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The Superteacher Project
By Gordon Korman. 2023
It’s The Unteachables meets I, Robot in another funny middle school tale from Gordon Korman!It’s the start of a new…
school year and Oliver is looking forward to a seventh-grade year full of spitballs, jokes and pranks with his friend Nathan. And their new homeroom teacher, Mr. Aidact, looks like a prime target. He’s an odd duck with a weird, stilted vocabulary, an unusual way of looking at things, and a strangely old student teacher constantly in tow. He also has a seemingly superhuman ability to detect and defuse almost every one of Oliver’s schemes.But that’s not all of it. Mr. Aidact seems to be teaching pretty much every subject. He’s willing to take over jobs no other teacher will, like supervising detention and coaching the field hockey team. Oliver and Nathan are determined to find out what is up with this guy.What they uncover is out of this world!Mr. Aidact is, in fact, superhuman — he’s an android, a secret project of the Department of Education. And when the secret leaks out, the school and the PTA are in an uproar, and calls for his “deactivation” are loud and clear.Can Oliver and his friends turn this plan around and save the teacher they’ve grown to love and appreciate?Simon Sort of Says
By Erin Bow. 2023
For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart,…
and speaking your truth.Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the story in which he’s the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone—the only place in America where the internet is banned. Instead of talking about Simon, the astronomers who flock to the area are busy listening for signs of life in space. And when Simon makes a friend who’s determined to give the scientists what they’re looking for, he’ll finally have the chance to spin a new story for the world to tell. From award-winning author Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says is a breathtaking testament to the lasting echoes of trauma, the redemptive power of humor, and the courage it takes to move forward without forgetting the past.Autumn Bird and the Runaway
By Melanie Florence, Richard Scrimger. 2022
Two kids from different worlds form an unexpected friendship.Cody’s home life is a messy, too-often terrifying story of neglect and…
abuse. Cody himself is a smart kid, a survivor with a wicked sense of humour that helps him see past his circumstances and begin to try to get himself out.Autumn is, quite literally, on the other side of the tracks from him. Her home life is loving and secure, and she is “in” with the popular girls at school, even if she has a secret life as a glasses-wearing, self-professed comic book nerd at home. And even if the pressure to fit in at school requires hours of time spent making herself look “perfect.”Returning home from a movie one evening, Autumn comes across Cody, face down in the laneway behind her house. All Cody knows is that he can’t take another beating from his father like the one he just narrowly escaped. He can’t go home, but he doesn’t have anywhere else to go either. Autumn won’t turn her back on him, even if they never really were friends at school. She agrees to let him hide out in her dad’s art studio at night.Over the next couple of days of Autumn sneaking Cody food and bandages, his story comes out. And so does hers.Told in alternating narratives, Autumn Bird and the Runaway is a breathtaking collaboration by two of Canada’s finest writers of books for young readers. Infused with themes of identity, belonging and compassion, it’s a story that reminds us that we are all more than our circumstances, and we are all more connected than we think.Kid Olympians: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Kid Legends #9)
By Robin Stevenson. 2024
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured…
the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school’s track teamFeaturing kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you’ll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.The Girl in the Well Is Me
By Karen Rivers. 2016
Newcomer Kammie Summers has fallen into a well during a (fake) initiation into a club whose members have no intention…
of letting her join. Now Kammie’s trapped in the dark, growing increasingly claustrophobic, and waiting to be rescued — or possibly not. As hours pass, the reality of Kammie’s predicament mixes with her memories of the highlights and lowlights of her life so far, including the reasons her family moved to this new town in the first place. And as she begins to run out of oxygen, Kammie starts to imagine she has company, including a French-speaking coyote and goats that just might be zombies. Author Karen Rivers has created a unique narrator with an authentic, sympathetic, sharp, funny voice who tells a story perfect for fans of Flora and Ulysses, Reign Rein, and Counting by 7s. The Girl in the Well is Me will have readers laughing and crying and laugh-crying over the course of its physically and emotionally suspenseful, utterly believable events.Home Truths
