Jesse Bernstein
11) Liar & spy
In a hilarious tale reminiscent of T. H. White, a lost boy finds himself an unlikely apprentice to the very old, vaguely evil, mostly just grumpy Wizard Smallbone.
When twelve-year-old Nick runs away from his uncle's in the middle of a blizzard, he stumbles onto a very opinionated bookstore. He also meets its guardian, the self-proclaimed Evil Wizard Smallbone, who calls Nick his apprentice and won't let him leave, but won't teach
...14) Jake and Lily
Beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, author of Maniac Magee and Wringer, addresses issues of identity, belonging, family, and bullying in this humorous and heartfelt novel about twins.
Jake and Lily are twins. Despite their slightly different interests and temperaments, they feel exactly the same—like two halves of one person. But the year they turn eleven, everything changes. Their parents announce it's time for separate bedrooms.
...16) Feed
The year was 2014. We had cured cancer. We had beat the common cold. But in doing so we created...
17) The Swap
Now a Disney Channel Original Movie, Megan Shull's smart and funny twist on Freaky Friday is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Jerry Spinelli, and Jon Scieszka! This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
With one random wish, Jack and Ellie are
...18) Through to You
Hailed by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff as "smart, singular, and utterly compelling," Through to You is a romantic sci-fi thriller full of unexpected twists about love and second chances.
Camden Pike has been grief-stricken since his girlfriend, Viv, died. He'd give anything for just one more glimpse of her. But when Cam visits the site of Viv's deadly car accident, he sees an apparition: her name is
...It follows the story of Tim Macbeth, a seventeen-year-old albino and a recent transfer to the prestigious Irving School, where the motto is “Enter here...
Waverly Camdenmar spends her nights running until she can’t even think. Then the sun comes up, life goes on, and Waverly goes back to her perfectly hateful...