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A world worth saving

Lukoff, Kyle,


After coming out as trans, fourteen-year-old A is forced to attend weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings, where he uncovers the terrifying truth that the group is run by a demon feeding on their pain and is part of a larger, darker force preying on the world's vulnerable.
Date Published:2025

A world without summer : a volcano erupts, a creature awakens, and the sun goes out

Day, Nicholas, 1991-


Booklist, September 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, September 2025. Horn Book Starred, November 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. Pub Weekly, June 2025. School Library Journal, August 2025. "A narrative nonfiction account that explores how Mount Tambora's eruption in 1815 affected the global climate and inspired Mary Shelley's work"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Who is LeBron James

Hubbard, Crystal,


Who is LeBron James? -- A prince is born -- The fab four -- A new world -- A senior almost sidelined -- From prep to pro -- The decision and the heat -- The chosen one goes home -- Following the footsteps of legends -- Striving for greatness in all things -- Timelines. "LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron come to be 'King James?' Find out all about LeBron's childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this [book]"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Who is LeBron James? -- A prince is born -- The fab four -- A new world -- A senior almost sidelined -- From prep to pro -- The decision and the heat -- The chosen one goes home -- Following the footsteps of legends -- Striving for greatness in all things -- Timelines. "LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron come to be 'King James?' Find out all about LeBron's childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this [book]"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

What if you fall for me first?

Miller, G. F., 1977-


Kirkus Review, May 2025. Thirteen-year-old Sofia's plans to impress her crush and ditch her goody-two-shoes image by dating cool guy classmate, Holden, takes an unexpected turn.
Date Published:2025

Wayside School is falling down

Sachar, Louis, 1954-


1990 Avon edition: "illustrated by Joel Schick." 2004 HarperTrophy edition: "illustrated by Adam McCauley." 2005 HarperTrophy edition: "illustrated by Adam McCauley." Booklist. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Kliatt, March 2005. More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during Show and Tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School."
Date Published:2005

1990 Avon edition: "illustrated by Joel Schick." 2004 HarperTrophy edition: "illustrated by Adam McCauley." 2005 HarperTrophy edition: "illustrated by Adam McCauley." Booklist. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Kliatt, March 2005. More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during Show and Tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School."

Date Published:2005

Vote for the G.O.A.T

Terese, Ali,


"Ages 9-13"--Dust jacket. Pub Weekly, May 2025. "Two unlikely middle school classmates come together to stand up aganist unfair school policies--and rescue their kidnapped school mascot, Babette the goat"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The vanished ones

Lucas, Chad,


"Content advisory: This book discusses children experiencing harm in the care of a religious institution, including brief depictions of physical violence"--Copyright page. When boys start disappearing from a mysterious island monastery, Darian and his friend Micah's covert investigation reveals secrets of the Order that leave them questioning their faith.
Date Published:2025

Natalie Babbitt's Tuck everlasting : the graphic novel

Woodman-Maynard, K.,


Graphic novelization of: Tuck everlasting / Natalie Babbitt. Booklist, August 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2025. Kirkus Starred, July 2025. School Library Journal starred, July 2025. "In this . . . story about immortality, friendship, and growing up, young Winnie Foster learns of a hidden spring in a nearby wood and meets the Tuck family, whose members reveal their astonishing discovery of the spring's life-changing power. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge--and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it's not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious stranger is also searching for the Tucks, and he will stop at nothing until he finds them and uncovers their secret"--Back cover.
Date Published:2025

Graphic novelization of: Tuck everlasting / Natalie Babbitt. Booklist, August 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2025. Kirkus Starred, July 2025. School Library Journal starred, July 2025. "In this . . . story about immortality, friendship, and growing up, young Winnie Foster learns of a hidden spring in a nearby wood and meets the Tuck family, whose members reveal their astonishing discovery of the spring's life-changing power. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge--and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it's not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious stranger is also searching for the Tucks, and he will stop at nothing until he finds them and uncovers their secret"--Back cover.

Date Published:2025

Tales from a not-so-friendly frenemy

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2016 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, In book 11 of the series, Nikki Maxwell navigates new challenges as she takes part in a Student Exchange to attend another school, competes to win a trip to Paris, deals with mean drama queens Tiffany and Mackenzie at her exchange school, and tries to save the school's science club.
Date Published:2016

Some 2016 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn book guide, In book 11 of the series, Nikki Maxwell navigates new challenges as she takes part in a Student Exchange to attend another school, competes to win a trip to Paris, deals with mean drama queens Tiffany and Mackenzie at her exchange school, and tries to save the school's science club.

