers will have a chance to hear from the book's most ... (Goodreads)

  10. Drama

    by Raina Telgemeier
    A young girl discovers her passion for theatre while navigating her own personal journey.

    PLACES, EVERYONE! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi , she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the ... (Goodreads)

  11. 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)

  12. The Angel Experiment

    by James Patterson
    A group of genetically engineered children on the run from a dangerous government agency.

    Six unforgettable kids — with no families, no homes — are running for their lives. Max Ride and her best friends have the ability to fly. And that's just the beginning of their amazing powers. But ... (Goodreads)

  13. Maximum Ride, Vol. 3

    by NaRae Lee
    Maximum Ride and her flock of genetically enhanced kids continue their fight against the evil corporation that created them.

    Narrowly surviving their encounter with Erasers in New York City, the flock is following up a lead on their pasts in Washington, D.C. But what they find waiting for them is...a home?! How will the ... (Goodreads)

  14. Model Misfit

    by Holly Smale
    Geeky Harriet Manners navigates the fashion world as a model, but struggles to fit in.

    You can make a geek a model, but you can't make her chic. More hilarity and high fashion await in the second book in the internationally bestselling Geek Girl series! Harriet Manners is a model—but ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Finally

    by Wendy Mass
    Rory's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's been granted a wish, but with a catch - it's her last wish ever.

    A humorous look at what it means to FINALLY turn twelve years old. You can pierce your ears when you're twelve. You can go to the mall with your friends when you're twelve. You can babysit little ... (Goodreads)

  16. Fat Chance

    by Nick Spalding
    A humorous and heartwarming story of a man's journey to lose weight and find love.

    Meet Zoe and Greg Milton, a married couple who have let themselves go a bit. Zoe was a stunner in her college days, but the intervening decades have added five stone, and removed most of her ... (Goodreads)

  17. Once Upon a Dream

    by Liz Braswell
    A retelling of Sleeping Beauty where Aurora never woke up, and Maleficent won. A dark and twisted version of the classic fairy tale.

    What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? It should be simple—a dragon defeated, a slumbering maiden, a prince poised to wake her. But when said prince falls asleep as soon as his lips meet the ... (Goodreads)

  18. Big Nate Flips Out

    by Lincoln Peirce
    Sixth-grader Nate Wright faces new challenges, including a crush, a new teacher, and a rival comic strip.

    Francis is annoyed that Nate is messy and calls him a slob. Nate then accuses Francis of having color coded underwear, and wedgies him. Later, Nate and his friends go to the yearbook meeting, ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Pluto

    by R.J. Palacio
    A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences who navigates the challenges of middle school and learns the true meaning of friendship.

    Almost 2 million people have read the New York Times bestseller Wonder and fallen in love with Auggie Pullman. Last year readers were given a special look at another side of his story with The Julian ... (Goodreads)

  20. Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute

    by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    The school's lunch lady is secretly a crime-fighting hero who must stop a cyborg substitute teacher from taking over the school.

    Serving justice . . . and lunch!, Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? ... (Goodreads)

  21. Let's Pretend This Never Happened

    by Jim Benton
    A humorous memoir of the author's bizarre and awkward childhood experiences.

    Read the hilarious, candid, (and sometimes not-so-nice,) diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true...or at least as true as it needs to be. School was okay today. ... (Goodreads)

  22. The House of Hades

    by Rick Riordan
    A daring quest by demigods to prevent an ancient evil from escaping and wreaking havoc.

    After Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson fall into Tartarus at the end of, The Mark of Athena, , the other five demigods of the " Prophecy of Seven " ( Frank Zhang , Hazel Levesque , Jason Grace , Leo ... (Wikipedia)

  23. 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)

  24. Ten Apples Up On Top!

    by Dr. Seuss
    A counting story with silly animals, illustrating the importance of friendship and sharing.

    Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and ... (Goodreads)

  25. Maximum Ride, Vol. 1

    by NaRae Lee
    A group of genetically enhanced kids, led by Max, escape from a lab and embark on a journey to find their true identities.

    Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary ... (Goodreads)

  26. Maximum Ride, Vol. 2

    by NaRae Lee
    Maximum Ride and her flock of genetically enhanced kids continue their quest to save the world from evil scientists and their own dark past.

    Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Storybook of Legends

    by Shannon Hale
    Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, must decide whether to follow her destiny or rewrite her own story at Ever After High.

    At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings and Evil ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

    by R.L. Stine
    Grady and his family move to a swamp, where they encounter a werewolf. They must survive the terror and uncover the truth.

    Grady Tucker and his family have moved to Florida into a house next to Fever Swamp because his father, a scientist, wants to determine if swamp deer from South America can survive in Florida. Grady’s ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Bad Girls Don't Die

    by Katie Alender
    A teenage girl's life is turned upside down when her possessed doll unleashes a series of terrifying events in her home.

    When Alexis's little sister Kasey becomes obsessed with an antique doll, Alexis thinks she is just being her usual weird self. Things get weirder, though, when their house starts changing. Doors open ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Escape from Lucien

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    The thrilling adventure of Emily and her friends as they try to escape from the evil elf king, Max Griffin, in the mysterious city of Lucien.

    A worthy mission...or a trap? Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against ... (Goodreads)