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How to Survive Middle School

by Donna Gephart

Fans of James Patterson's Middle School series will root for David as he goes from feeling as insignificant as a hamster to becoming an Internet superstar.

Eleven-year-old David Greenberg dreams of becoming...

Princess Posey and the First Grade Ballet

by Stephanie Greene & Stephanie Roth Sisson

Princess Posey's glittery tutu is extra busy in the ninth book in the chapter book series.

Valentine’s Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school....

Jersey Tomatoes are the Best

by Maria Padian

This is a hilarious and heartbreaking story of two teen girls and the summer when everything changes for them. Both Henry and Eva are New Jersey natives and excellent athletes: Henry's a master on the tennis...

Punk Farm on Tour

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

FARMER JOE IS heading off to a Tractor Society Conference in Reno. But meanwhile, back at the farm . . .

. . . Cow, Sheep, Pig, Goat, and Chicken are getting ready to rock across the U.S.A. as they set out on...

Punk Farm

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed.

But meanwhile, back at the barn . . .

Cow sets up her drums.

Pig plugs in his amp.

Goat tunes his bass.

Chicken sets up her keyboards.

And Sheep checks the microphone....

Map to the Stars

by Jen Malone

Can one down-to-earth girl plus a very famous boy and a whole lot of paparazzi ever add up to a perfect Hollywood ending?

Seventeen-year-old Annie Shelton isn't sure why her mom thinks moving to Hollywood will...

Frozen

by Disney

Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle...

Dunces Rock

by Kate Jaimet

Four friends work together to revive their school's drama and music program.

The Grand Plan to Fix Everything

by Uma Krishnaswami & Abigail Halpin

Rose petal milk shakes and a world of surprises awaits Dini when her family moves to India in this spirited novel with Bollywood flair.

Eleven-year old Dini loves movies—watching them, reading about them, trying...

Famous in Love

by Rebecca Serle

Now a series on Freeform, formerly ABC Family, starring Bella Thorne!

"A must-read for anyone curious about life and love behind the scenes."--Bella Thorne, actor and author of Autumn Falls

When Paige Townsen...

Whisper

by Chris Struyk-Bonn

Whisper, a teen girl with a cleft palate, is forced to survive in a world that is hostile to those with disfigurements or disabilities.

Mister Max: The Book of Secrets: Mister Max 2

by Cynthia Voigt & Iacopo Bruno

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max—12-year-old detective in disguise.

In Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things, Max Starling proved that he is more than...

Crushes, Codas, and Corsages #4

by Michelle Schusterman & Genevieve Kote

Former band director Michelle Schusterman ends her adorable series about middleschool band geeks with the perfect coda!

The band has been preparing for their big regional competition all year and it's time for...

Encore to an Empty Room

by Kevin Emerson

Kevin Emerson's Exile trilogy combines the swoon-worthy romance of a Susane Colasanti novel with the rock 'n' roll of Eleanor & Park. Filled with infectious music, mystery, and romance, the electrifying Encore...

The Nutcracker

by Rita Balducci & Sheilah Beckett

A Christmas classic returns to Little Golden Books, with beautiful new artwork by a beloved Golden Books illustrator!

The Nutcracker is back in print as a Little Golden Book, with all-new illustrations by...

I Want to be a Ballerina

by Anna Membrino & Smiljana Coh

When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn’t quite become...

Always a Catch

by Peter Richmond

A ripped-from-the-headlines story about teens and steroids.

From a New York Times bestselling sports writer comes the story of one boy's quest to stay true to himself without letting down his team. Jack and...

Between Us Girls : Everything You Need To Know Before You Drop Your Panties

by Alessandra Cifali Basher

A play that sheds a fun but informative light on the serious topics of teenage sex and sexually-transmitted infections. Five 16-year-old girls discuss virginity, the differences between boys and girls, masturbation,...

The Art of Wishing

by Lindsay Ribar

"Genies for the modern age, with passion, darkness, and heart. I loved it!" —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Sometimes the most terrifying thing is getting what you really want. 

Oliver’s...

Girl Defective

by Simmone Howell & Henry Beer

In the tradition of High Fidelity and Empire Records, this is the literary soundtrack to Skylark Martin’s strange, mysterious, and extraordinary summer.

This is the story of a wild girl and a ghost girl; a...