96 Miles
By: J.L. Esplin
4.07
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Dad always said if things get desperate, it’s okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never though…
Want to Read $ 9.99"But the thing is, if you do survive, when it's all said and done, you still have to live with yourself."-J.L. Esplin, 96 Miles
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1. 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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- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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- dystopia
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2. Tornado Brain
By: Cat Patrick
4.14
Format: 286 pages, Hardcover
A neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late. … read more
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- audiobook
3. Closer to Nowhere
By: Ellen Hopkins
4.25
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
A novel in verse about coming to terms with indelible truths of family and belonging. For the mo… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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"Every kid deserves a friend."-Ellen Hopkins, Closer to Nowhere
"Comprehension means more than word count."-Ellen Hopkins, Closer to Nowhere
"Still, what can it hurt to maybe have a little extra luck on your side?"-Ellen Hopkins, Closer to Nowhere
"That home in the distance, the one I could never reach? Today, I’m much closer to it than I am to nowhere."-Ellen Hopkins, Closer to Nowhere
4. Born Behind Bars
By: Padma Venkatraman
4.24
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Set in Chennai, India, this is the story of a boy who's unexpectedly released into the world after … read more
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- childrens
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- audiobook
"Kabir, let me tell you something I learned the hard way. Hoping for small stuff you can control is okay. But pinning your hopes on an other person is usually a waste of time. Especially if that perso…"-Padma Venkatraman, Born Behind Bars
5. 96 Miles
By: J.L. Esplin
4.07
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Dad always said if things get desperate, it’s okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never though… read more
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- survival
- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- dystopia
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
"But the thing is, if you do survive, when it's all said and done, you still have to live with yourself."-J.L. Esplin, 96 Miles
6. Across the Desert
By: Dusti Bowling
4.23
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot strand… read more
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- survival
- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
7. The Canyon's Edge
By: Dusti Bowling
4.22
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father g… read more
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- survival
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- audiobook
8. Fighting Words
By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4.64
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had … read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
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- contemporary
- audiobook
"Broken bones take a long time to heal. Why shouldn't brains?"-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
"Sometimes you've got a story you need to find the courage to tell."-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
"This is to remind me of the best day of my life." She looks down at me. For a wonder, she smiles back. "When was that?" she asks. "Tomorrow," I say."-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
9. Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter
By: Zoraida Córdova
4.10
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe meets Supernatural in a heartfelt, hilarious adventure about a trio… read more
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- audiobook
- middle grade
- fiction
- adventure
10. Glitch
By: Laura Martin
4.21
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A whirlwind adventure about a pair of kids who must break all the rules of time travel. Regan Fi… read more
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- childrens
- adventure
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- young adult
- fiction
- audiobook
"Albert Einstein one said that everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would spend its whole life believing it's stupid."-Laura Martin, Glitch
11. The Monster Missions
By: Laura Martin
4.12
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A standalone adventure under the sea. Berkeley and her best friend, Garth, live on an old cruise… read more
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- childrens
- adventure
- middle grade
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- fiction
- audiobook
12. A Duet for Home
By: Karina Yan Glaser
4.24
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homel… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
13. 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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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- contemporary
- audiobook
14. The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle
By: Taryn Souders
4.11
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them i… read more
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- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
- audiobook
15. Escape
By: K.R. Alexander
3.70
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
WESTWORLD meets CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY meets JURASSIC PARK, as kids win a chance to ente… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- childrens
- young adult
16. Wayward Creatures
By: Dayna Lorentz
4.18
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
In this animal friendship story, a troubled young boy befriends a wayward coyote after a forest fir… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
17. Hush-A-Bye
By: Jody Lee Mott
3.63
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
A delightfully creepy story perfect for the middle school set! Hush-a-Bye is an old, broken doll fo… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"I stood for several minutes on the stoop, waiting for lightning to strike me. It didn't, so I rang the doorbell."-Jody Lee Mott, Hush-A-Bye
18. How to Stay Invisible
By: Maggie C. Rudd
4.39
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
My Side of the Mountain meets How to Steal a Dog in this high-stakes and heartfelt middle-grade sto… read more
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- childrens
- adventure
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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19. Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend (Winnie Zeng #1)
By: Katie Zhao
4.05
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more
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- audiobook
20. The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly
By: Rebecca Ansari
4.19
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Charlie O’Reilly is an only child. Which is why it makes everyone uncomfortable when he talks about… read more
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21. Treasure Tracks
By: S.A. Rodriguez
3.74
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
A debut middle-grade adventure about a young teen who goes on a treasure hunt for undersea riches t… read more
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"Treasure comes in many forms."-S.A. Rodriguez, Treasure Tracks
