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New Middle Reader Spring 2025 |
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The wild robot protects
by Peter Brown
Witnessing the devastation caused by the poison tide, Roz the wild robot sets out to stop it in order to save her island and everything she loves, encountering amazing geological formations and incredible creatures along the way. 200,000 fist printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Zeus : water rescue
by W. Bruce Cameron
"Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus,they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together forever?"
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The cursed moon
by Angela Cervantes
"Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa's incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach. To take his mind off his mom's return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he's ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond...and they don't ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life--and only he can stop him"
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How do you spell unfair? : MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
by Carole Boston Weatherford
This true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The sweetest scoop : Ben & Jerry's ice cream revolution
by Lisa Robinson
This fun-filled biography of legendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry reveals how they started their business, made it successful and became activists to make the world better, one scoop at a time. Illustrations.
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The book of turtles
by Sy Montgomery
"This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles"
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Making memories / : Practice Mindfulness, Learn to Journal and Scrapbook, Find Calm Every Day
by Amy Tangerine
5"This book is a how-to-guide helping children to be calm, mindful, and live in the moment every day. In a world where children are increasingly attached to their screens, and their memories often are only held digitally, this book offers a creative analogue solution. It is a fun how-to guide to engaging with the world around us through mindfulness activities and journaling tips. Little ones are taken through activities, from physical and mental exercises to crafting and writing tasks, which teach them to value the little things in their lives. They learn crafts to calm a busy mind, discover Buddhist meditation, and explore the outdoors mindfully. Children will be inspired to transform the space around them into a zone of zen, from decorating with Japanese origami to tidying their room Marie Kondo-style. Many ideas encourage kids to make the most of mental memories or old photographs, creating something physical to remember special events, friends, or holidays, so memories aren't restricted to pictures on a screen. Each activity and thought encourages a sense of calm or wellbeing, which helps children to live in the moment and make memories in the real world"
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Hidden hope : how a toy and a hero saved lives during the Holocaust
by Elisa Boxer
"During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal her identity, was one who risked her life in secret workshops, forging papers with new names and without stars in order to help others escape. But how to get these life-saving papers to families in hiding? An ordinary wooden toy duck held the answer, a hidden compartment: hope in a hollow. Written by award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer and movingly illustrated by the acclaimed Amy June Bates, Hope in a Hollow celebrates the triumph of freedom and the human spirit, a story of everyday heroism, resilience, and finding hope in unexpected places"
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Sparrow being Sparrow
by Gail Donovan
Moving to a new town and a new school, cat-loving Sparrow Robinson feels totally out of place until she meets her neighbor, Mrs. LaRose, who needs her help in finding homes for her cats when she has to move into assisted living. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Heroes
by Alan Gratz
Aboard the battleship the USS Utah with their Navy pilot fathers during WWII when the ship is attacked by the Japanese, Frank and Stanley find their friendship?—?and dreams?—?in jeopardy when Stanley is seen as the“enemy” because his mother is Japanese American. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Millie
by McCall Hoyle
A street dog named Millie and a young girl, who are both dealing with abandonment issues, give trust and belonging a second chance
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Just Gus
by McCall Hoyle
To heal from a bear attack, Gus, a livestock guardian dog, stays with Diego and his dad on the North Carolina coast where he must learn to control his instincts or lose his chance to stay in his new home. 20,000 first printing.
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The superteacher project
by Gordon Korman
Determined to teach their new teacher who's boss, Oliver Zhan and his best friend Nathan realize that Mr. Aidact is not what they expected and, suspecting something is fishy, must get to the bottom of the mystery. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Good different
by Meg Eden Kuyatt
Neurodivergent girl Selah, who always tries to keep her feelings in check?—?especially her anger?—?explodes at school one day, hitting a fellow student, and must figure out more about who she is in order to understand that different doesn't mean damaged. Simultaneous eBook.
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Farther than the moon
by Lindsay Lackey
While attending the Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program, 13-year-old Houston Stewart struggles to meet the program's rigorous demands but is determined to honor the dream of his brother, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, even if it seems like an impossible mission. Simultaneous eBook.
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A work in progress
by Jarrett Lerner
Hiding himself in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, Will resorts to increasingly drastic measures to transform his appearance in an effort to win over his crush, until he meets someone who helps him see his body and all it contains as an ever-evolving work in progress. Simultaneous eBook.
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The lost year
by Katherine Marsh
When his great-grandmother comes to stay with them during the pandemic, 13-year-old Matthew discovers a photo in her belongings that reveals a life-shattering family secret, in this brilliant survival story set in alternating timelines that connects the present day to 1930s Soviet Ukraine. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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When sea becomes sky
by Gillian McDunn
"Bex and Davey set out to save their beloved marsh from developers only to learn that sometimes progress happens whether you're ready or not, in this heartfelt summer story of love, family, and holding on as well as letting go. 60,000 first printing. Illustrations. "
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Lasagna means I love you
by Kate O'Shaughnessy
"When 11-year-old foster kid Mo finds a handmade cookbook filled with someone else's family recipes, she collects the stories behind them and builds a website to share them, secretly hoping a long-lost relative will find her and give her a family recipe all her own. Simultaneous eBook. "
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The fire, the water, and Maudie McGinn
by Sally J. Pla
Follows thirteen-year-old neurodivergent Maudie during an eventful summer in California with her father, where she struggles with whether to share a terrible secret about life with her mom and stepdad
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Barely floating
by Lilliam Rivera
Channeling her rage into synchronized swimming dreams, 12-year-old Nat, who doesn't care what people think, fights for what she wants as she builds a community of those who lift her up and help her stay afloat when waters get rough. Simultaneous eBook.
