Recommendations based on Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substituteby Jarrett J. Krosoczka

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Zita the Spacegirl

    by Ben Hatke
    A young girl's intergalactic quest to save her best friend from an alien planet.

    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Zita's life took a cosmic left turn in the blink of an eye. When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a ... (Goodreads)

  2. Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki Maxwell navigates the ups and downs of middle school while pursuing her dream of becoming a pop star.

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Nikki’s Road to Stardom Checklist:,[Tick] Diva showdown,[Tick] BFF feud,[Tick] Talented entourage to back up VIP (Very ... (Goodreads)

  3. When You Reach Me

    by Rebecca Stead
    A young girl in 1970s New York City receives mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. She must unravel the mystery before it's too late.

    Miranda is an ordinary sixth grader, until she starts receiving mysterious messages from somebody who knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her ... (Goodreads)

  4. On the Jellicoe Road

    by Melina Marchetta
    A young girl's search for her identity and her place in the world.

    I'm dreaming of the boy in the tree. I tell him stories. About the Jellicoe School and the Townies and the Cadets from a school in Sydney. I tell him about the war between us for territory. And I ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Stonekeeper

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young boy embarks on a magical journey to rescue his mother who has been kidnapped by an evil force.

    Two years after a car accident that killed her husband, Karen has difficulties as a single mother. She and her children, Emily and Navin, move to the old house of Karen's grandfather Silas near San ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Bone, Vol. 1: Out from Boneville

    by Jeff Smith
    Three cousins embark on an epic adventure, encountering danger, monsters, and mysterious forces.

    After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone, are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, ... (Goodreads)

  7. There Is a Bird on Your Head!

    by Mo Willems
    A young girl joins her feathered friend on a silly journey through the house.

    Gerald and Piggie are best friends! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. In There Is a Bird On My Head! , Gerald ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. 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)

  9. Dark Secrets 1

    by Elizabeth Chandler
    A teenage girl uncovers dark secrets about her family's past, leading to dangerous consequences and unexpected revelations.

    Two girls haunted by the past...and destined to relive it , In Legacy of Lies , Megan has to stay with the uptight grandmother she wants nothing to do with. She's determined to get through the visit ... (Goodreads)

  10. One Crazy Summer

    by Rita Williams-Garcia
    A young girl's summer adventure in Oakland, California, as she learns about her family's past.

    Delphine, aged eleven, Vonetta, nine, and Fern, seven, live with their father and grandmother in Brooklyn , New York. However, the girls’ father sends them to Oakland, California one summer to stay ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Bone: Quest for the Spark, Vol. 1

    by Tom Sniegoski
    Three creatures embark on a perilous journey to find the Spark and save their homeland.

    A return to the enthralling world of BONE with book one in this gripping spin-off novel trilogy, illustrated in four-color!,Twelve-year-old Tom Elm is just an ordinary turnip farmer from the Valley, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Adventures of Captain Underpants

    by Dav Pilkey
    Mischievous fourth-graders prank their principal, creating a superhero in the process.

    One day, fourth graders George and Harold pull a series of practical jokes at the school's football game, from putting black pepper in the cheerlader’s pom-poms to filling the ball with helium, which ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Press Here

    by Hervé Tullet
    An interactive children's book that encourages readers to press, shake, and tilt the book to create different effects.

    An interactive picture book from the, New York Times, bestselling "Prince of Preschool" Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers to learn about cause and effect in a simple and engaging ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. 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)

  15. Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea

    by Ben Clanton
    A happy-go-lucky narwhal and his jellyfish friend discover the joys of friendship and imagination in their underwater world.

    Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they ... (Goodreads)

  16. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: #1-4

    by Jeff Kinney
    The hilarious and relatable misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley, as he navigates the ups and downs of adolescence.

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books (12-14 plus DIY) ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Phoenix Unbound

    by Grace Draven
    A powerful sorcerer enslaves a young woman, but she fights back with the help of a gladiator. A tale of magic, love, and rebellion.

    Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital - her fate: to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Bad Guys: Episode 1

    by Aaron Blabey
    Four "bad guys" try to turn their reputation around by doing good deeds, but their efforts are met with skepticism.

    "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" – Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Insignia

    by S.J. Kincaid
    A teenage gamer is recruited by the military to control drones in a war, but soon realizes the true cost of his actions.

    The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia , the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game . The planet's natural resources are almost ... (Goodreads)

  20. 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)

  21. 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)

  22. All's Faire in Middle School

    by Victoria Jamieson
    A young girl navigates the social struggles of middle school while embracing her love of renaissance fairs.

    The author of, Roller Girl, is back with a graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and the Renaissance Faire., Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with ... (Goodreads)

  23. 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)

  24. Bud, Not Buddy

    by Christopher Paul Curtis
    A young boy searches for his father during the Great Depression, encountering adventure and unexpected kindness along the way.

    The story opens with Bud being placed with a new foster family, the Amoses'. Bud soon meets Todd Amos, their 12-year-old son, who teases him mercilessly and calls him Buddy. After a fight with Todd, ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Firelight

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.

    Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)

  26. Fools Rush In

    by Janice Thompson
    A young woman impulsively marries a stranger in Las Vegas, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected romance.

    Bella Rossi may be nearing thirty, but her life is just starting to get interesting. When her Italian-turned-Texan parents hand over the family wedding planning business, Bella is determined not to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A playful story of letters competing to climb a coconut tree.

    The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"–which probably seemed like a ... (Goodreads)

  28. Turtle in Paradise

    by Jennifer L. Holm
    Eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to live with her aunt in Key West during the Great Depression, where she discovers a new family and a world of adventure.

    Turtle in Paradise takes place during the Great Depression. Turtle is an eleven-year-old girl living with her mother and cat, Smokey, who is sent to live with her aunt and cousins in Key West, ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Prince of the Elves

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    The third book in the Amulet series. Emily and Navin must journey to the lost city of Cielis to save their mother and defeat the Elf King.

    THE ENEMY GROWS STRONGER... Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to ... (Goodreads)

  30. Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

    by Jonathan Auxier
    A blind orphan thief with extraordinary senses embarks on a magical adventure to save a kingdom from an evil ruler.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of, The Night Gardener,, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of ... (Barnes & Noble)