Virginia Readers Choice Middle School 2024-2025

Updated June 28, 2024
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The lost year
Marsh, Katherine
Paper Book
Thirteen-year-old Matthew is miserable. His journalist dad is stuck overseas, and his mom has moved his great-grandmother in with them to ride out the pandemic, adding to his stress and isolation.But when Matthew finds a photo in his great-grandmother's belongings, he discovers a clue to a hidden...
The girl in the lake
Brown, India Hill
Paper Book
For fans of Small Spaces, Doll Bones, and Mary Downing Hahn, a truly chilling (and historically inspired) ghost story from the award-winning author of The Forgotten Girl. Celeste knows she should be excited to spend two weeks at her grandparents' lake house with her...
The Switch
Smith, Roland
Paper Book
A thrilling dystopic story from Roland Smith about how far people will go to survive -- perfect for fans ofDryand Distress Signal. On the morning of Henry Ludd's thirteenth birthday, the power goes out. No phones, no news, and planes are...
Invisible
Gonzalez, Christina Diaz
Paper Book
A USA TODAY and Indie Bestseller! For fans of New Kidand Allergic, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who are forced together by their school to complete community service... and may just have more in common than they thought. ...
A first time for everything : a true story
Santat, Dan
Paper Book
A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of...
Crash from outer space : unraveling the mystery of flying saucers, alien beings, and Roswell
Fleming, Candace
Paper Book
Award-winning author Candace Fleming sets her gaze on the mystery at Roswell, New Mexico, and the "crash from outer space" that set the United States on edge for decades. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of...
The monster missions
Martin, Laura
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author of Float and Glitch comes a new standalone adventure under the sea, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman! Berkeley and her best friend, Garth, live on an old cruise ship, scavenging for supplies from the drowned cities left behind on the...
Eb & Flow
Baptist, Kelly J.
Paper Book
A ten-day suspension has tweens De'Kari and Ebony seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Don't miss this poignant novel in verse from the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they're wrong.   ...

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