Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
The “momentous event” of transitioning to high school presents Aven Green, the armless girl-wonder, with new challenges.
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*Tangerine by Edward Bloor
A realistic sports story that is so much more than a sports story, Tangerine blends soccer, environmentalism, bullying, racism, and physical disability into a well-written, …
Restart by Gordon Korman
A middle-school bully gets a chance to start from scratch—if only he can escape who he was before. Restart by Gordon Korman. Scholastic, 2017, 256 …
Fort by Cynthia DeFelice
Fort by Cynthia DeFelice. Farrar Strauss Giroux, 2015. 200 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 10-12 (especially boys and reluctant readers) …
Fallout (Lois Lane) by Gwenda Bond
Fallout (Lois Lane) by Gwenda Bond. Capstone, 2015. 202 pages Reading Level: Young adults, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12 and up Bottom Line: Fallout …
The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes
The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes. HarperTeen, 2015. 306 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 15-18 Bottom Line: …
Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff. Penguin, 2014, 305 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Bottom Line: Absolutely Almost is a reassuring tale for middle …
Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel
Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel. Sky Pony Press, 2014. 213 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: 3 (ages 8-10) One-line Summary: …