Jerome is shot by a police officer who thinks he has a gun. Jerome's ghost tells us the story of how it happened. Jerome is a brave boy trying to protect his sister and be safe in their dangerous neighborhood. He deals with bullies and sees drug dealers near his home regularly. Jerome decides to…
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If My Moon Was Your Sun by Andreas Steinhöfel
This book is about a kidnapping, but not the kind you might be imagining. You see, Max's grandfather lives in a nursing home for people who have "lost their marbles," as grandfather says. Grandfather hasn't lost all his marbles, but he forgets things and people sometimes (we know this is dementia, but Max doesn't). That's…
Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade by Jordan Sonnenblick
Life isn’t easy for Maverick. His mom struggles with drinking and a string of bad boyfriends. There are also money problems, and he gets picked on in school. Basically, nothing seems to be going right. So, Maverick decides to change things when he starts 6th grade. He’ll stand up to the bullies, and protect anyone…
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Nick Allen has mastered the art of making school a more entertaining place to be, whether that involves transforming his classroom into a tropical island, or making sure there is no homework assigned by asking his trademarked, thought-provoking, time-wasting questions. When asking one of these questions in Mrs. Granger’s 5th grade language arts class, he finds…
Vincent Comes Home by Jessixa Bagley and Aaron Bagley
Vincent is a cat who lives on a cargo ship and his paws have never touched land. He has a happy life aboard ship and travels all over the world. Vincent overhears a ship’s crewman speaking of Home, and decides to follow the man Home and see just why Home is so wonderful. This beautifully…
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Imogen is starting public school for the first time after being homeschooled all her life. She’s worried about fitting in, especially since her family works year round at the local renaissance faire and doesn’t exactly act normal. In an effort to make friends, Imogen ends up becoming a bully herself, but knows it’s wrong and…
The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier
If you enjoy hearing spooky tales told ‘round the campfire, look no further than the audiobook version of The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. Listen to the tale of Irish orphans Molly and Kip as they travel to a rural English village to begin working and living inside a quirky family’s old mansion. In the dead of…
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion by Chris Barton
How do you camouflage a huge cargo ship, traveling in the middle of the ocean? You can find out in Chris Barton’s new book, which explains how Britain used an unusual and colorful idea to help them win a war. Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion begins by setting the scene.…
Remembering Vera by Patricia Polacco
When a young Coast Guard serviceman finds a dog while sweeping the dock, he can’t help but adopt the dog despite the strict rules of the coast guard’s Commander “Ol’ Man.” The serviceman names the lovable dog Vera and she quickly becomes a treasured member of the Coast Guard team. The men, however, continue to…
The Painting by Charis Cotter
Annie and her mother are very different, and have trouble talking to each other sometimes. Annie finds an old painting in the attic of her house and is drawn to it. It fascinates her every time she looks at it, until she notices one day that things in the painting are actually moving. The more…