By Jill MacLean. 2010
Brick’s home life is a horror show. His dad has a temper like a pressure valve; you never know when…
he’s going to blow. His mom’s a self-absorbed flake who leaves the care of his little sister to Brick. A guy could go crazy with all that tension. It’s no wonder Brick has to let off a little steam of his own once in a while. It’s not like he’s anything remotely like his dad. The day he turns sixteen, Brick’s out of there. This summer he’s going to take up Mr. Larkin’s offer of work, even though he’s been forbidden to “fraternize with the neighbors.” And he’s going to earn enough money to escape. Get out and never look back. But who will his dad turn to when he doesn’t have a son to kick around anymore? A compulsive read by a two-time winner of the Ann Connor Brimer Award, Home Truths is a revealing portrait of a bully-in-training and his journey to redemption.The Tiffin
By Mahtab Narsimhan. 2011
The dabbawallas of Mumbai deliver box lunches — called tiffins — to whitecollar workers all over the vast city. They…
are legendary for their near-perfect service: for every six million lunches sent, only one will fail to reach its intended destination. The Tiffin is about that one time in millions when a box goes astray, changing lives forever. When a note placed in a tiffin is lost, a newborn — Kunal — is separated from his mother. Twelve years later, Kunal lives as a virtual slave under the thumb of his foster father, Seth. With danger and oppression making it impossible to stay where he is, Kunal asks his friend Vinayak, an aging dabbawalla, to help him find his birth mother. Vinayak introduces Kunal to the tiffin carriers, and a plan is hatched. Along the way, Kunal learns what it means to be part of a family.Lightning Lou
By Lori Weber. 2016
When a team in an all-girls’ hockey league comes to recruit players, twelve-year-old Lou’s dreams seem to be coming true.…
But the dreams hinge on one thing: never letting on that Lou is a boy. But the road to stardom is not easy, as Lou discovers that the competition is fierce, and that he’s got a lot of work to do to match the skills of the league’s star player and his chief rival, Albertine Lapensée. All the while, he has to keep his secret, and wrestle with the moral dilemma of taking a place on the team away from a deserving girl. Loosely based on a true story, Lightning Lou is a riveting and thought-provoking story for middle-grade readers.Love, Ish
By Karen Rivers. 2017
Mischa "Ish" Love knows she'll be one of the first settlers on Mars. She's applied to - and been rejected…
from - the Mars Now project forty-seven times, but the mission won't leave for ten years, and Ish hasn't given up hope. She also hasn't given up hope that Tig will be her best friend again. When Ish collapses on the first day of seventh grade, she gets a diagnosis that threatens all her future plans. As Ish fights cancer, she dreams in vivid detail about the Martian adventures she's always known she'd have - and makes unexpected discoveries about love, fate, and her place in the vast universe.Rebel Skies (Rebel Skies)
By Ann Sei Lin. 2024
Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed debut, first in a series, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of…
magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant onboard the Midori, a flying ship serving the military elite of the Mikoshiman Empire, a vast realm of floating cities. Kurara also has a secret — she can make folded paper figures come to life with a flick of her finger. But when the Midori is attacked and Kurara's secret turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, a gut-wrenching escape leads her to the gruff Himura, who takes her under his wing. Under Himura's tutelage, and with the grudging support and friendship of his crew, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami — wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess of Mikoshima.But what does the princess really want with the shikigami? Are they merely enchanted figures without will or thought, or are they beings with souls and minds of their own? As fractures begin to appear both across the empire and within Kurara's understanding of herself, Kurara will have to decide who she can trust. Her fate, and the fate of her friends — and even the world — may rest on her choice. And time is running out.The Probability of Everything
By Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last Chance5-Minute Gratitude Devotional for Teen Girls: Reflections to Guide Daily Praise and Joy
By Leslie Leasure. 2021
Help teen girls deepen their gratitude and faith in just 5 minutes each day It can be tough to be…
