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A Sea Monster Conundrum (the Misfits)
by Lisa Yee
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts? a sea monster? )--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat
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Each and Every Spark
by Claire Swinarski
From the Edgar Award nominated author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? comes an engrossing, timely, and propulsive story of two girls in Paris--one living under Nazi rule in the 1940s; the other in present day--and the mysterious painting that unites them. Perfect for fans of The Bletchley Riddle and When We Flew Away. Paris, present day. Penny Marks has never felt so alone. Forced to move to France for some fancy job her mom couldn't turn down, she's now miles away from her old life. If she hadn't quit art after all that drama went down last year, she'd at least have something to keep her mind off the fact that life back home is moving on without her.Paris, 1943. Marie Bonnet has never felt so afraid. When the German army seized power over France, she and her sister Heloise watched their father get taken away, leaving them on their own. Then Marie finds evidence that Heloise has secretly been working for the French Resistance--a group of rebels determined to take the Nazis down--and while it has danger written all over it, she's desperate to join. Any small act of uprising could help their country...but it could also cost them their lives.Penny and Marie's worlds collide when an old painting resurfaces in present-day Paris after decades of being hidden. Along with it is a note whose message may lead Penny to Marie...and the fate that awaited her.
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Warriors: Changing Skies #2: Hidden Moon
by Erin Hunter
Still healing from an accident that almost killed her, Tawnypelt is eager to share the message she received from StarClan about a 'great peril' looming over the clans. But her vision is dismissed by her son and leader Tigerstar, leaving Tawnypelt with no choice but to take action on her own. Racked with guilt that he caused his father's death, Starlingpaw is determined to atone for his mistake. His chance comes when Tawnypelt warns him of a 'two-faced cat' intent on destroying the clans. Believing himself uniquely suited to find this cat and stop them, Starlingpaw seizes on the opportunity to prove that he is an asset--and not a liability--to SkyClan. Moonpaw is settling into her role as a Thunderclan apprentice, even as she continues to grapple with the voice in her head. But the more she tries to ignore the voice, the louder--and angrier--it grows. Meanwhile, Twolegs have set their sights on the Moonpool, preventing the Clans from reaching StarClan. Will the cats find a way to reach their ancestors before all is lost?--
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My Weirdtastic School #10: Mrs. Granger Is in Danger!
by Dan Gutman
With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this tenth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, a safety expert is called to Ella Mentry School, but can she perfectly protect the kids from...well, everything?Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids are falling off their bikes, skateboards, and scooters. They're running into doors. Elephants are landing on their heads. Well, we made up that last one. But kids are getting hurt, and Principal Stoker is determined to do something about it. So she brings in Mrs. Granger, who runs Safety Town, a place that helps kids have fun and stay safe at the same time. But what happens when Mrs. Granger goes overboard? Can A.J. and his friends snap her back to normal without ending up in the hospital? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!
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Some of Us Are Brave
by Saadia Faruqi
From the acclaimed author of The Strongest Heart comes a stirring new novel from the perspectives of three very different kids who are navigating the waters of fear and friendship through the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. It's a humid summer in Houston, Texas, and Yasir is dreaming of being soccer team captain--if only he could get the team bully, Cody, off his back, and maybe impress his sort-of-crush, Mona. Meanwhile, Mona is turning her nightmares into art, and Cody's home life feels as tense as the storm literally brewing down the coast.When Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, the three kids could hardly be called friends. But as their regular lives fall apart and rising floodwaters pull them together, Mona, Cody, and Yasir will need to work as a team if they want to survive. The hurricane will churn up their deepest fears and cement their bond forever--if it doesn't tear them apart.
