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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
by Louis Sachar
A bullied boy learns to stand up for himself and find his own courage.
Bradley Chalkers is the protagonist of the book. He is the oldest student in the fifth-grade class, having repeated fourth grade. In his school, he sits at the back of the class, last seat, last row, ... (Wikipedia)
Because of Mr. Terupt
by Rob Buyea
Seven fifth-grade students learn valuable life lessons through the influence of a beloved teacher.
It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There’s . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one ... (Goodreads)
The Report Card
by Andrew Clements
Fifth-grader Nora secretly gets straight Ds on her report card to prove a point about the education system.
9 year old Nora was a disgrace to her entire family, To disguise her intellect, Nora observes and emulates her classmates so she doesn't stand out. She becomes interested in one of her schoolfellow, ... (Wikipedia)
Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger
by Louis Sachar
Whimsical adventures of a class of students in a peculiar school.
Mr. Gorf was the son of Mrs. Gorf, who tormented the students in, Sideways Stories From Wayside School, before being turned into an apple and eaten. He was born in Kathmandu, Nepal . He was never ... (Wikipedia)
Wishtree
by Katherine Applegate
An ancient oak tree tells the story of a community coming together to accept difference and promote understanding.
The, New York Times-,bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. ,, Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . . Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Refugee
by Alan Gratz
Three children, three different times, all with a common goal of finding refuge.
A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,), this timely — and timeless — novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge. A, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
A robot's journey of self-discovery and its transformation from a machine to a living creature.
Wall-E, meets, Hatchet, in this, New York Times, bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A young girl discovers her own unique talents with the help of a supportive teacher.
"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s, Wonder, will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —,Kirkus Reviews, Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare
by Darren Shan
A boy's fascination with a vampire's spider leads him to become a half-vampire and join a traveling freak show.
Cirque du Freak is the saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a ... (Goodreads)
Toxic
by Rachel Van Dyken
A young woman must navigate the cutthroat world of Hollywood and deal with the toxicity of fame and fortune.
Everyone has a secret... Gabe Hyde is on borrowed time. He's been hiding his identity for over four years-hidden from the world that used to adore him–obsess over him--driven to the edge of insanity ... (Goodreads)
Wayside School Is Falling Down
by Louis Sachar
A humorous tale about the strange and wacky events at an unusual school.
Louis yard teacher starts off 30 tales of unusual students. Comic sketches precede every chapter. Todd brings a cute adorable plastic puppy who bites back when Joy steals it. Cafeteria Mrs Mush ... (Goodreads)
The Colossus Rises
by Peter Lerangis
Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.
One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)
Winter
by Marissa Meyer
A young girl's battle to save her kingdom from the icy grip of a powerful queen.
Due to Princess Winter's refusal to use the Lunar gift, the ability to manipulate what others see and do, she has Lunar sickness, a state of mental illness that causes occasional hallucinations. ... (Wikipedia)
The Eleventh Plague
by Jeff Hirsch
A post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A boy and his father struggle to survive in a harsh new reality.
Jeff Hirsch's stunning debut is now in paperback! In the aftermath of a war, America’s landscape has been ravaged and two-thirds of the population left dead from a vicious strain of influenza. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
An orphaned boy's journey to unravel the secrets of a mechanical man and find his place in the world.
In 1930s Paris, young Hugo Cabret and his father repair an automaton at the museum where his father works. When Hugo's father dies in a fire, his uncle brings him to live and work at the train ... (Wikipedia)
Sweet Thing
by Renee Carlino
A young woman escapes her troubled life by running away with a musician, but soon realizes that love isn't always enough.
"You have to teach your heart and mind how to sing together... then you'll hear the sound of your soul." Mia Kelly thinks she has it all figured out. She's an Ivy League graduate, a classically ... (Goodreads)
Ten Thousand Skies Above You
by Claudia Gray
Marguerite travels through different dimensions to save her loved ones, facing challenges and discovering secrets along the way.
Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them ... (Goodreads)
Ruin
by Rachel Van Dyken
A wealthy heiress and a former NFL player must confront their pasts and secrets to find love.
I'm not your typical girl. I've been running away from the memories that haunt me for so long that depression has become my only comfort. I was content in the darkness...until Wes Michals offered to ... (Goodreads)
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
by Kimberly Jones
Two high school girls from different backgrounds must work together to survive a night of riots and violence in their city.
The Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition includes a special note from the author, two additional chapters, a detailed map of the area covered by the main characters, newspaper articles about the riot ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shadows
by John Saul
A family moves into a new home, unaware of the dark secrets hidden within its walls. As they uncover the truth, they must fight for their survival.
They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted – or cursed -- with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the ... (Goodreads)
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
by Tom Angleberger
Origami Yoda and friends solve the mystery of the Fortune Wookiee, a paper fortune teller that can predict the future.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CASE FILE WITHOUT ORIGAMI YODA? With Dwight suspended, McQuarrie Middle School is missing its most famous attendee: origami Yoda. And no Yoda means no case file mystery to ... (Goodreads)
Darth Paper Strikes Back
by Tom Angleberger
A group of friends create a new origami character, Darth Paper, to fight against their strict school principal.
The second case file of the, New York Times, bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger! Not such a long time ago, in a middle school not so far away . . . . . . Something amazing happened. ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Lullabies
by Lang Leav
A collection of poems and prose that explore the themes of love, heartbreak, and healing.
A sequel to the hugely popular, best-selling, Love & Misadventure,, Lullabies, continues to explore the intricacies of love and loss. Set to a musical theme, love's poetic journey in this new, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Twisted
by Emma Chase
A successful businessman falls for a woman who challenges him in unexpected ways, leading to a twisted and complicated romance.
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard. In this heart-pounding follow-up to Tangled , Kate reveals that there is trouble in paradise, when unexpected circumstances force her and Drew to ... (Goodreads)
Unteachable
by Leah Raeder
High school student Maise falls for her teacher, but their forbidden romance is threatened by secrets from their pasts.
Maise O’Malley just turned eighteen, but she’s felt like a grown-up her entire life. The summer before senior year, she has plans: get into a great film school, convince her mom to go into rehab, and ... (Goodreads)
Booked
by Kwame Alexander
A young boy navigates life, love, and soccer while dealing with his parents' separation. Written in verse.
New York Times, Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Snicker of Magic
by Natalie Lloyd
A young girl's magical journey to restore the forgotten stories of her hometown.
Introducing an extraordinary new voice–-a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten . . .and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people ... (Goodreads)
One
by Sarah Crossan
A teenage girl, separated from her twin, navigates a dystopian world in search of freedom.
Grace and Tippi. Tippi and Grace. Two sisters. Two hearts. Two dreams. Two lives. But one body. Grace and Tippi are conjoined twins, joined at the waist, defying the odds of survival for sixteen ... (Goodreads)
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)
