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Also Known as Rowan Pohi
By Ralph Fletcher. 2011
Will the real Rowan Pohi please stand? To dispel boredom while waiting for tenth grade to begin, Bobby and his…
friends create an imaginary kid named Rowan Pohi (that's IHOP backwards) and apply to the prestigious Whitestone Prep in Rowan's name. When, surprisingly, Rowan's application is accepted, Bobby impulsively reinvents himself as Rowan and embarks on an edgy life of deception in the rarefied world of Whitestone. Told with Ralph Fletcher's trademark blend of humor and depth, the story of Rowan's rise and fall is a funny, poignant, and suspenseful riff on the adolescent search for identity. The e-book includes a sample chapter from Flying Solo by Ralph Fletcher.Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #4: Substitute Creature
By Charles Gilman. 2013
It's Valentine's Day and a monstrous blizzard has descended upon Lovecraft Middle School, trapping twelve-year-old Robert Arthur inside the building!…
He and his companions have no choice but to spend the night--while snacking on cafeteria food, sleeping on the gymnasium floor, facing off against a sinister substitute teacher, and thwarting an army of abominable beasts.This fourth novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Teacher's Pest ended--with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters!The Truth About My Unbelievable School . . .
By Benjamin Chaud, Davide Cali. 2018
Beware of . . . this school?! Henry is taking his new classmate on a whirlwind tour of their school.…
Mysterious inventions lurk, the cafeteria requires ninja skills, and some teachers may be monsters! Is this fantastical school to be believed? Or is there an even more outrageous surprise in store? Celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud—the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . —are back with yet another rollicking tale about truth, lies, and . . . school!Freshman Follies (Freshman Dorm #17)
By Linda A. Cooney. 1992
Lauren's in love-- again! Gorgeous Dimitri Broder has swept her off her feet. But is Dimitri the poor student he…
claims to be-- or a con artist who uses gullible rich girls? The more KC parties with the fast crowd, the more she fights with her real friends. Can Faith and Courtney stop her before she goes over the edge?Denim Diaries 6: Lying to Live (Denim Diaries #6)
By Darrien Lee. 2012
Denim Mitchell is excited to learn that she's been selected to tutor students after school. Not only will this earn…
her extra credit in her honors classes, but it will also look good on her college applications. Fourteen-year-old Julius Graham enjoys working with his new tutor, but when he becomes the only witness to a horrific crime in his neighborhood, Julius shuts down emotionally. He hasn't told anyone what he saw, but with the detectives hanging around his house asking questions, he fears that it's only a matter of time before the murderer comes looking for him. Withdrawn and scared, Julius realizes that he has to tell someone his secret, but at what cost? Will Denim become his voice of reason and convince him to do the right thing, or will his secret put not only his family at risk, but Denim as well?Simon Bloom: The Octopus Effect
By Michael Reisman. 2009
In Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper, Simon Bloom and his friends used the Book of Physics to narrowly defeat villainess…
Sirabetta. Now Simon?s nemesis, stuck as a helpless thirteen-year-old, wants revenge. In this exciting sequel, Simon and company must enter the mysterious undersea realm of the Order of Biology to fi nd Sirabetta before she can restore her powers. Aided by old allies and some new ones, the kids struggle with fi erce beasts, dangerous enemies, and their own evolving abilities. Blending humor, suspense, and science?and throwing new octopus powers into the mix?Michael Reisman brings us another outstandingly original adventure.The Ivy: Rivals
By Rina Onur, Lauren Kunze. 2011
Decisions, decisions . . . You've survived your first semester and captured the interest of not one but two of…
the hottest guys on campus. Now who are you going to choose? Callie Andrews returns for her second semester at Harvard determined to do better than the previous fall, where those Bs on her report card seemed pretty good compared to the state of her extracurriculars (F, as in if at first you don't succeed, you should probably stop trying), friendships (C-minus, since she and former BFF Vanessa are still on thin ice), and love life (D, as in don't even go there). But various campus rivalries soon threaten to thwart Callie's resolve. Will Callie ever be a match for- Grace Lee the take-no-prisoners managing editor Alessandra the gorgeous transfer student Clint the guy who might just be too perfect and Gregory the guy who may never be perfect enough. Callie will face some of the toughest choices imaginable: in friendships, in loyalties, and in love. The pressure to pick a side-and a suitor-has never been higher. But will she and her friends choose well?This Gum for Hire
By Bruce Hale. 2002
Kidnapped! One by one, the members of Emerson Hicky's football team are disappearing. As far as Chet Gecko is concerned,…
this is a cause for celebration. Only trouble is that Chet's old nemesis, Herman the Gila Monster, is the number one suspect, and he wants Chet to clear his (not quite) good name. Chet and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, must solve the case fast, or Herman will make sure it's their last. But which is more dangerous--Herman . . . or P.E. class?The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
By Lisa Graff. 2008
From the critically acclaimed author of A Tangle of Knots comes a humorous story full of heart, courage and a…
touch of magic.Bernetta's summer couldn't be going any worse.First her ex-best friend frames her for starting a cheating ring in their private school that causes Bernetta to lose her scholarship for 7th grade. Even worse, Bernetta's parents don't believe she's innocent, and forbid her from performing at her father's magic club. Now Bernetta must take immediate action if she hopes to raise $9,000 for tuition. But that's a near impossible task with only three months until school. Enter Gabe, a boy con-artist who's willing to team up with Bernetta to raise the money. But only if she's willing to use her talent for magic to scheme her way to success.Oddfellow's Orphanage
By Emily Winfield Martin. 2012
