Eric Walters
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A violin and a middle-school musical unleash a dark family secret in this moving story by an award-winning author duo. For fans of The Devil's Arithmetic and Hana's Suitcase. It's 2002. In the aftermath of the twin towers -- and the death of her beloved grandmother -- Shirli Berman is intent on moving forward. The best singer in her junior high, she auditions for the lead role in Fiddler on the Roof, but is crushed to learn that she's been given the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Sam and her father scrape by caring for rescued elephants until an offer comes through that may not only save the sanctuary, it may also restore an extinct species. Includes facts about woolly mammoths and cloning.
4) Branded
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
The principal announces that the school is implementing uniforms, and Ian finds himself caught in a conflict.
Julia, the student body president and Ian's friend, wants Ian to devise a plan to fight the decision, but the principal is determined to convince Ian the uniforms are a good idea. Ian doesn't see the problem with uniforms and wants nothing to do with the issue, but while doing research for a social-justice class,
...5) Bedtime 123
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Lexile measure
330L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A counting board book that introduces little ones to all the animals around the farm that are going to bed."--
6) Grind
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
HL 600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Wally is badly injured skateboarding, Phillip must decide what is more important-- skating or making things right with friends. Philip lives for skateboarding. School is merely the break between trying to land a difficult jump and outrunning the security guards. When he and his best friend Wally meet a professional skate-boarder who videotapes himself for his website, Philip thinks they can do it too-and make money at the same time. When they...
7) High and dry
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dylan and his grandfather discover a young orca stranded on the rocks, they work together to keep the calf alive until the next tide comes in.
8) House party
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Trying desperately to fit in and make friends, Casey and her friend hold a house party when her parents are out of town.
10) Flight plan
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this YA thriller, thirteen-year-old Jamie's flight is just taking off when all technology fails, plunging the world into chaos. After the pilot manages to land the plane safely, Jamie sets out on the perilous 1,200-mile journey home with the flight crew and a small group of determined passengers. When the world turns to chaos, home is all that's left.
When all technology breaks down and he's far from home, thirteen-year-old Jamie learns he's...
Author
Series
Teen astronauts volume 1
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old Houston Williams is offered an opportunity to attend a prestigious NASA space camp"--
Author
Series
Seven volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
HL 660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
DJ thinks of himself as a leader - always out in front, always in charge and able to accomplish anything. So when he goes to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and scatter his grandfather's ashes, he is sure it won't be that difficult - how hard is a bit of hiking? But DJ Find that it will take everyting he's got to make it to the top - and he's going to need help.
14) Three on three
Author
Series
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nick and Kia get excited when their school gym teacher announces a "three-on-three" basketball tournament. The two most dedicated players in grade three, they know they'll be tough to beat. But when Nick finds out they'll be up against teams in grade four and five, he is ready to throw in the towel before they start. How can shrimps like them ever hope to beat the older kids? Easy, get the best player in the school to be your third player. Marcus...
15) Long shot
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Nick and Kia arrive for try-outs for the basketball team they played on the previous year, they are surprised to meet their new coach. Coach Barkley is a former college star known for his fierce desire to win. Though the coach has been away from the game for many years, his competitive instincts are as strong as ever and his aggressive coaching techniques are a new experience for these kids. Suddenly making the rep team no longer seems the sure...
16) Overdrive
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Jake is involved in a street-racing accident, he struggles to do the right thing.
17) Saving Sammy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When her backyard is flooded by the nearby river, Morgan finds a baby beaver that has been washed out of its den and takes care of it until it comes time to find the animal a new home.
19) Au pas, camarade
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
Français
Formats
Description
Lorsque le directeur de l'école annonce une nouvelle politique relative aux uniformes, les amis d'Ian font pression sur lui pour qu'il s'y oppose. Sa meilleure amie Julia l'incite fortement à protester, mais le directeur est également déterminé à convaincre Ian que les uniformes sont une bonne chose. Ian ne veut pas s'en mêler—pour commencer. Puis il fait une découverte qui l'oblige à prendre position—peu importe le prix à payer.
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