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Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina.


"Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A true story. Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all."--Publisher information
Date Published:2014

"Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A true story. Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all."--Publisher information

Date Published:2014

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina.


Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of SMILE, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!
Date Published:2012

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of SMILE, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

Date Published:2012

I survived the shark attacks of 1916

Tarshis, Lauren,


Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.
Date Published:2020

Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.

Date Published:2020

A month of Mondays

Anthony, Joëlle,


"Edited by Kathryn Cole"--Title page verso. "Suze Tamaki's life gets turned upside down when her mother suddenly reappears after a ten-year absence. Once Suze gets over her initial cynicism, she thinks it might be cool to get to know her mom. But her older sister Tracie – who has been as much mother as sister at times – is determined to make Suze’s life a misery for even considering it. At school things aren’t much better, as one of her teachers decides the way to cure her apathy about class is to move her into Honors English – a development Suze finds both inspiring and distressing. When she's paired with straight-A student Amanda on an English assignment, she finds herself caring about people’s expectations like she’s never done before." -- Amazon
Date Published:2017

"Edited by Kathryn Cole"--Title page verso. "Suze Tamaki's life gets turned upside down when her mother suddenly reappears after a ten-year absence. Once Suze gets over her initial cynicism, she thinks it might be cool to get to know her mom. But her older sister Tracie – who has been as much mother as sister at times – is determined to make Suze’s life a misery for even considering it. At school things aren’t much better, as one of her teachers decides the way to cure her apathy about class is to move her into Honors English – a development Suze finds both inspiring and distressing. When she's paired with straight-A student Amanda on an English assignment, she finds herself caring about people’s expectations like she’s never done before." -- Amazon

Date Published:2017

Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal /

Kinney, Jeff.


Special Cheesiest Edition (2017) is printed on premium paper with a bold new design Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

The great cow race

Smith, Jeff, 1960-


Now that they are reunited, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone plan to return home, but Phoney Bone risks everything on a get-rich-quick scheme and it all goes wrong. Plus, a war is brewing and Fone Bone helps his new friends to defend their idyllic valley from a formidable enemy.
Date Published:1996

The trap door

McMann, Lisa.


History is broken and three children must travel back in time to set it right... Dak, Sera and Riq turn their attention to next of the Great Breaks - and this one turns out personal for Riq. In the years leading to the US Civil War, the Underground Railroad was integral to saving the lives of runaway slaves and spreading the gospel of abolition. .
Date Published:2013

Light : a Gone novel /

Grant, Michael


"It's been over a year since all the adults disappeared. Gone. Countless battles have been fought by the kids of the FAYZ: battles against hunger and lies and plague and fear, and of good against evil. But now their worst enemy, the Gaiaphage, has been reborn as Diana's malicious mutant daughter, Gaia. Gaia is endlessly hungry for destruction, and she yearns to conquer her nemesis, Little Pete, then bend the entire world to her warped will. As humanity in the fayz is tested—perhaps for the last time—long-standing enemies become allies, secrets are revealed, and unexpected sacrifices are made. Will attempts to save themselves and one another matter in the end, or will the kids of Perdido Beach perish in this final power struggle? Light, the sixth and final book in the New York Times bestselling Gone series by Michael Grant, creates a masterful, arresting conclusion to this epic saga. " -- P. [4] of cover .
Date Published:2013

"It's been over a year since all the adults disappeared. Gone. Countless battles have been fought by the kids of the FAYZ: battles against hunger and lies and plague and fear, and of good against evil. But now their worst enemy, the Gaiaphage, has been reborn as Diana's malicious mutant daughter, Gaia. Gaia is endlessly hungry for destruction, and she yearns to conquer her nemesis, Little Pete, then bend the entire world to her warped will. As humanity in the fayz is tested—perhaps for the last time—long-standing enemies become allies, secrets are revealed, and unexpected sacrifices are made. Will attempts to save themselves and one another matter in the end, or will the kids of Perdido Beach perish in this final power struggle? Light, the sixth and final book in the New York Times bestselling Gone series by Michael Grant, creates a masterful, arresting conclusion to this epic saga. " -- P. [4] of cover .

Date Published:2013

June

Lord, Gabrielle.


