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  1. 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)

  2. Extra Yarn

    by Mac Barnett
    A young girl discovers a magical box of yarn that never runs out, and transforms her dull town with her knitting creations.

    This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn.But it turns out it isn't. ... (Goodreads)

  3. Surviving the Applewhites

    by Stephanie S. Tolan
    Troubled Jake is sent to live with the eccentric Applewhite family, where he discovers his passion for the arts and learns to embrace his individuality.

    Will anyone take on Jake Semple? Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he burned down his old school and got kicked out of every school in his home state. Only one place will take him now, and ... (Goodreads)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers

    by Louise Rennison
    The hilarious and quirky teenage diary of Georgia Nicolson continues as she navigates through love, friendship, and school life.

    Let the overseas snogfest begin!, Georgia and Jas are off to Hamburger-a-gogo land! Georgia plans to track down Masimo, the Italian-American dreamboat, but after a long week in America, she only ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Startled by His Furry Shorts

    by Louise Rennison
    Georgia Nicolson navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, including crushes, family drama, and embarrassing mishaps.

    On the rack of romance. And also in the oven of luuurve. Woe is Georgia: Dave the Laugh has declared his love for her (at least she thinks he was talking about her), and she has finally given Masimo ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Spy School

    by Stuart Gibbs
    Ben Ripley is recruited to attend a secret spy school, where he must use his wits to solve a dangerous mystery.

    Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: C.I.A. or ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Spy Camp

    by Stuart Gibbs
    Ben Ripley returns to spy school to uncover a double agent. Action-packed adventure ensues.

    In this follow-up to the Edgar-nominated Spy School , top-secret training continues into summer for aspiring spy Ben Ripley—and so does the danger. Ben Ripley is a middle-schooler whose school is not ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving

    by Jonathan Evison
    A man becomes a caregiver for a disabled teenager and embarks on a road trip, discovering the true meaning of life and friendship.

    The book (and adapted film) follow a 39 year old man who has experienced personal tragedy and is currently climbing out of depression and grief. His estranged wife has been waiting for months for him ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Henry and Beezus

    by Beverly Cleary
    Henry Huggins and his friend Beezus navigate the ups and downs of childhood in their neighborhood.

    All Henry Huggins wants is his very own bicycle, a shiny red one to ride up and down Klickitat Street. But no matter how Henry tries to raise money for the bike of his dreams–from selling bubble gum ... (Goodreads)

  12. Bloomability

    by Sharon Creech
    Dinnie's life changes when she moves to Switzerland and attends an international school. She learns to embrace new experiences and friendships.

    Domenica Santolina Doone, known as Dinnie, has spent most of her life traveling around the United States because her father is transiently employed. Dinnie feels that she has settled into this ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Class Mom

    by Laurie Gelman
    A humorous take on the life of a class mom, navigating the challenges of organizing school events and dealing with parents.

    Laurie Gelman’s clever debut novel about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics., Jen Dixon is not your ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Then Again, Maybe I Won't

    by Judy Blume
    A coming-of-age story about a boy's struggles with puberty, family dynamics, and peer pressure.

    a twelve-year-old Tony Miglione lives with his hardworking extended family in a working-class neighborhood in Jersey city. After Tony's family experiences a major increase in wealth due to his ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Perfect

    by Natasha Friend
    Isabelle hides her father's abuse from everyone, including her best friend, until she meets a new friend who helps her confront the truth.

    Isabelle Lee is a 13-year-old girl with an eating disorder. The disorder developed over time after the death of her father when her mother begins to send her to group therapy. She soon realizes that ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Night Whispers

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats must navigate through danger and betrayal to save their clan from destruction.

    Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars—now featuring fierce new art. The third book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #3: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

    by Wendy Mass
    Jeremy Fink receives a box from his deceased father with four keys, leading him on a journey to discover the meaning of life.

    In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Firestar's Quest

    by Erin Hunter
    Firestar embarks on a journey to find a new home for his clan, encountering new challenges and making new allies along the way.

    There is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and ... (Goodreads)

  19. Audrey, Wait!

    by Robin Benway
    Audrey's breakup song becomes a hit, turning her into an overnight celebrity and causing chaos in her life.

    EVERYBODY'S SINGING, "AUDREY, WAIT!" Audrey Cuttler's life hasn't been the same since that song, "Audrey, Wait!" hit the airwaves. All she wants to do is go to concerts, hang out with her friends, ... (Goodreads)

  20. The London Eye Mystery

    by Siobhan Dowd
    When Ted's cousin Salim disappears from the London Eye, Ted and his sister Kat use their unique perspectives to solve the mystery.

    The story begins with Aunt Gloria visiting Ted's family. Ted is a boy with Asperger syndrome. She is accompanied by her son Salim, a half- Asian boy who is about a year older than Ted. People with ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Bad Boy's Girl

    by Blair Holden
    Tessa falls for the school's bad boy, Cole, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    A Wattpad Story with 160 Million reads online! This new edition contains never before seen, exclusive content! Tessa O'Connell is a girl as ordinary as they come-or so she thinks. Her aim for senior ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Escaping Peril

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    Peril, a dragon with a troubled past, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to find her place in the world.

    "The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Gifted School

    by Bruce Holsinger
    The cutthroat competition among parents to get their children into a new gifted school leads to secrets, betrayals, and moral dilemmas.

    Smart and juicy, a compulsively readable novel about a group of friends and families that is nearly destroyed by their own competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens in the ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Cobra King of Kathmandu

    by P.B. Kerr
    Twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel to Nepal to stop the Cobra King from unleashing a deadly virus.

    From the New York Times bestselling author P. B. Kerr, comes the third volume in this exceptional, imaginative adventure series about a twin boy and girl who discover they are djinns. In the third ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Wanderer

    by Sharon Creech
    A young girl travels with her mother to different places, making new friends and discovering the beauty of life.

    The sea, the sea, the sea. It rolled and rolled and called to me. Come in, it said, come in. Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Bad Seed

    by Jory John
    A mischievous seed causes trouble wherever it goes, but can it change its ways?

    A New York Times bestseller!, Amazon Prime,'s Most Read Title of 2019! An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month from the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Also Known As

    by Robin Benway
    Teen spy Maggie Silver must balance her secret agent life with high school drama.

    Which is more dangerous: being an international spy... or surviving high school? Maggie Silver has never minded her unusual life. Cracking safes for the world's premier spy organization and traveling ... (Goodreads)

  28. Kiss the Sky

    by Krista Ritchie
    Two rockstars navigate fame, addiction, and love in a world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

    A virgin "ice queen" heiress &, The arrogant god-like man who wants to melt her, , Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she's a Princeton graduate, an Academic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Brown-Eyed Girl

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Wealthy businessman meets his match in a spirited woman who challenges his beliefs and steals his heart.

    The much anticipated final book in the Travis series,, Brown-Eyed Girl, from beloved author Lisa Kleypas, Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Dearest Clementine

    by Lex Martin
    Clementine falls for her brother's best friend, Gavin, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover for ASIN B00JRQ08HI Twenty-year-old Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe, and after being burned by her high school ... (Goodreads)