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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

age 8+

Lively middle-school adventure celebrates knowing stuff.

By Chris Grabenstein

(2020)

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The Dragon Thief: Dragons in a Bag, Book 2

age 8+

Diverse tweens, magic in fast-moving, heart-filled sequel.

By Zetta Elliott

(2019)

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The Willoughbys Return

age 8+

Darkly funny, fast read weaves together families with wit.

By Lois Lowry

(2020)

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Iggy Is Better Than Ever

age 8+

Reckless boy doesn't learn lesson in funny, disastrous tale.

By Annie Barrows

(2020)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

age 8+

Greg's wilderness vacation is funny but predictable.

By Jeff Kinney

(2020)

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Fighting Words

age 11+

Powerful, moving story of 10-year-old recovering from abuse.

By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

(2020)

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The War With Grandpa

age 8+

War of wills tests a family in this funny classic.

By Robert Kimmel Smith

(1984)

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The Silver Arrow

age 8+

Sister and brother steer magic train in whimsical fantasy.

By Lev Grossman

(2020)

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Dragons in a Bag, Book 1

age 8+

Exciting tale of New York kid's journey to magical world.

By Zetta Elliott

(2018)

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Ways to Make Sunshine: Ryan Hart, Book 1

age 8+

Girl meets challenges with pluck in charming family tale.

By Renée Watson

(2020)

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Black Brother, Black Brother

age 8+

Boy challenges school bully in exciting sports story.

By Jewell Parker Rhodes

(2020)

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The Deceivers: Graystone Secrets, Book 2

age 8+

Likable tweens explore another world in intriguing thriller.

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

(2020)

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Bad Best Friend

age 11+

Eighth grader withstands friend rejection in funny story.

By Rachel Vail

(2020)

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Things You Can't Say

age 11+

Compelling story of tween grappling with his dad's suicide.

By Jenn Bishop

(2020)

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The Best of Iggy

age 8+

Funny look at boy whose impulsive ideas get the best of him.

By Annie Barrows

(2020)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball

age 8+

Home improvement mishaps abound in funny 14th installment.

By Jeff Kinney

(2019)

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Silver Meadows Summer

age 8+

Poignant story of Puerto Rican girl adapting to life in U.S.

By Emma Otheguy

(2019)

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Not If I Can Help It

age 8+

Genuine kid voice wavers in tale of divorce and disability.

By Carolyn Mackler

(2019)

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Odd Gods

age 8+

Funny tale of misfit non-gods in Mt. Olympus middle school.

By David Slavin, Daniel Weitzman

(2019)

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Stargazing

age 8+

Sweet friendship-themed graphic novel has a medical scare.

By Jen Wang

(2019)

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