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Autumn Bird and the Runaway
Par Melanie Florence, Richard Scrimger. 2022
Two kids from different worlds form an unexpected friendship.Cody’s home life is a messy, too-often terrifying story of neglect and…
abuse. Cody himself is a smart kid, a survivor with a wicked sense of humour that helps him see past his circumstances and begin to try to get himself out.Autumn is, quite literally, on the other side of the tracks from him. Her home life is loving and secure, and she is “in” with the popular girls at school, even if she has a secret life as a glasses-wearing, self-professed comic book nerd at home. And even if the pressure to fit in at school requires hours of time spent making herself look “perfect.”Returning home from a movie one evening, Autumn comes across Cody, face down in the laneway behind her house. All Cody knows is that he can’t take another beating from his father like the one he just narrowly escaped. He can’t go home, but he doesn’t have anywhere else to go either. Autumn won’t turn her back on him, even if they never really were friends at school. She agrees to let him hide out in her dad’s art studio at night.Over the next couple of days of Autumn sneaking Cody food and bandages, his story comes out. And so does hers.Told in alternating narratives, Autumn Bird and the Runaway is a breathtaking collaboration by two of Canada’s finest writers of books for young readers. Infused with themes of identity, belonging and compassion, it’s a story that reminds us that we are all more than our circumstances, and we are all more connected than we think.The Probability of Everything
Par Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last ChanceBlast Off! (Abby in Orbit)
Par Andrea J. Loney. 2023
Emily Posts
Par Tanya Lloyd Kyi. 2024
Middle school podcast advice columnist + social media influencer wannabe Emily Laurence takes on the principal at her school to…
stand up for a climate march, in this fun, school-based drama for ages 10 and up. For fans of Gordon Korman and Susin Nielsen.Emily is the ringleader for her school podcast, Cedarview Speaks — Sponsored by CoastFresh! But her plans for middle-school fame and social media influence are derailed when Amelie joins her eighth-grade class. The new arrival has a seemingly endless supply of confidence and a gift for leading people. Or leading them astray, as far as Emily's concerned.Emily puts her old-fashioned sense of etiquette into practice. Rather than confronting Amelie, she focuses her energy on creating a podcast story about an upcoming climate march. But her story is censored by the school principal. When she protests, Emily gets cut from the podcast crew . . . and Amelie takes her place!Can Emily use her influence to spread the news of the climate march, reclaim her place on the podcast team and expose the flaws of CoastFresh? Can she balance her impeccable manners with twenty-first century activism? And how will she ever manage to work alongside Amelie?With a light touch and plenty of humor, Emily Posts explores issues of social media, influence, corporate sponsorship . . . and the fraught waters of middle-school friendship.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Caroline Fernandez. 2022
A CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens pick!Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the…
rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.Sidewalk flowers
Par JonArno Lawson. 2016
Overview: In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each…
flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. "Written" by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, Sidewalk Flowers is an ode to the importance of small things, small people, and small gesturesThe Lovely Shoes
Par Susan Shreve. 2011
Can the right pair of shoes make *anyone* feel beautiful?Franny is constantly embarrassed by two things in her life. One…
is her right foot, which curls in from a birth defect, so she has to wear ugly, heavy orthopedic shoes. And the other is her mother Margaret: beautiful, extravagant, flamboyant -- *mortifying*, in their small Ohio town. Franny's first school dance is a disaster, so Margaret announces her latest crazy plan: They will travel to Italy to meet Salvatore Ferragamo, who will sculpt a pair of slippers especially for Franny. The idea is outrageous. The trip is expensive. And the experience changes Franny's life forever.Petlandia
Par Peter Hannan. 2015
A houseful of pets has declared their independence--but now they're fighting like cats and dogs!In Peter Hannan's delightfully absurd, illustrated…
chapter book PETLANDIA, a family of pets has kicked their snoring, sniveling humans to the curb, and declared the house an independent nation. But who will lead the new country of Petlandia? Tricky feline (and dictator-wannabe) Mrs. Wigglesworth is expecting to be waited on like a queen. It's all foot rubs and ice cream sundaes from here on out! But doofy dog Grub and his lovesick sidekick Honeybaked Hamster want equal representation, and they have the masses on their side. It's a dog-eat-dog world, and soon Petlandia has descended into all-out civil war!Rules (Scholastic Gold)
Par Cynthia Lord. 2006
This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance--beyond the rules.Rules joins the…
Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public" -- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?Judy Moody, Mood Martian (Judy Moody #Book Twelve)
