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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
"When a racist incident rocks her small Michigan town, eleven-year-old Lekha must decide whether to speak up or stay silent, even as she struggles to navigate her life at home, where she can be herself, and at school, where she is teased about her culture"--WorldCat.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
83) Snowboard sham
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Will Pastora's family arrived at the Sorenson Resort for a family vacation he did not know that there was going to be a snowboarding competition; he enjoys snowboarding, but he is embarrassed to admit that he is only a beginner so he signs up at a higher level--and soon realizes that tackling the more difficult slopes is dangerous and that he needs some help to admit his error in front of his new, more experienced acquaintances.
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Language
English
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The Little Engine is a classic fairytale that all children should know. Originally written in the early 20th century, the story is one of perseverance and confidence. You and your child can now read this original children’s classic with this new edition full of colorful illustrations.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Dara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her different looks as an adopted girl from Cambodia, so Dara becomes determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.
86) Wordy Birdy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Language
English
Description
"Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but will she ever learn to listen?"--
87) Shine bright
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Language
English
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Description
"When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she's "too dark," Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she's smart, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes her truly special, Imani learns to be fearless! Bursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers' debut picture book encourages children everywhere to love the skin they are in."--Amazon
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Series
Alvin Ho volume 03
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
When second-grader Alvin Ho is invited to a birthday party given by a girl, his fear of everything causes him to dread going.
89) Back row dynamo
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eighth-grader Ellie is a veteran on her volleyball team, but this year she is frustrated because she is having trouble with her footwork, and she hopes that getting involved with coaching the younger girls in the newly organized after-school group at theBoys and Girls Club will help her work through her problems--besides, it is fun and she was instrumental in setting it up.
Author
Series
Princess Academy volume 03
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Miri is eager to return to her beloved Mount Eskel after a year at the capital, but the king and queen ask her to first journey to a distant swamp and start her own miniature princess academy for three royal cousins, but once there she must solve a mystery before she can return home.
92) The clutch
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"After a spectacular performance in your first, and only, high school football game, sitting on the bench might seem like a letdown. But not for this player, who is secretly scared of letting everybody down."--
Author
Series
Alvin Ho volume 02
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Alvin's father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their home-town hero Henry David Thoreau, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.
94) Soccer step-up
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When budget cuts lead to the elimination of Delano Middle School's girl soccer team, Melina Stern and the other seventh and eighth graders are invited to try out for the high school varsity team--but the older players clearly do not want the middle schoolers around, and the girls are having trouble playing as a team.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After deciding to try out for the Hmong dance school, twins Astrid and Apollo learn the routine and work hard to prepare, but on the big day, Apollo faces a setback and must find a creative solution to save their audition.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Preparing for spelling bees, having a secret admirer, and waiting for her chest size to catch up with her enormous feet are pressure enough, but twelve-year-old Vanessa must also deal with loneliness and very real fears as her mother, Florida's Governor, runs for President of the United States.
97) Skater Cielo
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cielo loves to skateboard, but loses her confidence after a fall, until the intervention of some new friends helps her regain her confidence.
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jeremy is getting his shot at playing the Big Bad Wolf, and he really wants to shine! But sometimes he finds it hard to get past his stutter. And he's not so sure what to do if this comes up during stage time. With help from his "pack"--his teacher, family, and friends--Jeremy practices his part. And practices. And practices. Now, the day for the play has arrived, and this Big Bad Wolf is about to find out just how much his pack has his back!"--
99) I am Underdog
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
120L
Language
English
Description
Kemba admires the video game superhero Underdog, who helps the weak and bullied, but at school, Kemba is the weak and bullied and there is no Underdog to stand up for him.
100) Over the net
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Allie loves everything about volleyball--except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.
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