Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen

Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen This is a good read to add to any to middle school or high school library. It's a good read inspired by a real situation. It's important because students and adults should understand that people have different difficulties. Add this one to your school library.

Brotherband Chronicles #9 The Stern Chase by John Flanagan

Brotherband Chronicles #9 The Stern Chase by John Flanagan This is one of my favorite authors for boys. Adventure, danger, a hint of romance and surviving nature and criminals. It's a fantastic read. Perfect for any middle and high school. Enjoy.

The Cat Who... #2 The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sōsuke Natsukawa , Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

The Cat Who... #2 The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sōsuke Natsukawa This story is fine for older elementary and middle school. Enjoy

Addison Cooke #2 Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan by Jonathan W. Stokes

Addison Cooke #2 Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan by Jonathan W. Stokes It's fine for any middle school and upper elementary school libraries. Lots of adventure, think Indiana Jones but middle school version.

Martin McLean, Middle School Queen by Alyssa Zaczek

Martin McLean, Middle School Queen by Alyssa Zaczek I lilked this book. I think we need more middle school books for LGBTQ. It's a sweet story of a boy figuring out who he is and has the support of his family and friends. Let's face it, it's not easy being a middle school kid. Fine for any school library.

The Apprentice Witch #1 The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol

The Apprentice Witch #1 The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol I liked this book. The main character Arianwyn has a haunting glif that she knows is dangerous. Learning from her grandfather and goes out to help another village, she makes new friends. And then the mayor's niece shows up. A girl who tormented Arianwyn back in their home town. Meanwhile danger becomes much more intense. A good read. Fine for any school library.

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla It's a good book to add to any school library. It's not often you come across a character that is a girl in the autistic spectrum.

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull It's a fine book with lots of fun and adventure to add to any school library. Brandon Mull always takes readers on an adventure. Enjoy.

How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani

How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani Set in the 60's the Beatles are the popular band for young teens and laws against mixed marriages. A Jewish older sister falls in love with a young man from India. They elope and both sets of parents are not happy about it. The younger sister misses her sister very much. School is also challenging for her, writing and shaping letters is really difficult for her. A good read.

Old School by Gordon Korman

Old School by Gordon Korman Is a favorite author of mine. He write poinant stories with great humor. This is one of those stories. A boy who is like a little old man because of the company he keeps must go to a public school for the first time. He's a fish out of water and deals with bullies and culture shock. It's a great book. He makes friends and everyone basically has golden opportunities. It's a great read and worth putting on middle school shelves. Super cute.

What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski

What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski This is an important book that address sexual harassment at middle school and can be applied to older students also. There is a "game" that the boys "play" on girls that is inappropriate and disrespectful to girls. How the girls react as victims is part of the story line. A good book to add to middle school and high school to have on the shelves.

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko is a great read. Hank has ups and downs in his life. For a middle school kid, he has a lot to burdern. Taking care of his baby sister. A mom who disapears with no word, finding food and then going to get help. It's a good book and good people show up in his life. And a few bad ones too. Add this one to your middle school library.

All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn

All The Lovely Bad Ones is written for older elementary students & middle school students. I wasn't really impressed with the story. It's okay. Fine for school libraries but not my favorite.

The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt

The Labors of Hercules Beal is an excellent book that should be in all middle school libraries. Gary D. Schmidt is an excellent story crafter. The story is told in Hercules' perspective. He reltates to the Demigod Hercules. He becomes part of the community as they all work together to solve dangerous and difficult problems. An excellent read/audiobook.

Caveboy Dave #2 Caveboy Dave: Not So Faboo by Aaron Reynolds , Phil McAndrew (Illustrations)

Cave boy is a very silly book. I wouldn't spend money on it. I read it because I had gotten an ARC

Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger #7 Ambush at Sorato by John Flanagan

Ambush at Sorato is part of a great series. Do you have a young reader who enjoys adventure? This very smart book is entertaining and lots of fighting and outwitting the enemey. A great read, a great series.

Olivetti by Allie Millington

Olivetti is a fantastic book! The story is told by an old typewriter and a boy missing his mother who just took off for no appartent reason. the typewritter breaks the rule and starts typing notes to the boy to help the boy discover what happened to his mother. A great read!

Spy School Goes Wild by Stuart Gibbs

Spy School Goes Wild is a filled with humor and silliness but also learning some location information. Ben's team is there to support him later on. This future spy is one lucky lad. Good book to add to school libraries.

Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence. by Katty Kay , Claire Shipman , JillEllyn Riley

Living the Confidence Code is an excellent book to add to middle and high school libraries. A good inspirational book to add to book clubs. A good read.

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by Kate DiCamillo , Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)

This is a fine book to add to elementary and middle school libraries. A silly story that works, enjoy.