Clues to the Universe
By: Christina Li
4.22
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is buildi…
Want to Read $ 7.40"Why had I ever thought my dad would be the superhero? Mom had been standing in front of me all along, holding our world up on her shoulders."-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
"Why had I ever thought my dad would be the superhero? Mom had been standing in front of me all along, holding our world up on her shoulders."-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
"Those were just successes. But how many failures did the scientists have to see? How many times did their rockets not orbit the planet, or not take off at all? How many times had they dreamed about landing on the moon, only to realize that they couldn't make it happen, not yet?"-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
"Those were just successes. But how many failures did the scientists have to see? How many times did their rockets not orbit the planet, or not take off at all? How many times had they dreamed about landing on the moon, only to realize that they couldn't make it happen, not yet?"-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
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1. Chasing Secrets
By: Gennifer Choldenko
3.14
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko deftly combines humor, tragedy, fascinating histori… read more
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2. Joplin, Wishing
By: Diane Stanley
3.88
Format: None pages, ebook
While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather's house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter i… read more
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3. A Handful of Stars
By: Cynthia Lord
4.25
Format: 328 pages, ebook
This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of Rulesexplores a friendship betwee… read more
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4. Alone
By: Megan E. Freeman
4.14
Format: 404 pages, Hardcover
When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she … read more
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5. 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
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- audiobook
6. The Probability of Everything
By: Sarah Everett
4.33
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and fac… read more
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- childrens
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7. 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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- realistic fiction
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"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)
8. The Labors of Hercules Beal
By: Gary D. Schmidt
4.53
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday… read more
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"And when Achilles went inside the Vampire said to me, "You all right?" I nodded. "I'm okay." "Okay is good enough for now," she said."-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal
"Most people don't think we even look like brothers," I said. "You do when you're asleep," she said. "Your face relaxes, and you stop worrying, and all that grit you two carry around falls away, and y…"-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal
9. The List of Things That Will Not Change
By: Rebecca Stead
4.22
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back … read more
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- audiobook
"...life is like a trip. A very long one. And what matters most is the people you travel with."-Rebecca Stead, The List of Things That Will Not Change
"The thing about making butter is that it feels like it'll never be done, almost right up to the moment when it is done. If what you want is butter, you have to keep going, even if you only half belie…"-Rebecca Stead, The List of Things That Will Not Change
10. Have You Seen This Girl
By: Nita Tyndall
3.64
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Fans of Courtney Summers and Tess Sharpe will devour this standalone YA thriller following a nonbin… read more
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11. The Lion of Mars
By: Jennifer L. Holm
4.07
Format: 259 pages, Paperback
A kid raised on Mars learns that he can't be held back by the fears of the grown-ups around him. … read more
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12. Letters from Cuba
By: Ruth Behar
4.27
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The story of a young Jewish girl who escapes Poland to make a new life in Cuba, while she works to … read more
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13. Finding Junie Kim
By: Ellen Oh
4.25
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
A story of family, hope, and survival, inspired by the author's mother’s real-life experiences duri… read more
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- historical
- realistic fiction
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14. One Time
By: Sharon Creech
3.93
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
A coming-of-age story of a girl who discovers the endless possibilities her future may hold, with h… read more
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15. Dream, Annie, Dream
By: Waka T. Brown
4.19
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese Ameri… read more
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16. Brave Like That
By: Lindsey Stoddard
4.35
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Find yourself. Find your place. Find your brave. This uplifting tale, which award-winning author… read more
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17. Stella (Best Friends Dog Tales, #1)
By: McCall Hoyle
4.34
Format: 176 pages, Hardcover
Even dogs deserve a second chance. Ever since she was a puppy, Stella was trained to use her power… read more
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18. Fifty-Four Things Wrong with Gwendolyn Rogers
By: Caela Carter
4.31
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
An own voices story that shines a light on how one girl's learning differences are neither right no… read more
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19. A Perfect Mistake
By: Melanie Conklin
4.13
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
A moving, voice-driven novel about friendship, responsibility, and fighting against unfair expectat… read more
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20. Coo
By: Kaela Noel
4.20
Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
One young girl’s determination to save the flock she calls family creates a lasting impact on her c… read more
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21. The Silver Arrow (The Silver Arrow, #1)
By: Lev Grossman
3.99
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Dear Uncle Herbert,You've never met me, but I'm your niece Kate, and since it is my birthday tomorr… read more
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"Privately Kate thought that for a guy in a banana-yellow suit he was turning out to be a pretty sharp operator."-Lev Grossman, The Silver Arrow (The Silver Arrow, #1)
"For a certain kind of person there is literally nothing nicer than eating breakfast by yourself on a moving train with a good book."-Lev Grossman, The Silver Arrow (The Silver Arrow, #1)
22. Six Feet Below Zero
By: Ena Jones
3.99
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A dead body. A missing will. An evil relative. The good news is, Great Grammy has a plan. The bad n… read more
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23. The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter (The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter, #1)
By: Aaron Reynolds
3.84
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Rex Dexter is itching to have a dog. He was practically born to have one. His name is Rex, for cryi… read more
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24. Something to Say
By: Lisa Moore Ramée
4.02
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From the author of A Good Kind of Trouble, a Walter Dean Myers Honor Book, comes another unforgetta… read more
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25. Imaginary: A Novel
By: Lee Bacon
4.05
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Lee Bacon’s poignant, humorous, and breathtaking Imaginary is an inventive story of friendship, los… read more
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26. What Comes Next
By: Rob Buyea
4.15
Format: 192 pages, Library Binding
A stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best frien… read more
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27. The Sky We Shared
By: Shirley Reva Vernick
3.93
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
In southern Japan, Tamiko spends her time writing in her diary, dreaming of making theatrical costu… read more
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28. Clues to the Universe
By: Christina Li
4.22
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is buildi… read more
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- young adult
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- contemporary
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- historical fiction
- audiobook
"Why had I ever thought my dad would be the superhero? Mom had been standing in front of me all along, holding our world up on her shoulders."-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
"Those were just successes. But how many failures did the scientists have to see? How many times did their rockets not orbit the planet, or not take off at all? How many times had they dreamed about l…"-Christina Li, Clues to the Universe
29. The Million Dollar Race
By: Matthew Ross Smith
3.99
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Follow a speedy kid from an unconventional family who will do whatever it takes to win an internati… read more
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30. Sisters of the Neversea
By: Cynthia Leitich Smith
3.89
Format: 307 pages, Hardcover
In this modern take of the popular classic Peter Pan, award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith (M… read more
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- middle grade
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"Then the stars turned their attention to the younger children of the family. The ones who hadn’t grown up yet. The stars knew what was coming, who was lurking. They always did. They’d seen it all bef…"-Cynthia Leitich Smith, Sisters of the Neversea
31. Every Missing Piece
By: Melanie Conklin
4.25
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Maddy Gaines sees danger everywhere she looks: at the bus stop, around the roller rink, in the wood… read more
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