-
The War I Finally Won
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Year Published: 2017 Historical fictionAda shows courage in riveting English wartime sequel.
Historical Fiction
The War that Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Year Published: 2015 Historical fiction, realisticNine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him.
So begins a new adventure of Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother?- GoodreadsHistorical fiction
Twerp
by Mark Goldblatt Year Published: 2013 Realistic fictionJulian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big mistake. So when he returns to school after a weeklong suspension, his English teacher offers him a deal: if he keeps a journal and writes about the terrible incident that got him and his friends suspended, he can get out of writing a report on Shakespeare. Julian jumps at the chance. And so begins his account of life in sixth grade--blowing up homemade fireworks, writing a love letter for his best friend (with disastrous results), and worrying whether he's still the fastest kid in school. Lurking in the background, though, is the one story he can't bring himself to tell, the one story his teacher most wants to hear.- Goodreads, 2016I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This
by Jacqueline Woodson Year Published: 1994 Realistic FictionTwelve-year-old Marie is a leader among the popular black girls in Chauncey, Ohio, a prosperous black suburb. She isn't looking for a friend when Lena Bright, a white girl, appears in school. Yet they are drawn to each other because both have lost their mothers. And they know how to keep a secret. For Lena has a secret that is terrifying, and she's desperate to protect herself and her younger sister from their father. Marie must decide whether she can help Lena by keeping her secret...or by telling it.
- Goodreads, 2016
The House on Mango Street
by Sandra Cisneros Year Published: 1984 Realistic fictionsTold in a series of vignettes – sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous – it is the story of a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago in a Hispanic neighborhood , inventing for herself who and what she will become. She ponders the advantages and disadvantages of her environment and evaluates her relationships with family and friends.
- Goodreads, 2016
Inside Out & Back Again
by Thanhha Lai Year Published: 2011 Historical fiction, PoetryFor all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Hà discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food . . . and the strength of her very own family.
This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story.-Goodreads, 2016
The Cat Who went into the Closet
by Lilian Jackson Braun Year Published: 1993 Mystery-MurderIn The Cat Who Wasn't There, Qwill is persuaded by his beloved companion, Polly Duncan, to join a group tour of Scotland. Although he expects to revel in his Scottish heritage, Qwill must try to keep Polly safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears, and a fellow tourist is found dead - all on the same day. The remaining tour members return to Pickax, where Qwill has other worries on his mind: Who is the fellow still following Polly? In The Cat Who Went into the Closet, Qwill rents Euphonia Gage's mansion in Pickax, which includes fifteen closets jammed with several generations of junk. Koko begins investigating and discovers obsolete currency, canceled checks, an old bankbook, nail clippers, foot powder and a man's argyle sock. Meantime, while enjoying a new life in Florida, the mansion's former occupant apparently commits suicide. But why would someone as happy as Euphonia kill herself? In The Cat Who Came to Breakfast, the development of a major resort complex at the southern end of serene Pear Island (affectionately known as Breakfast Island) is causing a ruckus. Local residents, summer people, and mainland fishermen are all hopping mad that the peace of their island retreat is being shattered. Then a cabin cruiser explodes in the marina, causing general alarm. And when a series of deadly "accidents" follows on the heels of the mysterious explosion, Qwilleran begins to wonder if sabotage is involved.
-Goodreads, 2016
Crossover
by Kwame Alexander Year Published: 2014 Realistic Fiction, Sports"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood.
Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.-Goodreads, 2016
Million-dollar Throw
by Mike Lupica Year Published: 2009 Realistic fiction, SportsNate Brodie is nicknamed “Brady” not only for his arm, but also because he’s the biggest Tom Brady fan. He’s even saved up to buy an autographed football. And when he does, he wins the chance for something he’s never dreamed of—to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game for one million dollars.