Par Megan McDonald. 2014
It's Backwards Day, so Judy Moody double-dares herself to become Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. Can…
she do it? Will the real Judy Moody please stand up? In honor of Backwards Day, Judy Moody double-dares herself to become a NOT moody, cool-as-a-cucumber Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. But when her combed hair, matching outfits, and good moods hang around for days after, her friends begin to worry. Could this smiley Judy be an imposter?Click: One Novel, Ten Authors
Par Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, Ruth L. Ozeki, Deborah Ellis, Nick Hornby, David Almond, Eoin Colfer, Roddy Doyle, Tim Wynne-Jones, Margo Lanagan. 2007
This well-received novel from a cast of acclaimed authors is now available in paperback! A video message from a dead…
person. A larcenous teenager. A man who can stick his left toe behind his head and in his ear. An epileptic girl seeking answers in a fairy tale. A boy who loses everything in World War II, and his brother who loses even more. And a family with a secret so big that it changes everything. The world's best beloved authors each contribute a chapter in the life of the mysterious George "Gee" Keane, photographer, soldier, adventurer, and enigma. Under different pens, a startling portrait emerges of a man, his family, and his gloriously complicated tangle of a life.Nothing But the Truth: Document (Connections)
Par Avi. 1991
This Newbery Honor Book by acclaimed author Avi is available again through Scholastic--in an After Words paperback edition!In this thought-provoking…
examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth-grader, Philip Malloy, is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred out of her class. Breaking the school's policy of silence during the national anthem, he hums along, and ends up in a crisis at the center of the nation's attention.The Princess Trap (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
Par Kirsten Boie. 2007
She's a royal on the run, as the PLOT thickens! Life as a princess - a dream come true, right?…
Girl, please! Between palace rules, a mean queen-bee roomie at her posh boarding school, the ever-present paparazzi -- and, BTW, her unrequited crushing on Jonas -- Jenna feels super stressed, and finds herself wishing she were a plain old nobody again. Which is why she tries to run away . . . only to get trapped in a scheme to overthrow her uncle, the king! Major drama. Suddenly -- seriously? -- Jenna must stop a civil war. When all she really wants is her first kiss! The charming sequel to THE PRINCESS PLOT!A Star is Born: A Star Is Born (The News Crew #3)
Par Walter Dean Myers. 2012
Bestselling award-winning author Walter Dean Myers is back with a new book in his acclaimed Cruisers series.The Cruiser, an alternative…
newspaper published by Zander and his crew of middle school misfits, is alive and well. And now there's plenty to report on when LaShonda, one of the Cruisers, steps into the spotlight with her costume designs for an upcoming play. LaShonda's designs get rave reviews, but she soon learns that show business is filled with challenges and choices. LaShonda is forced to consider what's more important--fame, or loyalty to her autistic brother. Whether she gets a standing ovation or the curtain pulled down on her is up to LaShonda. And she can't help but wonder if the Cruisers have got her back and will be there for her whether she’s center stage or waiting in the wings. With signature humor and thought-provoking questions, Walter Dean Myers once again delivers a Cruisers novel that will keep readers at the edge of their seats, and have them applauding after the drama ends on the book’s last page.Oh, Snap!: Oh, Snap! (The News Crew #4)
Par Walter Dean Myers. 2013
Walter Dean Myers's Cruisers series keeps going strong! The Cruisers are in trouble -- again. The freedom of expression they've…
enjoyed by publishing their own school newspaper, THE CRUISER, has spread all the way to England, where kids from a school "across the pond" are now contributors to their own school's most talked-about publication. When photos start to go alongside the articles written by kids, things get suspicious. Zander, Kambui, LaShonda, Bobbi -- and a bunch of students from Harlem's DaVinci Academy and London's Phoenix School -- come to learn that words and pictures in a newspaper don't always tell the whole story. With his signature on-point pacing and whip-smart characters, award-winning author Walter Dean Myers delivers another awesome book about the Cruisers, a group of middle-school misfits who are becoming the coolest kids in the city.Drag and Rex 1: Forever Friends
Par Susan Lubner. 2022
Meet Drag and Rex, the sweet, silly best friends who find joy and adventure in the simplest places in this…
charming and cheery modern Frog and Toad.Drag is a dreamy, literal, impulsive, (and sometimes a little bit scatter-brained) dragon. Rex is a dapper, practical, methodical (and sometimes a little bit stuffy) T.rex. The two may have their differences, but they are both gentle and caring, and the best friends. Forever friends.Whether it&’s deciding what to have for breakfast, working through those tricky zippers, buckles, and buttons to bundle up tight, how to make the best of a snowy day, or how to face down something scary, through patience, cooperation, and a good dose of silliness and humor, these buddies always figure out how to push through their challenges. Together. Forever Friends features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they follow the adventures of their new forever friends.My Little Sweet Boy
