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"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old Mark adjusts to long rides on the school bus after moving to a small town to live with his grandmother"--Provided by publisher.

"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Leon, a short and chubby gamer, is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, it's up to Leon to battle a dragon and save himself and his friend"--Provided by publisher.

It's 2041 and climate change has irreversibly altered our planet andlifestyles. Nova and Joule are fourteen-year-old twins whose scientist parents have recently uprooted the family from their urban home and moved to the country on a year-long research assignment, studying the effects of GMO 'SuperCrop' farming on the environment in the final regulatory phase before global expansion. Surrounded by nature and quiet, open spaces, shy, bookish Nova is in heaven. But Joule - whose life's ambition is to be famous and reach a million Hollagram followers - is desperate to escape. One day, Joule gets her wish, although not in a way anyone ever expected. In an instant, she's gone - swallowed up by a mysterious sinkhole under her bedroom floor. Suddenly twinless, Nova is forced to step in and lead the search for her missing sister. But can she face her fears and figure out what caused the sinkhole in time to save Joule?.

"A new, bigger school gives Alvin the chance to start over --- and to finally fit in when he finds the school's gay community. But when his new friends discover that Alvin has never actually been with a guy, they make it their mission to hook him up with the three hottest boys in school. There's the strongly ambitious Alistair -- gunning to be a gay leader in politics. Jesse, the jock, is known for wild parties and breaking hearts. The edgy-looking, denim-clad Rowan is a bit of a mystery-- and pops up in and out of Alvin's life at the oddest times. What makes Alvin hesitant however, is that he's not sure he's interest in getting physical, ever, with anyone"--Back cover.

"Thirteen-year-old Nate gets caught up in a money-making scam based on his resemblance to a celebrity"--Provided by publisher.

"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Roonie struggles to deal with her grandmother's declining health"--Publisher.

"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Shivani is horrified when her mother volunteers to cook traditional indian food for her school's annual fundraiser"--Publisher provided.

"Paige and Coco are curious about the new boy in school. His name is Orion Wells, and from the beginning, the boy is different. Paige thinks it's Orion's magical green eyes. Could the boy be from another planet? After a few weeks at school, the entire culture has changed. The bully is nice. Lonely kids have made friends. Teachers are calmer. The principal smiles. Even Coco changes. During a major talent show, Coco doesn't get stage fright. She nails her song and wins the contest"--Amazon.com.

Chase gets a job at an abandoned gold mine that has been converted into an amusement ride.

"Three friends go against their parents' wishes and enter the old house that's been sitting abandoned on the edge of town for over a hundred years--and quickly realize getting back out isn't simply a matter of turning around"--Back cover.