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Hypergifted
by Gordon Korman
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED.School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis--at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious Wilderton University. The last thing Noah wants is to go straight from eighth grade into college. Will his life ever just be normal?!Meanwhile, Noah's best friend, Donovan, has been looking forward all year to a summer of doing nothing. But when Wilderton allows Noah to bring a friend for the summer term, Donovan's parents jump at the chance. Suddenly, Donovan's summer of slack has turned into hanging with Noah and working as a summer camp counselor for professors' kids.Once they arrive on campus, Noah's determined to fit in--and to him, that means joining the top-secret Society of the Gavel. But becoming a Gaveler is harder than it seems, and it's made all the harder when Noah and Donovon smuggle Wilderton's mascot, a two-hundred-pound pig named Porquette, into their dorm. Now Noah and Donovan must combine all their middle-school smarts to keep their pig-sized secret, fix a haywire AI program before it pretty much ends the world, and keep track of Donovan's campers. It's going to be a summer to remember in the newest book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman.
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Minecraft: The Island: An Official Minecraft Novel
by Max Brooks
An official tie-in to the globally popular video game traces the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft who must survive a harsh environment while unraveling the secrets of a mysterious island.
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Minecraft: The Village: An Official Minecraft Novel
by Max Brooks
The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy, details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve--
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Bea Mullins Takes a Shot
by Emily Deibert
Twelve-year-old Bea joins her school's first all-girls hockey team to support her best friend, navigates rocky relationships with her crush Gabi and best friend Celia, and steps up to help save the team when its funding is threatened.
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X Marks the Haunt
by Lindsay Currie
When a lost crypt key awakens a dark force at Graceland Cemetery, twelve-year-old Will, armed with his graveyard know-how, teams up with his friends to uncover the spirits identity and end the haunting for good.
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Goodbye, French Fry
by Rin-rin Yu
A Chinese American girl does her best to stay true to herself in a world that often judges-- Provided by publisher.
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A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez
by María Dolores Águila
Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN.
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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12): Volume 12
by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation.
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Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Hobgoblins
by Megan McDonald
Eliza has a second adventure on the other side of the fairy door--and must call on her wits when a band of impish hobgoblins follows her home--in this enchanting tale by the award-winning author of the Judy Moody series. What's that? Eliza hears faint music coming from behind the teeny-tiny fairy door she created low on the wall. So she presses her ear to the door and--shwoosh!--is whisked into the red, rocky land of hobgoblins, leaving behind the heaps of toys and books that were strewn around her room (along with her mother's orders to clean them up). Luckily, Eliza discovers that the pointy-hatted hobs love to play, love a mess, and can grant wishes! But when she wishes that Hobby, Nobby, and Tobby would help her with her room, she learns that what hobgoblins actually love is playing tricks--and as they burst into her space, it's clear that she's fallen for their trickery. Can she outrun their mischief before they decorate all of her walls with crayon and turn her ceiling fan into a hobgoblin merry-go-round? Just maybe . . . but only if she can come up with a few tricks of her own! Megan McDonald's follow-up to Eliza and the Flower Fairies, illustrated in glowing full color by Lenny Wen, is sure to be happily devoured by every child who fervently believes in fairies and other magical folk.
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Sweet, Tart
by Kara Thom
This tender and heartfelt book will resonate with middle graders. Halle's problems--making new friends, dealing with a sibling, negotiating with parents--are relatable and timeless. . . . A warmhearted tale about growing up and the animals we love on the way. --School Library JournalAfter witnessing the tragic death of a racehorse, eleven-year-old Halle finds herself caring for the horse's best friend, a grieving pony named Rocky. A heart-tugging story of patience, love, and hope. Halle thinks starting sixth grade in a brand-new school might help her forget about what happened at the racetrack. But she's wrong. She can't sleep at night because when she closes her eyes, she sees the last moments of Carver D'esprit, a horse who died the day Halle went to watch the races with her family. When Halle learns Carver came from nearby Oak Creek Stables, she is compelled to go there and learn more about him. The owner introduces her to Carver's best friend, a pony named Rocky. Rocky is standoffish at first, but as Halle cares for him, they both begin to open up. When Halle finds out that Oak Creek Stables is suddenly on the verge of being sold to a housing developer, she feels everything slipping out from under her--what will happen to the horses, to Rocky, and to the memory of Carver D'esprit? This heartfelt story of loss and light follows Halle as she experiences the interconnectedness of endings and beginnings and learns that love still multiplies, even during grief.
