Big Rig
By: Louise Hawes
3.70
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Hitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good roa…
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1. The Lost Library
By: Rebecca Stead
4.14
Format: 215 pages, Hardcover
A little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. When a myst… read more
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- audiobook
- middle grade
- childrens
- juvenile
"But aren’t “parents"-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library
"That delicious book smell, his heart said."-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library
"Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books."-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library
"Head high, my dear! Eyes up! Take your place in the world!"-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library
2. 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
- family
- contemporary
- audiobook
"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
3. Freewater
By: Amina Luqman-Dawson
4.18
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
A middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they … read more
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- audiobook
- childrens
- adventure
- middle grade
- young adult
- juvenile
"Lord only knows how many of us they keep from running. How many of us stay in these hateful places out of love. I used to think it was from scaring us - beating, cutting, or whipping us that did it. …"-Amina Luqman-Dawson, Freewater
4. 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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- audiobook
- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- juvenile
5. A Work in Progress
By: Jarrett Lerner
4.40
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and “perceptive” ( Publishers Weekly , starr… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- contemporary
6. 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
- family
- contemporary
- 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
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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- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- 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)
8. Wildoak
By: C.C. Harrington
4.34
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Maggie’s stutter makes going to school hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- audiobook
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
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
10. 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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- audiobook
- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
"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
11. 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
- family
12. Lasagna Means I Love You
By: Kate O'Shaughnessy
4.40
Format: 368 pages, Library Binding
What are the essential ingredients that make a family? Eleven-year-old Mo is making up her own reci… read more
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- audiobook
- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
13. 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
- audiobook
14. Operation Do-Over
By: Gordon Korman
4.26
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious ne… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- audiobook
15. Louder Than Hunger
By: John Schu
4.55
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- audiobook
16. Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1)
By: Sarah Sax
3.83
Format: 288 pages, Library Binding
Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day ! And that's exactly where th… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
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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- audiobook
- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
18. Iveliz Explains It All
By: Andrea Beatriz Arango
4.19
Format: 272 pages, Library Binding
How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening? One girl takes on seventh grade while f… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- audiobook
"and it's important to stop, be kind to ourselves, and ask for help- ask for love."-Andrea Beatriz Arango, Iveliz Explains It All
"But you have to be somewhere I can find. You understand? Somewhere I can find. I nod, because I know what he is saying and what he is not saying. He can't find me if I'm not here. (p. 113 of the hard…"-Andrea Beatriz Arango, Iveliz Explains It All
"I am not okay, and sometimes I wish people wouldn't believe me when I say I am. I wish they would ask, just one more time, and I wish they wouldn't tiptoe around me like I'm a poem, so I could show t…"-Andrea Beatriz Arango, Iveliz Explains It All
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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- audiobook
- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- contemporary
- juvenile
20. A Sky of Paper Stars
By: Susie Yi
3.98
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Paper Girl is a heartrending middle-grade graphic novel about a girl’s ill-fated wish to fit in, pe… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- juvenile
21. 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
- family
- audiobook
22. 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
- family
23. Junior High (Tegan and Sara #1)
By: Tegan Quin
4.07
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
AN INDIE BESTSELLER From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle grad… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
24. Dear Mothman
By: Robin Gow
4.25
Format: 313 pages, Hardcover
Poet and author Robin Gow’s moving middle-grade novel in verse Dear Mothman is about a young trans … read more
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- young adult
- contemporary
25. Four for the Road
By: K.J. Reilly
4.08
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets The End of the F***ing World in this dark young adult comedy … read more
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- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- road trip
26. Next Stop
By: Debbie Fong
4.13
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Stand-alone debut Next Stop is a heartfelt graphic-novel from award-winning illustrator Debbie Fong… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- juvenile
27. The First Magnificent Summer
By: R.L. Toalson
4.10
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Judy Blume meets Barbara Dee in this tender and empowering middle grade novel told in journal entri… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- juvenile
28. The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
By: Michael Leali
4.30
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A heartfelt debut novel about a boy's attempt to find himself in the history he loves--perfect for … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- contemporary
- audiobook
"Just because a bunch of mostly white men hammered history into one shape, it doesn’t mean they got it right."-Michael Leali, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
"Maybe, if we want things to change, we have to stop waiting. Maybe we just need to do something about it ourselves."-Michael Leali, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
"As long as there are people on the planet, life will be unfair, but that doesn’t mean we have to put up with hatred or bigotry."-Michael Leali, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
"Most all my life, I have blindly accepted what was written in history books and taught in classes. I didn’t think to ask if there was more to the story."-Michael Leali, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
29. Big Rig
By: Louise Hawes
3.70
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Hitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good roa… read more
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- audiobook
- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- family
- contemporary
- road trip
- juvenile
30. To Catch a Thief
By: Martha Brockenbrough
3.87
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Urchin Beach isn’t the sort of place where bad things happen. The little seaside town is too lucky … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- juvenile
31. Faker
By: Gordon Korman
4.14
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
The story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition. Trey know… read more
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- childrens
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- middle grade
- young adult
- family
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