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The labors of Hercules Beal
by Gary D. Schmidt
Given an assignment to duplicate the mythical feats of Hercules in real life, Herc Beal, the smallest kid in his class, figures out how to take his first steps and discovers that, unlike his namesake, he doesn't have to go it alone. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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What happened to Rachel Riley?
by Claire Swinarski
New at East Middle School, Anna's curiosity is piqued when one of the most popular girls in school, Rachel Riley, becomes a social outcast but no one will tell Anna why, compelling her to put her fact-seeking skills to good use. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The adventures of a girl called Bicycle
by Christina Uss
Left at the Mostly Silent Monastery as a toddler and home-schooled by a retired nun, twelve-year-old Bicycle rides cross-country to meet a famous cyclist who she hopes will be her first friend
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A few bicycles more
by Christina Uss
Twelve-year-old Bicycle's trusty bike Fortune takes them to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where she reunites with her long-lost family and hatches a plan to share her love of cycling with her new sisters
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Enemies in the orchard : a World War 2 novel in verse
by Dana VanderLugt
This powerful novel in verse, set against the backdrop of WWII, follows Midwestern girl Claire as she longs to become a nurse and befriends a German POW working on her family's farm, together finding hope and healing in the darkest of times.
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Half Moon summer
by Elaine Vickers
Deciding to spend their entire summer training for a half-marathon, 12-year-olds Drew and Mia, who have very different reasons for running, discover they have one crucial thing in common: hope for the future, for their families and for each other. Simultaneous eBook.
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Jawbreaker
by Christina Wyman
"Forced to wear painful (and totally awkward) orthodontic headgear called“the jawbreaker,” Max Plink finds following her dreams of entering the journalism competition complicated by a required video component, which means showing her face to her classmates and possibly the whole city. Simultaneous and eBook."
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Finally seen
by Kelly Yang
"Arriving in America to live with her parents and sister after five years apart, 10-year-old Lina Gao struggles to fit in with her family and at her new school until she learns about the power of friendship, family and being finally seen. Simultaneous eBook. "
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A royal conundrum
by Lisa Yee
"Dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever, Olive discovers the“reforming arts” academy isn't what it seems?—?and neither is she?—?as she joins an elite group of misfits who fight crime and need her help to stop the heist of the century. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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A copycat conundrum
by Lisa Yee
When one of their classmates starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits investigate and uncover ties to an art forgery scheme
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Squished
by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Tired of feeling squished by her six siblings, 11-year-old aspiring artist Avery Lee hatches a plan to finally get her own room until everything around her gets complicated, especially when she finds out her family might move across the country. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Mexikid : a graphic memoir
by Pedro Martin
"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir"
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Karen's prize / : Karen's Prize
by Shauna J. Grant
"Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another . . . and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV! Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!"
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The Baby-sitters club. 17, Mallory and the trouble with twins
by Arley Nopra
When Kristy offers Mallory a steady job babysitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it will be easy money, but once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into terrors and trick Mallory so she can't tell them apart. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The hunger games
by Suzanne Collins
"The Hunger Games as you've never seen it before--in a remarkable illustrated edition. Even at the age of sixteen, Katniss Everdeen knows it takes hard work, keen observation, and inner fortitude to survive in the world. Her home, District 12, is under the merciless rule of the Capitol, continually forced to pay after losing a long-ago civil war in the nation of Panem. One of the ways the Capitol keeps control is its annual Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death featuring two young tributes from each of Panem's twelve districts. This gruesome battle is meant to send home a chilling message: Rebellion will always be punished. When Katniss finds herself within the Hunger Games arena, she knows the odds aren't in her favor. Any wrong move will end herlife--and even the right moves come with a cost. But if she can survive, there is a chance the districts may survive as well... The Hunger Games has enthralled millions of readers in its examination of the price of war, human nature, and the powerful force of both love and resistance. Now it appears for the first time in a deluxe illustrated edition, with spellbinding art from internationally acclaimed artist Nico Delort"
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The many assassinations of Samir, the seller of dreams
by Daniel Nayeri
"A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir- furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life-as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long? For fans of The Little Prince and Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories"
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Impossible creatures
by Katherine Rundell
When Mal barges into his life, along with a baby griffin, demanding his help, Christopher embarks on an adventure of a lifetime with this fierce girl to save the Archipelago, a hidden world where magical creatures have thrived for thousands of years. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The Guardian test
by Christina Soontornvat
Accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, a place where kids transform into magical creatures sworn to protect the natural world, young Plum finds herself struggling and might be forced to leave school if she cannot embrace her inner animal soon. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Into the shadow mist
by Christina Soontornvat
While on a field trip to Bokati Island with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, Plum must decide whether or not to reveal her own Guardian powers when an unseen force puts the entire ecosystem at risk. Simultaneous eBook.
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City of wishes
by Christina Soontornvat
While staying in fabulous Nakhon City with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon, Plum discovers that a dark storm is brewing beneath the city's glittering surface and must harness all her growing powers to survive it. Simultaneous eBook.
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Temple of secrets
by Christina Soontornvat
To stop power-hungry Councilor Yurn from overtaking Lotus Island and destroying its fragile ecosystem, Plum discovers her Guardian powers are dependent on the lotus flowers and must rely on her smarts and her friends to save this magical place and all it stands for. Simultaneous eBook.
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