Catalog Search Results
1) Frizzy
Author
Pub. Date
c2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls. Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tia Ruby, and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can have "presentable," "good" hair. But Marlene hates being in the salon...
2) Speak up!
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
For Mia, being herself has always been hard-- especially when she's trying to fit into a world that doesn't see her true autistic self. But she gets through school armed with her headphones, listening to music to tune out the bullying.
While Mia wishes she could just speak up, she's been able to say what she feels through music, even more so with her best friend, Charlie, helping out. Together, they've taken the internet by storm, with Mia as...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"The story of a girl and her dog―in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega-dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches giving company--and protection-- to the planets human settlers. In fact, Sienna can't connect with the other kids the way she connects with Gus. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best friend. Kevin Rolf is new to New...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she's away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford's prized possessions in pieces! Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next? Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they...
Author
Series
Hildafolk volume 4
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
In Hilda's new adventure, she meets the Nisse, a mischievous but charismatic bunch of misfits with some intriguing secrets. Meanwhile, on the streets of Trolberg, a dark spectre looms.
8) Pashmina
Author
Pub. Date
©2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Indian-American teen, Priyanka "Pri" Das, attempts to reconnect with her mother's homeland through a magical pashmina shawl. Presented in comic book format. Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri's mom avoids these questions and the topic of India is permanently closed. For Pri,...
10) Nubia: real one
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
Formats
Description
"Nubia has always been a little bit...different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor's cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she's no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn't want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she's reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can't deny...
11) Huda F cares?
Author
Series
Huda F books volume 2
Pub. Date
2023.
Formats
Description
This summer's exercise in Fahmy family sisterly bonding involves a trip to Disney World--which seems like it is headed for disaster when Huda gets into a fight with a boy making fun of her hijab.
Author
Series
Phoebe and her unicorn volume 3
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"School's out! That means no more teachers, no more books, and lots of time to compliment Marigold Nostrils on her good looks. In this third volume, Phoebe and her obligational best friend, Marigold, learn that summer still has plenty of surprises. Have fun with Phoebe and Marigold as they continue the 'Phoebegold Detective Agency,' spend a week at Wolfgang Music Camp, and find themselves in more misadventures, thanks to Marigold's enchanted sparkles"--Back...
13) Red's planet
Author
Series
Red's planet volume 2
Pub. Date
c2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old, longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away than she could have possibly imagined-- across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient creature with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted...
14) Remarkably Ruby
Author
Series
Emmie and friends volume 6
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 2
Formats
Description
" Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites: Ruby is a little awkward, not a "joiner," and loves to write poetry. While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?" --Provided by Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Eleven-year-old Mirka Hirschberg dreams of fighting dragons even though there are no dragons in her Orthodox Jewish community, but when she accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, Mirka just might win her dragon-fighting sword after all.
Author
Series
Okay witch volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Formats
Description
"Moth Hush is back! Moth is starting to settle into her heritage and powers, but life at school continues to be rough. Even her best friend, Charlie, doesn't entirely understand what it's like for her to always be the one who gets mocked, and things only get worse when Moth's mom starts dating one of the dorkiest teachers in the school! Then Moth gets hold of a mysterious charm that can unleash another version of herself-one who is confident, cool,...
17) Shay's story
Author
Series
Uglies volume 1
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally's best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all.
19) Korgi: Book 1
Author
Series
Korgi volume 1
Pub. Date
c2007
Formats
Description
A young girl, Ivy, and her Korgi cub, Sprout, wander away from their village for the first time and come face-to-face with adventure and danger.
20) Space dumplins
Author
Pub. Date
c2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
In a highly acclaimed graphic novelist's debut book for young readers, Violet Marlocke sets out with a group of misfit friends on an outer space mission to save her father who has gone missing during a hazardous job, leading them all into a grand space adventure filled with quirky aliens, awesome spaceships and sharp commentary on our environmentally challenged world.