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The Crossroads

age 9+

Refugee kids find new life in nuanced, relatable sequel.

By Alexandra Diaz

(2018)

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Clash of Beasts: Going Wild, Book 3

age 9+

Superpowered tweens battle archvillain in thrilling finale.

By Lisa McMann

(2018)

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Inkling

age 9+

Live ink blob helps family cope with loss in touching tale.

By Kenneth Oppel

(2018)

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Love Like Sky

age 9+

Moving story of girl adjusting to being in blended family.

By Leslie C. Youngblood

(2018)

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The House in Poplar Wood

age 9+

Teens bond, match wits with Death in riveting tale.

By K.E. Ormsbee

(2018)

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Mascot

age 9+

Tween's humor lifts story about grief, physical injury.

By Antony John

(2018)

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Merci Suarez Changes Gears

age 9+

Upbeat coming-of-age story explores culture, class, aging.

By Meg Medina

(2018)

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Nightbooks

age 9+

Witch holds kids captive in creepy but sweet fantasy tale.

By J.A. White

(2018)

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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2

age 9+

Moodier young Sherlock sequel is chock-full of secrets.

By Ridley Pearson

(2017)

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Middle School: From Hero to Zero: Middle School Series, Book 10

age 9+

Lots of heart in funny tale of Rafe's class trip to London.

By James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

(2018)

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You Go First

age 9+

Sweet, hopeful tale of friendship, family, and perseverance.

By Erin Entrada Kelly

(2018)

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Aru Shah and the End of Time: Pandava, Book 1

age 9+

Flawed but fascinating modern spin on Indian mythology.

By Roshani Chokshi

(2018)

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Time Jumpers: Five Kingdoms, Book 5

age 9+

Series finale loses momentum but ends in heroic flourish.

By Brandon Mull

(2018)

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The Serpent's Secret: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 1

age 9+

Rushed, fun adventure with Indian princess in combat boots.

By Sayantani DasGupta

(2018)

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Winterhouse

age 9+

Perfectly set bookish mystery with some spooky stuff.

By Ben Guterson

(2018)

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Dragon Bones: The Unwanteds Quests, Book 2

age 9+

Magical twin girls shine in this slow-starting story.

By Lisa McMann

(2018)

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The Last Gargoyle

age 9+

Sweetness, monsters, gore in darkly appealing fantasy.

By Paul Durham

(2018)

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Supergifted

age 9+

Laughs mix with life lessons in strong middle school sequel.

By Gordon Korman

(2018)

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Dork Diaries 12: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

age 9+

Crushes and middle school drama continue in popular series.

By Rachel Renee Russell

(2017)

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The Way to Bea

age 9+

Charming, must-read story of friendship and self-acceptance.

By Kat Yeh

(2017)

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