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Grades 6-8

 Ever lived in a war- torn country?  Had to barely escape and leave your family behind?  Like books written in free verse?  Want a powerful, short book full of emotion?

 Ever seen someone bullied and just ignore it?  Ever needed to “fit in” in a new crowd of kids?  Ever had to move to a new town because of family problems?

Faith, Hope, and Ivy June by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor If you like realistic fiction … books about Kentucky... a book about making new friends, you will LOVE this new book!

 Like... Animals?  Mystery?  Adventure?  Revenge?  AND... want to both laugh and cry with unbelievable characters?

JANE IN BLOOM by Deborah Lytton If you like life drama and realistic fiction, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! It’s a moving – emotional – powerful read! Book Video: JANE IN BLOOM

 Like adventure and need something BRAND NEW? Like adventure and need something BRAND NEW?  Something not like every other book on the shelf? Something not like every other book on the shelf?  This is STAR WARS meets WORLD WAR I -- never a dull moment! This is STAR WARS meets WORLD WAR I -- never a dull moment!  Click for Book Video Click for Book Video

 Imagine getting the chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS!  Could you handle the pressure and outside attention?  Would you make the throw?  Another great read by Mike Lupica!

Lupica Million-Dollar Throw Contest

SLOB by Ellen Porter SLOB by Ellen Porter Ready for a good mystery? A main character you can totally relate to – one that makes you laugh? Ever wanted to be able to travel through time?

STORM IN THE BARN by Matt Phelan If you are a fan of graphic novels... like historical fiction… stories about survival... READ THIS BOOK! Book Video: Storm in the Barn

ARE YOU A GARY PAULSEN FAN? BEEN WAITING ON ANOTHER BOOK LIKE CALL ME FRANCES TUCKET? THIS IS DEFINITELY “ONE OF HIS BEST!” Learn things about the Revolutionary War you never knew before!