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Babymouse: Queen of the World Babymouse: Queen of the World / Jennifer Holm

An imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's slumber party.  First book in the Babymouse series.

The Cheerleaders of doom The Cheerleaders of doom / Michael Buckley

When a former member of NERDS turns into a villainous cheerleader, Matilda "Wheezer" Choi and the rest of the NERDS must infiltrate the cheerleader squad and save the world from a machine that wreaks havoc by entering other dimensions.

Clementine Clementine / Sara Pennypacker

While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.  Look for more adventures in the Clementine series.

The Cupcaked Crusader The Cupcaked Crusader / Lawrence David

When his little sister's magic cookies transform him into a flying, fire-breathing superhero, ten-year-old Horace Splattly has adventures which include confronting the monster at the school playground.  Look for others in the Horace Splattly series.

The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich / Greg Trine

After graduating from the superhero academy, Melvin Beederman heads for Los Angeles, where he unexpectedly teams up with Candace Brinkwater, school play actress, to nab the evil McNasty Brothers.  Check out more titles in the Melvin Beederman series.

Dear Dumb Diary Dear Dumb Diary / Jamie Kelly

In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline.  First in the Dear Dumb Diary series.

The Diary of a Killer Cat The Diary of a Killer Cat / Anne Fine

Tuffy the pet cat tries to defend himself against accusations of terrifying other animals and murdering the neighbor's rabbit.  Also check out The Return of the Killer Cat.

Dork Diaries 5 : Tales from a Not-so-smart Miss Know-it-all. Dork Diaries 5 : Tales from a Not-so-smart Miss Know-it-all. / Rachel Russell

When Miss Know-It-All's inbox overflows with pleas for guidance, Nikki Maxwell, the school newspaper advice columnist, turns to her best friends for help.

Ellie McDoodle : Have Pen, Will Travel Ellie McDoodle : Have Pen, Will Travel / Ruth Barshaw

Eleven-year-old Ellie McDoodle illustrates her sketchbook with chronicles of her adventures and mishaps while camping with her cousins, aunt, and uncle.

Frindle Frindle / Andrew Clements

When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control.

The Homework Machine The Homework Machine / Dan Gutman

Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments.

I am not Joey Pigza I am not Joey Pigza / Jack Gantos

Joey's father returns, calling himself Charles Heinz and apologizing for his past bad behavior, and he swears that once Joey and his mother change their names and help him fix up the old diner he has bought, their lives will change for the better.

Joey Pigza loses control Joey Pigza loses control / Jack Gantos

Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship.

Joey Pigza swallowed the key Joey Pigza swallowed the key / Jack Gantos

To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription medications wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired.

Kate the great...except when she's not Kate the great...except when she's not / Suzy Becker

Fifth-grader Kate faces a challenge when her mother asks her to be especially nice to Nora, a classmate and fellow flute player who is sometimes mean.

Katie Friedman gives up texting! (and lives to tell about it.) Katie Friedman gives up texting! (and lives to tell about it.) / Tommy Greenwald

"Charlie Joe Jackson's best friend Katie Friedman is tough, but can she convince her fellow middle schoolers to give up their phones for a week?"-- Provided by publisher.

Lunch Walks Among Us Lunch Walks Among Us / Jim Benton

Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky and creepy, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in--which works until a monster erupts from the trashcan.  First book in the Franny K. Stein series.

Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf / Jennifer Holm

The first year of middle school can be exciting, or scarey, just ask Ginny.

Miss Daisy Is Crazy Miss Daisy Is Crazy / Dan Gutman

Miss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J.  Book 1 of the My Weird School series.

Niagra Falls, or Does It? Niagra Falls, or Does It? / Henry Winkler

Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.  Look for more titles in the Hank Zipzer series.

The Odd Squad : zero tolerance The Odd Squad : zero tolerance / Michael Fry

Simone, a new student, seems intent on stealing Molly away from Nick and the only way Nick can think to stop her is by teaming with his old anti-bullying ally, but that will require Nick using himself as bait--both as the bullied and bullier.

Please Write in This Book Please Write in This Book / Mary Amato

When Ms. Wurtz leaves a blank book in the Writer's Corner with a note encouraging those who find it to "talk to each other" in its pages, the student's entries spark a classroom-wide battle.

Regarding the Bathrooms: A Privy to the Past Regarding the Bathrooms: A Privy to the Past / Kate Klise

In this novel told through letters, newspaper articles, and police reports, a middle school principal's bathroom renovation project leads to the discovery of stolen Roman antiquities.  Be sure to check out other books in the Regarding the... series.

Sardine in Outer Space Sardine in Outer Space / Emmanuel Guibert

The adventures of the intrepid Sardine, who travels across the universe meeting cosmic squids, space leeches, talking clouds, and other strange beings.  Look for several volumes in this series.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School Sideways Stories from Wayside School / Louis Sachar

Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid / Megan McDonald

The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.  Look for more in the Stink series.

The Strange case of Origami Yoda The Strange case of Origami Yoda / Tom Angleberger

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

Stuart Goes to School Stuart Goes to School / Sara Pennypacker

Worried about his first day at a new school, eight-year-old Stuart wears his magic cape and hopes that it will help him.