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Lucky for Good

age 9+

Third book in offbeat series explores the meaning of family.

By Susan Patron

(2011)

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The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman

age 9+

Misfit finds a place to belong through Scrabble superpower.

By Meg Wolitzer

(2011)

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Wonderstruck

age 9+

Inventive story of runaways in New York, 50 years apart.

By Brian Selznick

(2011)

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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette

age 9+

Old-fashioned charmer will appeal to the whole family.

By Jeanne Birdsall

(2011)

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Liesl & Po

age 9+

Friendly ghost story has good premise but bogs down.

By Lauren Oliver

(2011)

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Every Thing on It

age 9+

Another classic poetry collection by the master of whimsy.

By Shel Silverstein

(2011)

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Secrets at Sea

age 9+

Great story, characters make mouse journey instant classic.

By Richard Peck

(2011)

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Breadcrumbs

age 9+

Brilliant tale of girl's enchanted-woods search for friend.

By Anne Ursu

(2011)

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The Secret of the Unicorn: The Adventures of Tintin

age 9+

Exciting pirate-treasure search in classic Tintin series.

By Herge

(1943)

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Red Rackham's Treasure: The Adventures of Tintin

age 9+

Dramatic finish to "Secret of the Unicorn" treasure hunt.

By Herge

(1944)

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The Lily Pond

age 9+

Emotional story of Jewish refugee children continues.

By Annika Thor

(2011)

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The Mighty Miss Malone

age 9+

Unforgettable 12-year-old girl battles the Great Depression.

By Christopher Paul Curtis

(2012)

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Ice Island

age 9+

Tense adventure as dogsled run becomes race for survival.

By Sherry Shahan

(2012)

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Neversink

age 9+

Epic story of a brave puffin fighting to save his homeland.

By Barry Wolverton

(2012)

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The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict

age 9+

Smart kids, lessons in Mysterious Benedict Society prequel.

By Trenton Lee Stewart

(2012)

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Blubber

age 9+

Honest novel shows brutality of grade school bullying.

By Judy Blume

(1974)

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Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

age 9+

Realistic story about friendship and facing fears.

By Judy Blume

(1972)

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Middle School: Get Me Out of Here!

age 9+

Real middle school issues mix with lots of humor.

By James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

(2012)

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The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book 1

age 9+

Wisecracking narrator hogs spotlight in funny twins tale.

By Ellis Weiner

(2012)

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Ungifted

age 9+

Wacky mayhem fills tale of troublemaker in genius academy.

By Gordon Korman

(2012)

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