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Azalea, Unschooled
By Liza Kleinman, Brook Gideon. 2015
In Pennsylvania, it was a clothing boutique for pets. Then a breakfast buffet in North Carolina. Then an apple orchard…
in Connecticut. Now, Azalea's dad says he's going to drive a tour bus in Portland, Maine. Through all those moves, Azalea and her older sister were homeschooled by their mom. But when they move to Portland, Azalea's mom asks them to try unschooling--a method of learning that gives children more freedom to direct their own education. As the sisters struggle to find a delicate new balance, their world is rocked when someone sabotages Dad's tour bus. Azalea decides it is up to her to find the culprit and hold her family together. In her fresh and funny debut middlereader novel, Liza Kleinman deftly explores the new unschooling movement as well as the challenges of moving to a new home, making friends, and finding room for differences within a family.Vordak the Incomprehensible: Rule the School
By Vordak T. Incomprehensible. 2011
Greetings, goobers! After my latest experiment worked a little too well—transforming my rather fetching figure into something significantly smaller—I’ve been…
forced to return to those halls of horror better known as . . . school. But going back to junior high may be my greatest opportunity for mayhem in many a month! Try to keep up as I: • Dramatically defeat the daily dangers of schooldom—even though everyone is against me. • Strive to win the junior high presidential election by alerting my fellow students to the wonderfulness of Vordak the Incomprehensible, as well as the yuck-ness of my opponent, Marlena Lurchburger. • Mastermind a catastrophic career day, where that disgusting do-gooder Commander Virtue will finally, fiendishly be foiled. Fortunately for you, I have recorded every mischievous moment within these carefully crafted covers so that you may bask in my brilliance as I plot to RULE THE SCHOOL . . . and, eventually, THE WORLD! MUAHAHAHAHA!!!Time to Fly #10
By Laurie Anderson. 2009
There's a flock of parrots in Zoe's backyard! No one knows where they came from, but they aren't as big…
a surprise as the sight of Zoe's mother, who has just arrived from California. She wants Zoe to move back home with her - something Zoe has been waiting to hear for months. But why does leaving Ambler and Dr. Mac's place seem so much harder than she expected?Prep
By Jake Coburn. 2003
Nick and his friends have everything: expensive clothes, beautiful apartments, rich friends. The island of Manhattan is at their feet.…
But underneath this picture-perfect world of private schools and private parties lies a gang world filled with drinking, drugs, casual sex, and graffiti. And Nick wants out. He's had enough of the life, and he's in love with his best friend, Kris, even though she's oblivious to his feelings. When Kris's younger brother becomes a gang target, Nick thinks he can help, even if it means putting his own life at risk. .Getting the Boot
By Strauss, Peggy Guthart. 2005
Studying abroad isn't at all like Kelly thought it would be. Instead of shopping for fine Italian leather and living…
in an apartment with a view of the Colosseum, she is stuck in a stuffy dorm room with three other girls, and is sharing one shower with the entire floor! This is not the bella Roma that she'd dreamed of. But there is one part of Italy that Kelly doesn't mind-Joe, a really cute guy who's in the study abroad program too. Joe's into staying up late and partying hard, two things that Kelly used to love doing. Bad habits are hard to break, and she soon finds herself on thin ice with the program coordinators. If Kelly's not careful, she might just get the boot. . .The Best Man
By Richard Peck. 2016
Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans…
of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer,; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. Along the way he finds a fourth--Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school. But now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. But that gets ahead of the story.In pages that ripple with laughter, there's a teardrop here and there. And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be.Letters to Missy Violet
By Barbara Hathaway. 2012
A heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the rural South. With her friend Missy Violet away in Florida, Viney has big…
shoes to fill. While there are ailing neighbors to comfort, Viney's favorite teacher has left school--and Viney's irrepressible cousin Charles continues his mischief-making. Through short, powerful vignettes and letters between Missy Violet, Viney, and others, the day-to-day happenings in this warm southern town come to life.The Very Fairy Princess: Graduation Girl!
By Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, Christine Davenier. 2014
From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes the sixth delightful picture book in the #1…
New York Times best-selling Very Fairy Princess series. Includes Read Aloud/Read to Me feature where available. The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry is getting ready to graduate! She always loves a celebration, but can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym... what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown? Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess! Thankfully, she realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle.Solo Star #7
By Cindy Jefferies. 2008
Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache. . . welcome to Fame School. Aspiring popstars will love following Chloe, Danny, and…
all their friends as they try to make their dreams come true in this cool series, from a fresh in children's writing. Synopsis Chloe has been desperate to win a place in the all-important Rising Stars concert ever since she started at Rockley Park School, so she is thrilled to find that she and Danny have been chosen to take part. But when she realises she will have to sing with a band, she is horrified. It's just not what she's used to and rehearsals are a disaster - she even falls out with Danny. Can they make up, and make a success of their most important performance to date?Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (Junie B. Jones #19)
By Barbara Park. 2002
Something very wonderful is happening to Junie B. Jones. And it’s called—hurray, hurray!—she’s getting to be a professional lunch lady!…
And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows? Pretty soon she could be the boss of the whole entire lunch operation!Raymond and Graham Rule the School
By Mike Knudson. 2008
A hilarious new series for middlegrade boys! Best friends Raymond and Graham have waited their whole lives for fourth grade,…
when they?ll rule the school at East Millcreek Elementary. But things don?t go quite as planned when Raymond gets stuck with the most embarrassing line in the class play! Can he find a way out of it, or will he be humiliated in front of everyone? Filled with memorable characters, side-splitting moments, and goofy black-andwhite illustrations, this series is sure to tickle kids? funny bones! .Lucky Break #6
By Cindy Jefferies. 2008
Marmalade-named after his bright orange hair-is one of the best dancers at Rockley Park, the school for up-and-coming stars. But…
he's also the class clown, and things get out of hand when a new boy arrives and Marmalade starts to show off more than usual. He teases Chloe about her haircut, and isn't serious even when he's in his favorite dance class. Will Marmalade's goofing catch up with him? If he keeps it up, he could miss his lucky break!Totally Middle School: Tales of Friends, Family, and Fitting In
By Betsy Groban. 2018
From literary masterminds Lois Lowry, Gary D. Schmidt, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, Karen Cushman, Gregory Maguire, and more comes…
a timeless and inspirational anthology about the sometimes-challenging, always-rewarding coming-of-age years: middle school.With eleven short stories told in text messages, emails, formal letters, stories in verse, and even a mini graphic novel, Totally Middle School tackles a range of important subjects, from peer pressure, family issues, and cultural barriers to the unexpected saving grace of music, art, friendship, and reading. Brimming with heart and humor, these poignant stories from bestselling and award-winning authors shine a light on the moments when everything is thrilling and terrifying at the same time--in a way it will never be again.Charlie Bone and the Red Knight (The Children of the Red King, Book #8)
By Jenny Nimmo. 2010
THE POWERFUL FINAL BOOK IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Dark forces are gathering at Bloor's Academy as…
the Bloors search for a lost box containing a hidden will -- a will that reveals the true destiny of the Red King's heirs. And the Bloors are determined to keep Charlie Bone from finding it first. But Charlie is also facing the lord of the sea, who is trying to drown his parents, and a deadly expert swordsman from another century. The Red Knight might be the only hope. But who is the mysterious Red Knight? And can he help Charlie and his friends defeat the evil magic for good?Back to Normal
By Sarah Hines Stephens, Jane Mason. 2006
What would be worse? Having a total drama queen as a roommate, or living next to someone whose snoring registers…
on the Richter scale? Try both. Zoey and the gang are ready to rock a new school year at PCA, but things start to get real strange real fast. Some old faces are gone, and some new faces would be better off that way. This is definitely NOT what Zoey expected - and it seems like things are going from weird to weirder. Will life ever be normal again?Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance
By Marthe Jocelyn. 2004
Historical fiction buffs, especially those interested in the women's suffrage movement, will enjoy sharing the eye-opening experiences of Mable Riley.…
-- It's the year 1901, and fourteen-year-old aspiring writer Mable Riley is on her way to fulfilling her dreams, or so she hopes. After moving with her sister to a faraway town, Mable meets a real writer, one who wears daring fashions, unnerves the townsfolk by sharing her opinions, and has a few shocking secrets as well. Designed as a vintage journal, MABLE RILEY follows a feisty girl as she finds her own voice in a time when women struggled for independence -- a charmingly told tale that is as funny as it is inspiring.Sky High
By Patricia Reilly Giff. 2012
Charlie has lots of ideas. Need something to go sky high? Ah-ha! The zinger-winger! Need to launch a cheese popper…
into soup? The amazing popper-upper! But the zinger-winger zings more than wings and the popper-upper plops. Charlie isn't allowed to invent for a week. Meanwhile, the afterschool invention fair is coming up. He needs time to make something special. Good thing he has his friends and Mr. Redfern, another inventor, to help him out.Battle in a Bottle (Class Pets)
By Frank Asch. 2003
It's late at night and Big Gray, the monster cat, is on the prowl. Brother and sister mice, Molly and…
Jake, are safe inside the walls of P. S. 42, building their nests. Jake should have listened to Molly's advice and stayed inside. But he wants nothing to do with school, class pets, or even kids. While Molly is learning the secret art of X-ray vision from Gino, Jake is getting into trouble on the playground in another tangle with Big Gray. The only place he can find to hide is inside a ketchup bottle... and that's when the battle begins!Long Time Passing
By Linda Crew. 1997
Princess Lauren and the Diamond Necklace (Tiara Club at Ruby Mansions)
By Vivian French. 2008