Recommendations based on The Tail of Emily Windsnapby Liz Kessler

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  1. 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)

  2. Princess Academy

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.

    Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. Avalon High

    by Meg Cabot
    A modern retelling of King Arthur's legend, set in a high school. Ellie must uncover the truth about her classmates and their roles in the legend.

    Ellie Harrison has just moved to Annapolis, Maryland. Her new school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock , Jennifer the cheerleader , Marco, ... (Wikipedia)

  6. 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)

  7. The Adoration of Jenna Fox

    by Mary E. Pearson
    A young girl's struggle to uncover her past and find her identity amidst a future of genetic engineering.

    Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Two Princesses of Bamarre

    by Gail Carson Levine
    A brave princess embarks on a perilous journey to save her beloved sister from an evil curse.

    Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other. Bamarre is plagued by a fatal disease called the Gray Death, which has ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Fairest

    by Gail Carson Levine
    A tale of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to embrace her true beauty.

    In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and ... (Goodreads)

  10. Dawn

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats face the dangers of the forest and a rival clan in their quest for survival.

    Something terrifying is happening in the world of the Clans. Amid the destruction of the forest, cats are disappearing, including ThunderClan's beloved medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw. Now the young ... (Goodreads)

  11. Someone Like You

    by Sarah Dessen
    A story of friendship, love, and loss. Two best friends navigate through life's challenges and unexpected events.

    The book is split into three parts. Halley and Scarlett Thomas live in directly opposite houses and both had jobs at Milton's Market. At the beginning of the summer, Scarlett starts dating Michael ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Dial L for Loser

    by Lisi Harrison
    Massie Block and her friends navigate the social hierarchy of an elite private school. Drama ensues.

    THE CLIQUE is back... Massie Block: With her glossy brunette bob and Whitestrip smile, Massie is the uncontested ruler of The Clique and the rest of the social scene at Octavian Country Day, an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Revenge of the Wannabes

    by Lisi Harrison
    The third book in the "The Clique" series follows Massie Block and her friends as they navigate the social hierarchy of their exclusive middle school.

    Weeks before Christmas. Alicia and Olivia are on their way to Manhattan so the Teen People editors can do a story on them about winning the Octavian Country Day uniform design contest. When Massie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Fire and Ice

    by Erin Hunter
    A battle for survival between two rival clans of feral cats in a fantasy world.

    Fireheart could hear a roaring around him, like wind in tall trees. The acrid stench of the Thunderpath stung his nostrils, together with a new smell, sharper and more terrifying. Fire!, Book Two of ... (Goodreads)

  15. Pretties

    by Scott Westerfeld
    In a future society, Tally is transformed into a "pretty" and discovers the dark truth behind the operation.

    The book begins with Tally, the main protagonist, as a Pretty debating what to wear to a bash. While attending the bash at which she is to be voted into the "Crims" clique, she is followed by someone ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Demigod Files

    by Rick Riordan
    A collection of adventures with demigods, exploring the world of Greek mythology.

    How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the ... (Goodreads)

  17. Half-Moon Investigations

    by Eoin Colfer
    Fletcher Moon, a twelve-year-old private detective, investigates a crime at his school and uncovers a web of lies and deceit.

    Fletcher Moon (often called "Half-Moon" due to his short stature) is a natural born investigator. Knowing this, April, a girl from his school comes to him for help in finding a lock of hair that she ... (Wikipedia)

  18. 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)

  19. This Lullaby

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.

    Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Sunset

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats must navigate the challenges of survival and leadership in a changing world.

    After fierce badgers attack destroys much of ThunderClan's camp, Brook Where Small Fish Swim (Brook) and Stormfur, old friends of ThunderClan, help to rebuild the camp. The battle is not without its ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Name of This Book Is Secret

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Two kids embark on a dangerous adventure to uncover the secrets of a mysterious magician's hidden legacy.

    Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year ... (Goodreads)

  22. Specials

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A thrilling adventure story about a group of teenagers with superhuman abilities.

    The third novel in the Uglies series begins two months after events in Pretties, when Tally Youngblood has become a member of an elite group of "Specials" - surgically enhanced super-humans - called ... (Wikipedia)

  23. 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)

  24. The Year of Secret Assignments

    by Jaclyn Moriarty
    Three girls exchange letters with boys from a rival school, leading to unexpected friendships and secrets revealed.

    The novel follows the correspondence between students from two rival schools. Cassie Aganovic, Emily Thompson and Lydia Jaackson-Oberman, attend the prestigious, private Ashbury High; Matthew Dunlop, ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Mother-Daughter Book Club

    by Heather Vogel Frederick
    Four girls and their mothers form a book club, navigating friendship, family, and growing up together.

    In the first book in the series, The Mother-Daughter Book Club, the book club is formed by the mothers while all of the girls are in sixth grade. They become friends over the course of it and help ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

    by Jeanne Birdsall
    A family of four sisters and their adventures of discovering the joys of summer.

    With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for ... (Goodreads)

  27. In Too Deep

    by Jude Watson
    A teenage girl discovers her father's secret past as a thief and must navigate dangerous waters to uncover the truth.

    Amy and Dan have to decide how much they're willing to risk, and what they are. Ian and Natalie Kabra's mother, Isabel, joins the hunt, as she could not stand the mistakes her children have made. The ... (Wikipedia)

  28. 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)

  29. Peter and the Shadow Thieves

    by Dave Barry
    A thrilling adventure to save Neverland and its inhabitants from the clutches of the evil Shadow Lord.

    The book starts three months after the end of Peter and the Starcatchers . , Peter, James, Thomas, Prentiss, and Tubby Ted have settled on the island, with Tinker Bell keeping a watchful eye on Peter ... (Wikipedia)

  30. 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)