Pages numbered in opposite direction. After escaping from the burning wreck of the Orca with only seconds to spare, fifteen-year-old Callum Ormond, a fugitive since the death of his father, must dodge both police and criminals as he continues his pursuit of the Ormond Jewel, which he believes to be in the hands of his enemies. .
Date Published:2010

Louder than words

Kacer, Kathy, 1954-,


"Twelve-year-old Dina, her mother, and two sisters must contend with the invasion of the Nazis of their small Ukrainian town during World War II. With the help of a new housekeeper, Nina, they struggle to stay safe from imminent danger to the Jewish community. Based on a true story.""--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Maybe it's a sign

Shen, E. L.,


Includes recipes. Seventh-grader Freya June Sun is obsessed with Chinese superstition and signs she believes are from her late father, but an unexpected partnership with a classmate leads her on a path of self-discovery as she learns to rely on herself for luck.
Date Published:2024

Closer to nowhere

Hopkins, Ellen.,


Told in two voices, sixth-grade cousins Hannah and Cal learn a lot about family when circumstances throw them together under one roof and Hannah's love of order clashes with Cal's chaotic behavior.
Date Published:2020

Batman : no man's land /

Gale, Bob.


"Batman created by Bob Kane.". Vol. <5 > by Greg Rucka, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Devin Grayson. Vol. <2-4 > by Greg Rucka ... [et al.]. "Featuring No law and a new order and Fear of faith."
Date Published:1999

Turtle boy

Wolkenstein, M. Evan,


Seventh-grader Will's Bar Mitzvah community service project--visiting an incurably ill older boy in the hospital--leads to a friendship that is life-changing for both of them, and for those around them.
Date Published:2020

Diary of a wimpy kid : the getaway

Kinney, Jeff


Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation.
Date Published:2017

I survived the battle of D-Day, 1944

Ball, Georgia,


Chiefly illustrations. "Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." With his French village under Nazi control, Paul Colbert joins a secret resistance after rescuing an American paratrooper and gets his chance to make a difference in the midst of the largest invasion in history, working to do his part in turning horror into hope.
Date Published:2024

Martin and the river

Lappano, Jon-Erik, 1983-


Faced with moving away from his beloved river in the country, Martin discovers it is possible to make a meaningful connection to nature in the city, too, and find ways to accept changes beyond his control. Martin loves to play by the river near his house. He watches the great blue herons and looks for crayfish and otters. He builds forts and lies in the tall grass near the water. But one day Martin's parents tell him they have to move away, to the city. The family spend a day in the city, exploring their future home. Martin rides the subway, visits the market, explores the museum and watches a street performer, but none of the city's charms can compare with the river. Then his parents show him a small stream running through the park, and Martin senses something familiar in the air. This poetic story looks at the special relationship between an imaginative child and the natural world, and explores how that connection can be nurtured and recreated in a new place.
Date Published:2022

Faced with moving away from his beloved river in the country, Martin discovers it is possible to make a meaningful connection to nature in the city, too, and find ways to accept changes beyond his control. Martin loves to play by the river near his house. He watches the great blue herons and looks for crayfish and otters. He builds forts and lies in the tall grass near the water. But one day Martin's parents tell him they have to move away, to the city. The family spend a day in the city, exploring their future home. Martin rides the subway, visits the market, explores the museum and watches a street performer, but none of the city's charms can compare with the river. Then his parents show him a small stream running through the park, and Martin senses something familiar in the air. This poetic story looks at the special relationship between an imaginative child and the natural world, and explores how that connection can be nurtured and recreated in a new place.

Date Published:2022

I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

Ball, Georgia,


When the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets.
Date Published:2025

The Ultimate Nintendo Fanbook

Pettman, Kevin,


"100% independent and unofficial"--cover "Packed with game reviews and character profiles plus Nintendo history and facts!"--cover Gamers will love diving into this unofficial Nintendo fanbook to read all about favourite characters, game reviews, Nintendo facts and history, and more! Get your young gamer excited about reading! This fanbook offers video game enthusiasts some high-interest reading that they'll put down their screen for!
Date Published:2022

"100% independent and unofficial"--cover "Packed with game reviews and character profiles plus Nintendo history and facts!"--cover Gamers will love diving into this unofficial Nintendo fanbook to read all about favourite characters, game reviews, Nintendo facts and history, and more! Get your young gamer excited about reading! This fanbook offers video game enthusiasts some high-interest reading that they'll put down their screen for!

Date Published:2022

Diary of a wimpy kid : Rodrick rules /

Kinney, Jeff.


As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him... and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out... especially when a diary is involved.
Date Published:2008