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Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Bird Lake Moon |
| Author | Kevin Henkes |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • acceptance • accepting others • anger • change • choices • death • divorce • feelings • friendship • growing up • helping others • If You Liked Bridge to Terabithia • If You Liked Tangerine • middle reader • older reader • realistic fiction • risk • self-control • sensitivity • Belonger/Connector |
Mitch has come to live at Bird Lake when his mother and father decide to divorce. Mitch is angry and wants things to go back to the way they were...
Books » Poetry
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| Title | Birmingham, 1963 |
| Author | Carole Boston Weatherford |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • African American • American history • change • Civil Rights • discrimination • growing up • injustice • middle readers • older readers • poetry • prejudice • racial differences • racism • society • violence • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader • Answerman |
Turning ten years old, this eager young voice has already experienced lunch counter sit-ins and the voice and power of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial. But,...
Books » Mystery
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| Title | Black Book of Secrets |
| Author | F. E. Higgins |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | adventure • death • If You Liked Among the Hidden • If You Liked City of Ember • intrigue • macabre • mature reader • mystery • older reader • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
rows="5" class="fullWidthLargeArea wysiwyg_editor">Ludlow Fitch escapes his parents and runs for his life, eventually finding himself in the village of Pagus Parvus. He is taken on as an apprentice by...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Black Box |
| Author | Julie Schumacher |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | depression |
Oh wow! How do you say, 'What a great book about depression!'? As the author says in her notes, depression is about shame and isolation. This book...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Black Canary |
| Author | Jane Louise Curry |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | African American • fiction • older reader • time travel |
Our story begins in London as James is holed up in his cousin's apartment while his musical mother prepares for performances. A magical portal beckons James back in time, and...
Books » Historical Fiction
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| Title | Blood on the River James Town, 1607 |
| Author | Elisa Carbone |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • American history • historical fiction • Jamestown • middle reader • older reader • Belonger/Connector • If You Liked My Brother Sam Is Dead |
What would life have been like for an eleven-year-old boy who finds himself sent off to the colonies as a page to Captain John Smith. Young Samuel Collier has an...
Books » Mystery
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| Title | Bloodwater Mysteries: Doppelganger |
| Author | Pete Hautman and Mary Logue |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • friendship • intrigue • mature readers • middle reader • mystery • older readers • series • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • If You Liked Wolf Rider |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
This is the third book in the Bloodwater Mysteries series. The main characters, Roni and Brian, are about to be faced with a mystery that actually affects their own lives....
Books » Mystery
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| Title | Bloodwater Mysteries: Skullduggery |
| Author | Pate Hautman and Mary Logue (Bloodwater Mysteries) |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • archaeology • mature readers • mystery • older readers • series • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • If You Liked Wolf Rider |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Roni Delicata and Brian Bain find themselves in the thick of a town mystery when they stumble on Dr. Andrew Dart, a local archaeologist, lying unconscious in a cave. Who...
Books » Mystery
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| Title | Bloodwater Mysteries: Snatched |
| Author | Pete Hautman and Mary Logue |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • action/adventure • detective • intrigue • mature readers • mystery • older readers • teamwork • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • If You Liked Wolf Rider • If You Liked Encyclopedia Brown |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
What is really going on here? Roni Delicata is just trying to get to the bottom of a good story. That's what any good 16-year-old reporter for the high school...
Books » Action / Adventure
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| Title | Blue Fingers: A Ninja's Tale |
| Author | Cheryl Aylward Whitesel |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • action/adventure • adventure • coming of age • danger • family • finding yourself • Japan • middle readers • Ninjas • older readers • risk • self-reliance • traditions • twins • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader • Answerman |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
The power and prowess of ninja never seem to lose their appeal to young readers, especially boys. Blue Fingers, a suspenseful, action-packed coming-of-age story set in feudal Japan, offers an...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Blue Heron |
| Author | Avi |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | realistic fiction • middle readers • girls • growing up |
Twelve-year-old Maggie is headed to spend the summer in a rented cottage with her father, her stepmother and their new baby. She finds herself in a world where her...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Blue Shoe: A Tale of Thievery, Villainy, Sorcery and Shoese |
| Author | Roderick Townley |
| Illustrator | Mary GrandPre |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • fathers/sons • injustice • magic • middle readers • older readers • overcoming obstacles • persistence • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
The big-hearted shoemaker, Grel, takes young Hap on as his apprentice and saves him from being sent to the far side of Mount Xexnax. Hap is so grateful. He's also...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Boggart |
| Author | Susan Cooper |
| Illustrator | Omar Ryann |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | adventure • family • fantasy • fiction • humor • middle reader • older reader |
The Volnik family has just inherited a castle in Scotland, so they take a trip to see the relic and then decide to head back home with a few choice...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Boggart and the Monster |
| Author | Susan Cooper |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | adventure • fiction • magic • middle reader • older reader |
This is the sequel to The Boggart. See that annotation to read about how the Boggart comes to North America.
