Eight Keys
When twelve-year-old Elise, orphaned since age three, becomes disheartened by middle school, with its bullies, changing relationships, and higher expectations, keys to long-locked rooms and messages from her late father help her cope.
FIC
year: 2012
copies: 65
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 590
subjects: self-realization, middle schools [X], school stories, friendship, family life, self-actualization (psychology) [X], schools, orphans, families [X], family
Zitface
Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes is forced to rethink her plans to become an actress when a full-blown case of acne results in the dramatic decline of her popularity at school, and the cancellation of a national advertising campaign.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 8
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 650
subjects: self-actualization (psychology) [X], acne, actors and actresses, puberty, middle schools [X], california, family, actors, families [X], schools, family life, school stories