Date Published:2016

Tales from a not-so-best friend forever

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an awesome summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. But she has a total meltdown when she learns that MacKenzie is her new roommate! Will Nikki survive her dream tour as it quickly goes from awesome to awful?
Date Published:2019

Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an awesome summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. But she has a total meltdown when she learns that MacKenzie is her new roommate! Will Nikki survive her dream tour as it quickly goes from awesome to awful?

Date Published:2019

Stuck

Miller, Kayla,


"Ages 8-12"--Dust jacket. "Harper Alley." "Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting . . . and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 8-12"--Dust jacket. "Harper Alley." "Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting . . . and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

SmART : use your eyes to boost your brain

Herman, Amy,


"This young reader's edition is adapted from Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in2016." How to see -- Your brain is magic -- Seeing like Sherlock Holmes -- Facts versus filters -- Winning at hide-and-seek -- How to think about what you see -- The playground made you smarter -- Train like a spy on what's missing -- How to talk about what you see -- Why Mickey Mouse can't point -- Describing the rainbow. Junior Library Guild. "What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

"This young reader's edition is adapted from Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in2016." How to see -- Your brain is magic -- Seeing like Sherlock Holmes -- Facts versus filters -- Winning at hide-and-seek -- How to think about what you see -- The playground made you smarter -- Train like a spy on what's missing -- How to talk about what you see -- Why Mickey Mouse can't point -- Describing the rainbow. Junior Library Guild. "What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2022

Sink or swim

Durfey-Lavoie, Lee,


School is out for the summer, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await, but twelve-year-old Max must deal with his anxiety issues.
Date Published:2024

The secret language of birds

Kelly, Lynne, 1969-


Booklist, February 2024. "Nina is used to feeling like the odd one out . . . But while trying to fit in at summer camp, she discovers something even more peculiar: two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that's impossible . . . all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven't nested in Texas for over a hundred years. . . . With the help of some fellow campers, Nina sets out to discover who the mystery bird really is. As she gets closer to the truth, will she find a flock of her own?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, February 2024. "Nina is used to feeling like the odd one out . . . But while trying to fit in at summer camp, she discovers something even more peculiar: two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that's impossible . . . all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven't nested in Texas for over a hundred years. . . . With the help of some fellow campers, Nina sets out to discover who the mystery bird really is. As she gets closer to the truth, will she find a flock of her own?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Running back to you

Henning, Sarah,


Booklist, September 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. "A usually-honest ninth grader fibs about having been kissed then rushes to lock lips with someone before her lie is uncovered"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Rebellion 1776

Anderson, Laurie Halse,


Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book Starred, May 2025. Kirkus Review, February 2025. New York Times, March 2025. Publishers Weekly, February 2025. School Library Journal, March 2025. Set in 1776, thirteen-year-old Elsbeth struggles to find her missing father amidst the smallpox epidemic sweeping across Boston during the revolution.
Date Published:2025

Playing for keeps

Heart, Lee,


"Adapted from Lindsay's surprise crush"--Copyright page. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2025. Aaliyah is excited to go back to school and see her best friend, Travis. However, over the summer, Travis has changed. He is taller, and obsessed with soccer. He also is spending all his time with a girl named Harlee. Aaliyah has to navigate her feelings of confusion and jealousy as she tries to get her friend back, and figure out if she likes him as more than a friend.
Date Published:2025

"Adapted from Lindsay's surprise crush"--Copyright page. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover. School Library Journal, October 2025. Aaliyah is excited to go back to school and see her best friend, Travis. However, over the summer, Travis has changed. He is taller, and obsessed with soccer. He also is spending all his time with a girl named Harlee. Aaliyah has to navigate her feelings of confusion and jealousy as she tries to get her friend back, and figure out if she likes him as more than a friend.

Date Published:2025

The Picasso curse

Gutman, Dan,


Booklist, September 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2025. School Library Journal, September 2025. "When Edwin Hodge discovers a priceless Picasso sketch hidden in a poster frame, he becomes an overnight celebrity, but it might just ruin his life"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Phantom Academy

Virnig, Christine,


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Kirkus Review, July 2025. Recently deceased twelve-year-old Finn attends a boarding school for ghosts, but missing home, he and his new friends look for a way out of the Spirit Realm.
Date Published:2025

A perfectionist's guide to not being perfect

Zucker, Bonnie, 1974-,


Kirkus Review, February2022. School Library Journal, March2022. "Encourages teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who they are, not for what they accomplish"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022