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Recommendations based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid: #1-4by Jeff Kinney
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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)
The Ugly Truth
by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley navigates the ups and downs of middle school, including crushes, friendships, and embarrassing moments.
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased ... (Goodreads)
Rodrick Rules
by Jeff Kinney
Greg's older brother Rodrick torments him while their parents are away, leading to hilarious mishaps and sibling rivalry.
At the start of the book, Greg Heffley explains how bad his summer vacation was in which after being signed up with the swim team without his consent, he had to deal with practice at 7:00 AM, being ... (Wikipedia)
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself
by Lincoln Peirce
Follow the hilarious misadventures of sixth-grader Nate Wright as he navigates school, friends, and family.
Nate Wright is dreaming when he wakes up to another ordinary morning of his life: breakfast of lumpy raisin oatmeal, his older sister, Ellen, and school. Believing that there will be a test that day ... (Wikipedia)
Big Nate Strikes Again
by Lincoln Peirce
Sixth-grader Nate Wright navigates middle school life with his friends and family, often getting into trouble along the way.
As Nate Wright and his friends Francis and Teddy look at a bulletin board that had baby pictures of the entire sixth grade, Nate points out one picture that he believes is Jenny, but it turns out to ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Bone: Tall Tales
by Jeff Smith
A collection of short stories set in the world of Bone, featuring beloved characters and new adventures.
Ever wonder what happened before the Bone cousins got lost in the uncharted forest of the Valley? Or how Boneville came to be? This is the hilarious companion to the epic BONE saga. Long before the ... (Goodreads)
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)
Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
by Megan McDonald
A boy named Stink shrinks to the size of a bug and has to navigate his way through the challenges of being small.
In his first solo adventure, Judy Moody's younger bother stars in this funny, homespun saga that reflects the familiar voice of a kid who pictures himself with super powers to deal with the travails ... (Goodreads)
Red Riding Hood
by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
A retelling of the classic fairy tale, where Red Riding Hood must uncover the truth behind the wolf attacks in her village.
Valerie's sister was beautiful, kind, and sweet. Now she is dead. Henri, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast ... (Barnes & Noble)
Big Nate Flips Out
by Lincoln Peirce
Sixth-grader Nate Wright faces new challenges, including a crush, a new teacher, and a rival comic strip.
Francis is annoyed that Nate is messy and calls him a slob. Nate then accuses Francis of having color coded underwear, and wedgies him. Later, Nate and his friends go to the yearbook meeting, ... (Wikipedia)
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The school's lunch lady is secretly a crime-fighting hero who must stop a cyborg substitute teacher from taking over the school.
Serving justice . . . and lunch!, Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? ... (Goodreads)
Night of the Ninjas
by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie travel to ancient Japan and help a young ninja save his village from a warlord.
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series?the Magic Tree House! Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House ... (Goodreads)
Curious George Visits the Zoo
by Margret Rey
Curious George visits the zoo and gets into mischief, but ultimately learns valuable lessons about animal behavior and safety.
Curious George and the man with the yellow hat visit the zoo. A hungry Curious George snatches a pail of bananas from the zoo keeper. Though he shouldn't have taken the bananas, George soon changes ... (Goodreads)
Just Me and My Mom
by Mercer Mayer
A young child spends a day with their mother, going on various adventures and having fun together.
Head to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming ... (Goodreads)
The Accused
by John Grisham
A young lawyer defends a man accused of rape, but soon realizes the case is more complicated than it seems.
The murder trial of Pete Duffy is about to begin and that is all anyone can talk about. Theo has permission from his teacher to be in court for the opening remarks and to report back to the class ... (Wikipedia)
The Courtship of Princess Leia
by Dave Wolverton
A love triangle between Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Prince Isolder unfolds amidst a battle for control of the galaxy.
Though the Battle of Endor resulted in the destruction of the Emperor and Darth Vader , along with the best of the Imperial Starfleet , the remnants of the Empire are still a danger. One of the ... (Wikipedia)
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
by James Patterson
Rafe Khatchadorian's hilarious journey through middle school, breaking every rule in the book to make it more bearable.
Rafe is bored at Hills Village Middle School with sixth grade at first, but he and his friend Leonardo the Silent invent "Operation R.A.F.E." (stands for "rules aren't for everyone"), a challenge to ... (Wikipedia)
Nightshade
by Andrea Cremer
A young girl discovers her werewolf heritage and must choose between her loyalty to her pack and her forbidden love for a human boy.
Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding ... (Goodreads)
Dolphins at Daybreak
by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie travel back in time to a coral reef to find a special kind of shell. They encounter dolphins and danger.
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks ... (Goodreads)
Girl Online
by Zoe Sugg
A teenage girl blogs anonymously about her struggles with anxiety and falls in love with a boy she meets in New York City.
The novel surrounds Penny Porter, a 15 year old living with her parents in Brighton. Penny starts blogging about her problems, such as school drama, friends, family, boys and the panic attacks she ... (Wikipedia)
Witch & Wizard
by James Patterson
Siblings Wisty and Whit are torn from their normal lives and accused of being witches and wizards in a dystopian world ruled by a totalitarian government.
The world is changing—the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now kids are disappearing. For fifteen-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside-down when ... (Goodreads)
Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
by Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia, a literal-minded housekeeper, misunderstands instructions for a bridal shower and creates chaos.
Housemaid Amelia Bedelia smilingly obeys to the letter. Cousin Acolcu helps prune hedges and prepare shower for Miss Alma at ladies' Tuesday afternoon sewing. Mr Rogers says scale and ice his fish. ... (Goodreads)
Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
by Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's adventures continue as she tries to navigate the social hierarchy of middle school and plan the ultimate party.
It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Recipe for disaster: 4 parties. Add 2 friends and 1 crush. Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki. Mix well, put fingers over ... (Goodreads)
Mr Stink
by David Walliams
A lonely girl befriends a stinky homeless man, Mr. Stink, and helps him find a place to live. Heartwarming and humorous.
Chloe is a 12-year-old girl living in an undisclosed British town, who wants to help a local tramp become her friend, Mr. Stink, but she does not know how. She wrote a story that her mother tore up ... (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 Stand: Soul Survivors
by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
A group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world struggle to cope with the aftermath of the global pandemic.
M-O-O-N spells the start of the third volume of Marvel's critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King's horror epic. Nick Andros has hit the road and teamed up with the child-like Tom Cullen. ... (Goodreads)
Afternoon on the Amazon
by Mary Pope Osborne
Two siblings embark on a magical adventure down the Amazon River, encountering exotic animals and ancient ruins.
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into ... (Goodreads)
The Duchess of Malfi
by John Webster
A tragic play about a widowed duchess who secretly marries her steward, leading to a web of deceit, murder, and revenge.
Webster's principal source was in William Painter 's The Palace of Pleasure (1567), which was a translation of François de Belleforest 's French adaptation of Matteo Bandello 's Novelle (1554). ... (Wikipedia)
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets
by Dav Pilkey
Two pranksters must save their school from an army of evil talking toilets created by a mad scientist.
JH Elementary School is planning on hosting its second annual Invention Convention . Upon seeing the poster for it, George and Harold think to themselves what it would be like to be principals for ... (Wikipedia)
