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I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora
Even though it is assigned as summer reading by their now dead 8th grade English teacher, no
one wants to read Lucy’s favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird. Lucy and her friends discover
that using reverse psychology to create demand isn’t the best solution.
Boy Who Swam With Piranhas by David Almond
Danny escapes from his crazy Uncle Ernie and finds new friends in a carnival full of eccentric
characters.
Fake Mustache, or, How Jodie O'Rodeo and Her Wonder Horse (and some nerdy
kid) Saved the U.S. Presidential Election from a Mad Genius Criminal Mastermind by
Tom Angleberger
A goofy story where regular kid Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius
best friend--Casper, a master of disguise and hypnosis--and world domination.
Tent City Princess by Lynn Anns
"Some things you keep secret from everyone... Having to move into a tent after the bank
repossesses your family's house is definitely one of them. Unfortunately, fifteen-year-old
Kennedy is now faced with a choice.
Leaping at Shadows by Megan Atwood
(Dario Quincy Academy of Dance; #1) "Madeline, a new student at the Quincy dance school,
sneaks out after curfew with a group of other girls and discovers a network of hidden passages
underneath the building.
Stolen Luck by Megan Atwood
(Dario Quincy Academy of Dance; #2) "Quincy school lore tells that the shoes of a former
school head, displayed in the academy's front hall, impart incredible luck to anyone who wears
them.
Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood by Varsha Bajaj
Thirteen year old Abby finds herself traveling to India on a whirlwind trip to meet her dad-a
Bollywood film star-for the first time.
Finisher by David Baldacci
Vega investigates why Quentin Herms was chased into the dangerous Quag and discovers
dangerous secrets about her home village of Wormwood, an imaginative world where things are
very wrong.
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugoe
Hunted across the True Sea and haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to
make a life with Mal in a secret.
Atlantis Rising by T.A. Barron
The young thief Promi and the forest girl Atlanta battle evil and in the process bring about the
creation of Atlantis.
Almost Home by Joan Bauer
Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of
homelessness.
Pirouette by Robyn Bavati
When Simone and Hannah, fifteen-year-old identical twins, meet for the first time at dance
camp, they switch places in order to change the role that dance plays in their lives.
The Puzzler’s Mansion by Eric Berlin
Winston attends a weekend of puzzles at a famous musician’s mansion, but when he and other
young guest pursue a thief, the find themselves in big trouble. Puzzles for the reader to solve
throughout the text.
All the Truth That’s in Me by Julie Berry
Judith can’t speak. But when her close-net community of Roswell Station is attacked by
enemies, Judith is forced to choose: continue to live in silence, or recover her voice.
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Twelve-year-old Paul fights for the right to play soccer despite his near blindness and slowly
begins to remember the incident that damaged his eyesight.
The One by Kiera Cass
As her Selection approaches its finish, America must decide where her heart truly lies--and
Prince Maxon must pick one winner to wear the crown.
Ruby Redfort Look into My Eyes by Lauren Child
Skilled code-cracker and detective Ruby Redford and her sidekick butler Hitch work for a secret
crime fighting organization called Spectrum, and Ruby remains calm as they face evil villians.
Ruby Redfort Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child
Skilled code-cracker and detective Ruby Redford has an adventure at sea in which she must
crack the case of the Twinford pirates while avoiding a vile sea monster and the evil Count von
Viscount.
The Lost World by Michael Crichton
It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. There are rumors that something
has survived. . .
The Blade of Shattered Hope by James Dashner
Mistress Jane has tapped into the universe's darkest secret to create the Blade of
Shattered Hope, and in her quest to attain a utopian reality for the future of mankind
she is ready to risk billions of lives to set her plan in motion.
The Eye of Minds by James Dashner
Michael is a skilled internet gamer in a world of advanced technology. When a cyber-terrorist
begins to threaten players, Michael is called upon to seek him and his secrets out.
The Hunt for Dark Infinity by James Dashner
After being kidnapped by Mr. Chu, Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom and his friends Paul and Sofia
must survive a series of tests in several different Realities.
The Void of Mist and Thunder by James Dashner
When an all-consuming void from the Fourth Dimension opens up, unleashing monsters
throughout the Realities, Mister George has one last weapon at his disposal.
Saving Lucas Biggs by Marisa De Los Santos
When thirteen-year-old Margaret's father is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, she
knows the only way to save him is to use the forbidden family power of time travel.