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Kid X
by Tracey Baptiste
A boy with the ability to turn himself invisible realizes he may not be the only one with special skills-- Provided by publisher.
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The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
by Daniel Nayeri
1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways. Babak and his little sister have just lost their father. Now orphans, fearing they will be separated, the two devise a plan. Babak will take up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads. With a chalkboard strapped to Babak's back, and a satchel full of textbooks, the siblings set off to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains. On the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival. Against the backdrop of World War II comes an epic adventure in the faraway places. Through the cacophony of soldiers, tanks, and planes, can young hearts of different creeds and nations learn to find a common language? Master storyteller Daniel Nayeri keeps you on the edge of your seat, uncertain to the very end.--
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The Wiggles of Medusa: A Quix Book
by Joan Holub
From the authors of the Goddess Girls and Heroes in Training series comes the fourth book in the School for Magical Monsters series about Medusa working to unlock her magic power--part of the Aladdin QUIX line! Medusa is a Beast at the School for Magical Monsters who's waiting for her magical power. It's too bad her wiggles don't count because she is full of them! She calls them her wiggle-worries, although she wiggles if she's happy or excited, too. When her teacher Mr. Cyclops announces a big art project, Medusa knows it's her big chance to prove herself and finally earn her power! Medusa decides to create special messages of kindness, picking out cool rocks to write fun sayings on them like You Rock, Give Hugs, and Have a Great Day! With help from her goddess friend Athena, can Medusa turn her wiggles into magic?
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Maysoon Zayid, the Girl Who Can Can
by Seema Yasmin
This is the story of the girl who could! Maysoon Zayid was just a girl from New Jersey. She might have been the youngest of four sisters, but in her dreams, she was Mimi-an amazing actress, comedian, and dancer! The only problem? People kept telling Maysoon that she could not live out her dreams. As a Palestinian Muslim girl born with cerebral palsy, Maysoon faced all sorts of challenges-both physical and societal-that stood in the way of her goals. But Maysoon didn't dare give up! Instead, she followed her heart all the way to the screen and stage to become one of America's first ever Muslim women comedians and an actress on her favorite TV show-- Provided by publisher.
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Europa
by James Ponti
When Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless Le Fantãome is released from prison, the City Spies have to split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in hopes that they can thwart the attacks and keep Le Fantãome from going free-- Provided by publisher.
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Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus
by Rex Stone
Travel back in time to the Cretaceous period to help a herd of Parasaurolophus with the Dinosaur Club. Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story for kids aged 5-7. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess, another member. Tess shows Jamie her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. Suddenly, the two new friends find themselves back in the amazing yet dangerous Cretaceous period, where they encounter a herd of Parasaurolophus that need their help. This Dinosaur Club story features: An introduction to core non-fiction for children aged 5-7 who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts.Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text.Reference pages to build upon all dinosaur fans' knowledge about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.All the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries.Engaging material that reinforces the narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries.Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus will take your child on an action-packed Cretaceous adventure as they learn about the Parasaurolophus dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. More in the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus, then you'll love other titles in the series. Why not try Dinosaur Club: The T.Rex Attack, Saving the Stegosaurus, Avoiding the Allosaurus, and The Compsognathus Chase, and embark on a Jurassic adventure whilst learning about different dinosaur species
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Hail Mariam
by Huda Al-Marashi
Hail Mariam is an interfaith Muslim take on Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret drawn from the author's own experiences in Catholic school. Sixth grade wasn't supposed to be this complicated. Iraqi American Mariam Hassan transfers to a local Catholic school and before her first day her parents remind her that she might be the first Muslim her classmates have ever met. No big deal, right? Just represent an entire religion while making new friends, keeping up with schoolwork, and figuring out who she is. When Mariam's younger sister, Salma, is diagnosed with a serious lung condition, her family faces endless doctor visits and sleepless nights. Mariam tries to lighten their burden and keep her own problems to herself--including the fact that she's just been cast as Mary in the school's Christmas nativity play. Mariam wants to honor her faith and her new community, but she's terrified of crossing a religious line. Can a Muslim girl be the lead in a Christian story? What will her family think? And why does she feel like every decision she makes represents all Muslims? Mariam discovers that faith, much like friendships, isn't about perfection--it's about connection. As she leans on her family, friends, and school community, she begins to see the power of interfaith cooperation and learns she doesn't have to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. Hail Mariam is a celebration of the beauty of finding common ground.