Books » Mystery
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| Title | Bone Magician |
| Author | F. E. Higgins |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • death • If You Liked Among the Hidden • If You Liked Charlie Bone • If You Liked City of Ember • macabre • mature reader • mystery • older reader • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
This paraquel to The Black Book of Secrets, takes place in Urbs Umida and centers on the life of one boy, Pin Carpue. As Pin awakens from a drug-induced stupor,...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Books of Bayern: Enna Burning |
| Author | Shannon Hale |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • action/adventure • adventure • being different • being yourself • coming of age • fears • If You Liked Ella Enchanted • injustice • intrigue • jealousy • magic • mature readers • older readers • princesses • risk • rivalry • romance • self-confidence • self-esteem • self-reliance • shallowness • superpowers • war |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Enna, true friend of Princess Ani, has returned to live in the Forest with her brother, Leifer. As Enna tends to the chores at home, Leifer finds the ability to...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Books of Bayern: Forest Born |
| Author | Shannon Hale |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • acceptance • action/adventure • adventure • being different • being yourself • choices • coming of age • courage • danger • fears • feelings • heroines • If You Liked Ella Enchanted • If You Liked Robin McKinley • If You Liked Tamora Pierce • middle readers • older readers • queens • self-confidence • self-control • self-esteem • self-reliance • Seeker/Leader |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
This is the fourth of the Books of Bayern. Meet Rinna girl, Razo's younger sister who is gifted with a power that has made her want to run from herself....
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Books of Bayern: Goose Girl |
| Author | Shannon Hale |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • coming of age • fairy tales • fears • feelings • friendship • identity • If You Liked Ella Enchanted • If You Liked Robin McKinley • If You Liked Tamora Pierce • injustice • intrigue • journeys • magic • mature readers • older readers • princesses • risk • rivalry • romance • self-confidence • self-esteem • self-reliance • superpowers • trust • war |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Ani is a princess blessed with the gift of nature-speaking. Born to a queen who has the power of people-speaking, Ani spends her early years in the care of...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Books of Bayern: River Secrets |
| Author | Shannon Hale |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • action/adventure • bravery • character • choices • coming of age • courage • heroines • If You Liked Charlie Bone • If You Liked Ella Enchanted • If You Liked Robin McKinley • If You Liked Tamora Pierce • intrigue • middle readers • older readers • self-confidence • self-control • self-esteem • self-reliance • war • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Delightfully, the Books of Bayern continue. In this tale Razo has been selected as one of Bayern's Own, a great honor. The soldiers of Bayern's Own are to accompany the...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Borrowers |
| Author | Mary Norton |
| Illustrator | Beth and Joe Krush |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • fiction • If You Liked Secrets of Droon • magic • middle reader • older reader • tiny people • Seeker/Leader |
A true classic! The Borrowers are tiny people who live in a country home, unseen by the humans, who live along side them ... until one day, when Arrietty, a...
Books » Historical Fiction
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| Title | Bound |
| Author | Donna Jo Napoli |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | girls • boys/girls • ancient history • Asian culture • Cinderella • family • freedom • injustice • journeys • loss • love • mature readers • older readers • stepfamilies • traditions • women • women's rights |
Bound to her late father's second wife and daughter. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where a woman is valued less...
Books » Sports
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| Title | Boy Who Saved Baseball |
| Author | John H. Ritter |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • baseball • character • choices • courage • If You Liked Tangerine • middle reader • older reader • overcoming obstacles • self-confidence • self-control • self-esteem • self-reliance • sports • traditions • Belonger/Connector |
This is a good one. It's not your usual sport book for boys. Meet Tom who loves baseball. He lives next door to an old man who owns a lot...
Books » Historical Fiction
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| Title | Bread and Roses, Too |
| Author | Katherine Paterson |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • American history • child abuse • girl power • historical fiction • immigrants • industrial revolution • mature reader • older reader • thoughtful • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
It's 1912, and Mamma is on strike against the big mill owner in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The crowds march and Mamma carries a sign that says, "WE WANT BREAD AND ROSES,...
Books » Fantasy
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| Title | Bright Shadow |
| Author | Avi |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | girls • boys/girls • adventure • being different • being yourself • choices • friendship • girl power • helping others • If You Liked Ella Enchanted • If You Liked The Lost Years of Merlin • intrigue • middle reader • older reader • power • self-control • superpowers • wishes • Seeker/Leader |
This is one of my absolute favorite fantasy books to hand to girls. Pindel, the wizard, is deathly ill and holds within him the last five wishes left in the...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. |
| Author | Kate Messner |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | girls • boys/girls • accepting others • autumn • being different • being yourself • change • character • choices • competition • fall • family • growing old • growing up • If You Liked Bridge to Terabithia • individuality • middle readers • older readers • overcoming obstacles • persistence • relationships • relatives • responsibility • rivalry • struggle |
Gianna Zales struggles to get things done on time. The most important deadline in her life right now is the one for getting her leaf project done for her science...
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