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1) Swim team
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
245 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help."--
2) Spy school
Author
Series
Spy school volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ben Ripley is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science--but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Ben becomes an undercover agent and goes on his first assignment in this graphic novel adaptation of SPY SCHOOL"--
Author
Series
Spy school volume 3
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"After being expelled from spy school, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accepts an offter to join evil crime organization SPYDER, and although he knows he is a key part of their sinister plan he is not sure how to get word to the good guys without being caught."--
Author
Series
Friends (Hale) volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
280 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects...
5) Freestyle
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
240 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to make it count! The group starts to have problems as their crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine, and things go from bad to worse when Cory's parents ground him for not taking his grades seriously. He gets stuck with a new tutor,...
6) Duel
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
307 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Sixth grader Lucy is brand-new to middle school, and when her older sister GiGi--the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade--humiliates her in the cafeteria, Lucy snaps and challenges her to a fencing duel."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
173 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Aloha can mean hello or goodbye--which makes it the perfect word for sixth grader Nate Wright. Why? Because Nate doesn't know whether he's coming or going. Will his romance with Daisy sizzle or fizzle? Will his hair survive Teddy's cut-rate barber skills? And when Nate spots a crime in progress at Klassic Komix, can he find his inner superhero?"--
8) Picture day
Author
Series
Brinkley yearbooks volume 1
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
284 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Viv never looks forward to picture day. Her mom always makes her wear a boring braid, and no one at school notices her--aside from her two best friends, Milo and Al, of course. But enough is enough. This year, Viv is taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Enter: a pair of scissors. And, well, a new hairstyle. Just in time for photos! Suddenly Viv is an overnight trendsetter at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their...
9) The tryout
Author
Series
Tryout volume 1
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad."--
Author
Series
Table Titans Club volume 1
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
221 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"New-girl Valeria Winters finds new friends in the Table Titans tabletop gaming club, but when the club is threatened, Val must join the wrestling team and make peace with her bully to save her new group of friends"--
Author
Series
Go with the flow volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
325 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A new year of school is starting, and Brit finds herself struggling with feelings for a seemingly rude boy from class who might have a soft side. Meanwhile, Christine can't deny that she likes her best friend Abby... as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? And will their feelings for each other mess things up in their friend group? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
It's the beginning of sophomore year, and Piedad "Piddy" Sanchez is having a hard time adjusting to her new high school. Things don't get any easier when Piddy learns that Yaqui Delgado hates her and wants to kick her ass. Piddy doesn't even know who Yaqui is' never mind what she's done to piss her off. Rumor has it that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, shakes her stuff when she walks, and isn't Latina enough with her white skin, good grades, and no...
13) Call me Iggy
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
245 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. ..."--
Author
Series
Heart of the city (Steenz) volume 2
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
174 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Heart Lamarr wants to follow in her father's footsteps as an actor, but she hasn't seen him in years--until he shows up on Christmas Eve with a surprise gift. It's an especially timely reappearance after Heart's dreams of stardom hit a major snag. Meanwhile, Charlotte and friends to lead a high-tech investigation into the mystery of the missing Lost and Found items. A visit from Dean's cousin leads to a riveting boys vs. girls showdown, and Charlotte...
Author
Series
Fifth quarter volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
267 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lor''s home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--...
Author
Series
Big Nate volume 28
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
172 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You can't win 'em all-- especially when you're slumping sixth-grader Nate Wright. Stuck in a cycle of misfortune, our hero finds an unlikely good luck charm... and suddenly, he can do no wrong! He finds a $20 bill, scores a C+ on his social studies test (nailed it!), and even lands a movie date with the captain of the cheer squad. But the high times can't last forever. Before long, Nate's epic hot streak has gone ice cold, thanks to all-time hair...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
173 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What's middle school without a crisis? Sixth-grader Nate Wright would love to find out, but the emergencies are piling up fast. A gang of eighth-graders steals Nate's favorite lunch spot. Alan Chen chooses a new name (hint: it begins with N) in a brazen attack on Nate's uniqueness. And when a post-hypnotic suggestion works a little TOO well, the lovable Chad becomes P.S. 38's unlikeliest bully. Is Nate any match for Bad Chad? Can he fly under the...
18) All is Nat lost
Author
Series
Nat enough volume 1
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
233 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined! Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start--with one disaster after another--and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good! Can she turn things around...
Author
Series
unOrdinary volume 1
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
iii, 326 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Nobody pays much attention to John--just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal's most powerful Ace, Seraphina, the safer he is in the halls of Wellston High. But John has a secret past that threatens to bring down the school's whole social order--and much more. And when the other students...
Author
Series
Mr. Wolf's class volume 5
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
171 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A blizzard is coming to Hazelwood Elementary! It's snowing, and there's excitement in the air because the school day might end early. Students and teachers alike are looking forward to seeing what happens! Meanwhile, Abdi is distracted and worried because his brother is having surgery. He's supposed to go home with Henry, but they miss the bus and end up having an unexpected adventure with Mr. Wolf!"--Provided by publisher.
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