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Nightmare on Nightmare Street
by R. L. Stine
From the master of spine-tingling horror for young audiences, A Nightmare on Nightmare Street is full of strange sounds, terrifying visions, and things that go bump in the night. Includes a forward by James Murr Murray, bestselling author of Don't Move and creator of Impractical Jokers.Twelve-year-old Joe Ferber, his sister Sadie, and their parents have just moved into a house that has all the hallmarks of a horror movie--tombstones in the basement, a creepy doll laying around, strange noises in the wall, and so on. As Joe tries to fall asleep on the first night, his nightlight begins to flash and change colors, and the creepy doll appears in his bed ... and then twelve-year-old Shawn Hannigan wakes up from a dream.Shawn and his little sister, Addie, are seemingly living in the same house with their mother. But when they arrive at their new school for the first day, the teachers are all wearing animal masks, and the principal's office is pitch black and full of noises. At the end of the day, a stranger claiming to be Shawn's mom picks him up and tells him he doesn't have a sister ...As more and more strange things happen to each of them, Shawn and Joe have to figure out what is real, and what is a nightmare ...
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Mythspeaker
by Christopher Roubique
For fans of Race to the Sun and the Aru Shah series, this epic fantasy adventure inspired by Indigenous American mythology follows a band of misfit children who must pull off an impossible heist in order to save the world! Thanks to a prophecy revealed when he was little, thirteen-year-old Kyta always knew that he was destined to save the world. But waiting for that moment has kept him on edge his whole childhood, preventing him from having fun like other kids in his tribe. So when the ground quakes and the trees whisper that something is wrong, Kyta leaps into action, desperate to fulfill his destiny.
Will Kyta be able to fulfill his destiny, or did he set himself up to fail . . . and the world to fall? Inspired by the Indigenous American folktales, this thrilling and heartwarming fantasy shows the importance of teamwork, respect for nature, and believing in yourself.
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The Mighty Macy
by Kwame Alexander
A young girl finds her voice--and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community--in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book. But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse, she finds out her father won't be home to help her figure out what to do, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery, Alabama to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders, support from her mom, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community. Can Macy learn to be Mighty?
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Murray the Pirate
by Adam Stower
Escape through the magic cat flap and join your new favorite cat and bunny duo as they face off against a grumpy pirate captain, uncover a secret treasure map, and attempt to escape MONSTER ISLAND. Readers of Bad Guys will giggle their way through this illustrated and purr-fectly charming chapter book series.
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The Cursed Spotlight: Unofficial Adventure Stories for Kpop Demon Hunters Fans (Book 2)
by Mina Finch
An action-packed fantasy series for middle grade fans of KPop Demon Hunters Every year, one trainee is chosen for the coveted Spotlight Solo, but legends say every winner is cursed. When Nari is selected, her anxieties spiral as shadow demons twist the superstition into a weapon. The group fractures under fear until Taeyang uncovers the truth behind the curse. To protect Nari, they must rally together and prove that friendship shines brighter than fear.
