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1 The Blackthorn Key Kevin Sands
HISTORICAL FANTASY/ MYSTERY The Blackthorn Key Kevin Sands Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world. Kirkus Best Children’s Book 2015, Middle Grade 2015

2 Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Chris Grabenstein
MYSTERY Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Chris Grabenstein The world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has just designed a brand-new, state-of-the-art library in his hometown, and he's invited 12 lucky seventh graders to stay the night just before its grand opening. Avid gamer Kyle Keeley jumps at the chance. Kyle and the other contestants have 24 hours to find a secret exit out of the building and win a spectacular prize, and when the doors shut, the games really begin. Agatha Award Winner/Best Children’s/YA Mystery 2013 2013

3 The Thing About Jellyfish Ali Benjamin
REALISTIC FICTION After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. 2015 National Book Award Finalist 2015

4 When You Reach Me Rebecca Stead
REALISTIC FICTION By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.  No book trailer 2010 Newbery Medal 2009

5 The Big Field Mike Lupica
SPORTS FICTION The Big Field Mike Lupica When fourteen-year-old baseball player Hutch feels threatened by the arrival of a new teammate named Darryl, he tries to work through his insecurities about both Darryl and his remote and silent father, who was once a great ballplayer too. VOYA Top Shelf Fiction, 2008 2008

6 Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson
GRAPHIC NOVEL / SPORTS FICTION Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson Twelve-year-old Astrid realizes that her interests are distinctly different from those of her best friend. Mesmerized while viewing a roller derby, she dreams of becoming a "Roller Girl" but discovers that the sport is considerably more daunting than she imagined and is not without physical, social, and emotional pain. Nevertheless, Astrid is determined to succeed. Scholastic author interview 2016 Newbery Honor 2015

7 Titanic: Voices from the Disaster Deborah Hopkinson
NON FICTION Titanic: Voices from the Disaster Deborah Hopkinson Thorough account of the April 15, 1912 sinking of the Titantic -background information is interspersed with stories of survivors and witnesses, including primary source quotes. The author weaves together the voices of children, passengers in all classes, the captain, and crew members to provide a unique account of the tragedy. Play clip silently while booktalking- 6:47 2013 ALSC Notable Children’s Book, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Honor 2012

8 NON FICTION Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football’s Make-Or-Break Moment Carla Killough-McClafferty Anyone paying attention to football knows the concussion controversy is in sudden-death overtime. In this timely, well-thought-out overview, McClafferty explains how we got here, what concussions are doing to kids and young men, and where we might go from here. Scholastic author interview 2014 Benjamin Franklin Award 2013

9 The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame
CLASSIC The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame The adventures of a group of gentlemen: good-natured Mole, friendly “Ratty”, obsessive Mr. Toad, and solitary Mr. Badger in the Thames Valley #16, The Big Read – Top 100 Novels of All Time (BBC) 1908

10 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred Taylor
MODERN CLASSIC Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred Taylor Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. It is also Cassie's story—Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family. Broken trailer from 1978 movie 1977 Newbery Medal, National Book Award 1976

11 Doll Bones Holly Black HORROR Zach, Poppy, and Alice have been friends forever. And for almost as long, they’ve been playing one continuous, ever-changing game of pirates and thieves, mermaids and warriors. Ruling over all is the Great Queen, a bone-china doll cursing those who displease her. But they are in middle school now. Zach’s father pushes him to give up make-believe, and Zach quits the game. Their friendship might be over, until Poppy declares she’s been having dreams about the Queen—and the ghost of a girl who will not rest until the bone-china doll is buried in her empty grave. The journey begins… 2013 2014 Newbery Honor

12 Found Margaret Peterson Haddix
SCIENCE FICTION Thirteen years after a mysterious plane arrives at an airport seemingly out of nowhere, two of the passengers are receiving sinister messages, and they begin to investigate their past. Their quest to discover where they really came from leads them to a conspiracy that reaches from the far past to the distant future—and will take them hurtling through time.   15+ state book awards 2008

13 The Worst Class Trip Ever Dave Barry
HUMOR A Miami eighth-grader's class trip to the nation's capital quickly escalates into an international incident. Wyatt Palmer wants nothing more than a nice, peaceful, informative class trip to Washington, D.C. But when his best friend, Matt, spots some suspicious activity on their plane, his dream vanishes-in a big way. Soon Matt is kidnapped, possibly by international terrorists, and it's up to Wyatt and the girl of his dreams to find him and exchange a deadly device for their lost friend. No trailer 2015 Amazon Best Book of the Year, 2015

14 Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading Tommy Greenwald
DIARY/JOURNAL / HUMOR Charlie Joe Jackson may be the most reluctant reader ever born. And so far, he's managed to get through life without ever reading an entire book from cover to cover. But now that he's in middle school, avoiding reading isn't as easy as it used to be. And when his friend Timmy McGibney decides that he's tired of covering for him, Charlie Joe finds himself resorting to desperate measures to keep his perfect record intact.    Kids interviewed 2011 15+ state book awards

15 The Alchemyst Michael Scott
FANTASY The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, The legend: Nicholas Flamel discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in But his tomb is empty. Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. 2007 Irish Book of the Year, 2008

16 HISTORICAL FICTION/ FANTASY
Echo Pam Munoz Ryan Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Scholastic author interview 2016 Newbery Honor 2015


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