Middle Readers

Book 1: THE PARTY INVITATION! Middle school was supposed to be simple: survive classes, avoid humiliation, and maybe not trip over your own feet. But for eleven-year-old Avery, it’s more like a reality show called Surviving Middle School: Awkward Edition. With her besties Claire and Ellie dishing out constant warnings about her life choices, Avery is just trying to dodge gym class disasters, keep her locker shut, and avoid the cafeteria pizza (which might be alive). Then, the unthinkable happens—she gets invited to the birthday party. Not just any party, but Mackenzie Harper’s, the ...

Ages 8-12 ◆ For Kids Who Love Minecraft and Video Games Kids who love playing Minecraft will love this book! Jayden “Minecraft” Montgomery's arm and hand suddenly change into blocks. Now he’s got to navigate through the Minecraft world with the help of a fox. But first he’ll have to save a village by fighting pillagers, zombies, creepers, skeletons, facing an iron golem, and warding off an evil hacker. Most of all, he must earn the trust and friendship of the villagers as he navigates this world he’s only ever seen from a screen. Only then will he discover who he was always ...

NEW 2024 UPDATED VERSION Brock has pure gaming skill. Garth has hacks and cheats never seen before. Sparks will fly when these two forces collide. In reality, Brock Blades is practically invisible. But in virtual reality, Brock is a master of Ninja Assassin, the most popular VR Roblox game at Beach City Elementary. So when a Ninja Assassin competition is announced with a 1-million Robux prize, Brock prepares for the game of his life. Garth Raynor is a spoiled rich kid who always gets what he wants. Garth's father is the owner and creator of the Roblox virtual reality system, so it's no ...

Imagine if you were told where to live and work, that your country's leader was an all-powerful god, and that if a relative did something wrong, your whole family would be punished. That is life in North Korea. In our story, after tragedy steals 14-year-old Dae's parents away, he tries to escape to freedom. Experience the challenges and adventures through his eyes in this unforgettable story of hope.The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature winner Ellie Crowe and bestselling children's author Scott Peters tell this ...

He grew four inches in a single day. But when the surprises keep coming, can this firebreather douse the threat? Alister Drake despises bullies. Determined to stick up for the weak, the soon-to-be thirteen-year-old is happy to make use of his massive overnight growth spurt. But he’s shocked to discover he has a lot more on the line when he learns he’s from a dimension of dragon shifters. Thrilled to find his two friends are also animal-powered aliens, Alister and company head to an isolated spot with their mysterious teacher to experiment with their powers. But their crash course in ...

Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings. Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with magic, adventure, and the triumph of friendship over evil! It'll be the adventure of a lifetime - if he survives! Jack Sawyer knows many things, like the names of all the state capitals and how to tell an agate from a plain old rock. But there’s much he doesn’t know. He doesn’t know how to shoot sparks by snapping his fingers or ride a galloping horse through the mud and over fences. And he really doesn’t know how to hurl a spear, wield a sword, or track mythical creatures through an enchanted ...

This #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from a Caldecott Honor winner tells an extraordinary story full of action and thought-provoking questions as a robot learns to survive—and live—in the wilderness. Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her...

Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Dookie and his dung beetle buddies in this newly expanded and updated edition of Poop Rizzlers: A Dung Beetle's Guide to Sigma Poop! This 2024 edition features brand new chapters, hilarious new adventures, and more laugh-out-loud illustrations that take Dookie and his friends on their most epic poop-filled journey yet. Join Dookie the Dung Beetle and his best buddy, Turdy! In Poop Rizzlers: A Dung Beetle's Guide to Sigma Poop, follow these two poop-loving pals on their epic journey through the jungle, where they face off against Vegaturdian beetles, ...

The Avery Diary: My Middle School Crush! A Hilarious Book for Kids 9-12! OMG, my life is a TOTAL rollercoaster right now. First, I thought I liked Jason—the most popular guy in school—so I spent a week trying (and failing) to be cool. Turns out, he likes Taylor, which is great because I might actually like Jake... you know, my old best friend? But how do I tell him without looking like a total dork? Between my little brother Carl’s nonstop pranks, my cat trying to destroy me, and my best friends teasing me, my middle school life is basically a rom-com gone WRONG. Read my diary... but ...

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2nd and up Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! A talking fox is so awesome! My name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the 6th grade -- but please call me Joe. My whole world was made better when I met a talking fox. I'm about to find out how Fox got the ability to walk and talk like humans. But before I can, we have to avoid a whole new enemy that wants to take Fox away. My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock is a entertaining fantasy for kids, teachers, and parents. It's an enjoyable story for children in elementary and middle school, and ...

From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale...

OVER 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE BESTSELLNG SERIES! From the author of the Lockwood & Co. series comes a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni, perfect for fans of Artemis Fowl and Amari and the Night Brothers. Nathaniel is a young magician's apprentice...

Dive into the first book of this frightfully fun series and join the ghost-hunting gang as they defend our world from the most fearsome phantoms! A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't...

Did you know that the Winchester House, where the Winchester Rifle family once lived, is haunted? And no wonder—there's a door that opens to a 15-foot drop into the garden, another plunges you 8 feet into a kitchen sink, and staircases circle back or dead end at the ceiling. In our story, Jesse and his best friend sneak inside just before an earthquake strikes. Experience their thrilling adventure in this middle-grade book about America's famous haunted house. Bestselling authors Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters tackle the mysterious Winchester House during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake ...

A treasure trove of fun and friendship with a talking fox, for kids 7-10. Enjoyed by thousands of happy readers! Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! This collection includes books 1-6 of the My Fox Series in one huge 600+ page volume (not a boxed set): * Book 1 - My Fox Ate My Homework * Book 2 - My Fox Ate My Cake * Book 3 - My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock * Book 4 - My Fox Begins * Book 5 - My Fox Ate My Report Card * Book 6 - My Fox, My Friend Forever My name is Jonah Johnson and I'm in the sixth grade - but please call me Joe. I don't have to tell you, but ...

He didn't have a team. He didn't have boots. He had a wall, and he used it every single day. Marco Rivera grew up playing alone on a cracked parking lot in East LA, practicing with a plastic bottle against a concrete wall until the day he spotted a real team training on the other side of the fence. Four days he stood there and watched. On the fifth day, he walked through the gate. What happened next will change everything. From street football to his first tryout, from the moment Coach Ray noticed the kid who read the game like no one he'd ever seen, this is the story of a boy who refused ...

Award-winning author Reyna Grande shares her personal experience of crossing borders and cultures in this middle grade adaptation of her memoir, The Distance Between Us—“an important account of the many ways immigration impacts children” (Booklist, starred review). When her parents make...

Mysteries, friendships, secrets—and one unforgettable school year. At Maple Creek Elementary, a group of clever and curious fourth graders form a detective club to solve the puzzles that baffle their school. They call themselves the Fourth Grade Sherlocks, and they’re ready for anything. From vanishing lunchboxes to cryptic notes, from ghostly whispers in the library to an art forgery downtown, no case is too strange or too small. Using logic, teamwork, and plenty of curiosity, the Sherlocks dive into each mystery with eyes open and pencils ready. Led by Erik, the group’s quick-...

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the...

Fall in love with this series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new. When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers...