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Iveliz explains it all

Arango, Andrea Beatriz


Booklist, September2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September2022. Horn Book, September2022. Kirkus Starred, July2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, October2022. School Library Journal starred, October2022. Twelve-year-old Iveliz is trying to manage her mental health and advocate for the help and understanding she deserves, but in the meantime her new friend calls her crazy and her abuela Mimi dismisses the therapy and medicine Iveliz needs to feel like herself.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, September2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September2022. Horn Book, September2022. Kirkus Starred, July2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, October2022. School Library Journal starred, October2022. Twelve-year-old Iveliz is trying to manage her mental health and advocate for the help and understanding she deserves, but in the meantime her new friend calls her crazy and her abuela Mimi dismisses the therapy and medicine Iveliz needs to feel like herself.

Date Published:2022

Planet Earth is blue

Panteleakos, Nicole,


Booklist starred, April 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Publishers Weekly, April 2019. School Library Journal starred, June 2019. Autistic and nearly nonverbal, twelve-year-old Nova is happy in her new foster home and school, but eagerly anticipates the 1986 Challenger launch, for which her sister, Bridget, promised to return.
Date Published:2020

Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

Yee, Lisa,


Wonder Woman's desire to become a superhero takes her to Super Hero High, where she juggles new friendships, intensive training, and a roommate obsessed with social media.
Date Published:2016

Saving Lucas Biggs

De los Santos, Marisa, 1966-,


2015 Harper edition includes 30 page excerpt of "Connect the stars" / Marisa De los Santos and David Teague. Booklist, May 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2014. Kirkus Starred, March 2014. School Library Journal starred, April 2014. "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"--
Date Published:2015

2015 Harper edition includes 30 page excerpt of "Connect the stars" / Marisa De los Santos and David Teague. Booklist, May 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2014. Kirkus Starred, March 2014. School Library Journal starred, April 2014. "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"--

Date Published:2015

El poder superior de Lucky

Patron, Susan, 1948-,


Translation of: The higher power of Lucky. Fearing that her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten-year-old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life.
Date Published:2011

The first lady of civil rights : Rosa Parks

Bednarchuk, Bruce,


An illustrated book with words and music to a children's song about the U.S. civil rights activist and icon, Rosa Parks. Includes music CD and online music access.
Date Published:2015

Diario de Greg : un renacuajo

Kinney, Jeff,


2022 edition title "Diario del wimpy kid : un renacuajo" / Jeff Kinney. Booklist, November 2010. Criticas, December 2008. "Greg Heffley tiene 12 an~os y su madre le compra un diario que abarcaraþ un curso escolar: de septiembre a junio. Conoceremos a Greg a traveþs de las hilarantes y enternecedoras desventuras que narra e ilustra en su libreta. Estamos ante un retrato coþmico de la vida, la voz y las costumbres de los nin~os preadolescentes"--From Publisher's website. Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2022

2022 edition title "Diario del wimpy kid : un renacuajo" / Jeff Kinney. Booklist, November 2010. Criticas, December 2008. "Greg Heffley tiene 12 an~os y su madre le compra un diario que abarcaraþ un curso escolar: de septiembre a junio. Conoceremos a Greg a traveþs de las hilarantes y enternecedoras desventuras que narra e ilustra en su libreta. Estamos ante un retrato coþmico de la vida, la voz y las costumbres de los nin~os preadolescentes"--From Publisher's website. Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Date Published:2022

The scarlet shedder

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


"Tree House Comix proudly presents." After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.
Date Published:2024

The teacher's funeral : a comedy in three parts

Peck, Richard, 1934-,


In 1904, Russell's dreams of quitting school and joining a wheat threshing crew are disrupted when his older sister takes over the teaching at his one-room school after mean old Myrt Arbuckle dies.
Date Published:2004

Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Book Links-starred, January 2008. Booklist, April 01, 2007. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, June 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Kirkus Review, March 2007. Pub Weekly, March 2007. School library journal, April 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates , April 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Horn book guide, Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Book Links-starred, January 2008. Booklist, April 01, 2007. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, June 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Kirkus Review, March 2007. Pub Weekly, March 2007. School library journal, April 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates , April 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Horn book guide, Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Date Published:2007

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

LaFevers, R. L.,


Book Links-starred, July 2007. Booklist starred, May 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Library Media Connection starred, November 2007. Pub Weekly, April 2007. School Library Journal, April 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Twelve-year-old Theo uses arcane knowledge and her own special talent when she encounters two secret societies, one sworn to protect the world from ancient Egyptian magic and one planning to harness it to bring chaos to the world, both of which want a valuable artifact stolen from the London museum for which her parents work.
Date Published:2007

Book Links-starred, July 2007. Booklist starred, May 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2007. Horn Book, October 2007. Library Media Connection starred, November 2007. Pub Weekly, April 2007. School Library Journal, April 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Twelve-year-old Theo uses arcane knowledge and her own special talent when she encounters two secret societies, one sworn to protect the world from ancient Egyptian magic and one planning to harness it to bring chaos to the world, both of which want a valuable artifact stolen from the London museum for which her parents work.

Date Published:2007

Becoming Naomi Leon

Ryan, Pam Munoz,


When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Meáxico with her great-grandmother and younger brother in search of her father.
Date Published:2004

Making friends : back to the drawing board

Gudsnuk, Kristen,


Booklist, July2019. Junior Library Guild. New York Times, November2019. School Library Journal, June2019. "Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school year is looking up. But when Dany creates a duplicate of herself to secretly help with homework and raise her social status, the two of them accidentally unleash a magical dog that wreaks supernatural havoc on the town. Now, with the big school dance coming up, time is running short for Dany, Madison, and their friends to set things right before the night is completely ruined!"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2019

Booklist, July2019. Junior Library Guild. New York Times, November2019. School Library Journal, June2019. "Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school year is looking up. But when Dany creates a duplicate of herself to secretly help with homework and raise her social status, the two of them accidentally unleash a magical dog that wreaks supernatural havoc on the town. Now, with the big school dance coming up, time is running short for Dany, Madison, and their friends to set things right before the night is completely ruined!"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2019

The Cartoonists Club

Telgemeier, Raina,


Booklist starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2025. Kirkus Starred, March 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. "Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Booklist starred, March 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2025. Kirkus Starred, March 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. "Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Hello, universe

Kelly, Erin Entrada,


Booklist starred, December 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2017. Catholic Library World, June 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Kirkus Starred, December 2016. Pub Weekly, December 2016. School Library Journal starred, January 2017. The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him.
Date Published:2018

Booklist starred, December 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2017. Catholic Library World, June 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Kirkus Starred, December 2016. Pub Weekly, December 2016. School Library Journal starred, January 2017. The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him.

Date Published:2018

¡Sonrie!

Telgemeier, Raina,


Contains biographical information. Translation of: Smile. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.
Date Published:2020

The mysterious Benedict Society and the perilous journey

Stewart, Trenton Lee,


Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all graduates of the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and members of the Benedict Society, embark on a scavenger hunt that turns into a desperate search for the missing Mr. Benedict.
Date Published:2008

The five impossible tasks of Eden Smith

Llewellyn, Tom (Thomas Richard), 1964-


Booklist, December 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2024. Kirkus Review, November 2023. When Eden Smith moves into the bizarre old mansion housing her grandfather, Vulcan Smith, she discovers a strange society of metalworkers whose mastery verges on the magical, and when her grandfather is punished for rebelling against the guild, Eden must complete a series of deadly feats to save him.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, December 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2024. Kirkus Review, November 2023. When Eden Smith moves into the bizarre old mansion housing her grandfather, Vulcan Smith, she discovers a strange society of metalworkers whose mastery verges on the magical, and when her grandfather is punished for rebelling against the guild, Eden must complete a series of deadly feats to save him.

Date Published:2024

Tales from a not-so-happy birthday

Russell, Rachel Renée,


"Nikki and her BFF's Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There's just one problem--Nikki's mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki's ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2018

"Nikki and her BFF's Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There's just one problem--Nikki's mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki's ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2018

La gran inundación de Melaza, 1919

Tarshis, Lauren,


Translation of: I survived the great molasses flood, 1919. "It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets. Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life, the life that she and Papa built together in America"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022

Translation of: I survived the great molasses flood, 1919. "It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets. Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life, the life that she and Papa built together in America"--OCLC.

Date Published:2022