The Science of Breakable Things
By: Tae Keller
4.13
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
An emotionally-charged new classic about the science of hope, love, and miracles! Natalie's uplifti…
Want to Read $ 8.99"You can’t always protect breakable things. Hearts and eggs will break but you keep going anyway, because science is asking questions and living is not being afraid of the answer."-Tae Keller, The Science of Breakable Things
"You can’t always protect breakable things. Hearts and eggs will break but you keep going anyway, because science is asking questions and living is not being afraid of the answer."-Tae Keller, The Science of Breakable Things
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1. Blackbird Fly
By: Erin Entrada Kelly
4.16
Format: 296 pages, Hardcover
Future rock star, or friendless misfit? That’s no choice at all. In this debut tween novel, twelve-… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
"None of it mattered, because there was music."-Erin Entrada Kelly, Blackbird Fly
"It's weird how something can be so scary and awesome all at the same time.."-Erin Entrada Kelly, Blackbird Fly
2. You Go First
By: Erin Entrada Kelly
3.78
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Funny and poignant, acclaimed author Erin Entrada Kelly's You Go Firstis an engaging exploration of… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
3. Hello, Universe
By: Erin Entrada Kelly
3.49
Format: 465 pages, Hardcover
In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and… read more
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4. The Land of Forgotten Girls
By: Erin Entrada Kelly
3.75
Format: 166 pages, Hardcover
NAIBA Book of the Year finalist, Parents Choice Foundation Gold Fiction Award, and Winner of the AP… read more
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5. Unfriended
By: Rachel Vail
4.60
Format: None pages, Hardcover
In middle school, nothing is more important than friendship. When Truly is invited to sit at the Po… read more
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6. The Prettiest
By: Brigit Young
4.15
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A must-read for young feminists, The Prettiest is an incisive, empowering novel by Brigit Young abo… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
7. Ferris
By: Kate DiCamillo
4.30
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- fiction
- audiobook
8. The Fort
By: Gordon Korman
4.31
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five fri… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
9. Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
By: Kelly Yang
4.38
Format: 298 pages, Hardcover
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"It's going to be okay. I'll make friends, and if I don't, I'll borrow books from the library."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"It was hard not to stare at Jason's mom, specifically the humongous diamond on her hand. I thought I might go blind."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"It was hard not to stare at Jjason's mom, specifically the humongous diamond on her hand. I thought I might go blind."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"At this point, my mom started crying. She let out a sob so thunderous, I wondered if my cousins in China could hear her."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
10. Simon Sort of Says
By: Erin Bow
4.31
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
11. Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)
By: Dan Gemeinhart
4.54
Format: 282 pages, Hardcover
From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critic… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"But it's not the sandwich that matter Coyote. It's someone bringing you the sandwich."-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)
"I'm gonna go ahead a fast-forward the story a bit here. Because, basically some boring stuff happened and then some very exciting stuff happened, and I think it's best to just skip the crust and go s…"-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)
12. Top Story (Front Desk, #5)
By: Kelly Yang
4.41
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues! Mia Tang is at the top of her game! … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
13. Key Player (Front Desk, #4)
By: Kelly Yang
4.42
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- fiction
- audiobook
14. The Night War
By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4.04
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
- audiobook
15. Up for Air
By: Laurie Morrison
3.96
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Thirteen-year-old Annabelle struggles in school, no matter how hard she tries. But as soon as she d… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
16. Maizy Chen's Last Chance
By: Lisa Yee
4.29
Format: 277 pages, Hardcover
Welcome to The Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota. . . until now. Her… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"When you're in a position to help, that means you're in a good place in your own life."-Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen's Last Chance
"Sometimes people don't know their dreams until they're in it. Other times, their dreams escape them because they are too busy being busy."-Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen's Last Chance
17. Tiger Daughter
By: Rebecca Lim
4.07
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
IBBY Honour List 2024 A Kirkus, Booklist, She Reads and Amazon Best Book of 2023 Winner, People's… read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
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- audiobook
"It's aiming for the peaks,' I tell him, 'and swimming through the troughs so that there are moments where you can just float under the sun and see how far you've come."-Rebecca Lim, Tiger Daughter
18. Shouting at the Rain
By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
4.14
Format: 6 pages, Audio CD
Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"So."-Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Shouting at the Rain
"the sun is always in the sky but sometimes you just can't see it"-Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Shouting at the Rain
"I'm lucky. When the waves are rolling in, my friends are the jetties."-Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Shouting at the Rain
"He was the one who told me a man is not made by his mistakes. He's made by what he does about them."-Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Shouting at the Rain
19. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
By: Stacy McAnulty
4.29
Format: 294 pages, Hardcover
A lightning strike gave her a super power... but even a super genius can't solve the problem of mid… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
20. Thirst
By: Varsha Bajaj
4.14
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
21. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)
By: Kelly Yang
4.46
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
22. Finally Heard (Finally Seen #2)
By: Kelly Yang
4.32
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which … read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
23. Glitter Gets Everywhere
By: Yvette Clark
4.32
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Kitty’s mother died on an inappropriately sunny Tuesday. So much has changed in Kitty’s life over t… read more
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- childrens
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- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
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- contemporary
- family
24. Tune It Out
By: Jamie Sumner
4.31
Format: 275 pages, Hardcover
A 2020 BookExpo Book Buzz Pick From the author of the acclaimed Roll with It comes a moving nove… read more
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- contemporary
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25. The Season of Styx Malone
By: Kekla Magoon
4.04
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene are excited to have adventures in the woods behind th… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"Sometimes you don't ever find out what someone else is thinking."-Kekla Magoon, The Season of Styx Malone
26. The Science of Breakable Things
By: Tae Keller
4.13
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
An emotionally-charged new classic about the science of hope, love, and miracles! Natalie's uplifti… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- mental illness
- fiction
- contemporary
- family
- audiobook
"You can’t always protect breakable things. Hearts and eggs will break but you keep going anyway, because science is asking questions and living is not being afraid of the answer."-Tae Keller, The Science of Breakable Things
27. Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)
By: Terri Libenson
4.17
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternati… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
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28. Whatshisface
By: Gordon Korman
3.92
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Gordon Korman's next stand-alone novel, a fun, funny ghost story about a nobody kid who becomes a s… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- audiobook
29. The Perfect Secret (The Perfect Score, #2)
By: Rob Buyea
4.34
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
These students are in for a year of secrets, discoveries, and kid power! GAVIN finally joins the… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- family
- audiobook
30. The World Ends in April
By: Stacy McAnulty
3.88
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- mental health
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
31. The First Rule of Climate Club
By: Carrie Firestone
4.26
Format: 354 pages, Hardcover
An eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting cha… read more
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