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  1. The Julian Chapter

    by R.J. Palacio
    A young boy learns to confront his fears by talking to an imaginary figure of his enemy.

    Over 1 million people have read Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Now readers will have a chance to hear from the book's most ... (Goodreads)

  2. Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories

    by R.J. Palacio
    Collection of three stories exploring empathy, kindness, and understanding.

    WONDER, IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY!,Over 8 million people have read the #1, New York Times, bestseller, Wonder, and have fallen in love with Auggie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. White Bird

    by R.J. Palacio
    A graphic novel companion to "Wonder" that tells the story of a young Jewish girl hidden during the Nazi occupation of France.

    In R. J. Palacio's collection of stories Auggie & Me , which expands on characters in Wonder , readers were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Told in graphic-novel form, White Bird is ... (Goodreads)

  4. Hoot

    by Carl Hiaasen
    A boy's mission to save burrowing owls, uncovering a dark plot along the way.

    The main character Roy Eberhardt moves from Montana to Florida and into the fictional town of Coconut Cove, where a 7th grader, Dana Matherson, starts to bully him. On the bus to school, Roy sees a ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Wishing Spell

    by Chris Colfer
    Twin siblings embark on a magical adventure to locate a missing magical artifact.

    Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells ... (Goodreads)

  6. Out Loud

    by Lincoln Peirce
    A collection of comic strips featuring the misadventures of middle schooler Nate Wright and his friends.

    Self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright blazes a haphazard trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, where between endless misadventures, marked by complaining observations, he earns straight As and ... (Goodreads)

  7. Half Magic

    by Edward Eager
    Four siblings discover a magic coin that grants wishes, but only halfway. They embark on adventures and learn valuable lessons along the way.

    Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a ... (Goodreads)

  8. Big Nate: From the Top

    by Lincoln Peirce
    A collection of comic strips featuring the misadventures of Nate Wright, a sixth-grader with big dreams and an even bigger ego.

    Hot off the best-seller list, Big Nate is in a class by himself. This spunky 11-year-old holds the school record in detentions, but that doesn't stop him from dreaming big!Big Nate is taking it from ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Diamond of Darkhold

    by Jeanne DuPrau
    In a post-apocalyptic world, Lina and Doon search for a way to save their village from starvation and darkness.

    The story begins with the Builders discussing what the Emberites should do when they are released from the city. It is decided that a recent invention (which is later shown to be a diamond-like ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Betsy-Tacy and Tib

    by Maud Hart Lovelace
    The adventures of three best friends in a small town, exploring their world and growing up together.

    Three of a Kind Betsy and Tacy are best friends. Then Tib moves into the neighborhood and the three of them start to play together. The grown-ups think they will quarrel, but they don't. Sometimes ... (Goodreads)

  11. Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki lands a role on a TV show, but struggles to balance fame with her friendships and family.

    Everyone’s been rooting for Nikki Maxwell and her crush, Brandon—and fans will finally learn if they had their first kiss in this seventh book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Bunker Diary

    by Kevin Brooks
    A teenage boy is kidnapped and held captive in an underground bunker with no hope of escape.

    I can't believe I fell for it. , It was still dark when I woke up this morning. , As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. , A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed ... (Goodreads)

  13. 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)

  14. Go Set a Watchman

    by Harper Lee
    Confronting the past and present, a woman struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of her hometown.

    Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, a single 26-year-old, returns from New York to her hometown, Maycomb, Alabama, for her annual fortnight-long visit to her father Atticus, a lawyer and former state ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Perfect

    by Cecelia Ahern
    A young woman is given the opportunity to live a life where everything is perfect, but at what cost?

    Celestine North is Flawed. Ever since Judge Crevan declared her the number one threat to the public, she has been a ghost, on the run with Carrick, the only person she can trust. But Celestine has a ... (Goodreads)

  16. Article 5

    by Kristen Simmons
    In a dystopian society, Ember and Chase fight for their love and freedom against a tyrannical government that enforces strict moral codes.

    A war has torn through the United States, leading to the establishment of the Federal Bureau of Reformation (FBR) and a re-writing of the Bill of Rights , leaving the Moral Statues. The FBR have ... (Wikipedia)

  17. 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)

  18. Karolina's Twins

    by Ronald H. Balson
    A Holocaust survivor seeks the help of a lawyer to find her twin daughters. A journey of discovery and healing ensues.

    In the tradition of, The, Nightingale,, Sarah's Key, and, Lilac Girls, comes a saga inspired by true events of a Holocaust survivor’s quest to return to Poland and fulfill a promise, from Ronald H. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Among the Free

    by Margaret Peterson Haddix
    In a dystopian society where third children are illegal, Luke Garner must lead a rebellion to fight for their freedom.

    Luke Garner is an illegal third child along with Trey, Nina, Matthias, Percy, and Alia. He has been working from within the Population Police at the stables in hopes of slowly overthrowing them and ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    by Agatha Christie
    A classic murder mystery, uncovering the truth behind a suspicious death.

    On the morning of 18 July, the household at Styles Court wakes to the discovery that Emily Inglethorp, the elderly owner, has died. She had been poisoned with strychnine . Arthur Hastings, a soldier ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Where There's Smoke

    by Jodi Picoult
    A firefighter saves a man's life, but the man accuses him of starting the fire. The truth is revealed through a court case.

    Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (,The Boston ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Among the Enemy

    by Margaret Peterson Haddix
    In a dystopian society, a boy must navigate the dangerous world of the Population Police and their deadly secrets.

    Matthias, Percy, and Alia, (from Among the Betrayed ) are introduced once again. At Niedler School they are apprehended along with many other children and put in a truck to be taken, supposedly, to a ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

    by Chris Grabenstein
    Twelve children compete in a library-themed Olympics, solving puzzles and riddles to win. Mr. Lemoncello's games are full of surprises and excitement.

    Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel

    by Robert Venditti
    Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod and embarks on a quest to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.

    You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel. Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking ... (Goodreads)

  25. Big Nate on a Roll

    by Lincoln Peirce
    Sixth-grader Nate Wright navigates middle school life with his friends, teachers, and family.

    Nate Wright is in detention, as earlier his art teacher Mr. Rosa asks him to hold a ladder for his rival Artur, so that he can paint the scenery for the school play. He recalls Artur dripping paint ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Fever Code

    by James Dashner
    Prequel to the Maze Runner series, revealing the origins of the maze and the creation of WICKED.

    Once there was a world’s end. The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled. Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Mother-Daughter Book Club

    by Heather Vogel Frederick
    Four girls and their mothers form a book club, navigating friendship, family, and growing up together.

    In the first book in the series, The Mother-Daughter Book Club, the book club is formed by the mothers while all of the girls are in sixth grade. They become friends over the course of it and help ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Eggs

    by Jerry Spinelli
    Two young teens, David and Primrose, navigate the complexities of life and family while forming an unlikely friendship over a shared love of eggs.

    David's mother slips on a wet floor without a wet floor sign and falls down the stairs, resulting in her death. The Limpert family, consisting of Margaret, David's grandmother, David, Carolyn's son, ... (Wikipedia)

  29. 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)

  30. Max

    by James Patterson
    A thrilling story of a canine hero, saving the world from a sinister force.

    Dr. Martinez and several of her colleagues establish the Coalition to Stop the Madness (CSM), an ecological conservation effort which involves spreading environmental awareness at the Flock's public ... (Wikipedia)