Par Hilary Duff. 2023
Actress, singer, mother and New York Times bestselling author of My Little Brave Girl, Hilary Duff returns with an inspiring…
picture book filled with the dreams she has for her own son. A perfect parent-child read-aloud!The sky has so much to show you, my little sweet boy.Let every color, shape, and season fill your world.Inspiring young boys to be as gentle as they are strong, this beautiful book explores the tumbles and triumphs of childhood. New York Times bestselling author Hilary Duff fills the pages with wishes for her own son and encourages boys everywhere to embrace all that life has to offer them.Climbing Mount Aquarius (The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse #9)
Par Cora Reef. 2023
Simon&’s storytelling takes him all the way to the top of a mountain in this ninth book in The Not-So-Tiny…
Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon has always loved a good story, but he&’s never heard one quite like Sir Sheldon&’s Mount Aquarius ascent. After his dad tells him the tale, Simon can&’t wait to share it with his friends—with some embellishment, of course. But Simon gets so carried away he ends up announcing his own plans to climb the mountain! Simon immediately regrets the bold claim, but his friends are so excited for him, he can&’t back down. Is Simon really about to face Mount Aquarius? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-so-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? (Grey & Mama)
Par Linda Meeker. 2023
From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7.5M followers) and author of Thank You, Mama comes…
a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother's love and wisdom.Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bánh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-oldscelebrates the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild,explores the importance of family history and cultural heritage through the act of passing down a favorite recipe,honors the past while expressing joy for today's memories-in-the-making,features the bright and imaginative artwork of Sandra Eide,offers a recipe for Grey's grandma's famous fish sauce, andincludes lots and lots of delicious dumplings! What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? is the perfect storyfor families eager to help young children find meaning in family history and tradition;for kids who are interested in cooking; andto give as a gift for a grandparent's birthday, the holidays, Grandparent's Day, and Mother's Day. This delicious story will leave your mouth watering and your heart full.The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary
Par Chelsea Lin Wallace. 2023
A rollicking read-aloud featuring a wide cast of characters coming to the school nurse for help with their hilariously dramatic…
bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints!Kids at Bluebell don't feel well—Gus is sad, and Benny fell. Splinters, lice, a paper cut, throw-up, bumps, a hungry gut. Charlee's tooth won't wiggle free!But there's someone to go to—Miss Peatree!The big feelings and minor dilemmas of elementary school are no match for this hilarious, delightful cast of characters and the untiring compassion of Miss Peatree. One after another, students pile into her office to get fixed up—whether they need a Band-Aid for a bumped knee or a solution for a touch of homesickness. Even the principal visits with an urgent paper cut!With irresistible, hilarious rhyme and endlessly lively art, Chelsea Lin Wallace and Alison Farrell showcase the humor of elementary school's many little problems and the gentle good sense that puts everything right.HILARIOUS HUMOR FOR ALL AGES: This genuinely funny picture book for kids will tickle adults, too. It's tongue-in-cheek but genuine, dramatic but keenly felt. Riddled with rhyme and chock-full of humor in every stanza, it's a perfect read-aloud at school, at bedtime, or whenever kids need cheering up on terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days.TIMELESS TOPIC: Classic in sensibility but with fresh, sharp wit, this book touches on a truly universal topic with an authentic voice young readers will recognize and identify with. The children's struggles immediately capture the drama of feeling sick without being scary. CELEBRATING SELF-CARE: In celebrating the ups and downs of potentially scary situations—feeling sick or getting injured—this book emphasizes the value of sharing emotions and seeing oneself through life's various difficulties. GREAT BOOK FOR CLASSROOM LIBRARY: The accessible, easy-to-read, funny text does an excellent job of getting kids to read and enjoy poetry without even noticing it. In addition to sharing this book for its fun school setting, elementary school teachers and librarians can easily use it in connection with poetry units.Perfect for:Read-aloud option for parents, teachers, and librarians looking for funny books for kidsStarting-school or back-to-school book for young readersReassuring book for kids who experience sickness or struggle to get through bad daysFans of humor, children's poetry, and books that celebrate big feelings