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The wild robot

Brown, Peter

Paper Book

Now a DreamWorks movie available on Prime Video! This #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from a Caldecott Honor winner tells an extraordinary story full of action and thought-provoking questions as a robot learns to survive--and...

Don't forget to check out other titles from this series: The Wild Robot Escapes & The Wild Robot Protects (release date: 9/26/23)

The Marvellers

Clayton, Dhonielle

Paper Book

Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky --an instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller! "The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live...

Already read it? The Memory Thieves will be released on 9/26/23.

Please don't eat me

Climo, Liz

Ebook

Beloved author-illustrator Liz Climo is back with a hilarious take on (reluctant) friendship that will appeal to fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and I Want My Hat Back! When a carefree bunny is approached by a voracious bear in the woods,...

Harbor me

Woodson, Jacqueline

Paper Book

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Jacqueline Woodson's first middle-grade novel since National Book Award winner Brown Girl Dreaming celebrates the healing that can occur when a group of students share their stories. It all starts when six kids...

Hello universe

Kelly, Erin Entrada

Paper Book

Winner of the Newbery Medal Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) "A charming, intriguingly plotted novel." --Washington Post Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. ...

Friends forever

Hale, Bruce

Paper Book

"A recommended story that helps young readers learn how to be a good friend." (School Library Journal) Featuring bold illustrations by Guy Francis and lively easy-to-read text by Bruce Hale, this Level Two I Can Read will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of...

Read more about Clark the Shark's adventures by checking out other titles written in this series. View more more titles here.

Turtles of the midnight moon

Fitzgerald, Maraia Josae

Paper Book

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles-and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade. Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in...

Lemons

Savage, Melissa

Paper Book

The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that's perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo's Flora & Ulysses and the movie Smallfoot! Lemonade Liberty Witt's mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade....

I walk with Vanessa : a story about a simple act of kindness

Kerascoe?t

Paper Book

This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book,...

Billy & Rose : forever friends

Hest, Amy

Paper Book

Billy and Rose, friends with different ideas, always end up coming together in these charming stories from masterful creators Amy Hest and Kady MacDonald Denton. Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they...

Ghost

Reynolds, Jason

Paper Book

A National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this...

Check out the other books in this series: Patina, Sunny, & Lu

Houndsley and Catina

Howe, James

Paper Book

The subtle dance of friendship -- from holding your tongue to knowing what to say -- is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair. Catina wants to be a famous writer. Houndsley is an excellent cook. Catina thinks Houndsley is a wonder. Houndsley...

Looking for more Houndsley and Catina titles? We have Houndsley And Catina And The Birthday Surprise, Houndsley And Catina At The Library, and Houndsley And Catina Plink And Plunk.

Sal & Gabi break the universe

Hernandez, Carlos Alberto

Paper Book

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a brilliant sci-fi romp with Cuban influence by Carlos Hernandez, winner of the 2020 Pura Belpré Award. "I love this book in every possible universe! With a surprise on every page and two of the most cosmically awesome, vividly unique...

Check the sequel: Sal & Gabi Fix the Universe

Save me a seat

Weeks, Sarah

Paper Book

A new friend could be sitting right next to you.Joe and Ravi might be from very different places, but they're both stuck in the same place: SCHOOL.Joe's lived in the same town all his life, and was doing just fine until his best friends moved away and left him on his own. Ravi's family just...

Home away from home

Lord, Cynthia

Paper Book

From Newbery Honor Winner Cynthia Lord, a brilliant story about how to find home when everything around us is changing. Mia and her mom visit Grandma in Maine every summer, but this year Mia is going alone. Her mom will stay behind to get their house ready to sell. It'll be a new start, she says,...

The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend

Santat, Dan

Paper Book

Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in...

Rock star

Lyons, Kelly Starling

Paper Book

Fans of Princess Posey and Ivy and Bean will enjoy engaging with science-loving Jada Jones in this easy-to-read chapter book. When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add...

Other books from the Jada Jones series are: Class Act, Sleepover Scientist, Dancing Queen, and Sky Watcher.