a teen girl. Between school, friends, and thoughts of the future, there are a lot of challenges to navigate. This faith-based gratitude journal offers insightful scripture and prompts that encourage teen girls to focus on what's truly important and let go of the thoughts and feelings that don't serve them. As they explore what gratitude means, they'll discover that it isn't just a feeling—it's a form of praise. Short and spiritual—These brief, simple devotions only take 5 minutes, so it's easy to find time for them on busy days. Just for teen girls—Teens will discover Bible passages that are relevant to their life, with advice for dealing with crushes, peer pressure, grades, and more. Long-term habits—Practicing gratitude consistently helps young women develop a lifelong routine of kindness, appreciation, and self-awareness. Make faith and gratitude a cornerstone of a teen girl's life with this modern entry into devotionals for teen girls.Cupcake Cookbook for Kids
By Charity Curley Mathews. 2020
A deliciously easy cupcake cookbook kids 8 to 12 will love Cupcakes are some of the most magical, mouthwatering baked…
goods—but you don't need fancy equipment or tons of experience to make these fun, frosted treats from scratch. Cupcake Cookbook for Kids gives budding bakers everything they need to become a master cupcake maker, packed with foolproof baking tips, handy decorating techniques, go-to frostings, and easy-to-follow cupcake and frosting recipes. This cupcake cookbook offers plenty of guidance on baking and decorating the perfect cupcake. Try your hand at classic staples like Rich Chocolate Cupcakes before leveling up with more advanced fun-filled cupcakes such as Butterbeer Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting. Celebrate by wowing your friends with birthday-themed Melting Ice Cream Cones or getting in the holiday spirit with Going, Going, Gone Snowmen. The Cupcake Cookbook for Kids includes: Outside the box—This cupcake cookbook helps you ditch the premade mixes and learn the ropes of baking cupcakes entirely from scratch, including all the tools, tricks, terminology, and safety tips you'll need. Delight in every bite—You'll find recipes for 40 yummy cupcakes in this cupcake cookbook, ranging from fun classics to more unique advanced cupcakes, with "Ask an Adult" tips if you need extra help. Sprinkle of magic—Get to know your piping bag with 10 recipes for fluffy buttercream or smooth glazes, before topping them off with whimsical decorations. With the Cupcake Cookbook for Kids, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with creative, delightfully decorated cupcakes made by you.Real Outdoor Science Experiments (Real Science Experiments)
By Jenny Ballif. 2022
Hypothesis: You'll love these real outdoor experiments for kids 8 to 12! Dive into the world's most exciting science project—the…
great outdoors! Covering everything from plants and trees to rocks and weather, this amazing book has real outdoor science experiments for kids, to immerse you in the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Discover STEAM outdoors—Learn how the scientific method can help you unlock the secrets of the natural world. Make nature your laboratory—Conduct 30 cool experiments like creating grass ropes, making ink from plants, calculating latitude by the stars, and more. Find answers to your questions—How do sinkholes form? Are leaves in the shade bigger or smaller than leaves in the sun? Get explanations for the science behind each experiment, plus ideas for taking your experiments even further. Get ready to explore the science happening all around you with Real Outdoor Science Experiments.Get familiar with your feelings—a puberty guide for boys 8-12 Puberty is an exciting time—but it can also be overwhelming…
as relationships evolve and feelings become more intense. This guide explores these inevitable changes and teaches boys how to stay positive even when life gets a little bumpy. This standout among puberty books for boys provides: Emotional awareness—Boys will learn all about how the brain controls their emotions, the effects of their rising hormones, ways to improve their outlook when feelings of anger or embarrassment arise, and more. Engaging exercises—Kids will gain a better understanding of how to handle their emotions with interactive quizzes, matching exercises, and calming activities like deep breathing or muscle relaxation. Awesome illustrations—Colorful drawings help emphasize important info and make reading this book tons of fun. Help boys develop a positive mindset and strengthen their coping skills so they can successfully navigate puberty.The Big Book of Invisible Technology: A Look At How Things Work For Kids
By Chloe Taylor. 2020
Learn to see how modern technology is all around us—a hands-on approach for kids 8 to 12 Bluetooth brings beautiful…
