Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!
By: Karina Evans
4.41
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Debut author Karina Evans gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It’s Me,…
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1. Attack of the Black Rectangles
By: Amy Sarig King
4.21
Format: 258 pages, Hardcover
When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
"Why do they treat kids like we don't mean anything?"-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles
"If you're comfortable learning history, it's the wrong history."-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles
"I love banned books. I used to read as many to you as I could when you were little, Mac."-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles
"But if we want to change the world so it's good for everyone, it's important to talk about the truth."-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles
2. Good Different
By: Meg Eden Kuyatt
4.52
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different
"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the «wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different
3. Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus (Volume 2)
By: Dusti Bowling
4.32
Format: 310 pages, Hardcover
“High School. Two words that struck fear into the heart of every armless middle schooler I knew. Wh… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
4. 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
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
5. 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
- humor
- middle grade
- realistic fiction
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
"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
6. Best Friends (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #1)
By: Nicole Andelfinger
3.93
Format: 218 pages, Paperback
Jessica and Elizabeth are ready to take on middle school . . . but are they ready to take on each o… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
7. Break (Click #6)
By: Kayla Miller
4.21
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Olive is less-than-excited to be spending Spring Break stuck with her dad...will she be able to mak… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
8. Choosing Sides (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #3)
By: Nicole Andelfinger
3.98
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Elizabeth's best friend Amy wants to join Cheer Club but that means going against the Unicorn Club!… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
9. Squished: A Graphic Novel
By: Megan Wagner Lloyd
4.17
Format: 248 pages, Paperback
From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
10. Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel
By: Betty C. Tang
4.25
Format: 286 pages, Paperback
A story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the au… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
11. Miss Quinces
By: Kat Fajardo
4.18
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anythin… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
12. Smaller Sister
By: Maggie Edkins Willis
4.34
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Maggie Edkins Willis's Smaller Sister is a debut middle grade graphic novel about body image, confi… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
13. And Then, Boom!
By: Lisa Fipps
4.69
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!
14. 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
"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
15. Lost Kites and Other Treasures
By: Cathy Carr
4.33
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Cathy Carr’s Lost Kites and Other Treasures is a moving and heartfelt middle-grade novel about ment… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
16. 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
17. 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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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
18. The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
By: Sally J. Pla
4.57
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the coura… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
19. What Happened to Rachel Riley?
By: Claire Swinarski
4.23
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
An eighth grader uses social media posts, passed notes, and other clues to find out why a formerly … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
20. Hummingbird
By: Natalie Lloyd
4.37
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Bestselling author Natalie Lloyd returns with her most personal book to date, a story about a girl … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
21. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)
By: Christina Soontornvat
4.31
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
22. Anne of West Philly
By: Ivy Noelle Weir
3.88
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Anne of Green Gables, with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and The Secret Ga… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
23. Scout Is Not a Band Kid
By: Jade Armstrong
3.97
Format: 265 pages, Hardcover
A young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author--even if it mea… read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
24. The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4)
By: Nicole Andelfinger
4.03
Format: 224 pages, Library Binding
There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
25. 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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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- contemporary
26. Drew Leclair Gets a Clue (Drew Leclair, #1)
By: Katryn Bury
4.09
Format: 278 pages, Hardcover
In this modern take on Harriet the Spy , twelve-year-old Drew uses her true crime expertise to catc… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
27. Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!
By: Karina Evans
4.41
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Debut author Karina Evans gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It’s Me,… read more
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- feminism
- humor
- middle grade
- realistic fiction
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
28. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
By: Gennifer Choldenko
4.55
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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29. Unhappy Camper
By: Lily LaMotte
3.90
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi,… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
30. Gut Reaction
By: Kirby Larson
4.32
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Author Kirby Larson, and her daughter, debut author, Quinn Wyatt, pen this story that explores wha… read more
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31. Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel
By: Rex Ogle
4.12
Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition
From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book in this humorous an… read more
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