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Planting Sunshine
by Andrée Poulin
When does the war over there become the war over here? In this novel in verse, a boy named Theo can't stop worrying about the war he sees on TV. In a distant country, war is wreaking havoc. Theo, safe in his house, is horrified by the images of violence he sees on TV, and he can't stop wondering why: Why the war? Why this senseless violence? Why so much hate? His dad says it's complicated, and has no real answers to give him. His friends at school say that kids shouldn't be worried about faraway wars. But Theo can't stop thinking about bombs destroying houses and schools. He starts to feel very, very alone. Inspired by an unusual act he sees on TV, where a woman gives seeds of the national flower to an enemy soldier, Theo wonders if there's a way that he can help sow the seeds of peace. Weaving poems and striking illustrations, this book shows how war hurts people everywhere.
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Robot Island
by Cary Fagan
It isn't bad enough that Willis has to live with his cold uncle Tod in a dusty old house of used books. He can't even spend time with his friends Harrison and Galaxi because of the nasty after-school jobs his uncle makes him take on. But then his uncle asks him to visit an old widow lady in the mansion on the hill. To his surprise, Willis likes Mrs ouse and even the books they read together (Little Women, Great Expectations). Meanwhile, taking a rowboat ride, Willis discovers an abandoned town from the 1950s populated by square-headed robots. What is the connection between Mrs. Shorthouse and Robot Island? What will happen after the police find out that Willis has been stealing rare books from the mansion? And when Willis turns on the electricity and the robots of Robot Island come to life, will they turn out to be friends or enemies?--
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Lucy Lancaster in the Spotlight
by Willow Coven
Lucy is relying on her magical hiccups to make her guitar recital a success, but just when she needs her magic to kick in, the hiccups do not come out.
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Lucy Lancaster Is Totally in Control
by Willow Coven
Lucy Lancaster is determined to have the perfect weekend with her cousin Skye, but when her magical hiccups start, Lucy worries that Skye will discover Lucy is a witch.
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Lucy Lancaster Has a Secret
by Willow Coven
Lucy Lancaster develops a mysterious case of magical hiccups with the power to make her dreams and nightmares come true and then learns how to cast a spell to control them.
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Unsettling Salad!
by Aaron Reynolds
Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables
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A Surprise for Willow
by Bea Jackson
Lily the fairy tries to help her human friend, Willow, overcome her stage fright in this first chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Even though Lily is a fairy and Willow is a little human girl, they've become the closest of pals, singing sweet songs, counting twinkly stars, and enjoying yummy snacks. When Willow tells Lily she's super nervous about performing in a big school celebration, Lily isn't sure how to help her. Then, with fairies Sky and Jasmine by her side, Lily comes up with an idea: they'll surprise Willow at school! But will their secret plan be too dangerous, especially for teeny tiny fairies?
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The Road from Nowhere
by Avi
Inside one of America's most troubled periods of economic crisis, The Road From Nowhere, from master storyteller and Newbery medalist Avi, is both a tightly plotted adventure and a big-hearted tale of boyhood that explores what it means to put a name to the feelings we're taught to push down far into the earth. There's one road in Gatchett's Gluch--population forty-five--a silver mining town in the high Colorado desert. That means there's only one way in and one way out.Fourteen-year-old Ollie feels trapped and restless, desperate to find his own lode of silver, so he can gain riches and get his family out of the town. As the man of the house, he feels that's his job, just as his younger brother Gus's job is to ask question after question. Though Ollie is unwilling to admit it, he doesn't have all the answers.
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The Claiming (the Last Resort #2)
by Jasmine Warga
The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here!A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect -- one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years...And that's not all. Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. Teddy's nightmares are back in a big way, and after getting stuck in the portal herself, Lila seems to be... flickering?! Almost as if something, or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but he's terrified of repeating the worst mistake of his life. Yet Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden's evil plans, and in order to stop her, he'll have to face his greatest fears -- the ones he's spent his whole life running from.Enter the world of The Last Resort! Talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery!
