Spirit Level
Harriet is a donor-conceived child who is connecting with her half-siblings in this work of young adult fiction.
At Ease
In this short novel for middle readers, Will discovers that while he has the talent required for a career as a classical violinist, stage fright threatens to destroy his dream.
Sleight of Hand
Javvan is on probation and struggling to stay out of trouble. Finding a job is even harder.
A Princess of Great Daring!
Jamie is a young transgender girl planning to come out to her friends after playing a game of princes and princesses.
Bad Business
Lindy takes advantage of an elderly woman she works for.
Small Bones
In this YA novel, Dot enlists the aid of a local boy in her search for clues about the parents who abandoned her as a newborn.
The Unquiet Past
In this paranormal YA thriller, Tess embarks on a quest to find out the truth about her parents and realizes that she possesses unusual powers that link her to the past.
My Life Before Me
In this YA novel, would-be reporter Cady investigates racism and family secrets in a small Indiana town.
Innocent
In this YA novel, Betty starts to investigate her mother’s murder and uncovers a sinister connection to the wealthy family she works for.
Shattered Glass
In this YA novel, Toni travels to Toronto to unearth the truth about the mother she believes hurt and then abandoned her.
The Secrets Boxed Set
A set of linked YA novels of orphan girls uncovering the secrets of the families they have never known.
What's the Buzz?
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades describes how people are becoming more aware of bees and our dependence on them, and are working to save bees in all kinds of different ways.
The Summer We Saved the Bees
In this middle-grade novel, twelve-year-old Wolf’s mother is obsessed with saving the world’s honeybees, but Wolf is less than enthusiastic about her plan to take her bee activism on the road.
Are You Seeing Me?
In this novel, twins Justine and Perry have left their home in Australia and embarked on the road trip of a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest.
X Marks the Spot
Leo’s penchant for exploring lands him in trouble at school until he uses his mapping skills on a class field trip to prove he really can be responsible.
Off the Grid
Home-schooled and naïve, Cody must attempt to fit in and stand up for what he believes in when he moves to the city.
Button Hill
Dekker must rescue his younger sister when she goes missing in the mysterious Nightside world of Button Hill.
Punch Like a Girl
After Tori is sexually assaulted, she tells no one, but her rage and confusion erupt into violent behavior that mystifies her friends and family.
Off the Rim
Dylan struggles to focus on basketball playoffs when his girlfriend, Jenna, becomes the target of threats from an anonymous cyberbully.
Audacious
Raphaelle's involvement with a Muslim boy is only slightly less controversial than her contribution to a student art show.
Rock the Boat
Webb thinks he has what it takes to make it in Nashville, but one shady music producer may have the power to crush Webb’s dreams.
Justine Mckeen vs. the Queen of Mean
In the sixth installment of the Justine McKeen, Queen of Green series, Justine is faced with the challenge of convincing the Queen of Mean that being environmentally conscious is worthwhile.
Take Shelter
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders welcomes readers into homes around the world that reflect the diversity and ingenuity of their residents.
Off Pointe
Meg lives for ballet and doesn’t like to try new things, so a summer at dance camp learning new styles proves challenging.
