Ask Me No Questions
Fourteen-year-old Nadira, her sister, and their parents leave Bangladesh for New York City, but the expiration of their visas and the events of September 11, 2001, bring frustration, sorrow, and terror for the whole family.
FIC
year: 2007
copies: 52
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 790
subjects: illegal aliens, bangladeshi americans, family [X], high schools, schools, new york (n.y.), school stories [X], family life [X], families
The Loud Silence Of Francine Green
In 1949, thirteen-year-old Francine goes to Catholic school in Los Angeles where she becomes best friends with a girl who questions authority and is frequently punished by the nuns, causing Francine to question her own values.
FIC
year: 2008
copies: 19
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 750
subjects: conformity, catholic schools, best friends, friendship, family [X], los angeles (calif.), united states, families, school stories [X], schools, family life [X], historical fiction, historical fiction
Smiles To Go
Will Tuppence's life has always been ruled by science and common sense but in ninth grade, shaken up by the discovery that protons decay, he begins to see the entire world differently and gains new perspective on his relationships with his little sister and two closest friends.
FIC
year: 2009
copies: 92
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 490
subjects: brothers and sisters, friendship, self-actualization (psychology), family [X], high schools, siblings, self-realization, family life [X], families, schools, school stories [X], audiobooks
Diamond Willow
In a remote area of Alaska, twelve-year-old Willow helps her father with their sled dogs when she is not at school, wishing she were more popular, all the while unaware that the animals surrounding her carry the spirits of dead ancestors and friends who care for her.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 30
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 670
subjects: spirits, sled dogs, family [X], popularity, schools, alaska, families, dogs, family life [X], native americans, school stories [X], pets, animals, indians of north america
Dead Girl Walking
When Amber, a smart, middle-class, high school student, is hit by a truck, she meets her deceased grandmother in a dreamlike place, then takes a wrong turn and awakens in the body of a wealthy, beautiful, popular classmate with serious problems.
FIC
year: 2008
copies: 5
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: identity (psychology), death, future life, family [X], high schools, identity, family problems, schools, school stories [X], identity (philosophical concept), family life [X], dysfunctional families, families, teenage girls, individuality
Powerless
Soon after moving to Noble's Green, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Daniel learns that his new friends have super powers that they will lose when they turn thirteen, unless he can use his brain power to protect them.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 9
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 800
subjects: supernatural, bullying, moving, household, schools, families, pennsylvania, bullies, moving, school stories [X], family life [X], family [X], detective and mystery stories, paranormal fiction, mystery and detective stories, mystery fiction, mystery fiction
After Ever After
Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome after effects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth-grade graduation, Jeff still craves advice from his older brother Stephen, who is studying drums in Africa.
FIC
year: 2014
copies: 63
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 820
subjects: cancer, middle schools, schools, best friends, friendship, new jersey, school stories [X], family life [X], brothers, family [X], families
Because Of Mr. Terupt
It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School.
FIC
year: 2013
copies: 162
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 560
subjects: teacher-student relationships, interpersonal relations, teachers, schools, families, connecticut, teacher-student relationship, school stories [X], family life [X], family [X]
Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick
Eighth grade turns out to be an eventful year for Ginny and her family, as notes, lists, report cards, doctor bills, and other "stuff" reveal that the family moves to a big new house, Brian starts to be more than just a friend, Ginny's mother has a baby, and her stepfather loses his job.
FIC
year: 2015
copies: 30
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 660
Back To School, Mallory
After moving, eight-year-old Mallory struggles with being new at school, especially because her mother is now the music teacher and director of the third grade play.
FIC
year: 2004
copies: 40
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 620
subjects: moving, household, first day of school, schools, family life [X], moving, school stories [X], family [X], families
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
When someone steals the winner's trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective, to solve the crime.
FIC
year: 2005
copies: 48
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 900
subjects: bean, clarice (fictitious character), schools, contests, family life [X], humorous stories, family [X], mystery and detective stories, school stories [X], england, humorous fiction, mystery fiction, detective and mystery stories, families, mystery fiction
Piper Reed
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 32
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 610
subjects: moving, household, sisters, family life [X], schools, moving, pensacola (fla.), families, school stories [X], united states, family [X]
The Thing About Georgie
Georgie's dwarfism causes problems, but he could always rely on his parents, his best friend, and classmate Jeanie the Meanie's teasing, until a surprising announcement, a new boy in school, and a class project shake things up.
FIC
year: 2008
copies: 51
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 770
Cool Zone With The Pain And The Great One
More adventures at school and at home with Jake, a first-grader, and his older sister Abigail, known to each other as the Pain and the Great One.
FIC
year: 2008
copies: 55
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 370
subjects: brothers and sisters, schools, family [X], family life [X], school stories [X], siblings, families
Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy
While her father, a Navy Chief, is on ship duty for six months, nine-year-old Piper stays busy with new neighbors, Christmas at a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and especially the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show.
FIC
year: 2009
copies: 9
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 590
subjects: family [X], sisters, pet shows, schools, family life [X], pensacola (fla.), school stories [X]