Middle-Grade Novels

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"A wonderful glimpse into the world of orthodox Jewish teens while giving a richly complicated story of choices and the ramifications they have."

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“These may be fantasy and fable, but the ability that humans have to create change, to endure change, to grow from change is as practical as ever.”

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“Barton’s story is magical and deep, and within this beautiful story hope and help can be found.”

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“sure to be loved by The Wimpy Kid set, a fun mix of cartoons and text with just the right amount of middle-school angst.”

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“Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys fictional technology, smart characters, and pages that practically turn themselves.”

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“Project Middle School is an engaging, thoughtful book examining many of the emotions of the beginning of middle school.

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"Smart, capable people come in all different packages."

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With this fifth graphic novel in the Dog Man series, Dav Pilkey shows no signs of slowing down.

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“When did the rules change, she wondered. When did it become bad to be good?”

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Why would a 10-year-old boy wish to die in battle? Could a life that has not yet truly begun be so easily forsaken?

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Louis Armstrong was (and still is) a popular figure in 20th century American jazz.

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 (Harcourt Children’s Books, April 2009) Grumpy old Ignatius B.