music to your ears—but how, exactly? Using technology and building with technology are two different skill sets—and a twenty-first-century kid will need to understand both. The Big Book of Invisible Technology offers ways to explore how things work for kids in fun, hands-on ways. From the invisible Internet to driverless cars and drones, this book shows you how things work for kids, using step-by-step experiments. Then apply your knowledge and learn how you may, one day, bring real and important change to our lives. Are you ready to solve some of Earth's biggest challenges with technology? The future needs you. In this book on how things work for kids you'll discover: Talk like a pro—Important tech-related words are highlighted in bold along with their definitions, in a virtual dictionary of how things work for kids. Hands-on—Nine applied experiments will inspire you to learn while doing—like taking apart and safely rebuilding an old keyboard or remote control. Think bigger—Discover how to brainstorm as you plan ways to positively influence our planet. Take a step toward being the next great scientist, engineer, or tech genius when you learn how things work for kids.Voting Q&A (History Q&A)
By Rockridge Press. 2022
175+ fun facts that teach kids 8 to 12 the history of voting What was the first presidential election like?…
How does a new country choose its type of government? What was Freedom Summer? Kids will discover the answers to these questions with this awesome voting book. They'll learn where the word "democracy" comes from, who Susan B. Anthony was, and more—one thrilling fact at a time! Amazing info—Get kids pumped about the electoral process with a variety of Q&As, true or false questions, and cool factoids. Shareable history—This book is jam-packed with bite-sized bits of history that are easy to remember and exciting for kids to share with friends and family. A complete overview—Young readers travel through time as they move from the birth of democracy in ancient Greece to voting in modern-day presidential elections. Inspire a love of learning with this fascinating standout among voting books for kids.Help your teen embrace their blended family When families change, sometimes it can be tough for teens to figure out…
where they really fit in. This supportive workbook helps them better understand their feelings about their new situation, navigate the challenges it can present, and take care of themselves as they adjust to changing dynamics. This book can be used on its own or together with The Blended Family Journal for Teens for more opportunities to reflect and explore their feelings. What sets this blended family book apart: Simple exercises—Writing prompts, quizzes, and more help teens with everything from examining their emotions to communicating better with new family members. Practical advice—Teens will discover a variety of straightforward practices that they can use to find their calm when emotions are running high. The help teens need—This book offers guidance based on the unique challenges teens face, including real stories drawn from the experiences of other teens to help them see they aren't alone. Give your teen the tools they need to feel at home in their new family.Explore, create, and imagine like a girl! Girls can do anything, and Adventure Girls! proves it! Packed with exciting activities…
and crafts for girls (ages 6 to 12), this book inspires young adventurers to be curious, innovative, and bold. From stargazing and animal tracking to making a pinhole camera and building a shadow theater, Adventure Girls! is not one of your typical craft books. It empowers girls to: Develop independence—Many of the activities are designed to be parent-assisted as girls learn to explore and create safely on their own. Delve into science—Discover scientific ideas and principles through constellation identification, bird watching, and compass making. Get their hands dirty—Adventure Girls! encourages outdoor play and exploration, from making a rope swing in the backyard to going on a nature scavenger hunt to building a shelter outside. Express their creative side—These crafts for girls also engage their artistic side, with activities like creating decorative 3D stars, pressing flowers, and folding (and inventing their own) paper airplanes. Instill confidence and curiosity with this collection of fun, engaging activities and crafts for girls.Nighttime Devotional for Teen Boys: 5-Minute Devotions to Guide Daily Reflection
By Brandan Robertson. 2021
Encourage your teen to end his day with God's wisdom Every day comes with new challenges, but God is always…
there to give young men the strength they need to persevere and realize their potential. This boys' devotional provides teens an opportunity to end their day the right way—reflecting on God's love and the lessons that His Word can teach. Go beyond other devotionals for teen boys and help them: Create an evening ritual—Your teen will see how easy it is to make time for God every day with 5-minute devotions they can fit into any nighttime routine. Explore God's wisdom—They'll learn how the Lord's Word can help them with the challenges they'll face with school, friends, relationships, and more. Reflect on their day—With a new devotion for boys every night, this book will help your teen mature with prompts that will encourage him to live up to his potential. Empower your teen to grow into a man of faith with the Nighttime Devotional for Teen Boys.