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
Seventeen-year-old Mclean begins to lose sight of who she really is after she tries to reinvent
herself at each school she attends after her parents' divorce and her father moves her from town
to town.
Flora & Ulysses : the Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo
A biography of the grandmother of French painter Paul Gauguin whose tempestuous life and
advocacy of revolutionary ideas earned her the attention of nineteenth-century Europe.
Africa Is My Home : a Child of the Amistad by Monica Edinger
A tale of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad describing her capture, her
witness to a mutiny, and the Supreme Court trial that prompts her return to Africa.
The Thumper Amendment by Bruce Edwards
"Sixteen-year-old Amy joins a political campaign to seek revenge on a boy who used to bully
her but soon discovers that her feelings about the boy have changed"--OCLC
Silver People : Voices from the Panama Canal by Margarita Engle
Fourteen-year-old Mateo and other Caribbean islanders face discrimination, segregation, and
harsh working conditions when American recruiters lure them to the Panamanian rain forest in
1906 to build the great canal.
Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle
An eighth-grader who dreams of performing in a Broadway musical concocts a plan to run away
to New York and audition for the role of Elliot in the musical version of "E.T."
The Hunters by John Flanagan
Determined to recover the Adomal, and to prevent the pirate Zavac from doing more damage,
Hal and his brotherband crew persue Zavac to the lawless fortress of Ragusa.
The Saturday Boy by David Fleming
Every school day seems to bring more trouble to eleven-year-old Derek.
Knightley and Son by Rohan Gavin
A father and son detective team investigates the mystery surrounding a book that makes its
readers commit terrible crimes.
The Grimm Conclusion by Adam Gidwitz
Sister and brother Jorinda and Joringel fight to keep their promise to stay together throughout a
new series of gruesome, twisted, Grimm-inspired stories.
In a Glass Grimmly : Companion to A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Frog joins cousins Jack and Jill in leaving their own stories to seek a magic mirror, encountering
such creatures as giants, mermaids, and goblins along the way.
Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier
Since learning she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, nothing
has gone right for Gwen and she holds suspicions about both Count Saint-German and Gideon.
Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier
Sixteen-year-old Gwen, the newest and final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of
Twelve, searches through history for the other time-travelers.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Sixteen year old Hazel, who has cancer, meets Augustus at a kids-with-cancer support group
and as they fall in love they both wonder how they will be remembered.
The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
Young lawyer, Michael Brock investigation into the motives of a homeless gunman who was
killed by police after taking Brock and eight of his fellow attorneys hostage.
A World Away by Nancy Grossman
Sixteen-year-old Eliza, an Amish girl, goes to work for an "English" family as a nanny to two
young children, and must then choose between two entirely different ways of life.
Sure Signs of Crazy by Karen Harrington
Twelve-year-old Sarah writes letters to her hero, Atticus Finch of "To Kill a Mockingbird," for help
understanding her mentally ill mother, her first real crush, and life in her small Texas town.
Handbook for Dragon Slayers by Merrie Haskell
Yearning for life in a cloistered scriptorium, thirteen-year-old Princess Matilda, whose lame foot
brings fear of the evil eye, escapes her scheming cousin Ivo and joins her servant Judith and an
old friend, Parz, in hunting dragons and writing about them.
George and the Big Bang by Lucy Hawking
George tries to escape a host of problems by going to Switzerland to help his friend Annie's
father, Eric, run an experiment exploring the origins of the universe.
George’s Cosmic Treasure by Lucy Hawking
George is heartbroken when his neighbor Annie and her space-scientist father move to Florida,
but when Annie sends him a secret message telling him she has been contacted by aliens with a
terrible warning, he joins her in a galaxy-wide search for answers.
George’s Secret Key tot eh Universe by Lucy Hawking
George and his neighbor friend Eric travel through a computer portal into outer space
encountering black holes while trying to escape an evil scientist.
Waiting for the Queen: a Novel of Early America by Joanna Higgins
In 1793, fifteen-year-old Eugenie de la Roque, her family, and other nobles barely escape the
French Revolution and arrive in Pennsylvania, where homesick young Hannah Kimbrell, a
Shaker, is among those charged with preparing New France for the aristocrats' arrival.
The Secret Hum of a Daisy by Tracy Holczer
After 12-year-old Grace's mother's sudden death, Grace is forced to live with a grandmother
she's never met. Then she discovers clues in a mysterious treasure hunt.
The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke
A group of kids who have been genetically altered to survive in the ocean must embark on a
dangerous underwater journey to find refuge.
Also Known as Elvis by James Howe
This summer thirteen-year-old Skeezie Tookis must get a job and help around the house. Things
only get worse when his long-lost father appears.
Linked by Imogen Howson
When Elissa's nightmarish visions and inexplicable bruises lead to the discovery of a battered
twin sister on the run from government agents, Elissa enlists the help of an arrogant new
graduate from the space academy.
Ice Dogs by Terry Lynn Johnson
In this survival story set in Alaska, fourteen-year-old Vicky and her dog sled team find an
injured sledder in the wilderness.
So Much for Democracy by Kari Jones
The political upheaval in Ghana in 1979 puts Astrid and the rest of her Canadian family at risk.
The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher
Pre-teen sleuths Sophie Young and Grace Yang find themselves caught in a dangerous cat-and-
mouse game with their bizarre guidance counselor.
Grandmaster by David Klass
A father-son chess tournament reveals the dark side of the game.
The Ungifted by Gordon Korman
Troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program
for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school.
Duke by Kirby Larson
Hobie decides to donate his beloved German shepherd, Duke, to Dogs for Defense in the hope
that it will help end the war sooner.
Lost in Babylon by Peter Lerangis
Jack and his friends continue their quest to find seven pieces of Atlantis' power that were hidden
long ago abilities.
The Tomb of Shadows by Peter Lerangis
Teens Jack, Marco, Aly, and Cass begin a quest to find seven pieces of Atlantis' power that were
hidden long ago.
Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord
Lucy has just moved to a small rural community in New Hampshire. With her new friend Nate
she plans to spend the summer taking photos for a contest, but pictures sometimes reveal more
than people are willing to see.
February by Gabrielle Lord
Fifteen-year-old Cal continues to survive the 365 day countdown as a fugitive, enduring
kidnappings and near-drowning while trying to solve the mystery of the attack on his family.
Hero by Mike Lupica
Fourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the
president's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide
whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life.
Broken by CJ Lyons
Attending high school for the first time, chronically ill Scarlet, with the help of her new friends,
faces down bullies, endures her school-nurse mother's smothering overprotectiveness, and
eventually discovers the truth behind her illness--a truth that puts much more than her life at
risk.
The Silence of Murder by Dandi Daley Mackall
Sixteen-year-old Hope must defend her developmentally disabled brother, who has not spoken a
word since he was seven years old, when he is accused of murdering a beloved high school
baseball coach.
Itch : the Explosive Adventures of an Element Hunter by Simon Mayo
When fourteen-year-old Itchingham "Itch" Lofte discovers a new radioactive element, he must
use all of his wits and scientific knowledge to stop a top-secret government agency, his greedy
teacher, and an evil corporation from getting hold of it.
Caddy’s World by Hilary McKay
Twelve-year-old Caddy's world turns upside down with the early arrival of a new baby, which
leads her father, Bill, to temporarily become a stay-at-home "mom," at the same time that her
best friends since kindergarten, Ali, Beth, and Ruby, begin to grow apart.
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
In a society that purges creative 13-year-olds, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one
to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a place where
youths hone their abilities and learn magic.
Have a Hot Time, Hades! By Kate McMullan
In this story with a modern twist, Hades tells his own version of how he became King of the
Underworld and Zeus became King of the Gods.
Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
"When Jeremy Johnson Johnson's strange ability to speak to the ghost of Jacob Grimm draws
the interest of his classmate, Ginger Boltinghouse, the two find themselves at the center of a
series of disappearances in their hometown"-
Phyllis Wong and the Forgotten Secrets of Mr Okyto by Geoffrey McSkimming
When a series of incomprehensible robberies takes place in the city, Phyllis realizes there is
much more to the crimes than meets the eye.
In Mozart’s Shadow : His Sister’s Story by Caroly Meyer
In eighteenth-century Europe, Anna "Nannerl" Mozart, a musician whose talent and dedication is
overshadowed by that of her gifted younger brother, Wolfgang, struggles to win the notice of her
father and patrons who might further her career, despite her gender.
Jungle of Bones by Ben Mikaelsen
When sullen teenager Dylan Barstow is caught joyriding in a stolen car, he is sent to his ex-
Marine uncle for the summer, but soon they are on the way to Papua, New Guinea, in search of
a World War II fighter plane and, Dylan discovers that defiance is not a survival skill when you
are lost in a jungle.
Zero Tolerance by Claudia Mills
Seventh-grade honor student Sierra Shepard faces expulsion after accidentally bringing a paring
knife to school, violating the school's zero-tolerance policy.
Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski
After moving to a new house, ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah discover an
antique mirror that transports them into the Snow White fairy tale.
Wild Born by Brandon Mull
As a dark force engulfs the land, the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young
strangers who each have forged a rare bond with their spirit beasts -- a bond that gives great
powers to all of them.
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen by Susin Nielsen-Fernlund
Thirteen-year-old Henry's life is turned upside down when his older brother Jesse picks up their
father's hunting rifle and leaves home, leaving him and his family to move to a new city, where
he keeps a journal to confide in.
Something to Hold by Katherine Noe
In the early 1960s, Kitty is one of only two white children in her class on Warm Springs
Reservation, Oregon and although past injustices and pain are still very much alive there, she
eventually finds friendships and opportunities to make a difference.
Rules for Ghosting Ammi-Joan Paquette
Joined by a living boy whose family has recently moved into the house she haunts, Dahlia, a
twelve-year-old ghost, tries to solve the mystery of her own death while fending off an
unscrupulous ghost hunter.
Written in Stone by Rosanne Parry
A young girl in a Pacific Northwest Native American tribe in the 1920s must deal with the death
of her father and the loss of her tribe's traditional ways.
Code Name Komiko by Naomi Paul
Sixteen year old Lina, a dutiful daughter destined for a career as a concert violinist, leads a
secret double life as a cyber hacker investigating corruption, and when she becomes involved in
the investigation of murdered girl she finds her life in danger.
Red Thread Sisters by Carol Antoinette Peacock
After an American family adopts eleven-year-old Wen from a Chinese orphanage, she vows to
find a family for her best friend, too.
Jump into the Sky by Shelley Pearsall
In 1945, thirteen-year-old Levi is sent to find the father he has not seen in three years, going
from Chicago, to segregated North Carolina, and finally to Pendleton, Oregon, where he learns
that his father's unit, the all-Black 555th paratrooper battalion, will never see combat but finally
has a mission. Includes historical notes.
Ripper by Stefan Petrucha
Adopted by famous Pinkerton Agency Detective Hawking in 1895 New York, fourteen-year-old
Carver Young hopes to find his birth father, but when he becomes involved in the pursuit of
notorious killer Jack the Ripper, Carver discovers that finding the truth can be worse than
ignorance.
Between the Lines : a Novel by Jodi Picoult
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy
tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in
which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
West of the Moon by Margi Preus
In nineteenth-century Norway, fourteen-year-old Astri, whose aunt has sold her to a mean
goatherder, dreams of joining her father in America.
Enders by Lissa Price
With the Prime Destinations body bank destroyed, Callie no longer has to rent herself out to
creepy Enders, but Enders can still get inside her mind and make her do things she doesn't want
to do.
The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
The disappearance of the goddess Artemis while out hunting a rare, ancient monster prompts a
group of her followers to join Percy and his friends in an attempt to find and rescue her before
the winter solstice.
Deadweather and Sunrise by Geoff Rodkey
Thirteen-year-old Eggbert, a planter's son on a pirate-infested Caribbean island chain, is on the
run from a wealthy and powerful villain trying to kill him for his connection to a hidden treasure.
Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi
In their effort to reach the fabled Still Blue, Aria and Perry will have to rescue Cinder, defeat
Sable and Hess, and unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders once and for all.
Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
Just when Aria and Perry think they will be reunited, the Tides object to Aria because she is a
Dweller and Perry is losing control over the tribe.
Codename Zero by Chris Rylander
When a desperate man in a nondescript black suit asks thirteen-year-old Carson Fender to
deliver a mysterious package for him, the middle schooler discovers there's something going on
in his sleepy North Dakota hometown he had never expected--something involving the CIA.
Boys Without Names by Kashmire Sheth
Eleven-year-old Gopal and his family leave their rural Indian village to live with his uncle in
Mumbai, but when they arrive his father goes missing and Gopal ends up locked in a sweatshop
from which there is no escape.
The Wells Bequest by Polly Shulman
Two teenagers use H.G. Wells' famous time machine to race through time and stop a dangerous
enemy.
I’ll Be There by Holly Sloan
Raised by an unstable father who keeps constantly on the move, Sam Border has long been the
voice of his silent younger brother, Riddle, but everything changes when Sam meets Emily Bell
and, welcomed by her family, the brothers encounter normalcy for the first time.
Sisters of the Sword by Maya Snow
Two aristocratic sisters in ancient Japan disguise themselves as samurai warriors to take
revenge on the uncle who betrayed their family.
Feeding Frenzy by Michael Spradlin
"Time has passed since anyone's heard from Dr. Catalyst. Emmet and Calvin have even begun
to think that the crazed scientist might be gone for good. But then, on a trip to snorkel off the
Florida coast, one of their friends is nearly drowned by an underwater monster with endless rows
of razor-sharp teeth. ... Dr. Catalyst is back. And this time, he's out for revenge"
Menace from the Deep by Michael Spradlin
Emmet Doyle is dragged along to Florida City in the Florida Everglades by his father, a wildlife
biologist when a strange creature is found dead in the park, and soon it is made clear that
someone has created a new breed of apex predator, and they are about to set them loose.
The Grave Robber’s Apprentice by Allan Stratton
Hans, a foundling raised by a grave robber, helps Countess Angela Gabriela, nearly thirteen,
when she is torn away from her dream of being a professional puppeteer by an evil archduke out
to destroy her and her parents.
The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance
Quentin thinks delivering break-up messages will be a great way to earn extra money, but starts
to question his service when he realizes how complicated emotions can be.
Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance
Berry Fields's life working for her dad's investigation firm and searching for clues to her mother's
death unravels when gorgeous Tanner arrives in town and changes everything.
Paperboy by Vince Vawter
When an eleven-year-old boy takes over a friend's newspaper route in July, 1959, in Memphis,
his debilitating stutter makes for a memorable month.
Rose by Holly Webb
While others at St. Bridget's Home for Abandoned Girls dream of adoption, Rose wants only a
job and independence until she is hired as maid to Mr. Fountain, an alchemist, and realizes that
she, like his grand residence, is filled with magic.
Cody Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France and the survivor tells a tale of
friendship, war, espionage, and great courage as she relates what she must to survive while
keeping secret all that she can.
Transparent by Natalie Whipple
Sixteen-year-old Fiona O'Connell is the world's first invisible girl, which makes her the ideal
weapon for her crime-lord father. But now, she and her mother have escaped and are hiding out
in a small town where they're determined to start a normal life.
Silver by Chris Wooding
Students find silvery beetles on school grounds, and when the beetles attack them and a
mysterious virus starts spreading, a group of mismatched students must work together to
survive.
Finny and the Boy from Horse Mountain by Andrea Young
Fourteen-year-old Finny acquires a horse without her parents’ knowledge and enlists the help of
young Joe, a runaway, to help her train to compete in horse shows, but Joe is kidnapped and it
is up to Finny and her horse, Sky, to save him.
Blood Red Road by Moira Young
In a distant future, eighteen-year-old Lugh is kidnapped, and while his twin sister Saba and
nine-year-old Emmi are trailing him across bleak Sandsea they are captured, too, and taken to
brutal Hopetown, where Saba is forced to be a cage fighter until new friends help plan an
escape.
Raging Star by Moira Young
Saba leads a group of guerrillas against DeMalo and the Tonton, all while contemplating
DeMalo's invitation to join him in building a New Eden.
Rebel Heart by Moira Young
After rescuing her twin brother from the Tonton, Saba experiences disturbing telepathic visions
while being hunted by a cunning enemy.
A Begonia for Miss Applebaum by Paul Zindel
Discovering that their beloved former teacher Miss Applebaum is terminally ill, fifteen-year-old
Henry and his friend Zelda accompany her on her excursions to the colorful parts of New York
City and join her in confronting death with quiet courage.
The Pigman by Paul Zindel
Two young people befriend an older man, Mr. Pignati, and learn his awful secret.
Yes! We Are Latinos by Alma Ada
A collection of stories about young Latino's immigrant experiences in the United States.
Wipewout of the Wireless Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales by
David Lubar
Thirty-three stories about clothes-eating bacteria, a zombie apocalypse, a monstrous butcher
shop, and other frightening things.
Twisted Fairy Tales by Maura McHugh
Contains twenty adapted dark and twisted fairy tales.
Other Worlds by Tom Angleberger
A collection of fantasy and science fiction stories.
The Sports Pages by Jon Scieszka
A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere
from the tennis court to the hockey rink.
Thriller by Jon Scieszka
A collection of short fiction mysteries and thrillers.