Middle School English

Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing. The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very peculiar - in fact, he just might be a monster-in-disguise. Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous!

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Toby is a beagle who doesn't seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all!

This whimsical tale centers on the life and troubles of charismatic, thirteen-year old, Berlin Stacey. Berlin’s dilemma begins shortly after moving across the country with her overbearing, hypochondriac mother, Agnes; and her pesky, younger brother, Baxter. Despite a new school and a fresh start, Berlin is swift to learn a universal truth – four-eyed plus frizzy equals anything but fabulous. Deemed a leper on her first day of middle school, Berlin’s journey towards self-acceptance is a laborious one. In one week’s time, Berlin faints in class, becomes the obsession of a bothersome ...

Arrested? For teaching? John Scopes’s crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic—evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin’s theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted to challenge the law, and businessmen smelled opportunity. But no one imagined the firestorm the Scopes Trial would ignite—or the media circus that would follow.

Frankie Sparrow is back alongside his Uncle Charlie as the Private Investigator's take on a new case which might just prove to be their most dangerous to date. Mr Crinklebottom will stop at nothing to tear down the trees which nest The Bird Stop Cafe. He always gets his own way no matter who gets hurt and the trees are the only thing standing between him and making a huge pile of cash. Can Frankie and Uncle Charlie stop the Crinklebottom curse and save the trees, or is this a challenge too far? Throw in a massive, angry cat and some mischievous magpies and the Private Investigators have ...

When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop it. Ready or not, he's about to learn what it really means to be a hero.

Malala's memoir of a remarkable teenage girl who risked her life for the right to go to school is now abridged and adapted for chapter book listeners. Raised in a changing Pakistan by an enlightened father from a poor background and a beautiful, illiterate mother, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. Her story of bravery and determination in the face of extremism is more timely than ever.

Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make everything fun. And she really likes Tate, and she's pretty sure he likes her back. After one last appointment with her scoliosis doctor, this will be her best year yet. Then the doctor delivers some terrible news: The sideways curve in Rachel's spine has gotten worse, and she needs to wear a back brace 23 hours a day. The brace wraps her in hard plastic from shoulder blades to hips.

A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a White, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara’s mom.

Austin Davenport is back as he travels back in time to battle his timeless nemeses for honor and glory. Well, sort of. When Austin is embarrassed by baby-faced villain Randy Warblemacher in front of the whole school, he decides to drop the gauntlet! And the upcoming Medieval Renaissance Fair is the perfect place for an epic showdown.

The transition from elementary school to middle school skirts the borders of traumatic for many girls. Their bodies are changing, their moods are shifting, their friendships are tested, and boys can become a big distraction. Girls may begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. How do they know what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations? Erica and Jonathan Catherman offer girls ages 10 to 12 the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painless as possible.

The stakes have never been higher than in the final installment of Magisterium from the best-selling powerhouse authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare.

Zoey and the gang are back for another adventure in this exhilarating adventure story that takes you on a journey through time! In this thrilling book, Zoey, Noah, and Destiny travel back to Pompeii to find a hidden time crystal that can save the future from a fate worse than death, being frozen in time. As the kids navigate the bustling streets of Pompeii, they witness the city's vibrant culture and meet fascinating people, and get in a little bit of trouble. But as the ominous rumblings of Mount Vesuvius grow louder, the clock is ticking for the kids to find the crystal and escape before ...

Austin Davenport is back in the mayhemiest adventure yet! Austin's world is forever changed when he learns that nerds have one chance to transform themselves into cool kids. And that's by starting a band. When Austin and his crew get fed up at being even less popular than the kid in the marching band who wears his shoes on the wrong feet, they decide to take matters into their own hands.

Emily Bennett works as a therapist in Pennsylvania, helping children overcome their troubled pasts—even as she struggles to forget her own. Once upon a time, Emily was part of a middle school clique called the Harpies—six popular girls who bullied the new girl to her breaking point. The Harpies took a blood oath: never tell a soul what they did to Grace Farmer. Now, fourteen years later, it seems karma has caught up to them when one member of that vicious circle commits suicide.

Oliver was always a jerk. Now that he’s dead, he’s downright terrifying. Augie Doyle eats, sleeps, and breathes horror. Vampires? Real. Werewolves? Absolutely. Zombies? Don’t get him started. His best friend, Ethan, thinks it’s all nonsense—until Oliver Hackl shows up to school. Five days ago, Oliver fell off the Old Mill Bridge and broke his neck. The paramedics pronounced him dead. Now he’s back. Pale. Slow. Wrong. Augie’s convinced it’s the zombie apocalypse. Ethan’s sure there’s a logical explanation. Then Oliver’s friends start dropping like flies. One vanishes, ...

Seventh grade is going great for Olivia...until the invites begin to arrive for Emily Jones' birthday party. Olivia hasn't received an invitation. To make matters worse, her two best friends have been invited and are already making plans. Feeling as though she has nothing to lose, Olivia decides to defy her parents and create a public (gasp) Instagram account in hopes of getting Emily Jones' attention and, hopefully, an invite too!

Bea Brightman is smart; smart enough to know that being popular matters. After attending eight schools in as many years, she’s got making friends down to a science. That is until her archaeologist father moves them to New York City in search of an elusive coin. There she meets Nisha Lakewood, a girl who may hold the key to finding it. The only problem is, Nisha wants nothing to do with her.Nisha Lakewood is the class outcast who is rumored to have the power to make children fly. But at home, her fortunetelling Aunt Faye finds her disappointingly lacking in “talent”. However, as Nisha ...

In LEVEL UP: 50 Power Moves, students will discover 50 bold, real-life lessons written in their language, rooted in courage, character, and everyday decision-making. Each power move is designed to prepare young leaders for life beyond the classroom, offering: 💥• Inspiring real-life examples 📝• Reflective journal prompts 🙌🏽• Confidence-building affirmations 💡• Life skills to navigate choices & challenges Whether your student is full of energy or full of nerves about what’s next, this book is the ultimate guide to help them walk into middle school prepared, empowered,...