Gossamer by Lois Lowry
In a haunting story that tiptoes between reality and imagination, a lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy face their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see.
Abby Takes a Stand by Patricia McKissack
Gee recalls for her grandchildren what happened in 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee, when she, aged ten, passed out flyers while her cousin and other adults held sit-ins at restaurants and lunch counters to protest segregation.
Flush by Carl Hiaasen
Noah’s dad is sure that the owner of a casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad had failed, and sink the crooked casino and prove the boat owner is dumping illegally.
Jackie’s Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs
Fourteen-year-old Shannon and her little brother, Cody, spend the summer with their uncle, helping at a wildlife rescue center named Jackie’s Wild Seattle.
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements
Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school. When the principal bans the sale of their comics, Greg and Maura unite against a common adversary.
The Mirror’s Tale by P. W. Cantanese
After twin boys Bert and Will are separated to keep them from mischief, one of them stays with his father at Ambercrest, and the other is sent into a dark rocky outpost with a forbidden black chamber. There this son discovers a mysterious mirror which empowers him with forces of evil.
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.
Phineas T. MacGuire Erupts by Frances O’Roark Dowell
When Mac is paired with his un-best friend for the upcoming science fair, the two struggle to agree on a project until Mac comes up with a brilliant idea.
Princess for a Week by Betty Ren Wright
When a confident girl named Princess arrives to spend a week at Roddy’s house, she encourages him to help her investigate the suspicious activities happening at a supposedly haunted house.
Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park
While working on a project for an after-school club, Julia, a Korean American girl, and her friend Patrick learn not just about silkworms, but also about tolerance, prejudice, friendship, patience and more.
