*Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary Schmidt
To “pay attention” to the world around you is rule #1 of a life well lived, as this winning middle-grade novel shows
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*The Promise of Change by JoAnn Boyce
The Promise of Change revisits the civil rights era with this poignant memoir of a teenage girl becoming an icon.
It’s Up to You, Abe Lincoln by Tom and Leila Hirschfeld
This unusual biography of Abraham Lincoln frames his life as a series of ten decisions, in which the reader is invited to participate.
Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh
A teenage Syrian refugee is the “Nowhere Boy” whose fate falls into the hands of an American 13-year-old.
Birds of Pray by Rob Maaddi
A sports reporter who was with the Eagles as their dream team came together tells the story of their amazing Super Bowl Win. Birds of …
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
This historical novel for teens speculates on a maid who influenced steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to become a philanthropist. Carnegie’s Maid: a Novel by Marie …
Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
Sweep combines historical fact with mythical elements to create a compelling story filled with sharp edges and surprising graces. Sweep: The Story of a Girl …
Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier
Mysterious maps, sea creatures, and an island kingdom where dark secrets threaten to emerge . . . All the makings for an excellent story. Isle …