What do an onion-headed boy, a child-sized hedgehog, and a tattooed girl have in common? They are all orphans at…
Oddfellow's Orphanage! This unusual early chapter book began life as a series of full-color portraits with character descriptions. Author/illustrator Emily Martin has fleshed out the world of Oddfellow's with an episodic story that follows a new orphan, Delia, as she discovers the delights of her new home. From classes in Cryptozoology and Fairy Tale Studies to trips to the circus, from Annual Hair Cutting Day to a sea monster-sighting field trip, things at Oddfellows are anything but ordinary . . . except when it comes to friendships. And in that, Oddfellows is like any other school where children discover what they mean to each other while learning how big the world really is.In Oddfellow's Orphanage, Emily Martin brings a very strange place to life with her unique style of both art and writing.From the Hardcover edition.The Amazing Erik
By Joseph Cowman, Mike Huber. 2014
Playing at the water table is fun. But Erik thinks getting splashed is not fun. When his sleeve gets wet,…
Erik gets sad, and he can't imagine ever being happy again. Then, with a classmate by his side, Erik becomes absorbed by a new idea: making the water disappear. As it does, Erik discovers his sadness has vanished and happiness has reappeared, like magic. Airdah-taroo! The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.Key Lardo
By Bruce Hale. 2006
Hold on to your fedoras, Gecko fans: Chet and Natalie have at last met their sleuthing match. That's right--a new…
detective has arrived at Emerson Hicky Elementary. His name's Bland. James Bland. Bland immediately cracks a case that has baffled Chet and Natalie. Do our favorite PIs get jealous? You'd better believe it! And if this wasn't bad enough, when Bland suddenly goes missing, the blame falls squarely on Chet. The only way for our hero to clear his name is to rescue his tubby rival. It's either that or face a stint behind bars--and we're not talking the jungle gym. This twelfth installment in Bruce Hale's Chet Gecko series is full of the hilarious characters, witty one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made Chet a favorite with middle grade readers.Chicken Soup for Little Souls: The Goodness Gorillas
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Pat Grant Porter. 2012
Make way for the Goodness Gorillas! These self-appointed kindness-spreaders are turning their classroom, their families, and their whole community topsy-turvy…
with good deeds! Peter sharpens all his classmates' pencils for them . . . Jessica pulls out a mat for everyone in her gymnastics class . . . Tina packs up her old toys and gives them to a charity . . . the whole group cleans up the neighborhood park. But the Goodness Gorillas are about to face their toughest challenge ever. What will they do about Todd, the meanest boy in class? Is Todd really bad through and through, or is it true that there's goodness hiding within every little soul?Roscoe Riley Rules #7: Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin
By Katherine Applegate, Brian Biggs. 2009
Pumpkin ContestIf Roscoe guesses the weight of a giant pumpkin, he'll be a winner! Easy, right? But a little black…
cat keeps trying to cross his path! Will the bad-luck kitty ruin Roscoe's chance to win?Hiss Me Deadly
By Bruce Hale. 2007
A crime has been committed that strikes at the heart of Chet's very own family. Some slippery sneak has stolen…
his mother's beloved pearls, leaving Chet angrier than a nest of hornets on eviction day. When additional items go missing, Principal Zero turns up the heat by hiring Chet to flush out the thief. Will our gecko hero deliver the goods before it's too late? He'd better. Because this time, it's personal.This thirteenth entry in Chet and Natalie's tattered casebook is chock-full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite among middle grade readers.From Russia with Lunch
By Bruce Hale. 2009
Inventions, spells, and bullies-oh my!It all begins when Chet's favorite teacher is fired, only to be replaced by the mechanical…
invention of Dr. Tanya Lightov-a mysterious Russian scientist.Suddenly, the school seems possessed by forces that are upsetting the natural order of things: Kindergartners are beating up sixth graders; teachers' pets are talking back; and worst of all, Chet's faithful partner and best friend, Natalie Attired, has abandoned him in his hour of need.Will Chet be able to restore his friendship with Natalie and bring Emerson Hicky back to normal? One thing's for certain: The crazy, mixed-up mastermind behind this case will be the last creature anyone expects.Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth
By Sandra Dutton. 2010
Ten-year-old Mary Mae loves to sing hymns with her Granny, go to Sunday School, and learn about trilobites. She has…
lots of questions about how the earth looked millions of years ago. Trouble is, Mary Mae's mother thinks it's wrong to believe the world is that old. Mama believes God created it six thousand years ago and she believes that nobody should teach Mary Mae otherwise. When Mary Mae starts taking her questions to church, asking how God created the earth in six days or how eight people could take care of animals on an ark, Mama puts her foot down: homeschooling. Mary Mae must decide where her loyalties lie: with science and Miss Sizemore, with God and Mama, or somewhere in the middle.The Truth about Sixth Grade
By Colleen O'Shaughnessy Mckenna. 1991
Collette s handsome sixth-grade teacher Mr Kurtlander knows her father and seems to be giving her special attention…
This special attention turns out to be more of a problem than helpThe Floods #3: Witch Friend
By Crab Scrambly, Colin Thompson. 2007
Looks can be deceiving. . . . Betty Flood looks normal, she attends a normal school, and she does normal…
homework. She comes from a family of wizards and witches, though, and that means she is anything but normal. Betty's new best friend, Ffiona Hulbert, however, is a completely ordinary girl from a regular family. She even has normal problems-like school-yard bullies. When Betty decides to use the Floods' magic to help Ffiona and her family, you can bet that even they won't be normal for long!Fairy Blossoms #5: Daisy and the First Wish
By Suzanne Williams, Fiona Sansom. 2009
Daisy loves helping humans-it's what she's always wanted to do. Then she meets a little girl named Nina who makes…
an impossible wish. Daisy's magic wand can't give Nina what she wants-but maybe Daisy can find another way!