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Surviving 5th Grade

Written by Charline Norton

Surviving 5th Grade . . . is about the humorous and challenging escapades of seven youngsters and...

4th - 6th
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I Am Princess X

Written by Cherie Priest and Illustrated by Kali Ciesemier

Once upon a time, two best friends created a princess together. Libby drew the pictures, May wrote...

3rd - 7th
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Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th
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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan

Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate...

3rd - 7th
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Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates...

3rd - 7th
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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
4th - 8th
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The Tetrenet

Written by Danielle Tebily and Illustrated by Anthony Moravian

Follow the story of unlikely friends, a happy family, and a mysterious stranger, as they embark on a...

Pre-K - 4th
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It's The End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

Written by Justin A. Reynolds

Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . ....

3rd - 7th
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Bee-ing Happy with Unicorn Jazz and Friends

Written by Lisa Caprelli and Illustrated by Davey Villalobos

In the first children's unicorn book series, Unicorn Jazz started off feeling a bit shy and...

K - 5th
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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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So Done

Written by Paula Chase

Jamila Phillips and Tai Johnson have been inseparable since they were toddlers, having grown up...

3rd - 7th
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Dough Boys

Written by Paula Chase

Deontae “Simp” Wright has big plans for his future. Plans that involve basketball, his best friend...

3rd - 7th
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Frizzy

Written by Claribel A. Ortega and Illustrated by Rose Bousamra

Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila...

3rd - 7th
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Four Feet, Two Sandals

Written by Karen Lynn Williams and Illustrated by Khadra Mohammed

When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever...

1st - 4th
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All About Friends

Written by Felicity Brooks and Illustrated by Mar Ferrero

Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? What makes a good friend? What can friends do...

4th - 7th
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Pax

Written by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the...

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Mighty Heart of Sunny St James

Written by Ashley Herring Blake

Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first...

3rd - 7th
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The Season of Styx Malone

Written by Kekla Magoon

Meet Caleb and Bobby Gene, two brothers embarking on a madcap, heartwarming, one-thing-leads-to...

3rd - 7th
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The Best At It

Written by Maulik Pancholy

Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is...

3rd - 7th
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Super Cowboy Rides (Under Open Skies)

Written by Daris Howard
Meet six-year-old Tommy Johnson, Super Cowboy and Super Story-teller. Want to build a box to capture...
1st - 4th
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Twintuition: Double Trouble

Written by Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry

Identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn Waters have adjusted to small-town life, but they’re still not...

3rd - 7th
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The Misfits Club

Written by Kieran Crowley

A group of small-town kids revive their childhood adventure club when they think they snap a picture...

4th - 6th
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The Fox on the Swing

Written by Evelina Daciutè and Illustrated by Aušra Kiudulaite
Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children’s book. Our story starts...
K - 4th
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Bubbles

Written by Abby Cooper

Twelve-year-old Sophie Mulvaney's world has been turned upside down. Mom lost her job at the TV...

4th - 6th

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