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Ballet Besties: Indu's Time to Shine
by Yasmine Naghdi
Indu loves learning ballet at her local community dance school, but unlike her friends, she doesn't want to be a principal dancer when she grows up. While she's a bit afraid of being on stage, dancing is still one of her favorite hobbies. When the class has the chance to see the ballet Cinderella put on professionally, Indu realizes the other way she's different--her mom can't afford the ticket. Indu figures out a way to go, but it makes her think: Aren't there other kids out there who want to learn ballet and can't? Shouldn't ballet be for everyone? From a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and an award-winning children's author comes an engaging story of friendship, responsibility, and teamwork, with back matter explaining the various dance techniques and more. Black-and-white illustrations bring a diverse group of characters to life.--
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Ballet Besties: Yara's Chance to Dance
by Yasmine Naghdi
Pirouette your way to the Shimmer and Shine dance studio! When Yara joins a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age who are there to start their training or just for the fun of it. Soon she has a group of ballet besties she loves to dance with--until their grumpy landlady, Dame Clougston-Willmott, threatens to close the studio. Suddenly it's up to Yara and her new friends to keep Shimmer and Shine open! Will putting on a performance of The Sleeping Beauty reawaken the Dame's love for dance? Could Yara have a chance to dance her dream role of Aurora? And most important of all, can the ballet besties save their studio? An engaging story of friendship, responsibility, and teamwork, with back matter explaining the various dance techniques and more. Black-and-white illustrations bring a diverse group of characters to life.--
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Maple for the People: (A Middle Grade Novel of School Elections, Friendship, and Finding Ones Voice)
by Kate McGovern
A charming and affirming page-turner with a happy and unexpected ending. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Maple is running for president of the sixth grade against popular Sonia Shah in this contemporary story of friendship, family, and community action, a follow-up to Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen set in a dyslexia-friendly font. Maple has made it to sixth grade at last, and her friend Jack thinks she'd make a great class president. At first, Maple's mind isn't on politics--she feels her old friends drifting away, her family can't afford a new rent increase, and her favorite historic tree is taken down by the city, leaving only a stump with hundreds of rings. But when Maple realizes she might be able to achieve something good, like starting a community garden, she jumps into the race. When a fire sweeps through a local building, Maple's priorities change. What if her class could help the families displaced by the disaster? Unfortunately, campaigning on the idea of giving away the class fund isn't too popular, especially when Maple's opponent, Sonia Shah (who has a cool new haircut), promises new tablets for everyone instead. Maple is further disheartened by anonymous attacks on her struggles with reading. But she is determined to see this campaign through, win or lose, with a slogan that shows her truest heart: Maple for the people
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Rica Baptista: The Box of Possibilities
by Janet Costa Bates
Rica and Laini can't imagine what's inside the mysterious box sent from anything-but-ordinary Uncle Moose. Or can they? Lively creativity and humor shine in Rica's latest adventure. Rica and her best friend Laini are bubbling over with curiosity. A mystery box has appeared on Rica's doorstep, and nobody will open it! Momma says they must wait for Uncle Moose, who mailed the box to himself. But he's on vacation in Cape Verde and won't be home for days. So Rica and Laini speculate about what's inside: a fold-up car from the future, a stuffed giraffe who turns into a real giraffe, magical perma-frozen ice cream? Or even better, superpowers! Rica and Laini practice their own superpowers--like flying (zip line and jumping) and invisibility (tiptoeing and hiding)--to get ready for the big reveal, even in the face of Rica's cousin Serenity's disbelief. Could superpowers be real, and will Rica's true superpower emerge when Uncle Moose finally returns? A funny story of family and possibility, enhanced by charming illustrations.
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Brady Mason's Perfect Fit
by Nicole Melleby
A queer New Jersey orphan goes to live with her glamorous birth mom in New York City-- Provided by publisher.
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The Academy IV: Title Fight
by T. Z. Layton
When twelve new teammates join the Knights, thirteen-year-old Leo forms a rivalry with another player who seems determined to take his position, risking a serious injury and the fate of the entire season.
