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Kristy's Great Idea
by Raina Telgemeier
Kristy and her friends start a babysitting club, but things get complicated when they face competition and personal conflicts.
This graphic novel adapted by Raina Telgemeier, the #1, New York Times, bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of, Smile, is now available in full color! Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mary Anne Saves the Day
by Raina Telgemeier
Mary Anne takes charge of the Baby-Sitters Club when Kristy is away, but struggles to balance her new responsibilities with her own personal life.
When The Baby-sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Truth About Stacey
by Raina Telgemeier
Stacey's life changes when she is diagnosed with diabetes. She navigates friendship, health, and self-acceptance.
Poor Stacey. She just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing baby-sitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey has three new friends — Kristy, Claudia, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dawn and the Impossible Three
by Gale Galligan
Dawn joins the Babysitters Club and faces challenges with a difficult client. She learns about friendship and responsibility.
Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sunny Side Up
by Jennifer L. Holm
Sunny spends the summer of 1976 with her grandfather in Florida, uncovering family secrets and learning about life.
When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation? Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun – it is the ... (Goodreads)
I Funny: A Middle School Story
by James Patterson
A hilarious and heartwarming story of a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian despite his disability.
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian–even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with ... (Goodreads)
Swing it, Sunny
by Jennifer L. Holm
Sunny navigates middle school, family dynamics, and her passion for jazz music in this coming-of-age graphic novel.
Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Cloud Searchers
by Kazu Kibuishi
A group of adventurers battle an evil force to save their world from destruction.
The Elf King, believing that Emily is too dangerous to be left alone, sends Gabilan, an assassin to hunt her down. At the same time, elf soldiers continue to hunt down Trellis, who is continuing his ... (Wikipedia)
Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
by Rachel Renée Russell
Middle school drama queen, Nikki Maxwell, navigates the ups and downs of friendships, crushes, and embarrassing family members.
It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art ... (Goodreads)
The Witch Boy
by Molly Knox Ostertag
A young boy's struggles against the gender expectations of his magical family.
Nella famiglia di Aster, una cosa è certa: tutte le ragazze sono destinate a diventare streghe, e i ragazzi saranno dei mutaforma. Non sono ammesse eccezioni. Peccato che Aster sia affascinato dalla ... (Goodreads)
Ghost Boys
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
A young black boy is shot by a white police officer and becomes a ghost, witnessing the aftermath of his death and the impact on his family and community.
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Tiger Rising
by Kate DiCamillo
A young boy discovers a caged tiger in the woods and befriends a girl who helps him confront his grief.
The National Book Award finalist from the best-selling author of, Because of Winn-Dixie,—now in paperback Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to ... (Goodreads)
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)
Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O'Dell
A young girl is stranded on an island and must find a way to survive on her own.
The main character is a Nicoleño girl named Won-a-pa-lei, whose secret name is Karana. She has a brother named Ramo, whose curiosity usually leads to trouble, and a sister named Ulape. Her people ... (Wikipedia)
The Prince and the Dressmaker
by Jen Wang
A young prince hires a dressmaker to create stunning dresses for him, but must keep his secret from the world.
After creating a shocking dress for a young lady attending the 16th birthday party of Crown Prince Sebastian of Belgium, the young seamstress Frances is hired by a mysterious client. The client, who ... (Wikipedia)
The Age of Miracles
by Karen Thompson Walker
An exploration of the effects of a global phenomenon on a young girl's life.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY,, People ∙ O: The Oprah Magazine ∙ Financial Times ∙ Kansas City Star ∙ BookPage ∙ Kirkus Reviews ∙ Publishers Weekly ∙ Booklist, , , With a voice as ... (Barnes & Noble)
Roller Girl
by Victoria Jamieson
Twelve-year-old Astrid discovers her passion for roller derby and learns about friendship, perseverance, and growing up along the way.
For fans of Raina Telgemeier’s, Smile, a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby. Twelve-year-old Astrid has always done everything ... (Goodreads)
The War That Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
A young girl with a clubfoot escapes her abusive mother and experiences love and healing during WWII evacuation.
An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of, Jefferson’s Sons, and for fans of, Number the Stars,. Ten-year-old Ada has never left ... (Goodreads)
Secrets She Left Behind
by Diane Chamberlain
A woman's suicide leaves her sister and daughter to uncover the secrets of her past. A story of love, loss, and family secrets.
One afternoon, single mother Sara Weston says that she's going to the store—and never returns. In her absence, she leaves her teenage son alone with his damaged past and a legacy of secrets.,Keith ... (Barnes & Noble)
Meet Samantha: An American Girl
by Susan S. Adler
Samantha, a young girl in 1904, navigates life with her wealthy family and learns about social justice and friendship.
Samantha Parkington is a bright Victorian beauty being raised by her wealthy grandmother in 1904. Samantha's stories describe her life during this important period of change. Her own world is filled ... (Goodreads)
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)
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is nervous about riding the school bus for the first time, but learns to love it.
"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." –Dav Pilkey, author of Dog ManBarbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and ... (Goodreads)
Things I Can't Forget
by Miranda Kenneally
Kate returns to summer camp, where she must confront her past and the boy she can't forget.
"A must read...I couldn't put it down." —Simone Elkeles on, Catching Jordan, From the bestselling author of, Catching Jordan, comes a new teen romance sure to appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen., SOME ... (Barnes & Noble)
Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
A young girl from a wealthy Mexican family is forced to flee to California during the Great Depression and learns to adapt to a new life as a farm worker.
Esperanza is a child in Aguascalientes , Mexico, daughter of wealthy landowner Sixto Ortega. She lives on her family's ranch, El Rancho de la Rosas, with her mother, father, and grandmother Abuelita. ... (Wikipedia)
Maybe This Time
by Kasie West
A girl returns to her hometown to work for her ex-boyfriend's family, but old feelings resurface. Will they give love a second chance?
Beloved author Kasie West brings her signature witty banter and rom-com fun to a bold, fresh format. Think, Four Weddings and a Funeral, for YA. One year. Nine events. Nine chances to . . . fall in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Scott Pilgrim, Volume 2: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
by Bryan Lee O'Malley
A young man's fight against his love interest's seven evil exes, with a dose of magical realism.
Scott Pilgrim, a 23-year-old slacker, lives in Toronto with his roommate Wallace Wells. He is the bass player for Sex Bob-omb, an unsuccessful band consisting of himself, guitarist Stephen Stills, ... (Wikipedia)
Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
A young girl with cerebral palsy struggles to overcome obstacles and prove her ability.
Melody Brooks is a girl who was born with cerebral palsy . Also, who is ten years old. Her parents have done everything they can to help her live a normal life, but life is often frustrating for ... (Wikipedia)
Click
by Kayla Miller
Olive wants to be friends with the new girl in school, but she's afraid to approach her. Can she overcome her shyness and make a new friend?
From, The, New York Times, bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans of, Smile, and, Real ... (Barnes & Noble)
Invisible Emmie
by Terri Libenson
Two girls, one popular and one introverted, navigate middle school and their own insecurities. Their stories intersect in unexpected ways.
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben ... (Barnes & Noble)
Starry Eyes
by Jenn Bennett
Zorie and Lennon, former best friends, get stranded in the wilderness and must confront their past and feelings for each other.
In this romantic dramedy from the author of, Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adversary—the ... (Barnes & Noble)
