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The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
A group of children embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from a mysterious mastermind.
Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon is an orphaned boy who lives in the Stonetown Orphanage. One morning at breakfast, his tutor "Miss Perumal" notices an advertisement in the newspaper targeted towards gifted ... (Wikipedia)
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
by Trenton Lee Stewart
An orphaned boy unravels a mystery with the help of an unusual group of friends.
Nicholas Benedict, a nine-year-old orphan and genius, moves to the Rothschild Manor orphanage after being removed from his previous orphanage, Littleview, because of his narcolepsy , a condition that ... (Wikipedia)
Every Soul a Star
by Wendy Mass
Three kids from different backgrounds converge at a campground to witness a total solar eclipse, discovering themselves and each other in the process.
Almost 13-year-old Ally lives at a campsite called The Moon Shadow where she is homeschooled by her parents along with her 10-year-old brother Kenny. Although they don't have phone reception and have ... (Wikipedia)
These Happy Golden Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A young girl's journey of self-discovery as she moves through adulthood.
As the novel begins, Pa is taking Laura 12 miles from home in the dead of winter to her first teaching assignment at Brewster settlement. Laura being only 15 and a schoolgirl herself, is apprehensive ... (Wikipedia)
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
by C.S. Lewis
An epic fantasy adventure across the seas, encountering magical creatures and lands.
The two youngest Pevensie children, Lucy and Edmund , are staying with their odious cousin Eustace Scrubb while their older brother, Peter , is studying for an exam with Professor Kirke , and their ... (Wikipedia)
The Lost Heir
by Tui T. Sutherland
A young dragonet discovers her true identity and must navigate the dangerous world of dragon politics to claim her rightful place as queen.
The Wings of Fire saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure–and a mystery that will change everything! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's ... (Barnes & Noble)
Caddie Woodlawn
by Carol Ryrie Brink
A young girl growing up in Wisconsin in the 1860s, Caddie Woodlawn is adventurous and independent, challenging the expectations of her time.
Set in the 1860s, the novel is about a lively eleven-year-old tomboy named Caroline Augusta Woodlawn, nicknamed "Caddie", living in the area of Dunnville, Wisconsin . As a young girl she made the ... (Wikipedia)
The Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. Schmidt
A coming-of-age story of a student facing the challenges of the Vietnam War era.
In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over ... (Goodreads)
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett
An artistic mystery that unravels through a series of clues and puzzles.
The book begins with a mysterious letter that is delivered to three unknown recipients, two women and one man. The letter tells them they are of great need to the sender, but begs them not to tell ... (Wikipedia)
Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
A girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she finds friendship in an unlikely companion.
Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition. Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a ... (Goodreads)
The Magician's Elephant
by Kate DiCamillo
A mysterious elephant brings together a group of characters in a magical journey of discovery.
In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected — and making the extraordinary come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortuneteller's ... (Goodreads)
The Last Battle
by C.S. Lewis
Epic conclusion to the Chronicles of Narnia, with a battle between good and evil.
In the north of Narnia, a clever and greedy ape named Shift persuades a well-meaning but simple-minded donkey called Puzzle to dress in a lion's skin (an echo from Aesop's story of The Ass in the ... (Wikipedia)
Stormbreaker
by Anthony Horowitz
An ordinary teen is thrust into an extraordinary mission to save the world.
The book begins with Alex Rider learning that his uncle and legal guardian, Ian Rider, has been killed in a car crash. Unbeknownst to Alex and his housekeeper Jack Starbright, Ian's job as a banker ... (Wikipedia)
Charlie Bone and the Shadow
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and his friends must use their magical abilities to stop a dangerous shadow from taking over the city.
When Charlie is trapped in a magical painting he must battle an evil count thirsty for revenge. Will he be able to save himself and his friends? Find out in Book 7 of Jenny Nimmo's bestselling ... (Goodreads)
Fire and Ice
by Erin Hunter
A battle for survival between two rival clans of feral cats in a fantasy world.
Fireheart could hear a roaring around him, like wind in tall trees. The acrid stench of the Thunderpath stung his nostrils, together with a new smell, sharper and more terrifying. Fire!, Book Two of ... (Goodreads)
Princess Academy
by Shannon Hale
A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.
Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)
Eclipse
by Erin Hunter
The third book in the "Warriors: Power of Three" series, where three young cats must fulfill a prophecy to save their clan.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fourth book in the Power of Three series! The fourth book in this third series,, Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Book of a Thousand Days
by Shannon Hale
A lady's maid and her mistress are locked in a tower for seven years. The maid's journal tells of their struggles and eventual escape.
Dashti, a mucker from steppes of the Eight Realms, begins a diary as she looks for a job after her mother dies of illness. Eventually, she finds and accepts a position as the new maid of Lady Saren, ... (Wikipedia)
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo
Edward, a china rabbit, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning the power of love.
Edward Tulane is a china rabbit given to a ten-year-old girl named Abilene , by her grandmother in the 1930s. He enjoys a pleasant but vain life with his young mistress, who treats him with the ... (Wikipedia)
Long Shadows
by Erin Hunter
The clans are facing a new threat as a mysterious darkness creeps over the forest, and old secrets come to light.
When Sol persuades almost all of ShadowClan to give up belief in StarClan , Tawnypelt takes her kits Flamepaw , Tigerpaw , and Dawnpaw to ThunderClan , hoping to find refuge there, stating that she ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Johnny Tremain
by Esther Forbes
A young apprentice's journey of bravery, patriotism and heroism during the American Revolution.
The story begins on July 23, 1773, in the Boston silversmith shop of elderly Ephraim Lapham, where Johnny is a promising 14-year-old apprentice. It is understood that someday he will marry Mr. ... (Wikipedia)
Snakehead
by Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider goes undercover to infiltrate a ruthless gang of human traffickers. Danger and action ensue.
Alex Rider lands in the South Pacific after blowing up the Ark Angel in outer space. After his recovery, he is sent to a military base in Swanbourne , Australia . One day before his departure, he ... (Wikipedia)
The Getaway
by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family goes on a tropical vacation, but things quickly go awry as they face mishaps and misadventures.
Greg Heffley and his family see an advertisement for Isla de Corales, a resort where his parents went for their honeymoon, on TV. To Greg's dismay, they skip Christmas to go to the resort instead. ... (Wikipedia)
Peter and the Shadow Thieves
by Dave Barry
A thrilling adventure to save Neverland and its inhabitants from the clutches of the evil Shadow Lord.
The book starts three months after the end of Peter and the Starcatchers . , Peter, James, Thomas, Prentiss, and Tubby Ted have settled on the island, with Tinker Bell keeping a watchful eye on Peter ... (Wikipedia)
Beyond the Grave
by Jude Watson
A group of teens with psychic abilities must solve a mystery involving a haunted house and a missing fortune.
Amy and Dan head for Cairo , Egypt , with their au pair Nellie Gomez, to find a clue, hidden by Ekaterina founder, Katherine Cahill. They were tailed by Irina Spasky , but escape to a store with an ... (Wikipedia)
United We Spy
by Ally Carter
A group of friends must team up to stop a dangerous organization from wielding its power.
Don't miss a moment of the beloved, bestselling series where spies-in-training navigate double crosses, secret missions, friendship, and first love-now with a bonus epilogue! , Cammie Morgan has lost ... (Barnes & Noble)
Falling Kingdoms
by Morgan Rhodes
Epic fantasy of warring kingdoms, with the fate of a magical world hanging in the balance.
In the three kingdoms of Mytica, magic has long been forgotten. And while hard-won peace has reigned for centuries, a deadly unrest now simmers below the surface. As the rulers of each kingdom ... (Goodreads)
Little House on the Prairie
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A family's journey of settling and persevering on the American Frontier.
Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books. Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, and the family sets out for Indian country! They travel from ... (Goodreads)
I Am the Messenger
by Markus Zusak
An unassuming young man is unexpectedly thrust into a journey of redemption and courage.
During a visit to the bank, the protagonist Ed Kennedy, a nineteen-year-old Australian taxi driver, accidentally foils a robbery. After speaking to the police, he is interviewed by local media and ... (Wikipedia)
