When We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall
This tense survival tale illustrates contrasting forms of leadership as teens struggle to find their way out of the Brazilian jungle.
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The Ranger’s Apprentice Series by John Flanagan
A best-selling series for young teens set in a Medieval-esque, pseudo European world that combines adventure, heroism, villains, danger, and a touch of love.
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
Fast-paced and far-out, this series opener mixes theoretical science with human joys and sorrows
The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Popular children’s author Margaret Peterson Haddix begins another sci-fi/adventure series for middle-graders
*The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw (Retro Reads)
A middle grades novel packed with life in ancient Egypt and an orphan’s adventure among the tombs of the dead.
*Time Sight by Lynne Jonell
A disgruntled boy gifted with “time sight” discovers a way back into his own family’s history.
The Odyssey: a Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds
This graphic-novel adaptation of The Odyssey has some beautiful panels and a few problems.
The Iliad: a Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds
Gareth Hinds’ adaptation of The Iliad is an excellent introduction to Homer’s classic for middle-graders and teens.