Nate should be excited. But things have been tough lately. His dad lost his job and his family is losing their home. It’s no secret that a million dollars would go a long way. So all Nate feels is pressure, and just when he needs it most, his golden arm begins to fail him. Even worse, his best friend Abby is going blind, slowly losing her ability to do the one thing she loves most—paint. Yet Abby never complains, and she is Nate’s inspiration. He knows she’ll be there when he makes the throw of a lifetime.- Goodreads, 2016
-
Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
by Hilda Eunice Burgos Year Published: 2019 Family lifeCaptivating tale of girl diving into her Dominican roots.
Family life.
Apocalypse Taco
by Nathan Hale Year Published: 2019 Science fictionKids jump dimensions in goofy sci-fi graphic novel.
Science fiction
Graphic novel
Eventown
by Corey Ann Haydu Year Published: 2019 FantasyImaginative fantasy deals with grief, memory, conformity.
Fantasy
Far Away
by Lisa Graff Year Published: 2019 Realistic fictionWild road trip drives emotional story of lies, loss, love.
Family Life
For a Muse of Fire
by Heidi Heilig Year Published: 2019 FantasyCaptivating alternate-Asia fantasy has magic, suspense.
Fantasy
Game of Stars: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 2
by Sayantani DasGupta Year Published: 2019 FantasyGirl becomes demon slayer in fun fantasy game show spoof.
Fantasy
Genesis Begins Again
by Alicia D. Williams Year Published: 2019 Realistic fictionTeen learns to love herself in uplifting tale of misfits.
Family Life
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah Year Published: 2019 AutobiographyComic's engaging memoir of growing up under Apartheid.
Autobiography
Minor Incidents and Absolute Uncertainties: Frazzled, Book 3
by Booki Vivat Year Published: 2019Abbie overcomes Outdoor School anxiety in hilarious sequel.
Graphic novel
New Kid
by Jerry Craft Year Published: 2019 Humor/RealisticFunny, heartfelt middle school tale explores race, class.
Graphic novel
Other Words for Home
by Jasmine Warga Year Published: 2019 Coming of AgeHopeful, relatable story of Syrian refugee in middle school.
Coming of Age
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
by Gary Schmidt Year Published: 2019 Coming of AgeButler with cricket bat rescues family in sweet, funny tale.
Coming of Age
Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles
by Thomas Lennon Year Published: 2019 FantasyMagical mayhem, booze among wee folk in zany Irish tale.
Fantasy
Shouting at the Rain
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Year Published: 2019 Coming of AgeGirl grapples with being abandoned in bittersweet tale.
Coming of Age
Superman: Dawnbreaker
by Matt de la Peña Year Published: 2019 Science fictionLow-key but fun and surprising tale of teen superhero.
Science fiction
Susan B. Anthony: The Making of America
by Teri Kanefield Year Published: 2019 BiographyInspiring bio of a courageous champion of women's rights.
Biography
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales of Alagaësia, Book 1: Eragon
by Christopher Paolini Year Published: 2019 FantasyPromising series launch brings back dragon riders.
Fantasy
The Last Last-Day-Of-Summer
by Lamar Giles Year Published: 2019 Science fictionKid sleuths investigate zany time-travel mystery.
Science Fiction
The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe
by Ally Condie Year Published: 2019 AdventureAction-packed adventure tale of revenge, political secrets.
Adventure
The Line Tender
by Joly Herman Year Published: 2019 Coming of AgeStory of loss explores life in and out of the ocean.
Coming of Age
The Unteachables
by Gordon Korman Year Published: 2019 Humor/RealisticTriumph, life lessons fill hysterical middle school romp.
Humor
The Wizenard Series: Training Camp
by Kobe Bryant, Wesley King Year Published: 2019 FantasyBasketball and magic mix in sometimes tedious fantasy.
Fantasy
White Rose
by Kip Wilson Year Published: 2019 Historical fiction, WWIIIntense, inspiring story of students who defied the Nazis.
Historical fiction
Copyright © 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.