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The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
by T. Z. Layton
Hoping to maintain their spot in the Youth Premier League, thirteen-year-old Leo and his teammates travel across Europe to play in a soccer tournament against the world's best youth teams.
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The Lions' Run
by Sara Pennypacker
The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance.
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Confessions of a Junior Spy
by Rosaria Munda
Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in her mother's footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others in Confessions of a Junior Spy, a fun, fast-paced, middle grade series opener by Rosaria Munda.
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Reach
by Celesta Rimington
A boy's wish for his family to return to the way it used to be goes awry, teaching him the real meaning of roots and how new ones can grow if we let them-- Provided by publisher.
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The Daughter of Death
by Fern Forgettable
On her thirteenth birthday, Rosemary Thorpe discovers her visions of death are real and must survive the magical Yule Hunt while stopping the Seelie Fae Keeper's growing influence over her school.
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Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest
by Chris Grabenstein
Twelve-year-old Ben and his polar opposite, eighteen-year-old brother Ethan, embark on a road trip race across Route 66 for a chance to win a million-dollar prize as they solve puzzles and bond with each other.
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A Year Without Home
by V. T. Bidania
After U.S. troops pull out of Vietnam, eleven-year-old Gao Sheng and her family are forced to flee their home in Laos and make a new home in a refugee camp in Thailand--
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Hattie Mae Begins Again
by Sharon G. Flake
A southern girl attends an elite girls boarding school in the north must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future, set against the backdrop of the great migration-- Provided by publisher.
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Dr. Zeus
by James Patterson
Middle School meets Percy Jackson in this exciting adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission. Nick Andino isn't exactly hero material. He's perfectly happy working at his family's Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully. His life isn't very exciting...until destiny comes calling. Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zooms into town with a quest that Nick must complete to save Andinos past and present from being erased from history. Accompanied by a fast-talking Hermes, Nick journeys back to ancient Greece, where his ancestors await--along with new friends and a whole host of Greek gods and monsters. Can Nick be the hero the Andinos need, or will his story be another Greek tragedy? This fast-paced, feel-good adventure from the world's favorite storyteller has black-and-white illustrations throughout, and amphitheaters full of humor and heart.
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The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene
by Corey Ann Haydu
In this poignant, magical tale by the acclaimed author of Eventown, two girls find themselves dropped into each other's world--and must face down dragons they've only imagined. Auden Denny Greene is happiest with her friend Runa, creating stories set in their imaginary land of Sorrowfeld, where princesses rule and cursed dragons are a constant danger. But now that they are turning twelve, Runa seems ready to give up on the magic of Sorrowfeld just when Denny needs it the most...Princess Auden is the last remaining princess of Sorrowfeld--and on her twelfth birthday, she will be expected to vanquish the dragons that took her family. Only, when a swarm attacks her birthday celebration, all she can do is run...But suddenly. Auden is in Denny's world. And Denny is in Auden's.The two Audens have switched places. No one but them has any idea. And now, each girl must come into her own power in order to fight the other's dragons. The magical beasts of Impossible Creatures meet the body-swap of Freaky Friday, set in a world as fantastical as Wicked's Oz!
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Amari and the Metalwork Menace
by B. B. Alston
The gripping fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.In the wake of the extreme losses to the Bureau during the war with Dylan Van Helsing and the magicians, Amari has stepped back from being a Junior Agent to spend the school year as a normal kid. But as she prepares to graduate eighth grade, she's faced with a decision: Return to the Bureau and join the elite new Junior Special Agent Program, or retire for good--which would mean safety, but also losing her memories of the supernatural world.But soon she finds that she may not have a choice. A deadly new curse is threatening both the supernatural and mortal worlds as, beneath their skin, people are slowly becoming machines--and losing their very humanity. And it's somehow related to the First Magician.Hundreds of cases have been cropping up, with no cure in sight. And when the curse hits someone close to Amari, it's up to her to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery--even if it means trusting an old enemy.
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