Synopsis: Book 7 of the much-loved My Life series that has the irrepressible Derek Fallon starting his own Youtube web series!Derek Fallon finally found something to get excited about at school―an extracurricular class on making videos! Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek can’t wait to create his own Youtube web series. But he soon realizes Youtube stardom is a lot of work. On top of that, it’s time for his foster monkey Frank to go…

Synopsis: From three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen comes a moving middle grade novel about four strangers fighting for the life they want.In the winter, life in McKinley, Minnesota, revolves around the rinks, where kids play hockey and grown-ups skate to scratchy phonograph records. Then, the year Marsh and his best friend, Willy, are twelve, Carl appears at the rink, wearing a battered, old leather flight jacket and doing a strange dance that is…

Synopsis: Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It's just a temporary arrangement--until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she's not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town's full of strays--only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go…

Synopsis: Bailey, who is usually so nice, Bailey, my neighbor, my friend, my buddy, my pal for my whole life, knowing me better than anybody, that Bailey, that Bailey I am so mad at right now, that Bailey, I hate him today.Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her warm words and family recipes. She understands from experience that…

Synopsis: "It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that Livy's back, she has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house. It turns out she's right. Bob, a short greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who--or what…

Synopsis: The third thrilling installment of the Heir Chronicles series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima.The covenant that was meant to keep the wizard wars at bay has been stolen, and Trinity must prepare for attack. Everyone is doing their part—Seph is monitoring the Weirwalls, Jack and Ellen are training their ghostly army, even Anaweir Will and Fitch are setting booby traps around the town's perimeter. But to…

Synopsis: The bestselling DK "Readers" series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK "Readers," stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in…

Synopsis: Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity.  Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high-schoolers.  Then one day Jack skips his medicine.  Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before.  And it feels great—until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during…

Synopsis: Zit monster. Puberty Werewolf. Potty Boy. Doo Doo Rules! I’m Duane. Duane Homer Leech. Don’t ask. I’m 12. And one week. What I want to know is, where is this whole puberty thing going? So far it’s just something put on earth to destroy me. And I don’t have a clue what’s coming next.

Synopsis: Readers who loved The Fourteenth Goldfish will cheer for Olivia Bean as she strives to win kids’ week Jeopardy!Olivia Bean knows trivia. She watches Jeopardy! every night and usually beats at least one of the contestants. If she were better at geography, she would try out for the show’s kids’ week. Not only could she win bundles of money, she’d get to go to the taping in California, where her dad, who left two years ago and who Olivia misses…

Synopsis: Award-winning author Kristiana Gregory offers a fast-paced historical novel about a boy who joins the famed Pony Express. The action-packed adventure tale (sequel to The Legend of Jimmy Spoon) is based on the memoirs of Elijah Nicholas Wilson. The book includes a map of the Old West, a photo of real Pony Express riders, an author's note, a glossary, and bibliography.

Synopsis: Bobby realizes that Tony Mandos is a better first baseman than Bobby's brother, Kirby, but Bobby sees an underhanded way that he can give Kirby an advantage when both first baseman vie for the all-star team. Reprint.

Synopsis: The beloved fourth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dear Girl, series: a celebratory thank-you letter to the special teacher, role model, or hero who inspires you most, now available in a lower-priced hardcover edition! Filled with gratitude, Dear Teacher, is a thank-you letter to leaders everywhere. Penned by Paris Rosenthal--a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the daughter of the beloved author Amy Krouse Rosenthal--…

Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • A NEW YORK TIMES READER TOP 100 PICK FOR BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURYThe extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.When Death has a story to tell, you listen.It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been…

Synopsis: 2021 Pura Belpré Honor BookNYPL Best Book of 20202020 Evanston Public Library Great Books for KidsIn this magical middle-grade debut novel from Adrianna Cuevas, The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than…

Synopsis: The reader is provided evidence for ten courtroom cases, and must decide whether each defendant is guilty or innocent.

Synopsis: There's no backing down for Lionel Shephard. With a dream of joining the NBA, all he wants to do at Bluford High is play basketball. But everyone's trying to stop him. His father thinks basketball is a waste of time; his teachers don't know he can barely read and threaten to fail him; and his dropout friend Jamar wants him to quit school. Unsure where to turn, Lionel must make a choice. Will he pursue his dream or get caught in a nightmare?