New Books for Middle Grades
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New Books for Middle Grades Books for 5th & 6th Grade The Bookwanderers (Pages & Co. Series #1) by Anna James An enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination. The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead (author of When You Reach Me). At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix A thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Tyrannosaurus Wrecks (FunJungle Series #6) by Stuart Gibbs In the latest novel in the FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident sleuth to solve his most improbable mystery yet—with a victim that’s 65 million years old. Prairie Lotus By Linda Sue Park Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend. Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Pandava Series #3) by Roshani Chokshi War between the devas and the demons is imminent, and the Otherworld is on high alert. Fourteen-year-old Aru Shah and her friends are sent on a mission to rescue two "targets," one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? by Jess Brallier Hiroshima is where the first atomic bomb was dropped. Now readers will learn the reasons why and what it's meant for the world ever since. The Wizenard Series: Season One, Collector's Edition by Wesley King, Kobe Bryant The late basketball legend Kobe Bryant presents this illuminating follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wizenard Series: Training Camp―a story of strain and sacrifice, supernatural breakthroughs, and supreme dedication to the game. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: The Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis Graphic installment from the “I Survived” series. From the Desk of Zoey Washington By Janae Marks This captivating mystery is full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in the face of great opposition. Wild & Chance by Allen Zadoff A girl wakes up trapped on a sinking ship with no memory of who she is and nothing but her instinct to survive. She fights her way to freedom, only to discover two incredible facts: She is a dog, and she can understand human speech. Dragon Fire (Unwanteds) by Lisa McMann Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds. Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter Winterborne House is hiding more than one secret, so April and her friends are going to have to work together to unravel the riddle of a missing heir, a creepy legend, and a mysterious key before the only home they’ve ever known is lost to them forever. Bloom by Kenneth Oppel The invasion begins--but not as you'd expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout--overnight, everywhere. City Spies by James Ponti Five kids from all over the world transform themselves into real-life spies. No one said saving the world was easy… What Stars Are Made Of by Sara Allen A heartwarming middle grade novel about growing up, finding yourself, and loving people with everything you’re made of. My Life as a Potato By Arianne Costner Hilarious story about a boy forced to become the dorkiest school mascot ever. Here in the Real World By, Sara Pennypacker Ware can’t wait to spend summer “off in his own world”—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. Books for 7th and 8th grade The Perfect Escape By Suzanne Park Nate Jae-Woo Kim wants to be rich. When one of his classmates offers Nate a ridiculous amount of money to commit grade fraud, he knows that taking the windfall would help support his prideful Korean family, but is compromising his integrity worth it? Kent State By Deborah Wiles An exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War. What I Like About You By Marissa Kanter Can a love triangle have only two people in it? Online, it can…but in the real world, it’s more complicated. The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh By Candace Fleming Discover the dark side of Charles Lindbergh--one of America's most celebrated heroes and complicated men. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington (Young Reader's Edition) By Brad Meltzer The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award Winning Stamped from the Beginning by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang Bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories—comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. Internment by Samira Ahmed Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. Parked By Danielle Svetcov Jeanne Ann is smart, stubborn, living in an orange van, and determined to find a permanent address before the start of seventh grade.Cal is tall, sensitive, living in a humongous house across the street, and determined to save her. Chain of Gold (1) (The Last Hours) By Cassandra Clare The first novel in a brand-new trilogy where evil hides in plain sight and love cuts deeper than any blade. The Kingdom of Back By, Marie Lu A historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her. Blackbird Girl By Anna Blankman A poignant and timeless story of friendship that twines together moments in underexplored history. How far would you go to save your best friend's life? Would you risk your own? Night of the Dragon (Book #3 of Shadow of the Fox) By Julie Kagawa All is lost. To save everyone she loves from imminent death, kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko gave up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope By Patrice Caldwell (editor) Sixteen tales by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the Black experience through fantasy, science fiction, and magic. The Twin By Natasha Preston Ivy finds out that her twin sister, Iris, is trying to push her out of her own life--and might be responsible for their mother's death. One of Us Is Next: The Sequel to One of Us Is Lying By Karen M. McManus There's a new mystery to solve at Bayview High, and there's a whole new set of rules. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games Series Prequel) Coming May 19, 2020 By Suzanne Collins Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price. .