Swift & Hawk : cyberspies

Macx, Logan

Paper Book

For fans of the Alex Rider and Spy School series comes a twenty-first-century spin on the spy novel, featuring a girl and boy whose brilliant minds and cutting-edge technology make them unstoppable. When their families are violently kidnapped, Swift and Hawk--teen experts in AI...

Team Meena

Manternach, Karla

Paper Book

"For Junie B. graduates" (Kirkus Reviews), the fourth and final novel in the Meena Zee series follows irrepressible Meena as she maintains a long-distance friendship with Sofía and makes new friends. No one can take Sofía's place. Now that her best friend lives across the...

Other books from this series include: Meena Meets Her Match, Meena Lost and Found, and Never Fear, Meena's Here!

The one and only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine.

Paper Book

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of...

Check out other books from this series: The One and Only Bob & The One and Only Ruby

Tea for two

Mews, Melody

Paper Book

Itty prepares a royal tea party for her best friend, Luna Unicorn, in this ninth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book. Itty and her best friend, Luna Unicorn, are picking ruby red berries when they meet some pegasuses! The pegasuses are honored to meet the princess and prepare...

Check out other books from Melody Mew's Itty Bitty Princess Kitty series.

The sandwich swap

Rania, Queen, consort of Abdullah II, King of Jordan

Paper Book

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "This engaging title reminds children that having the courage to try new things can result in positive experiences." --Booklist "Amplifies...themes of...

Accidental trouble magnet

Mian, Zanib

Paper Book

An exciting middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination. An NPR Best Book of the Year. Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too...

Check out other books in this series: Unexpected Super Spy, Incredible Rescue Mission, Epic Hero Flop, and Ultimate Rocket Blast (release date 6/13/23)

Frank and Bean. Food truck fiasco

Michalak, Jamie

Paper Book

"Frank, a quiet writer, considers sharing his words with the noisy, music-playing Bean."

Check out our VOX editions of Frank and Bean & Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco.

Keep it together, Keiko Carter

Florence, Debbi Michiko

Paper Book

Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself.Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna...

I'm sticking with you

Prasadam-Halls, Smriti

Paper Book

From Smriti Prasadam-Halls, the internationally bestselling author of I Love You Night and Day, and illustrator Steve Small, comes the charming picture book I'm Sticking with You, a sweet celebration of friendship. Bear and Squirrel are best friends....

Wonder

Palacio, R. J.

Paper Book

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME * Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face--who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that...

Holes

Sachar, Louis

Paper Book

This groundbreaking classic is now available in a special anniversary edition with bonus content. Winner of the Newbery Medal as well as the National Book Award, HOLES is a New York Times bestseller and one of the strongest-selling middle-grade books to ever hit shelves!

Fuzzy mud

Sachar, Louis

Paper Book

From the author of the acclaimed bestseller Holes, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a New York Times bestselling adventure about the impact we have--both good and bad--on the world we live in. Be careful. Your next step may...

Doggo and Pupper

Applegate, Katherine

Paper Book

An old dog has to welcome a new puppy to the household, in this chapter book -- perfect for sharing with fans of Frog and Toad--by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate. Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family. He...

Additional titles from this series are: Doggo and Pupper Save the World & Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy

Loki : a bad god's guide to being good

Stowell, Louie

Paper Book

Packed with doodles and cartoons, here is the diary of Loki as he's trapped on earth as a petulant eleven-year-old--and even worse, annoying thunder god Thor is there, too. After one prank too many, trickster god Loki has been banished to live as a kid on Earth. If he can show...

Silver linings

Woodcock, Fiona

Paper Book

Pip and Parker are best friends who do everything together. When Pip makes a mistake, Parker is always there to see the bright side. But what happens when Parker needs a little encouragement, too Perfect for story-time and bedtime sharing, Silver Linings is a funny picture...

Liar & spy

Stead, Rebecca.

Paper Book

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me: a story about spies, games, and friendship. The first day Georges (the S is silent) moves into a new Brooklyn apartment, he sees a sign taped to a door in...

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